Meet Higgsfield Genjutsu: How It Works and What You Get

Higgsfield just launched Genjutsu, a new video model that rebuilds part of a clip without a full reshoot. One feature, Motion Transfer, pulls the motion out of any video and builds a new scene around it. The other, Object Swap targets the element you specify while preserving the rest of the original shot. No prompt is needed either way, presets can do the whole job on their own. This guide covers how it works, what it's good for, the full workflow, and pricing.

What Is Higgsfield Genjutsu and How It Works?

Genjutsu takes an existing video and rebuilds part of it. For example, it can change the person in the shot, the setting, or an object in the frame. Everything else stays exactly as filmed. What's new here is the ability to target a specific element and change it locally, without regenerating or reshooting the rest of the scene. It works on either real footage or generated video. For a single generation, one input video up to 30 seconds long can be uploaded, along with up to 30 reference photos to guide the change. The result comes back in up to 1080p. A full text prompt isn't required. Depending on the workflow, you can use references or a preset and add a short description when you want a more specific direction.

The model has two core features:

• Motion Transfer. Uses the motion from an existing video as a reference, then applies that movement to a new character or rebuilt scene.
• Object Swap. Replaces the object or element you specify while preserving the rest of the original footage.

Key Settings

Use Cases: What Genjutsu Is Built For

Full Workflow: Step-by-Step Guide

Genjutsu can run mostly off presets, with a short description added when more direction is needed. A full prompt usually isn't necessary either way.

Step 1: Open Higgsfield Genjutsu and choose a feature. Select Motion Transfer or Object Swap based on what you want to change.

Step 2: Upload your source video. Add one video between 4 and 30 seconds long.

Step 3: Add reference images if needed. Upload up to 30 images to define the character, object, outfit, product, location, or style you want Genjutsu to use.

Step 4: Choose a preset or add a short description. Pick one of the available presets for a ready-made transformation, or describe the change yourself. A full prompt is not required.

Step 5: Generate and review. Compare the result with the source footage, then export the version you want to keep.

Motion Transfer:

Object Swap:

Pricing

Motion Transfer and Object Swap cost the same to generate, priced by length and resolution.

Pricing verified September 2026. Credit costs may vary by generation settings.

Who This Is For

• Influencers can reuse the same performance across different characters, outfits, locations, or visual styles without filming each version separately.
• Creators can repurpose a single piece of footage into multiple finished variations while preserving the movement and timing of the original take.
• Marketers can adapt one campaign for different products, audiences, or markets by changing selected elements without recreating the entire video.