Which photo gives the best Banana Tree Run video?

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Short answer

A sharp, well-lit picture of one adult or pet, face clearly in view, does the job. Full length is better still, as the runner appears head to toe from the side. Group shots, sunglasses, strong filters and children's photos are out. Files: JPG, PNG or WebP, 10 MB or less.

Example frame: a young man in a striped jersey mid-stride on the very top of banana leaves, a green hillside plantation below
Example frame: a young man in a striped jersey mid-stride on the very top of banana leaves, a green hillside plantation below

Photos that work

  • Only one subject, whether an adult, pet, toy or drawing.
  • A visible face: turned roughly toward the camera and uncovered.
  • Full length if possible: the clothes and shoes in the run come from your photo.
  • Light: daylight or a bright room, with filters kept light.

Photos to avoid

  • Anyone under 18: babies and children are out.
  • Group shots, or any picture with a tiny face.
  • Celebrities and famous characters, as well as screenshots from other people's clips.
  • Dark glasses, face masks, heavy beauty filters.

File limits

Each side must be 300 to 6000 pixels and the file no bigger than 10 MB. Read Photo Consent and Acceptable Use before uploading; photos are deleted automatically after 14 days.

Questions people ask

Does a selfie work?

Provided the face is sharp, yes. The rest of the body is invented, so clothes can change more than with a full-length shot.

Must I wear sports clothes?

No. You run in whatever the photo shows. In the viral clip the runner wears jeans and a jersey.

What size photo is accepted?

Sides between 300 and 6000 pixels, file no larger than 10 MB.

Run the banana leaves with your own photo

One picture puts you, a friend or a pet on the leaf tops. No watermark on the full video, and nothing to subscribe to.

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