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AI Mermaid video effect: how to make it
The AI mermaid effect turns a person's legs into a glittering mermaid tail that flicks and splashes. In KreatorFlow you add your photo as a reference or describe an AI-generated person, describe the transformation and the splash, and generate a 5-second clip on Seedance 2.5.
- Seedance 2.5
- 5 seconds, 9:16
- 24 credits at 720p
- Works from your photo
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How to make the AI Mermaid effect in KreatorFlow
Built on BytePlus, a ByteDance company. The effect renders on Seedance 2.5 through BytePlus.
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Open the video studio and add a reference
Pick Seedance 2.5, set 9:16 and 5 seconds, and add your photo, or one of someone who agreed, as a reference. You can also skip the photo and describe an AI-generated person.
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Describe the effect
Describe the setting by the sea, the shimmer and tail colour, and the flick and splash. Start from the example prompt below and change the details.
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Generate and download
A 5-second clip on Seedance 2.5 costs 24 credits at 720p and 50 at 1080p. Leave audio off if you will add music when you post. The price is shown before you generate, and failed generations give the credits back.
Example prompt
Copy it, or open the studio with it filled in, then change the subject and setting.
AI Mermaid prompt
Vertical 9:16 clip, 5 seconds. An AI-generated young woman with long dark hair sits centred on a rock by a turquoise sea. Her legs shimmer and transform into a glittering teal mermaid tail, which she flicks, splashing water. Sunny tropical light, slow orbit, magical and bright.
Seedance 2.5, 9:16, 5 seconds
Tips for a better result
- Sitting poses work best for the tail.
- Name the tail colour.
- Keep clothing on and the tone fairytale.
Questions
How do I make an AI Mermaid video?
The AI mermaid effect turns a person's legs into a glittering mermaid tail that flicks and splashes. In KreatorFlow you add your photo as a reference or describe an AI-generated person, describe the transformation and the splash, and generate a 5-second clip on Seedance 2.5.
How much does the AI Mermaid effect cost?
A 5-second clip on Seedance 2.5 costs 24 credits at 720p and 50 at 1080p. The studio shows the price before you generate, and failed generations give the credits back.
Can I use my own photo for the AI Mermaid effect?
Yes. Use a photo of yourself, or of someone who agreed to it. Never use photos of celebrities, strangers or anyone under 18. You can also skip the photo and describe an AI-generated person instead.
Does it work for men too?
Yes. Describe a merman with the tail colour you like. The setting and the splash work the same way.
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Make your own AI Mermaid video
The studio opens with the example prompt, 9:16 and 5 seconds filled in; nothing generates until you press Generate. New accounts get 25 starter credits for images and video. Free video covers Seedance 2 Fast and Seedance 2.0 Mini at 720p only, queued and rate limited. Other video models and 1080p and above need a plan.