Alibaba Wan 2.2 Animate Mix

An advanced, unified character animation and replacement model that transfers motion, expressions, and timing from a source clip while preserving the identity of a target character from a single reference image. Animate Mix is part of the Wan 2.2 Animate family and focuses on blending the target identity with source motion for coherent, high-quality video generation.

Overview

• Purpose: Motion transfer and identity preservation from one image to a full video
• Core capability: Mix mode fuses target appearance with source motion dynamics
• Foundation: Built atop Wan2.2 innovations (e.g., MoE-driven diffusion, improved data, high-compression video)
• Typical output: Smooth 24 fps video at up to 720p with holistic movement and expression replication
• Use cases: Character animation, avatar replacement, lip-sync, dynamic explainer clips, social content

Key Features

• One-image-to-video: Animate a character from a single, high-quality portrait or full-body image
• Motion mix-in: Transfer pose, body motion, facial expressions, and timing from a source video
• Identity retention: Preserve clothing, face, and hair of the target character while adopting motion
• Holistic dynamics: Handles subtle micro-expressions, head motion, and body kinematics
• Robustness: Works across varied camera motions and moderate occlusions with careful input selection
• Motion + Identity Transfer: Applies actions and facial expressions from a reference video while preserving the target character’s face, hair, and clothing.
• Dual Modes:
  • Standard Mode (wan-std): Optimized for speed and cost; ideal for previews and basic outputs.
  • Professional Mode (wan-pro): Smoother motion and higher fidelity for production use (higher time/cost).
• Flexible Input Support: Handles wide image/video resolutions and aspect ratios for diverse pipelines.
• Long Duration: Supports reference videos from 2 to 30 seconds.
• Holistic Dynamics: Captures pose, micro‑expressions, head motion, and timing for coherent results.

Designed For

• Content Creators: Identity-preserving avatar animation for social content.
• Game Developers: Rapid prototyping of character motion with reference clips.
• Marketing & Advertising: Transform static assets into dynamic character videos.
• Animation Enthusiasts: Experiment with motion transfer and identity mixing.

Input Requirements

To achieve the best results, follow these guidelines:

Character Image

• Content: One person, facing the camera, face fully visible and unobstructed; the subject should occupy a moderate portion of the frame.
• Format: JPG, JPEG, PNG, BMP, WEBP.
• Dimensions: Width and height between 200 and 4096 pixels.
• Aspect Ratio: Between 1:3 and 3:1.
• File Size: Max 5 MB.

Reference Video (Motion Source)

• Content: One person with clearly visible face; stable framing improves motion transfer.
• Format: MP4, AVI, MOV.
• Duration: 2 to 30 seconds.
• Dimensions: Width and height between 200 and 2048 pixels.
• Aspect Ratio: Between 1:3 and 3:1.
• File Size: Max 200 MB.
• Recommendation: Higher resolution and frame rate yield better identity preservation and smoother motion.

Pricing

Billing is based on generated video duration and selected mode.

• Billing Logic: Cost scales with video duration.
• Mode Multiplier:
  • Standard Mode: 1.0x base rate.
  • Professional Mode: 1.5x base rate.
• Service transitions to paid billing once the free quota is used; set up a payment method early to avoid interruptions.

How to Use

1. Upload Character Image: Provide a clear identity reference for the target character.
2. Upload Reference Video: Select a clip containing the desired motion and expressions.
3. Select Mode: Choose "Standard" (wan‑std) for speed or "Professional" (wan‑pro) for quality.
4. Generate: Submit to produce the identity‑preserving animated video.

Best Practices

• Use high‑resolution, well‑lit images; avoid occlusions and heavy motion blur.
• Choose a motion source with matching vibe (tempo, style, emotion) to your target.
• Keep backgrounds simple to reduce artifacts and improve identity retention.
• Prefer moderate motion complexity; extreme spins or strong occlusions may degrade quality.

Limitations

• Identity drift may occur with occlusions, extreme camera motion, or low‑quality inputs.
• Fast‑moving props or complex interactions can introduce artifacts and temporal instability.
• Lip‑sync quality depends on clarity of the source clip and face visibility in the reference image.

Safety and Content

• Respect privacy and consent when using identity transfer.
• Follow platform policies and local regulations.
• Avoid generating harmful or restricted content.

Version

• Model: Alibaba Wan 2.2 Animate Mix
• Family: Wan2.2 Animate (Move/Mix)
• Technical context: Wan 2.2 with MoE‑driven video diffusion and improved training data