Reference video
The existing video whose structure you want to reproduce — the input that makes Hypit's workflow different from prompting for footage.
Definition
The existing video whose structure you want to reproduce — the input that makes Hypit's workflow different from prompting for footage.
Why it matters
Choosing a reference is the strategic act: it decides pacing, beats and caption style, and it is the thing you keep while everything else changes.
Where it shows up in Hypit
Passed to a run as --reference ./reference/clip.mp4.
Related
FAQ
Is reference video specific to Hypit?
The idea is general to video workflows; the way it is expressed here follows how Hypit models projects, so the term maps to something you can actually edit.
Where can I see it in practice?
The quickstart walks through a full clone, and the clone-format pages show the same concept used in a real structure.
Do I need the paid API for this?
No. The agent tooling is free and open source; the managed API is optional.