Kling + Mago: A Controllable AI VFX Workflow for Professional Video Editing

January 13, 2026
Written by
Rémy

Kling 01 is currently the most powerful AI model for AI video editing, especially for advanced AI VFX workflows. When used inside Mago, Kling enables precise, controllable video transformations that are ideal for VFX artists, filmmakers, and studios working with AI-generated video.

This guide breaks down the exact workflow used to transform videos with Kling and shows how Mago unlocks advanced use cases through iteration and multi-model pipelines.

Avatar VFX breakdown using Mago + Kling O1

Enable Kling Inside Mago

To start your AI video editing workflow, enable Kling in Mago:

  • Select Kling directly from presets
  • Choose it inside the Mago engine options

Once enabled, you’ll access the core Kling settings, including prompt controls, images, and elements.

Images and Elements: Core Building Blocks of AI VFX in Kling

Kling relies on structured visual references to maintain consistency across frames.

Images

Images define:

  • A full scene
  • Or the background you want to change

They are essential for background replacement, camera angle changes, and lighting consistency.

Element

An element is a specific character or object you want to integrate into your video.

For reliable results in AI VFX workflows, include two reference images from different angles, such as:

  • A full body shot
  • A close-up

This ensures strong identity and motion consistency.

Generate Reference Images Directly in Mago

If you don’t have reference images, you can generate them directly inside Mago:

  1. Click modify frame
  2. Use Nano Banana Pro
  3. Add style references
  4. Write your prompt
  5. Generate the image
  6. Download it and add it to your Kling settings

This keeps your entire AI video editing pipeline inside one tool.

How to Prompt Kling for Accurate AI Video Editing

Unlike Mago's FirstFrame models, Kling works best with directive prompts.

Think in clear, instruction-based terms:

  • Change the man
  • Add an object on his right
  • Transform the scene like image one

The more you reference your images and element, the more precise your AI VFX results will be.

Select the Exact Frames to Edit in the Timeline

In the timeline, select the part of the video you want to edit.

  • Kling works on clips between 3 and 10 seconds
  • You can precisely define the frame range

Once configured, click generate.
Kling is a fast AI video model, so results are ready in moments.

Non-Destructive Iteration with Mago's Vertical Timeline

Iteration is where Kling + Mago shines for professional AI VFX workflows.

Example: adding a specific dragon from Avatar to the background.

  1. Click iterate on your generated track
  2. You are no longer modifying the original video
  3. Use Kling again to add the dragon as an element

The vertical timeline allows unlimited AI video iterations without breaking your base footage.

Combine Kling with Other AI Models in Mago

Mago lets you mix multiple AI video models in one workflow.

For example:

  • Use first frame to relight a scene
  • Relight using Nano Banana Pro
  • Use the output as a reference image
  • Edit the auto prompt if needed
  • Adjust advanced settings

This multi-model approach is key to high-quality AI VFX production.

Advanced AI VFX Use Cases with Kling + Mago

These are real, production-level AI video editing use cases you can recreate.

Clean Plates with AI

Remove characters from videos—even with camera movement.
Just mention removing the character in the prompt.

Add Moving Elements

Add a tiger or any object as an element, then describe its motion in the prompt.

Add Particles and Smoke

Use reference images to generate particles and smoke effects that match scene depth and motion.

Replace Characters

Replace characters with your own while maintaining strong consistency using elements.

Multiple AI Transformations at Once

Change characters and backgrounds simultaneously using images and elements.

AI Background Replacement

Use reference images to fully change the background while preserving foreground motion.

AI Camera Angle Changes

Create one or two images with a new camera angle using Nano Banana Pro in Mo.
Reference the image and explain the camera angle in the prompt while keeping character movement consistent.

AI Relighting

Relight scenes directly through the prompt, such as turning day into night.
You can also use image references for specific lighting styles.

Why Kling + Mago Is Built for AI VFX Workflows

Kling inside Mago delivers:

  • Controllable AI video editing
  • Non-destructive iteration
  • Multi-model AI pipelines
  • Production-ready VFX results

Mago builds a structured AI VFX workflow built for real-world video production.

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