Smalltown Boy AI video: why did a face change, and how do I fix it?

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Short answer

A face drifts when the model cannot see it clearly. Use a sharp, well-lit, front-facing photo in which the face fills about a third of the frame, drop sunglasses and heavy filters, and if your free 5-second preview is still unused, test your photos with it first before you spend credits. Every run also differs a little.

Example frame: an orange cat clutching its head and screaming at the lens in front of a red wooden fence, a grey and white cat dancing behind it
Example frame: an orange cat clutching its head and screaming at the lens in front of a red wooden fence, a grey and white cat dancing behind it

Questions people ask

Does a changed face mean the video failed?

No. A failed video is one that never finished, and its credits return on their own. A finished video with a different face is a normal result.

Would a better camera help?

Hardly. Light and angle matter more than the camera, so a window-lit phone photo facing the lens beats a dim, sharper one.

May a role have several photos of the same subject?

No. Each role takes one photo, so pick the clearest.

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