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HOTEL LOBBY CHALLENGE PROMPTS

Start with two separate photos. Pick the recipe that matches your duo, copy it into a tool that accepts reference images, then adjust the details to make it yours.

Published by FangFang · Reviewed 4 October 2026 · Editorial approach

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Classic

The two-person studio setup

RECIPE / classic duo

Best for A clear first attempt with two consenting adults

Inputs Two separate, well-lit portrait photos; one person in each

Output 5–8 seconds; portrait 9:16

Copyable prompt

Create a short vertical music-performance clip in an original warm orange studio. Use reference photo 1 for the performer on the left and reference photo 2 for the performer on the right. Keep each person recognizable and on their assigned side. One suspended microphone sits between them. The left performer gestures for the first half while the right reacts naturally, then they trade roles. Static camera, full or three-quarter body framing, subtle realistic movement, no cuts, no text or logos.

Negative prompt No face swapping, blended identities, extra people, duplicate limbs, warped hands, changing outfits, moving microphone, logos, or copied footage.

COMMON FAILURE

Faces merge or the pair changes places.

QUICK FIX

Use separate solo photos and repeat the left/right assignment at the start of the prompt.

Friends

Best-friend back-and-forth

RECIPE / friends

Best for Friends with contrasting energy or outfits

Inputs One solo photo of each friend; similar camera angle helps

Output 6–8 seconds; portrait 9:16

Copyable prompt

Make an original 9:16 studio performance featuring the two friends in the reference photos. Friend A stands left, animated and playful. Friend B stands right, calm at first, then answers with a confident gesture. Warm tangerine backdrop, a single hanging microphone, locked camera, clean separation between bodies. Preserve each face, hairstyle, clothing, and side throughout. Natural small movements and a clear handoff halfway through.

Negative prompt No third person, identical synchronized movement, face drift, crossed arms, extra fingers, branded set, copyrighted footage, or text.

COMMON FAILURE

Both people move in sync, so the exchange feels flat.

QUICK FIX

Describe one person reacting while the other leads, then specify the handoff.

Couples

Couple role reversal

RECIPE / couple

Best for A playful, self-shot couple clip

Inputs Two consenting adults in separate clear photos

Output 5–7 seconds; portrait 9:16

Copyable prompt

Generate a lighthearted original performance clip of the two adults shown in the reference photos. Person 1 is left and begins with an exaggerated serious pose; person 2 is right, amused, then takes over with an unexpectedly bold gesture. Minimal amber studio, one centered hanging microphone, stable tripod framing, portrait 9:16. Keep faces and outfits consistent, preserve personal space, and make the change in energy the joke.

Negative prompt No unwanted contact, face blending, age changes, celebrity resemblance, logos, extra limbs, or copied source video.

COMMON FAILURE

The joke gets lost when both reactions happen at once.

QUICK FIX

Ask for the second person to pause visibly before taking the lead.

Pets

Pet duo, no human swap

RECIPE / pets

Best for Two distinct pets with visible markings

Inputs One clear photo of each pet; collars or markings help identity

Output 4–6 seconds; portrait 9:16

Copyable prompt

Create a playful, clearly fictional vertical video of two pets from the reference images in an original orange studio scene. Pet A remains on the left; pet B remains on the right. Keep their species, fur patterns, collar colors, and sizes distinct. A microphone hangs in the middle while they make small rhythmic head and paw movements, alternating attention. The mood is whimsical, with comfortable animal-like posture and no realistic lip-sync claim.

Negative prompt No merged animals, extra paws, human faces, distress, forced anatomy, logos, text, or copied performance footage.

COMMON FAILURE

The pets become hard to tell apart.

QUICK FIX

Add each pet’s unique markings and collar color to the prompt.

Creative

Cinematic original remix

RECIPE / cinematic

Best for A version with its own look instead of a close imitation

Inputs Two reference portraits and an optional palette reference

Output 6–8 seconds; portrait 9:16

Copyable prompt

Create an original two-person performance in a copper-lit recording space with a curved backdrop and a suspended microphone. Reference person A stays left and person B stays right. Start wide, then make a slow subtle camera push while they alternate expressive but controlled gestures. Keep both faces and clothing stable. Add soft edge lighting and a little floor haze. Portrait framing, no cuts, no recognizable artist styling, no logos.

Negative prompt No copied stage design, face drift, fast camera shake, extra performers, unreadable hands, logos, or song lyrics.

COMMON FAILURE

A dramatic camera move makes identity consistency worse.

QUICK FIX

Return to a locked camera, then add movement only after the two subjects look stable.

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