Two choices sit next to the photos in the generator: the opening scene and the aspect ratio. Neither changes the price, and both shape how the video feels. This guide walks through each option so you can pick on purpose instead of leaving the defaults.
What is the opening scene?
The opening scene is where part one of the video happens: the first eight or nine seconds, in cold blue-grey light. The survivor wakes to the threat, the zombie stares and snarls, the survivor trembles, cries, drops the rifle and opens their arms. The zombie lunges, and the video cuts before they touch.
After the cut, the scene no longer matters. Part two is three happy memories in three different places, drawn fresh for every video: a wheat field at sunset, a snowy street under string lights, a beach, a fairground at dusk, a kitchen in the morning and more. Both people are human again and wear new outfits in every memory. The opening scene sets the mood; the memories set the ending.
What do the seven opening scenes look like?
Cabin
The yard of an abandoned wooden cabin at dusk, dead trees and scattered planks. The zombie comes across the yard. It is the most open setting and the closest to the original trend clips, which makes it a safe first choice.
Living room
The wrecked living room of an abandoned house: an overturned sofa, torn curtains, cold light through broken windows. The zombie comes through a doorway. It feels domestic and sad, a home that used to be yours.
Kitchen
An abandoned kitchen with open cupboards and broken plates on the floor, lit by a cold window. Small and close, so the close-ups feel tight.
Bedroom
A dim bedroom with an unmade bed, peeling wallpaper and moonlight through torn curtains. The most intimate of the seven, and a strong match for couples.
Garage
A dark garage, a dusty old car and tools on the walls, with cold light under a half-open roller door. The zombie comes from behind the car. Harder, more cinematic.
Barn
An old wooden barn at dusk, hay bales and cold light through gaps in the planks. The light beams make it the most atmospheric option.
Basement
A concrete basement with a bare, flickering bulb and pipes along the ceiling. The zombie comes down the stairs. The darkest and most tense of the set.
In every scene the zombie enters from the right, and there is no blood, no gore and no biting. The rifle is never fired.
How do you choose a scene?
- For your first video, Cabin or Barn: wide, readable and close to what people already know from the trend.
- For a couple, Bedroom or Living room: the setting itself says "our home".
- For drama, Garage or Basement: darker, harder light and more tension before the cut.
- For a second version, pick the opposite mood. Your photos stay in the form, so trying another scene is one click and 100 credits.
Does the scene need to match your photos?
No. The photos only give the faces, hairstyles and builds; the scene, the light and the clothes in part one are built around them. A summer selfie on a beach works in the Basement just as well as in the Cabin. What matters more is that each face is clear and lit evenly, because the cold blue-grey light of part one is hard on dark or blurry photos. If one of your photos was taken at night, try a brighter, more open setting such as Cabin or Barn, where the wide shots carry more light.
Which aspect ratio should you choose?
The generator offers five ratios: 9:16, 3:4, 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9. The video is always 15 seconds, 720p and without a watermark.
| Where you post | Best ratio | Why |
|---|---|---|
| TikTok | 9:16 | Fills the whole phone screen |
| Instagram Reels | 9:16 | Same full-screen vertical format |
| YouTube Shorts | 9:16 | Shorts are vertical; wider videos get bars |
| Instagram feed post | 3:4 or 1:1 | 3:4 takes up more of the feed than a square |
| Facebook feed | 1:1 or 4:3 | Plays well in a scrolling feed on phone and desktop |
| YouTube video, TV, laptop | 16:9 | Widescreen, no bars |
| Messaging apps | 9:16 or 3:4 | Most people open them on a phone |
If you are not sure, pick 9:16. Almost every place this trend lives is vertical.
Does the ratio change the video itself?
The story and the timing stay the same, but the framing adapts. In 9:16, close-ups are tall and the wide shots stack both people in the frame. In 16:9, the wide shots show more of the room and the two people stand further apart. Cropping a 9:16 video to 16:9 later would cut off heads, so choose the ratio before you generate.
Does the scene or ratio change the price?
No. Every video is 100 credits whatever you pick. One video is $6.99, three are $14.90 and ten are $39.90, paid once with no subscription. There is no free tier; credits never expire, and a failed render returns its credits automatically.
Frequently asked questions
Can I pick the memory places?
No. The three memories are drawn at random for every video, which is why two versions with the same photos end differently.
Can I upload my own background?
No. The seven opening scenes are written and tested so the cut lands cleanly.
Is 9:16 better quality than 16:9?
Both are 720p. Pick by where you post.
Which scene is closest to the original trend?
Cabin and Barn, both at dusk with cold light.
Can I change the scene after the video is made?
Not on the same video. Generate a new one with the same photos and a different scene.
Ready to choose? Open the generator. Before you upload, read which two photos work best, and after you download, see how to add the trend sound.