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How to Choose Photos for an AI Zombie Love Story

Choose clear portraits for the human and zombie partner, keep identities consistent through the memory scene, and check the finished AI video.

Oct 4, 2026
Concept illustration of an apocalypse embrace cutting into a joyful meadow memory

The match cut needs the audience to recognize the same two people in two very different worlds. Clear portraits give the model better references for that continuity.

One face per photo

Choose two separate images with one adult in each. A front-facing or slightly angled portrait works as a clear starting point. Avoid sunglasses, hands covering the face, strong filters and deep shadows. Do not rely on the model to select the intended person from a group photo.

The upload accepts JPG, PNG and WebP, up to 10 MB per image. Use images you own or have permission to use, and obtain the subjects’ consent before sharing their likeness.

Upload order determines the roles

Photo 1 represents the human who makes the choice to embrace. Photo 2 represents the infected partner and their healthy appearance in the memory. These roles follow the slot order, rather than an inference about gender.

There is no need to supply a separate zombie face. The story prompt requests a non-graphic infected appearance based on the second portrait. Keeping one reference for both appearances helps the viewer connect the person in the cabin with the person in the meadow.

Pick the frame for your story

Portrait 9:16 gives the couple a close visual relationship and fits vertical short-video feeds. Landscape 16:9 gives the movement more horizontal space. Both formats use the same 25-second 720P export and the same one-time $6.99 price.

Review the result before sharing

Check the faces in the opening and the memory. Look at hands and arm placement around the cut, and confirm that the fall continues in the same direction. Listen for natural breathing and footsteps in the present, followed by laughter and meadow ambience in the memory.

Generative video may change facial details, clothing or timing. A clear source portrait helps, but does not guarantee exact resemblance or a frame-perfect match cut. The website illustration explains the story; it is not evidence of a finished render.

Keep the delivered file

Your private order page shows progress and provides preview and download when ready. Delivered media is retained for 14 days. Save the file during that window if you want to keep it.

Start with the Zombie Match Cut Generator, or read the story prompt guide.