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Best photo for the Ramalama AI video

Which photo makes the best Ramalama AI video: face and shoulders, straight on, what to avoid.

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The short version

  • Your face, looking at the camera, in good light, with nothing covering it.
  • A head-to-knees photo helps keep your build in the costume.

Your photo

A smiling man in a selfie, his whole face clear and lit from the front
WorksFace to the camera, good light
A woman in a green t-shirt standing in her living room, facing the camera
WorksHead to knees: your build comes along
A person whose eyes are hidden behind dark sunglasses
AvoidSunglasses: the reveal needs your eyes
A group of friends together in one photo
AvoidA group: crop to just you

The clearer the photo, the more the video looks like you. Crop a group shot down to one person before you upload it, and keep sunglasses, hands and hair off your eyes.

What happens to your photo

Your photo is used only to make your video and stays private to your account. Photos are deleted automatically 7 days after upload, and you can delete them sooner from My videos. Only use photos you have the right to use: no celebrities and nobody under 18.

Got the photo? Add it on the Ramalama page.

Questions

Will my hair show under the hat?

Yes. Your own hair comes from your photo and shows under the brim, so the reveal looks like you.

Do I need a video of myself?

No. One still photo is enough. The moves, the timing and the camera come from the trend.

What if the video fails?

You don’t pay for it: what it used goes back to your balance automatically, and you can try again with another photo.

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