One performer
Use one portrait when the clip is centered on a single creator, character, or talking-performance idea. Ask for controlled gestures and a steady camera.
Use Solo Mic →STEP-BY-STEP AI VIDEO GUIDE
Create the orange-booth Hotel Lobby format from one or two photos. This guide covers the exact workflow, the input choices that matter, and the fixes that make a generated clip feel more intentional.
Quick answer
Choose a clear reference photo, decide whether the scene has one or two performers, describe the orange studio action, select a social-friendly format, and review the generated clip before adding audio.
Step 1 · Prepare the input
The model needs a stable identity reference before it can animate a performance. Start with images where the eyes, jawline, and shoulders are easy to see.
Step 2 · Pick the scene
Both modes use the same orange-booth visual language, but the input order and the prompt should match the number of people on screen.
Use one portrait when the clip is centered on a single creator, character, or talking-performance idea. Ask for controlled gestures and a steady camera.
Use Solo Mic →Upload the left performer first and the right performer second. Mention eye contact, alternating attention, and a central hanging microphone.
Use Duo Duet →Step 3 · Generate a test
Upload your references below, choose a mode, and start with a short duration. You can adjust the direction after reviewing the first result.
Step 4 · Direct the motion
Keep the prompt concrete. Name the setting first, then the subject action, camera movement, lighting, and the mood you want to preserve.
Two performers in a matte-orange recording booth, trading attention around a suspended condenser microphone, rhythmic head nods and subtle hand gestures, smooth 35mm camera movement, realistic studio rim lighting, natural faces and clothing, no extra people.
Step 5 · Choose the delivery
Test the composition before committing to a long render. The best setting depends on where the clip will be watched and how much movement the references can support.
Full-screen vertical framing. Keep faces and the microphone away from the extreme edges.
Useful for website embeds, desktop players, and wider compilations.
Use a short clip to check identity, pose, and composition before refining.
Use when the first pass is stable and you want a fuller performance arc.
Improve the second pass
Confirm Duo Duet is selected and that the second file has finished uploading.
Use two individual portraits with matching crop, visible eyes, and fewer accessories.
Lower the motion direction in the prompt and ask for subtle head movement or a steady camera.
Add a specific action such as eye contact, alternating verses, or a small mic-side gesture.
Add licensed native audio after export; the generated MP4 is visual-only.
Compare solo, duo, and character-led outputs before you decide what to make next.
Final step · Publish with context
Watch the full clip before posting. Check faces, hands, clothing, background edges, and any unintended resemblance. Use only images and likenesses you are authorized to use, add platform-native licensed audio, and label AI-generated media when the context may be unclear.
Need a shortcut?
You need one or two reference photos, a clear idea of the performer order, and a short motion direction. Hotel Lobby AI can turn the photos into a solo or duo studio-style clip.
Use two separate portraits for a duo video. Upload the person you want on the left first, then the person you want on the right. Use one portrait in Solo Mic mode for a single performer.
Describe the setting, subject action, camera motion, and energy. A useful starting point is: two performers in a matte-orange studio booth, trading attention around a suspended microphone, rhythmic head movement, smooth camera motion, and realistic studio lighting.
Start with 6 or 10 seconds while testing your photos. Use 15 seconds for a fuller beat, or 30 seconds when you want a longer performance arc and are comfortable spending more credits.
Use 9:16 for full-screen vertical posts. Keep the faces and microphone near the center safe area because interface controls can cover the edges.
The most common causes are a group source photo, hidden eyes, inconsistent framing, or heavy filters. Re-upload two individual, front-facing portraits with similar head-and-shoulder crops.
Export the visual MP4 first, then add a licensed or platform-native audio track when posting to TikTok, Instagram, or YouTube Shorts. The generated file is visual-only.
Yes, if you own or have permission to use the source artwork or character. Review the output for unintended resemblance and label AI-generated media when publishing.
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Start with a clean portrait, choose your mode, and refine the performance one pass at a time.
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