Deepfake Video: Ideas and Scenarios

1. Personal greeting. A favourite actor, musician or character wishes someone a happy birthday.
2. Family video. Bring an old film back to life and show relatives how faces and voices have changed.
3. Advertising clip. Create an unusual product presentation with a recognisable face.
4. Historical reconstruction. Imagine what an interview with a person from the past would look like.
5. Music video. Try on a performer's look in a home-made clip.
6. Social media meme. A short joke with an unexpected face swap gets views.
7. Explainer video. Explain a complex topic in the voice of a well-known expert — with their consent.

• Record horizontally or vertically, but avoid sharp camera movements.
• Keep the face in frame and do not cover it with your hands.
• Use even light: a window or a soft lamp in front of the face.
• Speak at a normal pace and do not block your mouth with the microphone.
• Keep the source video short — 5–15 seconds is enough for a first test.

For the donor, use a video with a similar angle and expression. If the donor looks in a different direction, the result will be less convincing.

Video is often perceived as proof of reality, so deepfakes require extra care. Do not publish clips that could damage someone's reputation and do not present fiction as news.

If you use another person's face, get consent. For commercial projects, also check the rights to the source video and music.