How do I make a Here Comes Santa Claus video?

By MimicZip Team · Updated:

Short answer

Upload one photo of an adult, choose the outfit, the scene and the prop and MimicZip stages the scene: the bounce, the slow-motion knee lifts and the floaty hop. Look at a 5-second bonus preview, then use 1 credit on the 5-second 720p video.

A floaty dance at the bottom of a pool, on purpose

  • Go to the template page. Add one sharp photo of an adult facing the camera, whole body or from the thighs up. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB.
  • Choose the outfit (Your own clothes by default), the scene (Swimming pool by default) and the prop (Nothing by default). None 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.
  • Look at the preview. It is watch-only, 5 seconds at 480p, marked PREVIEW. Check the face looking like your photo, the hair drifting up and the arms moving smoothly.
  • Render: 1 credit gives the 5-second 720p MP4 with no watermark, saved in My videos. Add your sound in TikTok.

The bounce, the knee lifts, the hop and the rise

The bounce (0 to 1.5 seconds), the knee lifts (1.5 to 3), the hop (3 to 4) and the rise (4 to 5).

The hardest part for the AI is the water: hair, sleeves and a skirt all have to float believably while the legs keep moving, and a strand or a foot can flicker for a frame. A knee that lifts a touch late or a hand that blurs is normal, not a failed render. Treat it as a short, dreamy clip to watch.

Where it comes from

Save the MP4 or copy a share link from My videos. Our video follows the dance of the TikTok from 7 November 2026. 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.

What to look at in the first preview

Watch the hair first: it should rise and sway, not stick to the face. Then watch the knees. If both look right, the full clip will too.

How long it takes

Press the button and a finished pool clip normally returns within a few minutes. You may close the page meanwhile, because the result is kept for you in My videos.

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 Here Comes Santa Claus video

Upload one photo of an adult and make a 5-second HD video from $6.99. No subscription, and the full video has no watermark.

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