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Explore a dance animation from a full-body photo

Turn a full-body portrait into a short dance concept with a backward glide and relaxed arm movement. The reference guides appearance and the prompt guides motion. This workflow does not copy choreography from an uploaded video or provide precise motion tracking.

Collection video · motion inspiration. This preview is not a verified output from the preset below. Your result will vary.
YOUR STARTING POINT

What you’ll need

Use a photo of an adult who has agreed to the edit. Both shoes and the full body should be visible, with room to move inside the frame. Start with a simple background and upload a JPG, PNG or WebP up to 4 MB.

Initial model
H3 Max
Output setting
480P · 6 seconds
Current-plan cost
60 credits / clip
Try this workflow

Opening the preset uses no credits. Review the prompt and quote before generating. A signed-in account, active plan and enough credits are required. See plans.

The starter prompt

Edit this brief for your own subject. It is a set of instructions to try, not a guarantee that every detail will be preserved.

The adult person in this full-body reference photo makes two small smooth backward gliding dance steps, with relaxed bent arms and a gentle shoulder accent. Keep both shoes clearly visible and grounded. Preserve their face, body proportions, clothing, and background. Stable camera, controlled motion, one continuous shot, no added people or text.

Work through the idea

  1. 01

    Keep the sequence short

    Ask for two small gliding steps instead of a complex routine. A fixed camera helps you judge whether the feet and body move coherently.

  2. 02

    Keep identity instructions explicit

    Ask to preserve facial features, body proportions, outfit and setting. Avoid changing wardrobe and movement in the same first attempt.

  3. 03

    Inspect contact with the ground

    Watch the shoes, knees, shadows and floor. Shorten the motion request if feet slide unnaturally or body proportions change.

Before you download or publish

  • Both feet remain visible with plausible contact and balance.
  • Face, clothing and body proportions remain recognizable across frames.
  • No additional people appear and the shot stays continuous. The collection clip is inspiration, not a guarantee of identical steps.

Two ways to adapt it

Simplify the footwork

Try one small side step followed by a return to the original stance, with relaxed arms and a steady camera.

Use upper-body movement

If the reference is a portrait rather than full-body, choose a shoulder roll or gentle head turn instead of footwork.

A few useful answers

Can I upload a dance video to copy?

The web studio currently accepts image references rather than source-video uploads for this workflow. Its prompt describes the desired movement.

Can I add music?

This H3 Max preset is silent. Check the model selector for models with generated audio, or add licensed music later in your video editor.

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