Tiny Desk AIVideo Generator
Make a Tiny Desk AI video from your photos, with the Outstanding soundtrack included.
One portrait for the lead.
15 seconds · Portrait · Outstanding soundtrack
Uses paid credits. No subscription required. Review before generating.
Review prepared directions
One desk.
A different band every time.
See how the community reimagines the Tiny Desk performance.
Take the lead.
Or bring the whole band.
Two videos made in Clico from fictional portraits.
One changes the lead. The other casts all five performers.
See the photos used in these videos
The lead portrait is used in both examples. Our band adds the other four portraits.
Your cast.
A familiar performance.
Compare actual frames from the reference and each Clico example.
Faces, expressions, hands and timing can vary.
How to make your
Tiny Desk AI video
One portrait for the lead.
15 seconds · Portrait · Outstanding soundtrack
Uses paid credits. No subscription required. Review before generating.
Review prepared directions
Choose who takes the stage
Choose Just me and add one clear adult portrait for the lead. For Our band, add five separate portraits in the labeled roles: lead, keyboard, sax, backing left and backing right. You can replace or remove a photo here or at the top of the page.
Review your draft in Clico
Select Open in Clico to carry your photos, prepared directions and template settings into a new tab. The performance reference is already included. Sign in if needed, check the photos and credit estimate, then send the request to start generating.
Watch the performance and download
Play the finished 15-second video with sound. Check the lead close-up, band members and saxophone ending before downloading the vertical MP4. Faces, hands and timing can vary between generations.
Tiny Desk AI questions
What is the Tiny Desk AI trend?
It turns familiar faces into an AI band performing an excerpt of Outstanding.
This template includes the bookshelf setting, band shots, lead close-up and saxophone ending.
Can I replace myself or the whole band?
Just me uses one portrait for the lead.
Our band uses five portraits: lead, keyboard, sax, backing left and backing right.
Add the photos in that order, with one adult per photo.
Which photos should I use?
Use a sharp JPG, PNG or WebP with both eyes and your hairstyle visible.
A chest-up portrait helps guide the outfit.
Avoid sunglasses, heavy filters and covered faces.
Is the music included?
Yes. The final MP4 uses the Outstanding excerpt from the built-in performance reference.
Your photo changes your appearance; it does not clone your singing voice.
Which examples were made in Clico?
The community videos show other creators’ takes on the trend. They were not made in Clico.
The two fictional-cast examples below them were made in Clico using the same reference, instructions and settings as Just me and Our band.
New generations can differ, including faces, hands, expressions and timing.
How much does generation cost?
Opening a draft is free. Generating uses paid Clico credits. No subscription is required.
Review the estimate in Clico before sending.
What happens after I open the draft?
Your photos and prepared instructions open in a new Clico tab.
Sign in there if needed. Keep this page open until the transfer finishes.
Can I download and share the video?
The output is a 15-second vertical MP4.
Use photos and music you have permission to share.
Is Clico affiliated with NPR or Tiny Desk?
Clico is independent and is not affiliated with NPR or Tiny Desk Concerts.
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