How to Choose the Best Photo for Your Animated Video

Choosing the right photo is essential to achieving the most realistic and beautiful results in your animated video. Since we turn a single still image into a dynamic, lifelike animation, the quality, composition, and clarity of your photo play a critical role in the final outcome.

This guide will help you understand how to select the best photo and what to expect from the process.

1. Basic Photo Requirements

• Before uploading your image, please ensure it meets the following technical requirements:
  Accepted file formats: JPG, JPEG, PNG
• Minimum image size: 400 pixels on the shortest side
• File clarity: Avoid extremely blurry or heavily compressed files
• Content restrictions: We do not process any nude or semi-nude photos. This includes images of children who are not wearing a shirt, even if they are wearing pants. Such images will be rejected for processing.

2. Recommended Photo Qualities for Best Results

Use Clear and High-Quality Photos

Photos should be sharp and well-lit. Avoid images that are:

• Blurry or pixelated
• Taken in low lighting or with heavy shadows
• Captured from a long distance

Full Face Visibility

To ensure facial animations are accurate and natural:

• Make sure the face is fully visible in the image
• Avoid side profiles or photos where the face is covered by hats, glasses, scarves, or hair
• A straight, forward-facing photo gives the best animation results

Natural Expressions

Overly exaggerated or unclear facial expressions can affect the animation’s realism. Try to use photos with:

• Relaxed, natural smiles
• Clearly defined facial features
• Eyes and mouth visible and not obstructed

3. Number of People in the Photo

While we accept group photos, we recommend:

• Using images with fewer people for better quality
• Avoiding large group photos, as this makes it harder to capture facial details accurately for each person

The more focus we can place on each face, the better the video outcome.

4. Background Considerations

We may simplify or blur background elements to focus on the people in the photo. Busy or distracting backgrounds may reduce the visual impact of the final video. A clean and simple background helps achieve the best results.

5. Handling Low-Quality or Aged Photos

We understand that some treasured memories come from old, faded, or unclear photos. In these cases:

• We will still do our best to animate them
• Please be aware that facial accuracy may be lower if details are missing or unclear
• The final video may not exactly match the real-life appearance of the person due to photo limitations

6. Let Us Know Your Preferences

To create a video that feels right to you, we welcome your notes and feedback. Please include:

• Facial habits or preferences: For example, if the person doesn’t normally smile with teeth, let us know.
• Animation style preference:
  • If you prefer more gestures or dynamic movements, we can include waving or head turning. However, these gestures may not reflect the person’s real-life mannerisms.
  • If you prefer to preserve facial accuracy, we can create videos with minimal movements such as a simple wave or gentle smile to maintain realism.

7. Final Advice

The better your original photo, the more lifelike and beautiful your video will be. If you’re unsure about the image you’ve chosen, feel free to send us multiple options or ask for our feedback before production.

We are always here to help you bring your photo to life.