How to Choose Photos for AI Performance Videos

For Hotel Lobby AI, prepare two photos: one clearly visible performer per image. Use PNG, JPG, or WebP files, up to 10 MB each. Favor even lighting, a complete face, and a sharp original image; clear inputs do not guarantee a particular generation result.

What lighting works best for AI video photos?

Choose a photo taken near a window or in another evenly lit setting. Avoid strong shadows across the eyes and harsh backlighting that leaves the face dark. Natural skin detail is more useful than a heavy beauty filter.

Does the whole face need to be visible?

A front-facing or slightly turned head is a practical starting point. Avoid sunglasses, hands covering the face, motion blur, and tightly cropped foreheads or chins. If possible, use one clearly identifiable person per photo so there is no ambiguity about the intended subject.

What file formats and image quality should I use?

Use PNG, JPG, or WebP, up to 10 MB each, and choose the original image when possible instead of a compressed screenshot. Make sure the face remains clear when viewed at a comfortable size. Cropping can remove distractions, but keep the full head visible and do not enlarge a tiny image expecting it to recover missing detail.

The homepage upload tool accepts PNG, JPG, and WebP, up to 10 MB per photo. Upload one file for the left performer and one for the right performer. Background removal runs before the portraits are sent to the video model; it cannot recover details missing from the original photo.

How should I pair the two photos?

Compare the images side by side. Similar lighting and clear faces make it easier to evaluate the pair. Name or organize the files by their intended left and right positions to avoid swapping the cast accidentally.

Which photos can I use?

Ask both people whether they agree to the edit and where it will be shared. Permission to send a photo privately is not necessarily permission to publish it or use it in an advertisement. Only use source media, music, and other assets for which you hold the necessary rights.

What should I check before generating?

Check both faces, file sizes, positions, and permissions before submitting. Use this checklist:

• Both faces are visible and in focus.
• Lighting is even enough to see the main facial features.
• There is one intended subject in each image.
• Left and right positions are clear.
• The input meets the requirements currently shown in the product.
• The people and rights holders have given the permissions needed for the intended use.

After processing, review the complete video for visual errors and label AI-edited content when needed to avoid confusion. For input or task questions, email support@hotellobbyai.info. New to the concept? Read What Is Hotel Lobby AI?.

Choose a generator for your project

For a shared performance, try the AI Rap Duo generator. If you are preparing source files, use Two Photos to Rap Video. For a friendly visual face-off, choose the AI Rap Battle generator; its theme changes gestures while keeping the reference soundtrack.