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Casting guide
The joke works because the two roles are opposites: one stays cool at the keyboard while the other commits far too hard. Cast accordingly.
| Pair | Photo 1: on the keys (left) | Photo 2: hype partner (close-up) | Why it works |
|---|---|---|---|
| Couple | The quieter partner | The one who always performs | The close-up becomes their big moment |
| Best friends | The serious one in the group chat | The friend who never stops talking | Easy to recognise for everyone who knows you |
| Parent and kid | The parent | The kid | A child hyping the parent is instantly funny |
| Grandparents | Grandpa on keys | Grandma coaching the beat | Unexpected casting is half the joke |
| Siblings | The older sibling | The younger sibling | Works as a birthday post |
Two photos, not one
The generator maps one face to each role. A photo with both of you in it gives the model two faces for one slot, and it may mix them up. Crop each person out of a shared photo, or pick two separate photos:
- One person per photo, facing the camera, with even light.
- Waist-up if you want your outfit in the video; a tight face crop leaves clothes to chance.
- No sunglasses, masks or heavy beauty filters.
- JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 20 MB each, with the shorter edge at least 300 px.
Avoid the two faces blending
Two people in one AI video can occasionally swap features. To keep you apart:
- Use photos where you look different: hair, clothing colour and background.
- Take both photos in similar light so neither face is much darker.
- Use Seedance 2.5 (the default) or Seedance 2.0; Mini is cheaper but holds likeness less well.
- Test a 10-second clip before the 30-second version.
If faces still drift, see troubleshooting.
Caption ideas
- "He said he'd produce my album."
- "Our first and last collab."
- "Me explaining the plan vs. you executing it."
- "Group project, but only one of us worked."
- "Anniversary content, as promised."
- "Tag the friend who hypes you up like this."
Consent and posting
Only upload photos of people who agreed to appear, and label the result as AI-generated when you post it. The video is 9:16 by default, ready for TikTok, Reels and Shorts, and already includes the soundtrack.
Questions and answers
Can I upload one photo with both of us in it?
No. Each photo should show one person. Crop your couple photo into two images, one per face, or use two different photos.
Who should be on the keys?
Put the calmer, deadpan one in Photo 1 at the keyboard and the more expressive one in Photo 2, because Photo 2 gets the big close-up at the end.
Can we do it with three people?
No. The scene has exactly two roles, so it takes two photos. Some community remakes on TikTok add a third person, but this generator recasts the two performers.
Will we both look like ourselves?
Exact likeness is not guaranteed. Faces can drift in the close-up and around cuts, and two similar-looking people can blend. Clear front-facing photos and different outfits help.
Can we swap roles after generating?
Use Swap photos and generate again. Each generation is a new video and is charged separately; failed ones are refunded.
Is it a good gift or anniversary surprise?
Yes, as long as both people agree to appear in it. A 30-second video includes the walk-off ending, which works well as a reveal.
Related guides
- How to make itUpload Photo 1 (keyboard) and Photo 2 (hype partner), pick 5–30 s, 9:16 or 16:9 and a model, check the credit price, then download the MP4 with the song.
- TroubleshootingFix common Alors on Danse AI problems: faces drift or blend, the wrong person is on the keys, no sound, a slow render, or credits for a failed video.
- Pets: dogs and catsTurn a photo of your dog or cat into the Alors on Danse AI video. Two pets, or a pet with its owner: the animal plays the keys or hypes the room.
- The meme: Jamel & StromaeThe Alors on Danse studio meme comes from a Made in Jamel sketch where Jamel Debbouze "coaches" Stromae. Who the other guy is, and how AI remakes spread it.
Your turn on the keys
Two photos, a few minutes, one Alors on Danse video your friends will replay.
Make my Alors on Danse videoThis is an independent video tool, with no affiliation to Stromae, Jamel Debbouze, their labels or the creator of the reference remake.