One photo · one chosen role01Replace one or more photos
Choose who joins the band
Upload a clear photo to any role you want to change. Replace just yourself or bring your friends; the default animals fill the other spots.
Your own Outstanding
Tiny Desk AI video
Put yourself, your friends or your pets in the band. Replace one performer or all five—the default animals fill the remaining roles.
One photo is enough720p videoNo subscription
Make my video
Outstand Studio · Cast your session
Who’s in your Tiny Desk band?
Replace any photo. Keep the animals you like. Then choose your video length and format.
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Meet your five-piece band
Lead, keys, two backing singers and sax.
Lead
Keys
Back left
Back right
Sax
JPG, PNG or WebP · max 20 MB each · originals or consenting adults
9:168 seconds720p HDFive roles
Each photo belongs to one role. Keep the other animals, or replace them too. AI likeness, hands and lip sync can vary; review your video before sharing.
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Performance reference
The reference performance
Reference video · 17.6 seconds.
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Your cast. One little stage.
What is the Outstanding
Tiny Desk format?
A familiar song, a small room and a band with a personality all its own. Prepare a desk-session parody with a lead, a keyboardist, two backing singers and a sax player, starting with five default animal photos. NPR describes the concert format as Intimate video performances
in its Tiny Desk project description. The musical context is NPR Music’s Charlie Wilson: Tiny Desk Concert, published June 5, 2023.
Replace one performer or the whole cast with original characters, your pets or consenting adult friends. Keep the remaining default animals. The reference supplies the shot order and performance; your photos define the cast. Always review the result before sharing. Use the Outstanding Tiny Desk AI template for the cast list and copyable prompt.
An 8-second clip is a shorter introduction, covering the band and lead-vocal moment. The 15-second option continues into the saxophone close-up. Choose the length for the moment you want to share, rather than adding people to every shot. Both options use the reference’s original cuts and keep each role tied to its own photo. Keeping default animals makes it possible to personalize one performer without finding four more portraits.
Read the Tiny Desk AI trend explained, follow how to make an Outstanding Tiny Desk AI video, or try the free cast preview before choosing a paid video.
Your photos define the cast
Lead
Keys
Back left
Back right
SaxHow it works
From one photo to your Tiny Desk video.
Choose a role, pick your length, then download and share.
One photo · one chosen roleReference · band → lead → sax02Choose your format
Choose your moment
Pick 8 seconds for the band and lead close-up, or 15 seconds to include the saxophone close-up. Choose your format and review the price before generating.
MP4 + soundDownload your video. Share the moment.
03Your finished video
Download and share
When your video is ready, check the faces and movements, then download the MP4 with sound. The default vertical format is ready for your next post or group chat.
Before you upload
Which photos work best?
A clear photo of each character gives your band a better starting point.
One character per photo
Give each performer their own image. Avoid group photos or several faces in the same frame.
One clear subject
Crowded group photo
Clear face, good lighting
Choose a sharp, well-lit image with the face visible. Avoid blur, heavy shadows and covered faces.
Sharp and well lit
Blurry or too dark
Give each role a distinct look
Different faces and outfits make your band easier to tell apart. Keep each character’s appearance easy to see.
Distinct faces and outfits
Hard-to-tell-apart looks
Use photos you have permission to process. Identifiable people must be consenting adults.
Credit packs
Pricing
8 seconds uses 2 credits · 15 seconds uses 4. One-time packs; no subscription. Compare Tiny Desk AI pricing.
Starter
$6.902 credits
- 1 × 8s videos · 15s needs 4 credits
- Five roles with default animal photos
- 720p · four output formats
Duo
$9.904 credits
- 2 × 8s videos or 1 × 15s videos
- Five roles with default animal photos
- 720p · four output formats
Creator
$39.9020 credits
- 10 × 8s videos or 5 × 15s videos
- Five roles with default animal photos
- 720p · four output formats
Studio
$59.9030 credits
- 15 × 8s videos or 7 × 15s videos
- Five roles with default animal photos
- 720p · four output formats
Before you cast
Questions before the session
What is the Outstanding Tiny Desk format?
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A five-member desk-session edit: a lead singer, a keyboardist, two backing singers and a saxophonist in an intimate room. This independent AI parody tool is not affiliated with NPR, Tiny Desk Concerts, Charlie Wilson or The Gap Band.
Do I need to upload five photos?
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No. The five animal roles are already filled in. Replace just one photo or as many as you like; the remaining animals stay in the band. Use one clear subject per replacement photo. Avoid group photos, side profiles and sunglasses.
Can I use pets or illustrated characters?
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Yes. Use your own fictional characters or photos you have permission to process. Identifiable real people must be consenting adults. Review AI identity matching before sharing.
Which output formats are supported?
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Choose an 8- or 15-second clip at 720p. The default is 9:16; 16:9, 3:4 and 4:3 are also available.
Does my video include sound?
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Yes. The video workflow uses the matching reference audio for your chosen length. Photos change appearances; they do not clone your voice. Buying a video does not grant music, artist or performance rights.
How long does generation take?
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Generation time varies with demand. Follow your progress on the result page and keep your task link to return to the same video.
How do payments work?
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Guests purchase one video. Signed-in accounts use one-time credit packs. Review the final price before confirming a purchase. Keep your task or order ID for payment and generation support.
What happens if generation fails?
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A technical generation failure returns the reserved account credits, or triggers a refund for a paid guest video. Check the task for its settlement status. Keep your task or order ID if support is needed.
Is there a subscription or a free video?
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Purchases are one-time, with no subscription. Browsing the guide and preparing photos are free. Generating a video uses account credits or a one-time guest payment.