Dancing Crocodiles not working? Fixes for common problems and a free redo
By MimicZip Team · Updated:
Short answer
A failed Dancing Crocodiles run is refunded automatically, but a finished clip is not redone for free, even if the face drifts or the two dancers fall out of sync. Every pack includes bonus previews, so check your photo in one before you spend the credit on the full clip.
What comes back and what does not
- Back automatically: a run that ends with an error and no video.
- Not returned: a finished clip in which a face changes from your photo, a third dancer appears or the steps do not match. That counts as a result, not a failed render.
- A new run: another photo or option costs 1 credit, and a 10-second retry is among the cheapest on the site.
- Unused packs: refundable within 7 days, see the refund policy.
What to check in the preview before re-running
Make sure the face is recognisable, there are only one or two dancers and nothing is written anywhere. The three fix guides cover the usual misses: the face changes under the costume (guide), the steps or the costume look odd (guide), and a second person or text appears (guide). Previews per pack: 1 ($8.99), 3 ($16.99) and 5 ($25.99).
To ask for a refund on an unused pack within 7 days, email support@mimiczip.com.
Dancing Crocodiles video: why does my face change under the crocodile costume, and how do I fix it?
The face drifts when the photo is dark, small or turned away, because the costume covers much of the head. Use a sharp, well-lit, front-facing whole-body photo, run a 5-second bonus preview, then make the full video.
Quick fixes
- Pick a photo where the eyes are open and the face is fully visible.
- Use even light, without a strong shadow across the face.
- Start with the default costume and golf course before changing both.
- Keep hair, hats and scarves off the face in the photo.
Why it happens
A hood and a snout leave little face to copy, and two dancers share the frame. A sharp photo gives the model a clean face to keep.
Dancing Crocodiles video: the dance steps or the costume look odd, what can I do?
Two bodies in exact sync are hard for a video model, so one dancer can lag or a limb can bend. Start with the default costume and golf course, keep the photo plain, and check a 5-second bonus preview before the full clip.
Quick fixes
- Use a whole-body photo with a clear outline.
- Start with the default crocodile costume and the golf pond.
- Pick the sunny daylight first: the steps show best in clear light.
- Run again rather than changing several options at once.
Why it happens
The model has to draw two bodies, a costume and a tail, and move them together every frame. A second run often draws them cleaner.
Dancing Crocodiles video: a third dancer or some text appears, how do I stop it?
There should be exactly two dancers, and nothing should be written anywhere. A third dancer or a stray sign usually comes from a photo with someone beside you or a printed shirt. Use a photo of one subject, plain clothes, and a 5-second bonus preview.
Quick fixes
- Crop out other people, pets and toys.
- Avoid shirts with printed words or logos.
- Avoid photos with a poster, a sign or a screen behind you.
- Use a plain background.
Why it happens
The model sometimes turns a second face in the photo into a third dancer, and printed words on a shirt can be redrawn as a sign. A clean photo of one subject avoids both.
Questions people ask
Is a failed video charged?
No. The credit is reserved when the run starts and returned if it fails. Failed runs return their credit automatically. A finished clip that just looks off is a result, not a failure, so it is not refunded. Failed runs return their credit automatically. A finished clip that just looks off is a result, not a failure, so it is not refunded. Failed runs return their credit automatically. A finished clip that just looks off is a result, not a failure, so it is not refunded.
How do I avoid paying twice for a bad result?
Run a bonus preview first and fix the photo: one subject per photo, an open face, the whole body visible. Only then spend the credit on the full clip.
Can I get my money back instead?
Only for packs you have not used, within 7 days of buying. Credits that already produced a video stay spent.
Will the same photo give the same result?
Not exactly. Every run differs a little, even with the same photo.
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