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Best Photos for a Tiny Desk AI Video

Why some faces come out perfect and others drift, and how to pick photos that survive a wide-open mouth and a big laugh.

BY TINY DESK OUTSTANDING AI · OCTOBER 26, 2026

Front-facing, one person, sharp

The model copies the face from your photo into every shot, including the moments with the mouth wide open. A sharp, front-facing photo with even light and one person in it gives the model the most to work with. Crop group photos to one face before uploading.

Avoid what hides the face

Sunglasses, hats pulled low, heavy filters, cartoons and strong side light make faces drift. Glasses are fine if the person always wears them. Your photo also decides hair and, unless you set an outfit, clothes; any logo or team name is turned plain.

Give the lead your best photo

The lead has the longest close-ups. If you only have one great photo, put it in the lead slot and let AI musicians play the rest of the band.

Consent first

Only upload adults who agreed to be in the video, and label it as AI when you post. Photos are deleted with the video after 7 days.

KEEP EXPLORING

Follow the step-by-step tutorial
Copy the shot-list prompt
Compare the Seedance models
Read the media policy

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KEEP THE IDEAS ROLLING.

ONE PHOTO IS ENOUGH

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Sing the lead.

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