What photos work for a Smalltown Boy AI dance video?

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Short answer

Use two photos: one clear photo of the Lead and one of the Partner. Each shows a single subject facing the camera, as JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB, between 300 and 6000 pixels on each side. Blurry, masked or group photos give the weakest results.

Example frame: two people in a backyard filmed from a low angle against a blue sky, in an AI-generated video
Example frame: two people in a backyard filmed from a low angle against a blue sky, in an AI-generated video

Technical limits

  • File type: JPG, PNG or WebP.
  • File size: up to 10 MB per photo.
  • Dimensions: more than 300 and fewer than 6000 pixels on each side.
  • Shape: a width-to-height ratio between 0.4 and 2.5, so no extreme panoramas or strips.
  • Both photos are required, one for each role. Two different subjects work best.

Photos that look best

  • Even light and a sharp subject.
  • The face or front turned toward the camera, with eyes and mouth visible.
  • One subject per photo, with a plain or uncluttered background.
  • For pets, a close, front-facing shot at eye level.
  • For toys and drawings, a clear shot of the whole figure.

Photos to avoid

  • Two subjects in one photo, because the model may pick the wrong one.
  • Sunglasses, masks, hands over the face or heavy beauty filters.
  • Screenshots with buttons or captions across the picture.
  • Celebrities and famous copyrighted characters.

Rules about people and characters

Upload only photos of yourself, of adults who agreed to it, or of pets, toys and drawings you own. Celebrities, minors and adult content are not allowed; read Photo Consent and Acceptable Use first.

Questions people ask

Can I use a selfie?

Yes. A sharp, well-lit selfie works well, as long as the whole face is visible and not cropped at the edges.

What happens if my photo is rejected?

You see a message under the upload box that names the problem, such as size, format or shape. Fix it and upload again; nothing is charged for a rejected photo.

Which photo goes in which box?

The first box is the Lead, who screams at the lens first. The second box is the Partner, who dances behind. The Swap photos button trades them.

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