How do I make a Buggin Dance video?

By MimicZip Team · Updated:

Short answer

Upload one photo of an adult or a pet, pick the scene, the hat and the light, and MimicZip builds the scene: the stand, the salutes, the chest bounce, the spin and the final pose. Check a 5-second bonus preview, then spend 1 credit on the 12-second 720p video.

Putting yourself in the night dance

  • Go to the template page. Add one sharp photo of an adult or a pet, whole body, facing the camera. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB.
  • Pick the scene (Night beach by default), the hat (Wizard hat by default) and the light (Moonlight by default). None of them changes the price.
  • Video shape: the video is vertical 9:16, made for TikTok, Reels and Shorts.
  • Consent and sign-in. Tick the photo-consent box and log in with Google. Previews arrive inside a pack, so take one if you have no credits.
  • Check the preview. It is watch-only, 5 seconds at 480p, with a PREVIEW badge. Look for your face and the hat staying the same through the spin.
  • Render: 1 credit gives the 12-second 720p MP4 with no watermark, saved in My videos. Add your sound in TikTok.

The stand, the salutes, the bounce, the spin, the pose

The stand (0 to 2 seconds), the salutes (2 to 5), the chest bounce (5 to 8), the spin (8 to 10.5) and the final pose (10.5 to 12).

The hardest part for the AI is the spin, because the face has to turn away and come back while the hat stays on, so a small change in the face or the hat is normal, not a failed render. Treat it as a short clip to watch.

Where it comes from

Save the MP4 or copy a share link from My videos. Our video follows the whole 17-second TikTok by @fatchonkywizardcat from 23 October 2026, shortened to 12 seconds. The sound guide shows how to add your own sound.

MimicZip is independent and is not affiliated with TikTok or the people who posted the trend.

Questions people ask

Do I need to write a prompt?

No. The scene, the camera and the order of the beats are set. You provide the photo and choose the options and the format.

Can I close the page while it renders?

Yes. Rendering carries on at our end, and the finished video is saved under your account in My videos.

Which format does the video come in?

Vertical 9:16, made for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. The bonus preview uses the same shape.

Make your own Buggin Dance video

Upload one photo and make a 12-second HD video from $6.99. No subscription, and the full video has no watermark.

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