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How can I make an Outstanding Tiny Desk birthday video for my friend?

Make your friend the lead singer in the Charlie Wilson “Outstanding” Tiny Desk AI meme, then optionally add yourself and three other friends. Memelry uses separate photos to recreate the prepared 15-second performance with the reference audio for $9.99 once.

Make my Tiny Desk video

1–5 photos · 15 seconds · 720p · reference sound · $9.99 once

See the Tiny Desk example and roles

Cast the birthday friend in the close-ups

Put the birthday friend in photo slot 1: that performer gets the opening and later singing close-ups. Use the keyboard, back-left, back-right and saxophone slots for up to four other people. They appear in different shots; this is not a single five-person group portrait.

Keep the surprise practical

Ask for permission to use the photos without revealing the finished edit. Choose a recent, clear portrait showing the outfit you want in the video. You do not need birthday clothing or a group photo.

The template does not sing Happy Birthday, insert a name or add a cake. Add a personal birthday message in your chat or a separate editor after downloading. Allow time to generate and review before the celebration.

Send the finished birthday clip

Download the vertical MP4 and play it with sound before sending it privately. Check the birthday friend’s face in both close-ups and the ending. A 720p vertical video may display with side bars on a wide party screen.

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How do you start making your Tiny Desk AI video?

You can start this AI video by uploading clear, separate photos into the generator below, choosing the intended person for each available photo slot.

See the Tiny Desk AI generator and example

Up to 5 people, including the saxophone player. Each person uses the face and clothes from their own photo. Only photo 1 is required; empty slots keep the original performer. JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB each.

No account needed: pay $9.99 once and your video starts. Signed in with credits? It uses 10 credits instead.

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Generation failures and moderation refusals return the used generation credits automatically. A credit return is separate from a refund to your payment card. Refund policy

Photo requirements

  • Use: One person or one pet, alone in the photo
  • Use: Face clear and facing the camera
  • Use: Even light, sharp, no heavy filters
  • Avoid: Group photos, tiny or cut-off faces
  • Avoid: Sunglasses, masks or hands over the face
  • Avoid: Anyone under 18

JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB. Uploaded photos are deleted automatically after 30 days.

Output
Length
about 15 seconds
Quality
720p (720×1280)
Model
Seedance 2.5
Format
9:16 vertical MP4
Sound
The original clip's sound
Ready in
5–10 minutes
Cost
$9.99 per video, or 10 credits if you have a pack

Example made from 5 photos

15s · 720p · 9:16 vertical · MP4 with the original sound

Who would you put in this video?

Send this template to a friend and choose your roles. The link shares this public page.

What else do people ask about Tiny Desk?

People ask about photos, performer choices, payment, music and downloads; the answers below explain the available options and requirements for the page you are viewing.

+Can only the birthday friend appear as a replacement?

Yes. Upload their photo in the required lead-singer slot and leave optional slots empty to keep those reference performers.

+Does the Tiny Desk birthday video include a custom greeting?

No. It follows the prepared Outstanding performance. Add your greeting separately after downloading.

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