Every few weeks a new clip takes over the feed and everyone wants their own version. These are the five AI video trends people are recreating most this month. Each one works with photos of you and your friends — no filming, no editing, no prompt.
At a glance
| Trend | People | Length | Format | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rumpelstiltskin tiptoe | 2 | ~12 s | 16:9 | Sneaky or smug moments |
| Gas Station Dance | 3 | ~20 s | 9:16 | Group chats, TikTok, Reels |
| Alors on danse | 2 | ~27 s | 4:3 | Celebrations, duos |
| Garden splash | 3 | ~9 s | 1:1 | Quick laughs with friends |
| APT. pink studio | 2 | ~26 s | 16:9 | Music-video energy |
1. Rumpelstiltskin: the tiptoe dance
The breakout meme of the month. Someone sneaks into a hay-filled barn, shushes the camera and tiptoe-dances in pointy curled shoes while a friend tries not to laugh. It's the go-to reaction for raiding the fridge at 2 a.m. or being far too proud of a tiny win.
- Photos: 2 — the dancer and the onlooker (one person can fill both).
- Make it: Rumpelstiltskin template · Where the meme came from
2. Gas Station Dance
A vertical three-shot clip at a sunset gas station: one friend opens with a dance on the empty forecourt, one films a selfie mid-party, and one steps out of a sports car to close it out. Built for phones, it's the one to post straight to TikTok and Reels.
- Photos: 3 — the dancer, the selfie and the car entrance. Only two of you? Put one person in two slots.
- Tip: your best dancer goes in photo 1; the car entrance gets the biggest close-up.
- Make it: Gas Station Dance template
3. Alors on danse: the white-studio jam
Stromae's 2009 hit is back as the soundtrack to two friends jamming on a mini keyboard in a white studio, laughing into the lens and jogging off together. Perfect for celebrating a launch, a deadline or just Friday.
- Photos: 2 — the keyboard player and the hype partner.
- Make it: Alors on danse template · What "Alors on danse" means
4. The garden splash with three friends
Three friends on a garden bench, one bottle of water and three very different reactions — then a sudden jump and a plastic chair kicked into the air. Nine seconds of chaos, square, with sound.
- Photos: 3 — the splasher, the jumper and the sidekick.
- Make it: Garden Trio template · How to make an AI video with friends
5. APT.: the pink studio duo
The original two-person music-video swap, set to ROSÉ and Bruno Mars' "APT.": one friend on the drums, one on the mic, both in the pink studio for the full routine.
- Photos: 2 — the drummer and the singer.
- Make it: APT. template · How to make an APT AI video
Tips that work for every trend
- Clear, front-facing photos. One person per photo, even light, nothing covering the face.
- Your photos set the look. Hair and outfits follow the photos, so pick ones you like.
- Cast by personality. Give the dramatic friend the role with the close-up.
- Only use photos of people who agreed to be in it. Celebrity photos and screenshots won't pass review.
- Try 480p first. Once you like the result, render the one you'll post at 720p or 1080p.
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