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Add a character or object into live footage

Insert a new element into your own video so it interacts with the scene, for playful social clips and product teasers.

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Written for Pikadditions · Updated 2026-10-17

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Add [new element, e.g. a small friendly paper-craft robot] that [action, e.g. walks across the desk and waves at the camera]. Match the scene's lighting and shadows.

Replace everything in [square brackets] with your own details.

Settings & parameters

• Pikadditions (video-to-video); upload your clip and an image of the element to add
• Steady footage with open space for the new element works best

Variations

• Product teaser: the product drops into frame and lands on the table.
• Weather: add gentle snowfall to an outdoor shot.

Tips

• Use original designs or your own products, not trademarked characters.