How to Make Funny AI Videos of Your Friends
To make an AI video of your friends, you need a clear photo of each of them (or one photo of the two of you), a tool that animates faces from photos, and their yes. On RapVideo that is two photos: the default video puts you both in an orange recording booth, one rapping and one hyping, for 6 credits (12 seconds at 480p). RapVideo gives each new account one free 2-second watermarked preview of its default Hotel Lobby video or the Bulin 47 Freestyle.
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You and a friend
AI videos of your friends
Two photos and a yes.
- Ask first
- Two photos
- One joke
The funny part comes from the idea, not the tool: an inside joke turned into a rap, a roast battle, a hug that goes wrong, or a trend everyone in the group chat already knows. Below are ten ideas that work, how to make each, and what to check before you post.
Make one in four steps
- Ask first. Send your friend the idea and get a yes in the chat. It is a photo of their face, and TikTok does not allow AI content that uses a private person’s likeness without consent.
- Pick two sharp photos, faces toward the camera, one person each. One photo of you both also works: the person on the left raps, the one on the right hypes.
- Add them in the editor below and keep the Hotel Lobby booth, or switch the sound to an AI rap and write the joke in the box ("Rap about…", up to 120 characters).
- Make the video and download the MP4. The default model estimates about 5 to 15 minutes; the price is on the button before you start, and a failed render gives its credits back.
Made one where your friend only hypes? Under the finished video, "Hand the mic to the other one" makes the same video with the two photos swapped, so they get their turn.
You and a friend
Put your friend in the booth
Add two photos, or one of you both. 6 credits for 12 seconds at 480p.
Your two performers
One person each. Left raps, right hypes.
Stage
Video & sound
First a free 2-second preview, one per account. The full 12-second video is 6 credits at 480p. View pricing
Ten funny AI video ideas for friends
| Idea | What you add | On RapVideo |
|---|---|---|
| A rap duo in the orange booth | Two photos | Default video, 6 credits |
| A rap about an inside joke | Two photos and one line | AI rap with Both rap, 10 credits for 12 seconds at 720p |
| A roast battle, one bar each | Two photos and the matchup | AI rap battle, same price |
| A friendly diss track | Two photos and the beef | Diss track generator |
| A birthday song for the friend | Two photos, name and age | Birthday song, 10 credits for 12 seconds at 720p |
| A hug or a slow dance | Two photos | Effect, 4 credits for 5 s at 720p |
| A zombie turn | Two photos | Effect: the first friend turns |
| A Polaroid Hug | Two photos | Effect |
| The Raindance or Car Jump trend | One photo each | Effect, one clip per friend |
| An 80s Camcorder home video | One photo | Effect |
The effects that need two people are Hug, Memorial Hug, Slow Dance, Polaroid Hug, Future Baby and Zombie. Every other effect works from one photo, so for a group, make one clip per friend and post them as a series. For roast lines that stay friendly, see rap battle roasts; for topics, what to rap about.
Why AI videos of friends are funny right now
The formats are so familiar that people now parody them with no AI at all. Two friends acting out "those AI hug videos" passed 8 million views; another creator invites followers to put him in their Sora videos, the kind of sharing that apps built around friends’ likenesses run on. Hover over a clip (or tap it) to play.
- TikTokTwo friends act out the AI hug videos@haleyybaylee
- TikTokA creator invites friends to use his Sora cameo@nickmorefun
From TikTok, credited to the creators. Hover over a clip (or tap it) to play; tap a name to see the post.
That sharing model is worth copying even outside an app. When OpenAI launched the Sora app in September 2025, it let people choose who could put their likeness in a video and see the videos made with it. On a site like ours there is no such switch, so the yes has to come from your friend directly.
Get the yes, then post
- Ask before you make it, and show them before you post. A joke between friends can read differently to strangers.
- Under 18? A parent or guardian has to agree too. That is in our terms, and TikTok treats everyone under 18 as a private person.
- Keep it a joke you would tell to their face. Nothing sexual, nothing that makes them look like they said something real they never said.
- Label it on TikTok: turn on AI-generated content before posting. The rules are in does TikTok allow AI videos?
- Leave famous people out. Your friends are the point.
Photos that make the joke land
- Faces sharp, front-on and well lit. A face the model can read stays your friend through the whole clip.
- One person per photo, unless you use one photo of you both on purpose.
- No sunglasses or hands over faces. Group shots cropped to one face are fine if the crop is still sharp.
- The outfit in the photo is the outfit in the video, so a funny shirt helps.
More on this in best photos for AI rap videos.
FAQ
How do I make an AI video of my friends?
Get their yes, add a clear photo of each (or one photo of you both) on RapVideo and make the video. The default rap duo is 6 credits for 12 seconds at 480p.
Can I make AI videos of my friends for free?
RapVideo gives each new account one free 2-second watermarked preview of its default Hotel Lobby video or the Bulin 47 Freestyle. Full videos are paid with credits; the smallest pack is 10 credits for $9.99.
Is it illegal to make AI videos of your friends?
A harmless video made with their consent is generally fine in the US. Sexual deepfakes without consent are a federal crime, and using someone’s likeness to sell things or to deceive people can break state laws. Ask first and keep it a joke.
Can I put three or more friends in one video?
The rap videos and two-person effects hold two people. For a bigger group, make one clip per friend with a one-photo effect and post them as a series.
What is the funniest AI video to make with a friend?
One built on a joke you share: a rap about the time something went wrong, a roast battle with one bar each, or a hug that turns into a zombie bite.
Do I need an app?
No. RapVideo works in the phone’s browser, iPhone included, and you download an MP4 to post anywhere.
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