Which Photos Work Best for the Millionaire Meme?

The generator can only animate what it can see. A few minutes choosing the right photo makes a bigger difference than anything else.

What works

• A visible face. Eyes, nose and mouth unobstructed, turned toward the camera.
• Even light. Daylight or a bright room. Avoid strong light behind the subject.
• One subject. If there are several faces, the result may pick the wrong one.
• Reasonable resolution. Any modern phone photo is fine; avoid tiny thumbnails or screenshots of screenshots.

What to avoid

• Sunglasses, masks, hats that shade the eyes.
• Motion blur or very dark photos.
• Extreme angles: straight-on or a slight three-quarter view is best.

Pets

Cats and dogs follow the same rules. A pet sitting still and looking at the camera animates far better than an action shot. Bonus points for a naturally skeptical expression.

Consent

Only upload photos you have the right to use, and don't make videos of people who haven't agreed to it.