Best Photo for a Flamingo Float AI Video
A useful identity photo makes the person easy to recognize before any animation begins. Start with a clear, natural image of one adult. The pool, float and movement come from the template, so your source photo does not need a matching background.
Last updated: 2026-11-07
Keep the face large and unobstructed
Use a front-facing portrait or a slight three-quarter view. Keep both eyes, the nose, mouth and hairline visible. A medium portrait with some shoulders is useful because it includes more context than a tightly cropped face. The upload can show more of the body, but avoid a distant person whose face contains very few pixels.
Sunglasses, a hand over the face, strong motion blur and heavy beauty filters remove information the model needs. Choose another photo when the eyes or mouth are unclear. Enlarging a blurry image does not restore missing facial details.
Use even light and a simple composition
Soft light from a window or an evenly lit room is a good starting point. Avoid a face in deep shadow against a bright background. A simple background helps keep attention on the intended person, although the original photo background is not meant to appear in the final pool scene.
Use one adult per image. A group photo leaves room for the wrong identity to be selected. If you crop a photo, make sure the remaining image still meets the minimum dimensions and does not cut through the face or hair.
Check the file requirements
Accepted formats are JPG, PNG and WebP. Files must be no larger than 10 MB, at least 300 × 300 pixels and no more than 40 megapixels. A renamed HEIC or PDF is not a supported image; export it to one of the accepted formats first.
If the upload reports a size or format error, export the photo again and select the new file. You can replace or remove the photo before submission. The preview and draft stay in this browser until you start a generation.
Understand what a photo can and cannot control
The photo supplies the intended person’s identity. The reference supplies the pink flamingo float, rooftop pool, city backdrop, camera and motion. Clothing and scene details should follow the reference, so a poolside outfit in the source photo is not required.
A clearer photo can improve the information available to the model, but it cannot guarantee a particular face, body shape or exact frame match. Check the result throughout the clip before sharing it. Do not use the tool for deceptive impersonation or upload an image without permission.
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