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# Uploaded a Character? Match Video Style vs. Keep Uploaded Look

# 🎨 Which do I choose: Match Video Style or Keep Uploaded Look?

When you upload your own image for a character, object, or location during casting, Atlabs asks whether to **Match Video Style** or **Keep Uploaded Look.** Picking the wrong one is one of the most common reasons a character looks different than expected; here's the rule.


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### The rule

* **Choose Keep Uploaded Look** if your uploaded image is already in the same visual style as your video; for example, it's already a 3D cartoon render and your video is also a 3D cartoon. Atlabs won't change your image at all.
* **Choose Match Video Style** only if your upload needs converting; for example, you're uploading a real photo of yourself, but your video's visual style is 3D cartoon. Atlabs converts it into that style.

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/4/1/a/c/41accd17b39fe400/screenshot-2026-09-07-at-50246_13h8ez.png)

🚨 Choosing Match Video Style on an image already in the correct style can noticeably alter the character, since it still runs a full style-conversion pass. If a character came out looking different than what you uploaded, this is the first thing to check.

#### Where to find it

1. During any workflow's casting step, upload your own image for a character, object, or location. You can also add a character after the story is generated and follow the same steps in the storyboard.
2. You'll be prompted to choose **Match Video Style** or **Keep Uploaded Look.**
3. Apply the rule above based on whether your upload already matches your video's style.


💡 **Tip:** This same choice appears whenever you add a new character mid-project too, not just during initial casting.


Still Need Help? Reach out to us at [__support@atlabs.ai__](mailto:support@atlabs.ai) — we’re happy to assist you with any visual enhancements.