Dedicated template
Good when you want a guided flow and minimal prompt writing. Check upload terms, output rights, and whether the specific template is available to you.
03 / The guide
HOW TO DO THE HOTEL LOBBY CHALLENGE
Choose two photos you have permission to use, assign each subject to a side, make a short performance clip, and check it before posting. The route you choose depends on how much control you want.
Published by FangFang · Reviewed · Editorial approach
What is the Hotel Lobby Challenge?
It is an AI video trend built around the visual format of Quavo and Takeoff's Hotel Lobby performance on A COLORS SHOW: two performers, an orange studio, and a single hanging microphone. This guide focuses on making an original variation rather than a frame-for-frame copy.
General AI video tool
Good when you want to control staging and movement. Check whether the current model supports two references and test a short clip first.
Generate, then edit
Build simple shots, cut to the beat in an editor, and add licensed or platform-available audio after export.
The workflow
FIVE STEPS, START TO FINISH
Choose the duo
Use yourself, a friend who agrees, two consenting adults, or pets. Contrasting style or personality gives the clip its hook. Avoid using a real person’s face without permission.
Prepare two separate photos
Use one well-lit, unobstructed photo per subject. Similar crop and angle help. Keep hair, clothing, and distinctive markings visible. A group photo makes it harder to hold two identities apart.
Pick a creation route
A dedicated template is the shortest route if you find one you trust. A general image-to-video tool offers more control when it accepts references. A manual edit can combine generated clips and sound yourself.
Direct the moment
Assign left and right, set portrait 9:16 for short-form platforms, ask for a clear handoff, and start with a locked camera. Keep the first attempt short before trying camera moves or complex action.
Review before posting
Watch for face swaps, extra hands, unwanted changes, or misleading realism. Add only audio you are allowed to use on the platform where you post, and label synthetic content where required.
Common fixes
Faces switch: use two solo photos and name the left and right subject twice. Hands distort: ask for smaller gestures and a wider frame. One person freezes: give each performer a separate action and a specific handoff. Format looks cramped: leave space between subjects and ask for full-body framing.
Ready for exact wording? Copy a prompt. Want to see the format first? View the source-linked examples.