# Leonardo's Happy Horse update sharpens video motion and audio

By Steven Van · 2026-06-26

Version 1.1 improves character movement, lip-sync and Foley, and lets reference images keep a cast consistent across scenes.

Leonardo's [Happy Horse 1.1 update](<https://x.com/i/status/2070468452708413901>) improves motion and character performance in [Leonardo.Ai](<https://creatorstoolbox.com/tools/leonardo-ai>)'s video generation, with smoother movement and more expressive characters.

- Built-in audio is richer, with tighter lip-sync and improved Foley and ambient sound

- Scenes can now be driven from reference images, keeping a cast consistent across shots

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