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Make yoursTiny Desk AI
- 1 photo
- 100 credits · $9.99 for one video
- 18s · 9:16
- Sound: original clip sound optional
- No sign-in
Example video · Results vary
Tiny Desk AI
One to five photos put your crew at the desk concert: keyboard lead, close-up, sax and back row; empty seats keep our example singers. 18-second vertical AI video. Silent, or with the original clip sound for personal viewing.
100 credits · $9.99 for one videoFrom $9.17 / video with the Keep creating pack (600 credits, $54.99 total).See prices
Example video · Results vary
Sound: original clip sound optional18 sec9:161080p
To post, download it silent and add the trending sound in TikTok or Reels.
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Your photo
0 of 1 required · 4 optional
Add your photos
0 of 5 added
Singer at the keyboard
Photo 1: one adult who has agreed to appear. Leads the band from the red keyboard with a headset mic. With only this photo, the same person also plays the laughing close-up singer.Close-up singerOptional
Photo 2, optional: one adult who has agreed to appear. Sings and laughs in the big close-up. Leave it empty and photo 1 plays this role too.Sax playerOptional
Photo 3, optional: one adult who has agreed to appear. Plays the saxophone in the close shot after the close-up. Leave it empty and the singer from our example plays.Back row, leftOptional
Photo 4, optional: one adult who has agreed to appear. Sings in the back row, on the left. Leave it empty and the singer from our example stays.Back row, rightOptional
Photo 5, optional: one adult who has agreed to appear. Sings in the back row, on the right. Leave it empty and the singer from our example stays.Photo tips
- Photo 1 is required; photos 2 to 5 are optional, in order
- One adult per photo, face clear and lit, looking at the camera
- Only people who agreed to be in it; no celebrities, no one under 18
- The photo sets the face, hair and clothes; the clip sets the singing and the cuts
Use photos you have permission to use.
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About this trend & references
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To make the Tiny Desk AI video, upload one to five clear photos, one per singer, and generate. You get the 18-second desk concert in a vertical video for 100 credits. The smallest pack is USD 9.99. Download it silent and add the sound when you post, or with the original clip's sound for personal viewing.
How to make the Tiny Desk AI video
- Upload one well-lit, front-facing photo per singer: the keyboard lead first, then optionally the close-up singer, the sax player and the back row.
- Check the price: 100 credits. No account is needed for a one-time purchase.
- Generate, then check the faces in the band shot, the close-up and the sax shot.
- Download your 9:16 video silent and add the sound in TikTok or Reels, or download it with the original clip's sound for personal viewing.
Start with a clear, front-facing photo
Choose a sharp, well-lit photo of one adult with the face clearly visible for each singer you want to replace. Use your own photo or one of someone who has agreed to appear.
This template recreates the Tiny Desk AI trend, also searched as Tiny Desk concert AI: a group squeezed behind a desk full of records and memorabilia, headsets on, singing along at full volume while one of them cracks up laughing in the close-up and another takes a sax solo.
Photo 1 leads the band from the red keyboard. With only one photo, the same person also plays the laughing close-up singer, since the two never share a shot. Photos 2 to 5 take the close-up singer, the sax player and the two singers in the back row, in that order. Every seat without a photo keeps the singer from our example video.
Upload one to five photos, one person in each, in order. Your photos guide the appearance; the singing, the set and the cuts come from the original clip. The video is vertical.
How to make a Tiny Desk AI video with up to five peopleYour video, at a glance
- Length
- 18 seconds
- Format
- 9:16
- Export
- 1080p enhanced
- Sound
- Silent or original sound (personal viewing)
- Watermark
- None
- Per generation
- 100 credits
USD 9.99 buys 100 credits, enough for one video with this template. This is a one-time purchase. Taxes are shown at checkout.
Most videos are ready in about 7 minutes. If a generation fails, your credits come back automatically.
Credits come in one-time packs, with no subscription. See current prices.
What happens in the Tiny Desk AI clip
The original clip, shot by shot. Your photos take the place of the singers; the desk set, the instruments and the timing stay the same.
0–5 s The band shot
Behind the desk, the singer at the red keyboard leads with a headset mic while two bandmates in the back sing and clap along between shelves of records and memorabilia.
5–12 s The close-up
The camera cuts to the close-up singer, who sings with head tilted back, gestures with one hand and bursts out laughing.
12–15 s Sax solo
A close shot of the sax player in a headset, with the keyboard singer in the foreground.
15–18 s Back to the band
The band shot returns: the keyboard lead and the back row sing the last line together.
Five photos, one Tiny Desk band video
Five photos of made-up adults became this video with Tiny Desk AI: one leads from the keyboard, one laughs in the close-up, one plays the sax and two sing in the back row.
This video was generated from the photos shown. Results vary between generations.
Tested by Vellm. Made by the Vellm team with a test photo, not a customer's. Added 29 October 2026 · HD quality · 100 credits at today's prices.
How we test templatesBefore you generate
What is the Tiny Desk AI trend?
Clips that put people into a cramped desk-concert set, singing along with headsets and microphones. This template recreates one such clip with your photo. It is not affiliated with NPR or the Tiny Desk Concerts series.
How many photos do I need?
One to five photos, one person in each. Photo 1 is the singer at the keyboard, and with one photo also the close-up singer. Then, optionally, the close-up singer, the sax player, and the back row left and right. Seats without a photo keep the singers from our example video.
Whose photo can I use?
Your own photo or a photo of another adult who has agreed to appear. No celebrities and no one under 18.
Do I keep my own clothes?
Yes. Each singer you replace wears the clothes from their photo. Seats without a photo keep our example singers as they are, with their outfits, headsets and instruments.
How long is the video, and in what format?
18 seconds, vertical 9:16, with a 1080p enhanced export. Download it silent, or with the original clip's sound for personal viewing.
How much does one Tiny Desk AI video cost?
100 credits. The smallest one-time pack that covers it is 100 credits for USD 9.99. No subscription is needed.
Can I download it with sound?
Yes. Every video comes in two versions: silent, best for posting (add the trending sound in TikTok or Reels), and with the original clip's sound, for personal viewing. The sound isn't licensed for public posts.
Will it match the reference?
The reference guides the mouths, the cuts and the camera. AI can change facial details and hands, so watch your full result before downloading. A new generation uses another 100 credits and may look different.
What if generation fails?
A failed generation returns the credits it used. This is a credit return, not a cash refund. For a completed result or billing issue, contact support. See the service terms for details.
Will my video have a watermark?
No. Your downloaded video has no watermark.
How long does generation take?
Most videos are ready in about 7 minutes; allow about 10–15 minutes when the service is busy. We email you when your video is ready.
Do I need an account?
No account is needed for a one-time purchase. Use your checkout email to recover your creations. If you create a video while signed in, use the same account to view it.
What if I don’t like the result?
AI results vary, and a new generation uses credits. If you run into a technical problem, email support@vellm.app.
Can I get a refund?
You can request a refund for a one-time credit pack within 7 days of purchase if none of its credits have been used. Email support@vellm.app. See our terms for details and your consumer rights.
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