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Choosing a good target photo

Light, distance, one person, and why a smile can leak.

JigCam team
· 4 min read
AI-generated target portrait: Graham in a gardenAI-GENERATED · C2PAAI-GENERATED

The target photo decides how the output looks: face, hair, build and clothing all come from it. A good photo makes a bigger difference than any setting.

Framing

  • One person in the picture
  • Waist up for live, full body for videos
  • Even light from the front, no strong shadows
  • A neutral expression

Why a smile can leak

Expressions in the photo can carry into the output. A broad smile in the photo can show through when you speak, so a relaxed, closed mouth works best.

Up to 8 photos per target help with head turns and speech. Use only photos of people who agreed to it.