Cast example
Five portraits, one band
Five sample portraits alongside a band performance clip.
Input photos
About this studio
Tiny desk outstanding Video Generator
Turn your portraits into a Tiny Desk Outstanding video with a lead singer close-up, a keyboard and sax duet, or a full band. Start as a guest with one photo. Add more photos to replace more roles. Generating a video uses credits.
Independent video maker
Independent of NPR, Tiny Desk Concerts, Charlie Wilson and The Gap Band.
See how each scene is framed
Sample clips show the roles and camera framing for solo, duo and five-person scenes.
Know the credit cost before you start
Compare the Seedance 2.0 rates by resolution on Pricing. The generator shows the cost for your selection.
Finished examples
tiny desk outstanding video showcase
See how each scene looks with different casts. Videos play muted until you turn on sound.
Five portraits, one band
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Input and sample
tiny desk outstanding before and after
See the input photos alongside a frame from a tiny desk outstanding video.
tiny desk outstanding video examples
Watch published reference clips and explore the scene setup.
The workflow
How to make a tiny desk outstanding video
Choose a scene, add your photos and check the credit cost before generating your video.
Choose your scene
Pick Solo spotlight for the lead singer, Duo exchange for keys and sax, or Five-person band for the full lineup.
Add photos to the roles you want
Use clear portraits you have permission to use. Add at least one photo to a role you want to replace. Empty slots keep the original performers.
Generate and download
Choose an available resolution and review the credit cost. Select Generate video when you have enough credits. Find the finished video in My videos.
Scene library
Pick a tiny desk outstanding scene
Watch a reference for each scene, then try its setup in the studio.
1 photo
Solo spotlight
Put your chosen lead singer in the spotlight for a Tiny Desk Outstanding close-up.
Up to 2 photos
Duo exchange
Pair your keyboard player and saxophone player in a Tiny Desk Outstanding duo.
Up to 5 photos
Five-person band
Five sample portraits alongside a band performance clip.
Make it yours
Ideas for tiny desk outstanding videos
Choose a scene based on the kind of shot you want.
Photo checklist
Photos for your tiny desk outstanding video
See which photos work best for a tiny desk outstanding scene.
Studio details
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Open the studio on a phone or computer without installing an app.
- Start small
- One photo is enoughStart with one portrait in any scene. Fill more slots to replace more of the cast.
- Know each place
- Named rolesChoose separate portraits for lead vocals, keyboard, saxophone and left and right backing roles.
- Your videos
- One place to find themCheck progress and download finished videos from My videos.
tiny desk outstanding video pricing
See the price of one tiny desk outstanding video at each resolution and view credit packs.
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The format
What is tiny desk outstanding?
The Tiny Desk Outstanding meme recasts a band performance inspired by Charlie Wilson’s Tiny Desk rendition of “Outstanding.”
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The meme puts a new cast into the lead, keyboard, saxophone and backing roles of a desk concert. Pick a scene to see its framing and decide which photos to use.
Sample clips illustrate the format. Finished videos are created from the photos you select.Watch the reference clipsHelp
tiny desk outstanding video FAQ
Find answers about photos, pricing, and making a tiny desk outstanding video.
Where can I see model prices and credit packs?
The Pricing page shows the published rates by resolution and lists credit packs. You need enough credits and an available resolution to generate a video. Credit packs can be purchased when checkout is available.
Do I need an account to create a video?
You can start as a guest. To save your videos and credits to an account, select Sign in and enter your email and password. If this is your first time, the same form creates your account.
How do I make and download a video?
Choose a scene and add at least one photo to a role you want to replace. Pick an available resolution, review the credit cost and select Generate video. Open My videos to follow progress and download a finished clip.
How many photos do I need?
Every scene can start with one photo. Duo exchange accepts up to two and Five-person band accepts up to five. Empty slots keep the original performers.
Which portrait goes in which role?
Solo uses Lead singer. Duo uses Keyboard player followed by Saxophone player. The five-person cast uses Lead singer, Backing performer (left), Keyboard player, Backing performer (right) and Saxophone player in that order.
What makes a useful portrait?
Use a separate photo of one person with an unobstructed, evenly lit face. Keep the head and shoulders in frame, and choose photos you have permission to use.
What can I see in the sample clips?
The samples show how solo, duo and five-person scenes are framed. Use the role labels in the generator when choosing photos for your own video.
Is this an official Tiny Desk site?
Tiny Desk Outstanding is an independent AI video maker. NPR, Tiny Desk Concerts, Charlie Wilson and The Gap Band are not affiliated with it.
Does my video include the original Outstanding recording?
The original Outstanding recording is not available as a soundtrack option. Audio can differ between sample clips and generated videos.
What happens to credits if a generation fails?
Credits are returned when a generation fails. Check your video status in My videos and your current balance in Account.