The Best Photos for an AI Costume Walk Video
What makes a photo work for an AI Ramalama walk, with a quick checklist, common mistakes and why some photos get rejected.
An AI walk video can only look like you if the model can see you clearly. The good news: you don't need a professional photo, just a few basics.
The checklist
- ✅ One person, alone in the frame.
- ✅ Face clearly visible, looking roughly at the camera.
- ✅ Even light: daylight, a window, or a well-lit room.
- ✅ Sharp: no motion blur, not heavily compressed.
- ✅ Recent: the closer to how you look now, the better.
Common mistakes
Group photos. If there are several people, the model may pick the wrong face. Crop to just you, or use the squad walk with one photo per person.
Sunglasses, masks and hats that cover the eyes. The eyes and brows carry a lot of identity. Keep them visible.
Strong filters and beauty modes. Smoothing and face-reshaping filters make the result look less like you.
Extreme angles. A photo from far below or far above distorts the face. Eye level works best.
Tiny faces. In a wide shot where your face is a few pixels, there isn't enough detail. Crop closer.
Headshot or full body?
Both work. A full-body or waist-up photo helps the model keep your build and hair; a headshot gives the most face detail. If you pick My own outfit, use a photo that shows the outfit.
Why a photo might be rejected
We review every photo before rendering, both to protect people and to avoid charging you for a video that won't work. Photos are rejected if they:
- show more than one face (for the solo walk) or no clear face,
- appear to show someone under 18,
- contain nudity or explicit content,
- show a celebrity or public figure.
A rejected photo is refunded in full automatically, so you can try again with a better one.
Privacy
Your photos are only used to make your video. They are stored privately and deleted after 30 days. See our privacy policy for details.