Which Photo Works Best for a Damon Salvatore AI Edit?
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What should I check before uploading?
Check the face before the background. The model needs usable facial detail for the smirk and eye shots; a dramatic location does not compensate for an unclear face. A simple, evenly lit portrait is a sensible starting point.
Your file can be up to 10 MB. The upload accepts JPG, PNG and WebP, so export other formats to one of those formats before selecting a file. Changing a filename extension alone does not convert an image.
| Check | A practical starting point | Change before generating |
|---|---|---|
| Face | Both eyes visible, face in focus | Dark sunglasses, hair covering the eyes |
| Light | Soft front or side light | Strong backlight hiding facial detail |
| Framing | Head and shoulders with breathing room | Forehead or chin cut off at the edge |
| Image | One clear person per photo | A wide group picture with tiny faces |
| File | JPG, PNG or WebP; up to 10 MB | Unsupported format or oversized export |
Will a portrait photo guarantee a 9:16 video?
No. The scene prompts request vertical composition, but the model adapts framing to the input photo. A portrait image helps, while a square or landscape reference can produce a different composition.
Leave room above the head and around the shoulders. Cropping tightly to a face can make a walking scene harder to frame because the reference supplies little information about the body. If a vertical post is essential, check the finished result in your editor before publishing.
Should I use a beauty filter first?
A lightly processed photo is a clearer reference than a heavily altered face. Stickers, exaggerated beauty effects and face reshaping can give the model conflicting details. Use the version that looks most like the person you want in the final video.
AI likeness can still vary with a good photo. A clear input improves the starting conditions; it does not guarantee identical facial features or the exact camera movement in every generated frame.
What should I do before spending 20 credits?
- Confirm you have permission from the person in the photo; do not use an actor or celebrity portrait.
- Choose the scene first: a close-up reveal and a fog walk need different amounts of visible context.
- Verify that the upload has finished and that the intended photo is selected.
- Review the price: each 10-second 720p generation costs 20 credits, with no free preview.
- For 2 people, use Me + someone and 2 separate photos instead of a group shot.