# Kling Multi-Cam
Kling O3 Multi-Cam is the latest generation of Kling's multi-camera technology, replacing the previous O1 version with improved quality and consistency.
### What It Does
Kling O3 Multi-Cam creates new camera angles from your existing video:
* **Reverse Angles** - Generate the opposite viewpoint of a conversation or scene
* **Alternative Perspectives** - Create new shots from different angles
* **Coverage Generation** - Fill in missing shots without reshooting
* **Style Continuity** - Maintains the look, motion, and feel of your source video
* **Character Consistency** - Use Elements to keep characters looking the same across shots
### When to Use Multi-Cam
**Perfect for:**
* Generating reverse shots for interviews or dialogue scenes
* Creating coverage when you only shot from one angle
* Producing alternative perspectives without reshooting
* Building multi-angle sequences from single-camera footage
* Visualizing scenes before committing to expensive reshoots
**Not ideal for:**
* Extending video length (use [VEO Extend instead](/features/video-editing-tools/generative-extend.md))
* Adding visual effects (use [Kling VFX instead](/features/video-editing-tools/kling-vfx.md))
* Removing backgrounds (use [SAM 3 instead](/features/video-editing-tools/sam-3-rotoscoping.md))
* Removing objects from footage (use [Bria Object Eraser instead](/features/video-editing-tools/object-eraser-tool.md))
### How to Use Kling Multi-Cam
1. **Attach your video** (3-10 seconds, up to 200MB)
2. **Select "Kling Multi-Cam"** from the model selector
3. **Describe the new angle** you want to generate
4. **Click send** to process
### Writing Effective Prompts
#### Basic Prompt Structure
Tell the AI what shot to generate based on your reference video:
```
Based on @Video1, generate [the new shot you want]. [Style/continuity notes]
```
#### Example Prompts
**Reverse Angle (Interview):**
> "Based on @Video1, generate the reverse angle showing the interviewer. Keep the same lighting and camera style."
**Wide Establishing Shot:**
> "Based on @Video1, generate a wide shot showing the full environment. Maintain the cinematic look and color grade."
**Close-Up Coverage:**
> "Based on @Video1, generate a close-up of the subject's face with the same lighting and mood."
**Alternative Perspective:**
> "Based on @Video1, generate a shot from the left side of the room. Keep the style consistent."
**Over-the-Shoulder:**
> "Based on @Video1, generate an over-the-shoulder shot from behind the subject. Same style and pacing."
### Using Elements for Character Consistency
For consistent characters across your generated shots, use **Reference Elements**:
1. **Create an Element** in Library → Elements with 1-4 images of your character
2. **Reference the Element** in your prompt with `@ElementName`
**Example with Element:**
> "Based on @Video1, generate the next shot featuring @Host in a medium shot. Keep the style of the video."
This ensures the character looks the same in your generated coverage as they do in the source video.
### Specifications
| Setting | Details |
| ------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| **Video Duration** | 3-10 seconds input |
| **Max File Size** | 200MB |
| **Formats** | MP4, MOV |
| **Resolution** | 720p-2160p input |
| **Output Duration** | 5 or 10 seconds |
| **Aspect Ratios** | 16:9, 9:16, 1:1 (auto-detected from source) |
### Common Workflows
#### Interview Coverage
1. Import your single-camera interview clip (10 seconds)
2. Open in Video Canvas Editor
3. Select Kling Multi-Cam
4. Generate reverse angle: "Based on @Video1, generate the reverse angle showing the other person in the conversation"
5. Generate reaction shot: "Based on @Video1, generate a reaction shot close-up"
6. Layer with source footage in your edit
#### B-Roll Variations
1. Import your hero b-roll shot
2. Generate wide version: "Based on @Video1, generate a wide establishing shot of this scene"
3. Generate detail shot: "Based on @Video1, generate a close-up detail shot"
4. Use all three for dynamic editing
#### Narrative Scene Coverage
1. Import your master shot
2. Create Elements for your characters
3. Generate medium shots: "Based on @Video1, generate a medium shot of @Character1"
4. Generate close-ups: "Based on @Video1, generate a close-up of @Character2 reacting"
5. Build your scene edit with generated coverage
### Tips for Best Results
#### Video Quality
* Use well-lit, stable source footage
* Higher resolution inputs produce better outputs
* Clear, distinct subjects track better
#### Prompting
* Be specific about the angle or framing you want
* Mention "keep the style" or "maintain the look" for consistency
* Reference specific compositional elements (over-the-shoulder, close-up, wide)
* Describe the camera position relative to the original
#### Elements
* Create Elements for important characters before generating coverage
* Include 2-4 angles of each character in your Element
* Name Elements clearly (Host, Guest, ProductShot)
### Limitations
* **Duration Range:** Source video must be 3-10 seconds
* **AI Generation:** Results are AI-generated, not actual footage—may have subtle artifacts
* **Motion Complexity:** Very fast or complex motion may not transfer perfectly
* **Character Drift:** Without Elements, faces may vary between shots
### Troubleshooting
**Generated shot doesn't match the style:**
* Add "keep the style of @Video1" or "maintain the cinematic look" to your prompt
* Try a shorter, more stable section of your source video
**Character looks different:**
* Create an Element with 2-4 images of the character from different angles
* Reference the Element in your prompt with `@ElementName`
**Output quality is low:**
* Ensure source video is at least 720p
* Use well-lit footage with clear subjects
* Try a different section of your source video
**Generation is taking too long:**
* Multi-Cam can take several minutes to process
* Check progress in the interface
* Longer durations (10s) take more time than shorter ones (5s)
### Related Features
* **Kling VFX** - Add visual effects to videos
* **Kling Motion Control** - Transfer motion to character images
* **VEO Extend** - Extend video length by 7 seconds
* **Reference Mode** - Character consistency in video generation
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