Bring portraits to life with LivePortrait Image to Video, a dynamic ComfyUI workflow that animates static images using driving videos and multiple expression editors. With precise facial motion control and editable expressions, you can generate ultra-realistic animated portraits in MP4 format.

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🎯 Features

• LivePortrait Animation – Uses AdvancedLivePortrait to animate faces from still images.
• Driving Video Input – Controls motion dynamics using a reference video.
• Multiple Expression Editors – Stack multiple ExpressionEditor nodes for fine-tuned facial control.
• Motion Blending Support – Combine multiple motion tracks for sequential animation.
• MP4 Export – Outputs high-quality H.264 videos with optional playback preview.

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💡 Use Cases

• Avatar Animation – Animate profile pics or AI-generated portraits for VTubing or streaming.
• Storytelling – Add life to characters for comics or visual novels.
• Digital Heritage – Animate historic portraits or family photos for engaging presentations.
• Creative Content – Produce unique video assets for social media, art, or video edits.
• Lip-Sync / Face Sync Projects – Align portrait movements to audio-driven animations.

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⚙️ How It Works

1. Load the Portrait – Use LoadImage to bring in the subject’s still image.
2. Import Driving Video – Load a motion reference using VHS_LoadVideo (e.g., driving_video.mp4).
3. Edit Expressions – Use one or more ExpressionEditor nodes to adjust motion, emotions, or transitions.
4. Blend Expressions – Connect multiple editors using motion_link to chain animations.
5. Generate Motion – AdvancedLivePortrait applies motion to your portrait using both the video and expression data.
6. Export Video – Final output is combined and saved using VHS_VideoCombine as MP4.

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Credits: pixaroma