Turning Metal AI Video Effect
You turn to shining chrome, then blink and smile. Upload one photo and WakeStill turns it into a 12-second vertical video with sound.
One video costs 10 credits ($9.90 on its own) and takes about 3–6 minutes.
What happens in the Turning Metal video
You stand still as your skin and clothes smoothly turn into shining polished chrome metal from head to toe, then you blink and smile as living metal statues.
Turning Metal at a glance
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Who can be in it | One adult, or two adults (one photo each or one photo of both). |
| Photo options | One person, one photo · Two people, one photo each · Two people in one photo |
| Length | 12 seconds |
| Format | 720×1280 vertical MP4 (9:16) |
| Sound | Shimmering metallic sound design; no speech, no singing |
| Price | 10 credits = one video ($9.90 on its own) |
| Render time | About 3–6 minutes |
| Video model | Seedance 2.0 Fast (ByteDance) via KIE.ai |
| Category | Transformation |
How to make a Turning Metal video
- Upload your photo (add a second person if you like).
- Confirm that you have the right to use the photo.
- Press Create. The video uses 10 credits and is ready in about 3–6 minutes.
- Download the MP4 or share it from your library.
Best photos for Turning Metal
- Use a clear, front-facing photo with good light and the whole face visible.
- Add a second photo if you want a friend in the video too.
- Adults only (18+). Use your own photos or get permission from everyone in them. No celebrities.
- The outfit changes on purpose in this effect; the prompt asks the model to keep the face, so check it in the result.
The exact Turning Metal prompt
Every Turning Metal video is made with one of these fixed prompts, picked by the photos you upload. Visitors cannot change them; your photos are the only input. With one photo of both people, the two-photo prompt is used with its subject lines rewritten: the person on the left is the first person and the person on the right is the second.
Vertical 9:16 cinematic video, no dialogue. The person from the reference image is the only subject. They stand still as their skin and clothes smoothly turn into shining polished chrome metal from head to toe, then they blink and smile as living metal statues. Nothing sexual, no weapons, no blood, no gore. Audio: shimmering metallic sound design, no speech and no singing. All clothing is plain and unbranded: no logos, no brand marks, no lettering, no symbols and no text anywhere in the frame. Only this one person is the subject; no children. The person is an adult. Keep the face and hairstyle identical to the reference image.
Vertical 9:16 cinematic video, no dialogue. The person from the first reference image and the person from the second reference image stand still as their skin and clothes smoothly turn into shining polished chrome metal from head to toe, then they blink and smile as living metal statues. Nothing sexual, no weapons, no blood, no gore. Audio: shimmering metallic sound design, no speech and no singing. All clothing is plain and unbranded: no logos, no brand marks, no lettering, no symbols and no text anywhere in the frame. Only these two people appear as subjects; no children. Both are adults. Keep both faces and hairstyles identical to the reference images.
Turning Metal FAQ
What does the Turning Metal effect do?
You turn to shining chrome, then blink and smile. The video is 12 seconds long, vertical, with shimmering metallic sound design; no speech, no singing.
How much does a Turning Metal video cost?
Every effect uses 10 credits per video. One video costs $9.90; packs of two and three videos cost less per video. Credits do not expire.
Can two people be in the video?
Yes. Upload one photo of each person, or one photo showing both of you. Both must be adults.
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Video model and sources
Videos are rendered with Seedance 2.0 Fast (ByteDance) through KIE.ai.