How to Make the Burning Bridges AI Video, Step by Step
Updated October 11, 2026
Quick answer
Upload one photo to Burning Bridges AI, choose Face Swap (250 credits) or Full Recast (500 credits), and download a silent 20-second 16:9 MP4. Add the "Burning Bridges" sound in TikTok or Reels when you post.
What You Need
- One photo — JPG, PNG or WebP up to 10 MB. Face Swap needs a clear human face; Full Recast works with waist-up or full-body photos, and pets and characters often work too.
- A Burning Bridges AI account — sign-in is required only to generate.
- Credits: Face Swap costs 250 per video, Full Recast costs 500. Credits convert at $1 = 100 credits, and one-time packs start at $5.
Step 1 — Pick the Photo
For Face Swap, use a sharp, well-lit, front-facing photo of a human face — eyes open and visible, no sunglasses or heavy filters.
For Full Recast, a waist-up or full-body photo gives the animation more to work with. Pets and illustrated or 3D characters often work in this mode.
Step 2 — Choose Face Swap or Full Recast
Both modes make the same 20-second, 16:9, silent MP4. They differ in what your photo becomes:
| Mode | What it does | Best photo | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Face Swap | Your face replaces the party host inside the original scene | Front-facing human face | 250 |
| Full Recast | Your photo becomes the animated host in a generated version of the room | Waist-up or full body; pets and characters often work | 500 |
Step 3 — Generate in the Studio
Open the studio, drop your photo in, pick the mode and hit generate. Face Swap usually finishes in a few minutes; Full Recast takes longer because it runs two steps.
When the video is ready, download the MP4. Videos are created private — nothing is posted to a public gallery.
Step 4 — Download and Add the Sound
The MP4 comes out silent on purpose — no song is included. To post with the original sound, upload the video to TikTok or Reels, tap "Add sound" and search for "Burning Bridges Drake", then pick the sound most posts in the trend use.
The clip is 16:9; you can post it as-is and let the app frame it, or crop it in the platform's editor before publishing.
Step 5 — Post Responsibly
- Mark the video as AI-generated when the platform asks.
- Only use photos of yourself or of people who agreed.
- Don't post real people without their OK — and never photos of minors.
Photo Do's and Don'ts
Do
- Use a sharp, front-facing photo with even light.
- Fill a good part of the frame with the face or body.
- Keep the expression simple — eyes open, slight smile.
Don't
- Sunglasses, masks or heavy beauty filters.
- Strong side profiles or a face smaller than a thumbnail.
- Motion blur, harsh shadows or extreme angles.
Troubleshooting
The face looks off in a few frames
A sharper, more front-facing photo usually fixes it. Faces that are small in the source photo swap less cleanly — crop in tighter and retry.
I want to put my pet or a character in
Use Full Recast instead of Face Swap — it accepts pets, avatars and characters. Face Swap needs a human face.
The generation is taking a while
Full Recast runs two steps and takes longer than Face Swap — a few extra minutes is normal.
The result came out blurry
Start from a higher-resolution photo with the face well lit and unobstructed, then run it again.
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Burning Bridges AI Video FAQ
Upload one photo to Burning Bridges AI, pick Face Swap (250 credits) or Full Recast (500 credits), wait a few minutes and download the 20-second 16:9 MP4. Add the sound in TikTok or Reels when posting.