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HeyGen Video 1.0 Reference

HeyGen Video Reference is the reference-guided mode of HeyGen's video model. Give it up to 9 reference images, 3 reference videos, and 3 audio clips with a prompt, and it builds a new 5 to 15 second scene with sound that keeps the people, products, and places from those references. Output runs at 480p, 768p, 1080p, or 2K, following the references' shape or cropped to one of six aspect ratios from 21:9 to 9:16. Built for keeping game characters and branded items consistent across ad shots and trailer beats.

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Popularity
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Price
0.67CU
per second
Released
2026
October
Capabilities
Reference imagesFirst frameSquare (1:1)Portrait (9:16)Landscape (16:9)5–15s
Keeping a character, product, or place consistent from reference mediaScenes guided by up to 9 images, 3 videos, and 3 audio clips480p, 768p, 1080p, or 2K output with native sound

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Why use HeyGen Video 1.0 Reference for video?

Cinematic video generation

HeyGen Video 1.0 Reference creates high-fidelity video content suitable for trailers, gameplay previews, and marketing materials with temporal consistency.

Flexible input modes

Generate from text prompts, reference images, or existing video. Supports various aspect ratios and durations for different content needs.

Production-ready output

Clean motion, stable framing, and coherent transitions make outputs ready for direct use in UA campaigns and social content.

Game trailers and cinematic previews

Create attention-grabbing trailers and gameplay previews that showcase your game at its best. High temporal consistency ensures smooth, professional results.

UA video creative at scale

Generate dozens of video ad variants for A/B testing across platforms. Rapid iteration lets performance teams optimize creative angles quickly.

Character animations and in-game cinematics

Bring characters to life with animated sequences for cutscenes, promotional materials, and social content.

FAQ

How much does HeyGen Video 1.0 Reference cost? Is it free?+
Generating assets on Layer requires using Creative Units. This model's current price is 0.67 / second.
How does Layer's pricing work?+

There are no seat fees, feature gates, or plans on Layer. Instead, our platform uses a consumption based system with Creative Units (CUs) with a flexible monthly subscription. Every generation on Layer (image, video, 3D, or audio) consumes a Creative Unit, and you only pay for what you create.

What Elo score does HeyGen Video 1.0 Reference have?+
HeyGen Video 1.0 Reference has an Artificial Analysis Arena Elo of 1143, which places it #1 of the 47 scored video models on Layer. No video model on Layer is rated higher.

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