The latest articles on DEV Community by 涂身梅 (@tushenmei). https://dev.to/tushenmei https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=90,height=90,fit=cover,gravity=auto,format=auto/https:%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Fuser%2Fprofile_image%2F4203642%2F961d6658-f42c-4a8b-a0b8-157a80f1b11a.png https://dev.to/tushenmei en 涂身梅 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 03:33:02 +0000 https://dev.to/tushenmei/i-made-a-one-photo-video-generator-for-the-window-peeper-trend-1bm6 https://dev.to/tushenmei/i-made-a-one-photo-video-generator-for-the-window-peeper-trend-1bm6 <p>I kept seeing “window peeper” videos and wanted an easier way to try the format with my own photo. So I made <a href="https://windowpeeperaivideo.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Window Peeper AI Video</a>.</p> <p>The idea is simple: upload one clear, front-facing photo, and the tool generates a 14-second vertical video. You can watch a sample on the site before signing up to see whether the style is what you’re looking for.</p> <p>A few things I’ve learned while making it:</p> <ul> <li>A well-lit photo with one face works better than a blurry or crowded image.</li> <li>The generated face, clothes, and background may differ from the original photo.</li> <li>It helps to check the finished video and audio before posting it anywhere.</li> </ul> <p>It’s a paid tool: one-time packs start at $6.99, with no subscription. </p> <p>If you try it, I’d love to hear what worked, what looked off, or what you’d change. Feedback on the sample and the upload flow is welcome too.</p> <p><a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F2y8uahl64dtore5edg4f.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2F2y8uahl64dtore5edg4f.png" alt=" " width="800" height="508"></a></p> 涂身梅 Sat, 24 Oct 2026 02:07:23 +0000 https://dev.to/tushenmei/i-made-a-one-photo-vampire-video-generator-534f https://dev.to/tushenmei/i-made-a-one-photo-vampire-video-generator-534f <p>I wanted to share a small project: <a href="https://damonsalvatoreaivideo.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Damon Salvatore AI</a>, a photo-to-video tool built around one very specific idea. You upload a portrait, and it generates a short, vampire-inspired entrance video with you as the main character.</p> <p>It's a narrow concept on purpose. If you already know the kind of clip you want, starting from a blank prompt can feel like more work than the video itself. Here, you can watch the sample first and decide whether the style is for you.</p> <h2> How it works </h2> <ol> <li>Pick a clear photo of one person. A front-facing shot with visible eyes and even lighting works best.</li> <li>Watch the sample video and check the photo examples on the page.</li> <li>Choose a one-time video pack and start the generation.</li> <li>Follow the result in <strong>My Videos</strong>, then download the finished vertical MP4.</li> </ol> <p>The clip is about 10 seconds long. The format stays focused on the same cinematic entrance rather than asking you to design a scene from scratch.</p> <h2> Let the preview do some of the explaining </h2> <p>For a photo-to-video tool, the upload button is the easy part to understand. The harder question is: <em>What will this do with my face?</em> That's why the page puts the sample video beside the upload area, with clear and poor photo examples nearby. You can see the style and check your input before starting a generation.</p> <p>The pricing is visible before sign-in, too. I think that matters more than a long list of AI features when someone is deciding whether to try a very specific video format.</p> <h2> A few quick questions </h2> <p><strong>Do I need to write a prompt?</strong> No. The video format is already set up; you provide the photo.</p> <p><strong>Can I use a group photo?</strong> A clear photo of one person facing the camera is a better fit for this format.</p> <p><strong>What do I get at the end?</strong> A downloadable, portrait-format MP4 when the generation succeeds.</p> <p>If you try it, I'm especially interested in whether the sample and photo guidance make the result clear <em>before</em> you spend credits. That's the part I'd most like feedback on.</p> <p><strong>Try it here:</strong> <a href="https://damonsalvatoreaivideo.app/" rel="noopener noreferrer">Damon Salvatore AI</a><br> <a href="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fl23ekb61q8zq2yxbgs37.png" class="article-body-image-wrapper"><img src="https://media2.dev.to/dynamic/image/width=800%2Cheight=%2Cfit=scale-down%2Cgravity=auto%2Cformat=auto/https%3A%2F%2Fdev-to-uploads.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com%2Fuploads%2Farticles%2Fl23ekb61q8zq2yxbgs37.png" alt=" " width="800" height="456"></a></p> ai showdev sideprojects