The heads barely move in my Dog Dance Crew AI video

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Short answer

When the head is hidden or unclear in the photo, the model hesitates to move it. Choose a shot that shows the head and ears openly, best from the front, and run a bonus preview before the full render. Cats and small pets move more softly on purpose.

Cat in second place, head caught mid-turn
Cat in second place, head caught mid-turn

Common causes

  • Side view: the whole head is not visible.
  • Hidden face: a toy, a hand or a curtain of fur in the way.
  • Tiny pet: the animal is far from the lens.

Quick fix

  • Use a front-facing photo.
  • Try a bonus preview before the real render.
  • Light the pet well and focus on the eyes.

Questions people ask

Does this count as a failed video?

No. Failed means unfinished, and unfinished runs get their credit back by themselves.

Will another run move more?

Possibly: every run starts fresh, so the motion can differ. A new run is 1 credit; testing with a bonus preview first is the cheap route.

Do the downloaded files carry any mark?

No, neither previews nor full videos have a watermark, and both can be downloaded.

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