Turn a meme into a live-action AI video

What you'll make

A checked final video that follows the source workflow and is ready for export.

Who this is for

Creators, marketers, founders, and small teams producing short AI-assisted videos from source media.

Step by step

Run the workflow

01
The full workflow behind how I made this exact video
Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.
1. Follow the shown setup, keep the source order unchanged, and run one controlled test.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
02
Prepare the source material
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1. Screenshot the frames you want to turn into AI video.
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Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
03
Open the image generator
Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.
- Click here to open Google Flow (opens in a new tab)Direct link supplied in the source. Source page 5.
1. With your assets ready and your DirectorGPT prompts in hand, it's time to turn your phone photos into commercial-looking ad frames.
2. Go to Google Flow and select "Create with Flow."
3. Select + New project
Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
04
Upload the source image
Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.
1. You may receive free credits (varies by account).
2. Upload your source image.
Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
05
Generate a reference image 1
Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.
1. Image Model: NanoBanana Pro
2. Source Photo Output Image
3. turn this image into a real life of a backyard during night time. the real life image of the middle age man waering a baseball glove
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
06
Generate a reference image 2
Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.
1. Image Model: NanoBanana Pro
2. Source Photo Output Image
3. turn this image into a real life of a backyard during night time
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
07
Generate a reference image 3
Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.
1. Image Model: NanoBanana Pro
2. Source Photo Output Image
3. It's normal to take multiple tries for the image generations, sometimes it will keep failing.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
08
Select the "Omni" icon and select "VIDEO 3.0 Omni"
Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.
- Click here to open Kling AI (opens in a new tab)Direct link supplied in the source. The Workflow Lab may earn a commission. Source page 15.
1. The Generation Engine
2. Now bring your ad frame to life in Kling AI. Precision here helps the model match your intended commercial look.
3. Click here to access KlingAI
4. Upload your source video as well as the generated image into the context window, and press generate.
5. Note: Video 3.0 Omni only accepts clips that are at least 3 seconds long. Make sure your reference video is at least 3 seconds. If needed, duplicate the scene to reach 3 seconds, then trim the extra parts during editing.
Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
Check the selected files and their order before continuing.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
09
Use the supplied prompt
Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.
1. Note: This took 20 tries.
Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
Check the prompt field, reference order, and visible settings.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
10
Compare the generated versions
Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.
- Click here to open Kling AI (opens in a new tab)Direct link supplied in the source. The Workflow Lab may earn a commission. Source page 15.
1. This workflow performs best in Professional Mode. Standard or free modes may produce lower resolution or unstable motion.
2. Generation behavior
3. Expect to run multiple generations before getting the result you want.
4. Get the Tools Here
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
11
Set the edit rhythm
Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.
1. Raw AI footage is your base. Post-production is where it becomes cinematic.
2. Temporal Remapping (Speed Ramps):
3. Use speed curves to create rhythm and emphasize key moments.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
12
Grade the colour
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1. Visual Enhancement: Glow
2. Apply a "Soft Glow" or "Edge Glow" effect to simulate high-end lens diffusion and luxury aesthetics.
3. Color Grading: The Final Look
4. Final color adjustments allow you to refine the mood beyond the AI's base
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Use this source result as the visual comparison point for the step.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.
13
Polish and export the final edit
Use the source inputs to complete this stage and produce a result that can be checked before continuing.
- Click here to open CapCut (opens in a new tab)Direct link supplied in the source. The Workflow Lab may earn a commission. Source page 21.
1. Polish is what makes it feel expensive. Fine-tuning is what maximizes impact and gives your commercial a premium finish.
Use this visual to confirm the expected setup or result.
Human check
Watch the result once at normal speed and once frame by frame. Check the subject, camera, timing, text, and scene continuity.
Common failure modes
- The generated scene changes the person, camera, room, product, or timing beyond the requested effect.
- Fast motion hides face, hand, clothing, text, or continuity errors that become visible when the clip is paused.