xAI Introduces Grok Imagine Video 1.5 with Reference Image Support

xAI takes the next step in multimedia generation. The Grok Imagine Video 1.5 update is here, elevating video creation to a whole new level thanks to full-fledged support for reference images (References).

Key Innovations

• Preserving Appearance and Details: Upload images of characters, objects, or locations — the model maintains their recognizability, style, and proportions throughout the motion.
• Precise Aesthetic Control: Use ready-made concept art or photographs as visual references to set a unified color palette and artistic style for your clips.
• Advanced Dynamics and Physics: The updated 1.5 model delivers more natural facial expressions, physics of motion, and smooth transitions between frames.
• Flexible Prompting (Text + Image): Combine detailed text descriptions with visual cues to precisely bring your creative vision to life.

How to Use

• Upload one or more reference images.
• Write a text prompt describing the action, atmosphere, or camera movement.
• Get a generated video that accurately reflects your references and scenario.

> The update is already available: Try Grok Imagine Video 1.5 with reference support right in the VEGA interface.