Kling VFX

Add visual effects to your videos without After Effects. Add rain, fire, lighting changes, weather effects, and more. Supports character swapping with reference images.

Tutorial

How It Works

1. Import video - Use Import Clip button or drag & drop (3-10 seconds)

2. Click "Edit" - On video thumbnail

3. Select "Kling VFX" - From model selector

4. Enter effect prompt - Describe the effect you want

5. Optional: Add reference image to show the desired style/effect

6. Edit Video - Apply effects

7. Compare - Use Before/After toggle

8. Done - Add to chat or close

What Kling VFX Does

Kling VFX adds visual effects while:

• Preserving structure - Maintains original video composition

• Preserving audio - Original audio automatically maintained

• Adding effects - Rain, fire, lighting, weather, atmosphere changes

• Style transformation - Change lighting, time of day, weather, mood

• Scene modification - Transform environments and atmospheres

Two Ways to Use Kling VFX

Method 1: Video Only

What it does:

• Uses only your video and text prompt

• Good for simple, straightforward effects

• Faster workflow

• Relies on text description alone

Use when:

• Simple effects (rain, snow, basic lighting)

• Quick transformations

• You can describe the effect clearly in text

Example:

• Video: Daytime street scene

• Prompt: "Make it nighttime with dramatic street lighting"

• Result: Day-to-night transformation

Method 2: Video + Reference Image (Recommended)

What it does:

• Uses your video + a reference image

• Shows the model exactly what you want

• More powerful and accurate

• Better for complex style changes

Use when:

• Complex style transformations

• Specific lighting/atmosphere you want

• You want to show, not just describe

• Maximum control over the result

How to reference the image:

• Add reference image in the interface

• Reference it in your prompt as @Image1

• Describe how to use it: "Make the scene look like @Image1"

Example:

• Video: Daytime street scene

• Reference Image: Stylized nighttime scene (from Nano Banana)

• Prompt: "Make the scene nighttime as shown in @Image1"

• Result: Matches the reference image style

The Power Workflow: Nano Banana + Kling VFX

The most powerful way to use Kling VFX is to create a reference image first, then use it to guide the video transformation.

Step 1: Create Stylized Image with Nano Banana

What to do:

1. Take a frame from your video (or describe the scene)

2. Use Nano Banana to create a stylized version

3. Apply the style you want (nighttime, snowy, different lighting, etc.)

Examples:

• "Make this scene nighttime with neon lights and wet streets"

• "Transform this to a snowy winter scene with falling snow"

• "Change the lighting to golden hour with warm tones"

• "Make it foggy with atmospheric mist"

Result: A stylized image showing exactly what you want

Step 2: Use Image as Reference with Kling VFX

What to do:

1. Import your video

2. Add the Nano Banana image as reference

3. Reference it in your prompt as @Image1

4. Describe how to use it

Example prompts:

Make the scene nighttime as shown in @Image1

Transform the video to match the snowy atmosphere in @Image1

Apply the golden hour lighting from @Image1 to the video

Result: Video transformed to match your reference image

Why This Works Better

• Shows, don't tell - Image shows exactly what you want

• More accurate - Model sees the target style

• Better results - Visual reference beats text description

• Complex styles - Can capture nuanced lighting/atmosphere

Writing Effect Prompts

What to Describe

Focus on the effect you want to add, not the entire scene:

1. Effect type - "rain", "fire", "snow", "lightning"

2. Location - "in the background", "on the subject", "throughout scene"

3. Intensity - "heavy rain", "light drizzle", "intense fire"

4. Lighting changes - "make it nighttime", "golden hour", "dramatic shadows"

5. Atmosphere - "foggy", "misty", "hazy"

Good Effect Prompts (Video Only)

✅ Weather Effects:

Add heavy rain throughout the scene with water droplets on camera, 
wet streets, atmospheric rain effect

✅ Lighting Changes:

Make it nighttime with dramatic street lighting, dark sky, 
moody atmosphere, cinematic night look

✅ Particle Effects:

Add fire in the background with flames and smoke, dramatic 
lighting from the fire, intense atmosphere

Good Effect Prompts (With Reference Image)

✅ Using Reference Image:

Make the scene nighttime as shown in @Image1

Transform the video to match the snowy atmosphere in @Image1

Apply the golden hour lighting from @Image1 to the entire scene

Change the scene to match the foggy, atmospheric style in @Image1

Bad Effect Prompts

❌ Too Vague:

Add effects

❌ Describes Entire Scene:

A person walking in the rain at night

(Kling VFX adds to existing video, doesn't create new scene)

❌ No Effect Specified:

Make it better

❌ Not Using Reference Image:

Make it look like the image

(Should reference as @Image1)

Reference Images

How to Use Reference Images

1. Add reference image - Click "+" button in reference image area

2. Upload image - Your stylized image (from Nano Banana or other source)

3. Reference in prompt - Use @Image1 in your prompt

4. Describe usage - Explain how to use the reference

When to Use Reference Images

• Complex style changes - Nighttime, weather, atmosphere

• Specific lighting - Golden hour, dramatic shadows, mood

• Visual style - Cinematic look, artistic treatment

• Better accuracy - When text description isn't enough

Reference Image Guidelines

Good reference images:

• Show the style/effect you want

• Match the scene composition (if possible)

• Clear and high quality

• Represent the desired transformation

Best practices:

• Create with Nano Banana for best results

• Use a single, clear reference image

• Ensure good quality

• Match the general scene structure

Use Cases

Weather Effects

Video Only:

• Import outdoor scene

• Prompt: "Add heavy rain with water on camera lens and wet surfaces"

• Edit Video

• Result: Rain effect added to scene

With Reference Image:

• Create snowy scene image with Nano Banana

• Import video

• Add reference image

• Prompt: "Make the scene snowy as shown in @Image1"

• Result: Video matches snowy reference

Lighting Transformation

Video Only:

• Import daytime scene

• Prompt: "Make it nighttime with dramatic street lighting and dark sky"

• Edit Video

• Result: Day-to-night transformation

With Reference Image:

• Create nighttime scene image with Nano Banana

• Import video

• Add reference image

• Prompt: "Transform to nighttime as shown in @Image1"

• Result: Video matches nighttime reference style

Atmosphere Changes

Video Only:

• Import scene

• Prompt: "Add fog throughout the scene with atmospheric mist"

• Edit Video

• Result: Fog effect added

With Reference Image:

• Create foggy atmosphere image with Nano Banana

• Import video

• Add reference image

• Prompt: "Apply the foggy atmosphere from @Image1"

• Result: Video matches foggy reference

Complex Style Transformation

With Reference Image (Recommended):

• Create stylized scene image with Nano Banana (e.g., "Make this scene cinematic with dramatic lighting and color grading")

• Import video

• Add reference image

• Prompt: "Transform the video to match the cinematic style in @Image1"

• Result: Video matches the stylized reference

Limitations

Duration

• Minimum: 3 seconds

• Maximum: 10 seconds

• Recommended: 5-8 seconds

• Longer videos: Trim before processing

Resolution

• Maximum: 1080p (2160px width/height)

• 4K videos: Automatically downscaled

• Lower resolution: Faster processing

• Standard: 720p-1080p recommended

Effect Complexity

• Simple effects: Work best (rain, lighting)

• Complex effects: Work better with reference images

• Multiple effects: Can combine in single prompt

• Style transformations: Best with reference images

Reference Images

• Maximum: 1 reference image (when using video)

• Format: Standard image formats

• Size: Reasonable file size recommended

• Quality: Higher quality = better results

Tips for Best Results

1. Use reference images - Show, don't just tell

2. Create with Nano Banana first - Best workflow for complex styles

3. Reference images properly - Use @Image1 in prompt

4. Be specific about effect - "Heavy rain" vs. "rain"

5. Describe location - "in background" vs. "everywhere"

6. Keep clips short - 3-10 seconds for best results

7. Compare results - Use Before/After toggle

8. Iterate if needed - Refine prompts or reference images

Common Workflows

Quick Weather Effect (Video Only)

1. Import video (5-10 seconds)

2. Click "Edit"

3. Select Kling VFX

4. Prompt: "Add rain to the scene"

5. Edit Video

6. Compare and Done

Day-to-Night with Reference (Recommended)

1. Create nighttime scene image with Nano Banana

2. Import daytime video

3. Click "Edit"

4. Select Kling VFX

5. Add reference image

6. Prompt: "Make the scene nighttime as shown in @Image1"

7. Edit Video

8. Compare transformation

9. Done

Complex Style Transformation

1. Create stylized scene image with Nano Banana

   • Example: "Make this scene cinematic with dramatic lighting"

2. Import video

3. Click "Edit"

4. Select Kling VFX

5. Add reference image

6. Prompt: "Transform the video to match the style in @Image1"

7. Edit Video

8. Compare result

9. Done

Weather Change with Reference

1. Create weather scene image with Nano Banana

   • Example: "Make this scene snowy with falling snow"

2. Import video

3. Click "Edit"

4. Select Kling VFX

5. Add reference image

6. Prompt: "Apply the snowy weather from @Image1"

7. Edit Video

8. Compare result

9. Done

Troubleshooting

"Effect not applying"

Solutions:

• Be more specific in your prompt

• Describe effect location clearly

• Try using a reference image instead

• Check video meets requirements (duration, resolution)

"Style not matching reference"

Solutions:

• Ensure reference image is added

• Reference image as @Image1 in prompt

• Describe how to use the reference

• Try a clearer reference image

• Create reference with Nano Banana for best results

"Processing failed"

Solutions:

• Check video duration (3-10 seconds)

• Verify resolution (max 1080p)

• Ensure API keys are configured

• Try shorter clip or lower resolution

"Audio missing"

Solutions:

• Kling VFX preserves original audio automatically

• Check original video has audio

• Audio should be maintained

• Verify audio settings if issue persists

"Reference image not working"

Solutions:

• Ensure image is added in reference area

• Reference as @Image1 in prompt

• Describe how to use it ("as shown in @Image1")

• Check image quality and format

• Try creating reference with Nano Banana

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