Can you make a zombie love story from two separate photos? Yes. In AI Zombie, upload one reference for the survivor and another for their loved one or pet. Image 1 is the survivor; Image 2 is the loved one. The photos identify the subjects while your prompt describes the scene. They do not need matching backgrounds or a shared pose.
The generator accepts one or two references, but two are the practical choice when both characters should resemble particular subjects. You can also choose an example to load sample inputs without uploading personal photos. A new video generated from either setup requires sign-in and paid credits.
Are the photos the first and last frames?
No. These are subject reference images, not fixed opening and ending frames. The model uses each photo to understand a character's appearance, then generates a new scene with those subjects. It can change their clothing, pose, expression, background, and facial details.
| Input idea | What it describes | How to use it here |
|---|---|---|
| Two subject references | Two characters to cast | Survivor first, loved one or pet second. |
| A first frame | A specific composition at the start | Not what the reference upload promises. Describe the opening in your prompt. |
| A last frame | A specific final composition | Not what the second reference means. Describe the ending action instead. |
| Two photos of the same subject | Two views of one person | Does not establish two distinct characters for this role-based workflow. |
This distinction matters when a tutorial from another tool calls its second image an “end frame.” Applying that instruction here would cast the subject in the second image as the loved one, rather than lock the video's final shot.
Which person goes in each slot?
Put the healthy survivor in Image 1. Put the person who receives the subtle zombie styling in Image 2. Keep this order in the story description. A couple can choose either person for the survivor role; the role is not tied to gender.
Start with ordinary solo portraits. If both images contain the same group, the intended pair may be unclear. Do not pre-edit the loved one into a heavily obscured monster: the model still needs readable features for recognition and the affectionate ending. The photo guide provides a separate lighting and cropping checklist.
Here is an original two-person scene direction:
Image 1 is the healthy survivor. Image 2 is their partner. In a quiet abandoned station at dusk, the survivor notices their partner with subtle pale zombie makeup. Preserve each person's recognizable appearance from their own reference. Their fear softens as they recognize each other. The partner moves closer and they share one gentle embrace. Keep only these two characters, with natural movement and no identity swap. No blood, biting, injuries, weapons, or text.What can I do with only one photo?
With one reference, Image 1 identifies the survivor. It does not establish the appearance of a second specific person. You can explore a scene around that survivor, but a loved one without their own reference should not be expected to resemble someone you know.
For a personalized couple story, provide the second person's separate photo. Uploading the same file twice is rejected; using two different files of the same person still does not make them a distinct couple. Choose an example instead if your goal is to understand the workflow before supplying your pair.
Can Image 2 be my dog or cat?
Yes. Use the adult owner as Image 1 and the pet as Image 2. Describe an animal reunion rather than a human embrace performed by an animal. Name the species and retain its markings, proportions, and natural movement.
Image 1 is the adult owner, who stays human. Image 2 is their cat. Keep the cat's species, coat pattern, ears, and scale recognizable. The owner kneels beside a quiet garden gate. The cat approaches on four paws with subtle dusty zombie styling, then presses affectionately against the owner's hand. Keep the reunion gentle, with no species change, human-like limbs, blood, or text.Read the pet reunion guide for a story that fits an owner and animal.
What should I set before generating?
Choose a whole-second duration from 5 to 15, resolution of 480P or 768P, and your format; 9:16 is the default. Keep the story prompt within 2,000 characters. At 15 seconds, 480P uses 90 credits and 768P uses 150. Check the displayed cost and both previews before submitting.
After generation, review the two faces or the person's face and pet markings throughout the clip. If identities blend, simplify the scene and improve the references using the troubleshooting guide. For scene ideas, adapt the zombie love story prompt.