How to Make a Tiny Desk AI Video from a Photo
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You can make your own Tiny Desk AI video in about five minutes. Here is the full process and a few tips for the best result.
1. Pick the right photos
You need five photos, one for each performer: the lead singer, three backup dancers and the sax player. Choose recent, sharp shots of one person looking at the camera. Even daylight works best. Avoid sunglasses, hats that cover the face and beauty filters — the lead singer slot gets the most camera time, so that face has to be clean.
2. Upload and choose a length
Drop one photo into each performer slot and pick a length. Shorter clips render faster and cost fewer credits; the full version covers a longer stretch of the performance.
3. Confirm consent and generate
Tick the consent box to confirm every photo is yours or that you have permission, then start the render. You can leave the page while it works.
4. Download and share
When the video is ready, download the MP4 from the generator or from My videos and post it wherever the joke belongs — the group chat first. Keep the AI-generated label when you share.
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