How to Make a Toc Toc Dance Video from One Photo

What you need before you start

You need one photo and enough credits for the resolution you want. A photo with two people in it will not work, because the template has a single dancer to replace. Crop to the face you want first, then upload.

You do not need to film anything, learn the steps, or write a prompt. The dance movement, the camera move and the audio all come from the prepared template.

Step 1: choose the right photo

The photo is the only input you control, so it is worth a minute of thought.

• Front-facing, with the whole face visible
• Even lighting, ideally from the front
• One person in frame, with no one else behind them
• No sunglasses, no heavy filters, nothing covering the face

A sharp, plain portrait gives the model reliable information about the face, which is what keeps the identity consistent across the clip. You do not need to pose like the reference dancer. The stance, the knee lift and the timing are all supplied by the template.

Step 2: keep the template and set the frame

The toc toc dance is a fixed scene, so there is nothing to describe. Leave the template selected and choose the output ratio. The native 9:16 frame matches the source clip and is the right choice for Reels, Shorts and TikTok. If the clip is heading somewhere wider, pick 4:5, 16:9 or 1:1 instead.

Step 3: choose a resolution

Resolution sets both the detail and the credit cost:

The required credits are shown in the form before you submit, and the same panel shows your remaining balance.

Step 4: generate and review

Confirm the credits and submit the paid task. The preview panel shows live progress while the provider renders the clip. Most tasks finish within a few minutes, though video models queue under heavy load, so a task can take longer at peak times.

When the render is ready, preview it in the panel and download the file you want to keep. The finished clip keeps the original audio, so the knock and the bounce land on the beat without any extra editing.

Frequently asked

Do I need to write a prompt? No. The prompt is written and hardened inside the template, covering the scene, the single continuous take, the dance timing and the removal of the original dancer.

Can I use a pet or character photo? Yes. The same single slot accepts any portrait, so a pet or character takes over the performance exactly like a person does.

What if the generation fails? A task the provider fails to complete is refunded automatically. The consumed credits only stay spent when a clip is actually delivered.

Does it keep the audio? Yes. The template audio stays attached during generation, so the result lands on the same beat as the source clip.

Make your own

Upload one clear photo, keep the prepared template, and generate the clip. The generator page has the form, and the tutorial covers the dance itself if you would rather learn the move.