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How to pick a selfie that works for AI video trends

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The same AI trend can look great or strange depending on the selfie you give it. A short checklist for the angle, light and framing that keep your face recognisable.

AI video trends replace the face in a ready-made clip with yours. The clip is fixed, so the only thing you control is the selfie. A good one makes the result look like you on a good day. A weak one makes it look like a cousin.

Why the selfie matters so much

The model reads your face from a single photo: its shape, your features, your skin tone, your hair. Anything it cannot see, it has to guess, and in a video it has to guess it again in every frame. Shadows, a turned head or sunglasses all mean more guessing, and that is where results stop looking like you.

The checklist

Only your own face

Only upload a face if it is yours, or the person has said yes. Photos of anyone under 18 are not allowed.

What to avoid

Test it with the free video

When you add a selfie, Viro checks it first and tells you if it is too small, too blurry or has no clear face. Your first video is free, so it is the quickest way to see how your selfie holds up. If it looks like you, the same selfie will work for every other trend.

FAQ

Do I need a professional photo?

No. A recent phone selfie in daylight is enough. What matters is a clear, front-facing face, not the camera.

Can I use a group photo?

Crop it so only one face is in the picture. With several faces the trend may pick the wrong person.

Why does my result not look like me?

Most often the face in the photo is turned away, in shadow, partly covered or blurry. Try again with a straight-on photo in even light.

Are my selfies stored?

Your selfie is used only to make your videos and deleted automatically within 24 hours.

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