How To Create Viral AI Videos of Celebrities in 5 Easy Steps

Here’s a quick tutorial to recreate viral videos like the ones by originalaigallery on Instagram.

Step 1: Set Up Access to Grok AI on X

• Sign Up or Log In to X: Ensure you have an X account. Grok AI’s image generation features are available to all X users for free (with limitations on generations per day).

• Access Grok on X: Log in to X via the mobile app or website. On the left-hand sidebar (or top menu on mobile), find and click on “Grok” to open the chatbot interface.

• Check the Model: In the Grok interface, look for the model selection dropdown (usually labeled “Grok 2” or “Grok 2 + Aurora beta”). Ensure you’re using a model that supports image generation, such as Grok 2 with the Aurora image generation model (available in select countries, rolling out globally, or to Premium users). If you see “Grok + Flux,” you may not have access to Aurora yet, but Flux can still generate images of celebrities with fewer restrictions.

• Note: As of recent updates, Grok’s image generation excels at photorealistic rendering and can create images of public figures like celebrities, with minimal restrictions on content (though it avoids explicit or harmful content like nudity or excessive violence).

Step 2: Craft Your Prompt for the Image

• Write a Detailed Prompt: In the Grok chat, type a clear and specific prompt for the image you want. Based on your description, you could use something like:

  • “Create an image of a close-up shot of Mark Zuckerberg’s face, peeking through a narrow gap between two metallic and cushioned surfaces, with an intense expression, wide-open eyes creating an eerie or unsettling vibe, lighting emphasizing the texture of his skin, adding a somewhat surreal or uncanny effect, on an old, rickety train carriage.”

• Submit the Prompt: Hit enter or the send button. Grok will process your request and generate the image. If the first result isn’t perfect, you can refine your prompt (e.g., “Make the lighting softer” or “Increase the eerie vibe”) and ask for a follow-up image.

Step 3: Review and Download the Generated Image

• Preview the Image: Grok will display the generated image in the chat. Check if it matches your description (e.g., Mark Zuckerberg’s face, the train setting, the eerie vibe, etc.).

• Download the Image: If you’re satisfied, download the image from the chat interface. On X, you can usually right-click (or long-press on mobile) to save the image to your device. Ensure you save it in a high-quality format (e.g., PNG or JPEG) for the next steps.

Step 4: Use Luma AI or Hailuo AI to Add Motion

• Sign Up for Luma AI: Visit the Luma AI website (lumalabs.ai) and create an account if you don’t already have one. Luma AI offers a free tier to explore its Dream Machine video generator, though some features may require credits or a subscription for advanced use.

• Upload the Image to Luma AI: Log in to Luma AI and navigate to the Dream Machine tool. Upload the Grok-generated image of Mark Zuckerberg (e.g., the close-up of him peeking through the gap).

• Choose Video Generation Options:

  • Select “Image-to-Video” mode, as you’re starting with a static image.

  • Add a text prompt to guide the motion, such as:

  • Optionally, use Luma’s camera control capabilities to add dynamic camera movements (e.g., a slow pan across the gap or a zoom-in on his face).

• Generate the Video: Click “Generate” or “Create Video.” Luma AI’s Dream Machine will process the image, adding smooth, cinematic motion (e.g., 120 frames in 120 seconds) to create a 5-second clip with realistic physics and fluid motion.

• Preview and Download: Review the generated video. If it needs adjustments, tweak your prompt or regenerate. Once satisfied, download the video in a high-quality format (e.g., MP4).

Optionally, you can animate the image with Hailuo AI for FREE with the same prompt.

Step 5: Share Your Animated Creation

• You can now share the animated video on social media, use it in a project, or save it for personal use.

Notes and Tips

• Grok’s Capabilities: Grok’s image generation (via models like Aurora or Flux) is designed for photorealistic images and can handle celebrity depictions with minimal restrictions, though it avoids explicit or harmful content. Posts on X suggest users have successfully generated images of public figures like Mark Zuckerberg in various scenarios.

• Luma AI’s Strengths: Luma’s Dream Machine is known for high-quality, realistic video outputs with smooth motion and cinematic effects, making it ideal for animating static AI-generated images.

• Ethical Considerations: Be mindful of copyright and privacy when generating and sharing images or videos of real people, even celebrities. Grok and Luma AI have guidelines against deepfakes or harmful content, but it’s your responsibility to use these tools ethically.

• Current Access: As of February 2025, Grok on X is available to all users with some limitations (e.g., free users get 3 (?) images per day), while Luma AI’s free tier allows basic video generation. Check both platforms for any updates or changes in access or pricing.

This process leverages Grok’s ability to create detailed, photorealistic images of celebrities and Luma AI’s cutting-edge video generation to add motion, bringing your vision to life! If you encounter any issues, both platforms offer resources and support to refine prompts or troubleshoot.