Consistent characters in every AI video shot
The fastest way to lose an audience is a lead whose face changes between cuts. Most single-shot video generators treat every clip as a new person.
AlphaDrama fixes the cast first. Each character gets a reference portrait and a full-body look, and every shot of the story is generated from those references.
Example: Two leads: Emma, 25, freckles, long brown hair; Ethan, 32, black hair, navy suit. Keep both looks the same through a gala scene and a rooftop scene.
How the character lock works
When the story is broken down, characters are pulled from the script with their age, build and wardrobe. AlphaDrama renders a face close-up and a full-body reference for each one. Shots that include that character use the references, so faces, hair and clothes stay stable.
- A reference portrait and a full-body look per character
- Outfit changes only when the script says so
- Casting presets so the cast matches your audience
Across scenes and across episodes
The same references are reused in the next episode, so a series keeps its cast. Locations get the same treatment: a fixed reference for each set keeps rooms and streets recognizable.
When something drifts
AI video is not perfect. If a shot drifts, regenerate just that shot from the same references instead of redoing the episode. You see the price of every re-render before it runs.
Tips for steadier characters
Consistency starts with a clear description. The more specific the look, the less room the model has to drift.
- Describe age, hair, one distinctive feature and a signature outfit
- Avoid two characters with very similar looks in the same scene
- Keep extreme camera angles for moments that need them
- Regenerate a drifting shot instead of the whole episode
Why it matters for series
Viewers binge vertical series because they get attached to the characters. A lead who looks different in episode three breaks that attachment and costs you returning viewers. Locking the cast first is what makes a series feel like a series.
How it works
Start with a story or a product
Paste a chapter, an outline or a one-line idea. For an ad, add product photos or a product link.
We cast, storyboard and voice it
Characters get fixed looks, scenes get sets, and the script is split into shots with voices and captions.
Review the price, then export
You see the cost before any video renders. Export a 9:16 file for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
Frequently asked questions
Can I upload my own character design?
Yes. You can upload a reference image for a character instead of generating one.
Does it work for animated styles too?
Yes. The same lock works for photoreal, 3D and comic styles. Pick the style before the references are generated.
Can I use a real person's face?
Only with that person's permission. Using someone's likeness without consent is against our acceptable-use policy.
How many characters can a story have?
There is no fixed limit, but short dramas usually work best with two to five main characters.
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