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MiniMax Recast replaces the on-screen cast of a video you have already edited, leaving camera moves, cuts and audio exactly as they were.
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What MiniMax Recast Changes — and What It Leaves Alone
Only the people on screen change. Every other decision the footage already made — pacing, framing, sound — carries straight through to the recast.
- Editing, Not GeneratingThe tool works on footage you already have instead of inventing new frames, so camera moves, timing and audio come through untouched — only the on-screen cast is replaced.
- Everything the Actor Did SurvivesExpressions, head turns, beats, lighting and the finished soundtrack all carry over, because the source clip still drives the performance from start to finish.
- Photos Map by PositionReference images line up left to right and identity is tracked across cuts; a short written prompt can override that default and decide who becomes whom.
Running MiniMax Recast in Three Steps
Recasting a clip takes three short steps, from source file to final render.
Where MiniMax Recast Performs Best
Built for sharp, well-lit footage: performance, cuts and audio survive untouched while only the people on screen are replaced.
Four Cast Members, Left to Right
Up to four reference photos, each tied to a lead by screen position unless a prompt overrides it, with identity held from one shot to the next.
The Acting Stays, the Faces Change
Head turns, timing, expressions, lighting and lens movement come from your footage; faces and clothing come from the photos you supply.
Edit Rhythm and Audio Preserved
Original cuts and the source soundtrack survive the swap, so the result drops into your existing edit instead of being rebuilt from scratch.
Face-Only Swaps on Request
Without guidance, hair and outfit from the photo can follow along, even from a cropped headshot; ask for a face-only swap to keep the source styling.
768p Preview Before 1080p
Check casting and identity in a fast 768p pass, then render at 1080p. Output runs the length of the source, so credits scale with duration.
Made for Clear, Controlled Shots
Works best on sharp, front-facing, evenly lit subjects; it will not invent motion or new environments, and identity can drift in long shots or profile turns.
MiniMax Recast: Frequently Asked Questions
Answers to the questions people ask before recasting an existing clip with MiniMax Recast.
What exactly does MiniMax Recast change?
It replaces the people in a clip you already have with the faces from your photos, while motion, camera work, cuts and audio stay as they were; mapping runs left to right by default.
How long should the source clip be?
Between 5 and 30 seconds, with each shot ending inside 15 seconds — split longer takes beforehand. The recast renders at the same length as the source.
How many people can be swapped at once?
Four at most, one photo each. Screen position decides the pairing unless a prompt reassigns it, for instance by naming which photo becomes which person.
Which reference photos give the best results?
One sharp, front-facing, evenly lit portrait per person. Avoid sunglasses, hats, group photos and heavily filtered or low-resolution images; prompt for a face-only swap when styling matters.
Should the preview be 768p or 1080p?
Start with a 768p pass to check casting, then finish at 1080p. Because output matches the source duration, credits scale with clip length.
When is recasting the wrong tool?
When you need new motion, new camera moves or a different setting. Crowds, distant faces, fast action and profile turns all weaken the result.
Give MiniMax Recast a Try on Fuser
Hand a clip you have already finished a fresh cast — the timing, camera work, cuts and soundtrack stay exactly as they were.