How do I use the disguise AI video generator with one photo?
Choose one photo that already contains everyone you want in the clip. For a mirror selfie, keep the phone, hands and reflection in frame. Select a model and resolution, check the credit amount beside Generate, then confirm everyone pictured agreed. The generator handles the flash and outfit change. When the job finishes, download the ten-second MP4 from the result here or reopen it in your creations.
- Frame the people you want to keepLeave space around the heads and shoulders. Check that you can see each person's eyes, including anyone in the back row.
- Choose a model and read the quoteStart with Mini at 480p for the lowest price. Duration is fixed at ten seconds and the output is vertical 9:16.
- Generate and check the cutSign in, confirm consent and generate. Play across the flash once to count the people, then download the MP4.
What changes in Mandem in Disguise AI videos when the flash fires?
The recipe holds the original clothes and expressions for about three seconds. One camera flash cues everyone to change into a black balaclava, hooded puffer and dark trousers in the same positions. From three to eight seconds the group gives a slow nod. In the last two seconds the camera can move slightly closer if everyone still fits. The examples below have their own timing. Each contains a brief flash or cut.
One seat against the ivy wall
12.3 seconds with audio. The seated subject blinks, the jacket changes and the ivy leaves stay behind her shoulders.
Two pink wigs, two black hoods
12.3 seconds with audio. Two friends lean toward the camera in pink wigs. Both keep their places after the cut. This pair’s masks have mouth openings.
A close-up against a poster wall
12.3 seconds with audio. A seated subject holds a scowl as the posters stay in place behind the raised black hood.
Five friends under the trees
5.7 seconds with audio. Count the five faces at the start and the five hoods at the end. The person nearest the lens stays on the left.
How much does a ten-second Mandem in Disguise video cost?
One ten-second render costs 17 credits on Seedance 2.0 Mini at 480p, or 36 credits on the same model at 720p. A $5 Trial pack contains 24 credits, enough for one 480p Mini render with seven credits left. The dollar column values each render at the Studio monthly rate of $49.90 for 1,800 credits. You can also buy a pack once without starting a subscription.
| Model | Resolution | Credits | Studio equivalent |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 480p | 17 | $0.47 |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 720p | 36 | $1.00 |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 480p | 36 | $1.00 |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 720p | 78 | $2.16 |
| Seedance 2.0 Pro | 480p | 60 | $1.66 |
| Seedance 2.0 Pro | 720p | 129 | $3.58 |
| Seedance 2.0 Pro | 1080p | 320 | $8.87 |
| Seedance 2.0 Pro | 4k | 652 | $18.07 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 480p | 87 | $2.41 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 720p | 195 | $5.41 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 1080p | 483 | $13.39 |
| MiniMax H3 | 768P | 52 | $1.44 |
| MiniMax H3 | 2K | 83 | $2.30 |
| Seedance 1.5 Pro | 480p | 19 | $0.53 |
| Seedance 1.5 Pro | 720p | 40 | $1.11 |
| Seedance 1.5 Pro | 1080p | 98 | $2.72 |
Can I try the Mandem in Disguise effect free and download it without a watermark?
You can watch the examples free. A personal render starts at 17 credits, so even the full five-credit signup gift leaves twelve more to find. An unpaid export carries a moving watermark when watermarking is enabled. Buying a credit pack or subscription unlocks a clean download while the original is retained. Compare the cash purchase, the balance it buys and whether it covers the whole clip.
| Free allowance | Eligible accounts receive up to 5 signup credits. A personal preview uses the same credits as a finished render. |
|---|---|
| Lowest one-time purchase | Trial pack, $5.00 for 24 credits |
| Watermark | Unpaid accounts receive the moving TryH3 mark when enabled. A completed pack or subscription purchase unlocks a clean download while the original is retained. |
| Failure and retry | A failed paid task refunds its generation credits. A completed clip with an unwanted gesture still counts as a render. A new take costs the displayed quote again. |
| Tool | Published price | Free allowance | Watermark | Output |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TryH3 | 17 credits minimum. $5 buys 24 credits. | Up to 5 eligible signup credits. | Moving mark for unpaid accounts when enabled. Clean after purchase. | 10-second vertical MP4 with original ambience. |
| MakeViral | 126 credits. A $13.99 pack contains 150. | Not publicly stated for this effect. | Watermark-free. | 10-second vertical MP4 with sound. |
| Kavel | $9.99 one-time video offer. | 20 credits with login. Up to 100 weekly through check-ins. | Paid plans include watermark-free HD downloads. | One-photo, 10-second vertical video with sound. |
When does the flash reveal lose a person or change the pose?
Faces behind a raised phone, shoulders that overlap, and people cut off at the edge give the model less to track. Try one to five adults with space between their heads. Count them just before and just after the flash, and check which hand holds the phone. A larger group can lose a person or merge two faces. A higher resolution can sharpen visible features, but cannot reconstruct someone hidden behind a friend.
What should I check before making a Mandem in Disguise video?
Use the photo itself to check the frame: every intended person should already be present and easy to pick out. Then decide how much to spend on the first take and whether you want to add music after export. The answers below cover separate portraits, crowded rows, mirror reflections, preview costs and how to line up the flash with a sound.
Can I combine two separate selfies into the same mirror shot?
The tool takes one photo. Choose an existing shot together or arrange the portraits into one image yourself before uploading. A shared background and a clear gap between faces give the model a more coherent starting point.
Can a group of six all keep their original positions?
There is no fixed face-count check, but six distinct identities are not guaranteed. The five-person example shows what to inspect: count the front and rear rows on both sides of the cut. For a crowded photo, try a smaller group.
Will the phone stay in the same hand in a mirror selfie?
The prompt keeps the phone and reflection in place. Pick a frame where the phone is below eye level, and compare the holder’s wrist before and after the flash. A covered face or a hand shared between two silhouettes is harder to preserve.
Is there a free preview of my own masked face?
You can play the four examples and choose a photo without spending credits. Rendering your own masked reveal is a paid generation starting at 17 credits. The eligible signup gift alone does not cover it.
Should I choose 720p or 1080p for a group?
720p is a useful first take for checking the timing and head count on a phone. Choose a model with 1080p when you want a sharper final export. Changing resolution will not separate overlapping faces.
Do I get my credits back if the reveal fails?
A failed generation returns its charge. A completed clip still uses credits if a face drifts or you dislike the nod. Starting another take costs the quote for the model and resolution you choose.
How do I put the flash on the beat of the song?
The MP4 contains original ambience. In your posting app, choose the available Disguise sound and scrub to the first white frame, around three seconds in your render. Slide the audio until your preferred beat lands there. Lower the clip volume if the shutter overlaps the beat.
What does “mandem in disguise” mean, and which song goes with the video?
“Mandem” is UK slang for a group of mates. The trend takes its name from Disguise, a Skepta track featuring Jme and Jammer on the 2009 album Microphone Champion. In the photo version, a flash reveals the same friends dressed in matching black hoods. TryH3 supplies original ambience. To use the familiar recording, add the track separately in a publishing app where it is available to your account.
Disguise on Microphone Champion · track listing