How to make a Hotel Lobby AI video with two photos

The Hotel Lobby AI trend puts you and a friend in an orange room with a microphone between you. To make your own AI rap duo video, you’ll use one photo for each performer in the Hotel Lobby character swap template.

This guide shows you how to make an AI rap video using photos, from choosing your pictures and assigning the left and right roles to checking and downloading the finished clip.

What is the Hotel Lobby AI meme?

The Hotel Lobby AI meme is a character-swap format based on Quavo and Takeoff's performance of "HOTEL LOBBY" on A COLORS SHOW. The two rappers, both members of Migos, perform in an orange room with a hanging microphone between them. That performance is the reference behind the AI versions.

In a Hotel Lobby character swap, AI replaces the performers with different people or characters while recreating the scene and their movements. The familiar setup stays recognizable, but the pairing changes. That is why you see different versions of the same AI rap duo video, with new faces in the two roles.

What photos do you need for the Hotel Lobby AI template?

To make an AI rap video using photos, prepare two separate portraits, one for each performer. Choose a clear, front-facing photo of each person, with their face easy to see. Avoid sunglasses or objects covering the face.

The Hotel Lobby AI template accepts JPG, PNG, and WebP files up to 10 MB each. You need both photos to create the duo, so have them ready before you start.

How to make a Hotel Lobby AI video

1. Open the Hotel Lobby template and preview the scene

Open the Hotel Lobby AI video generator and watch the example. Look for the two performers in an orange room with a microphone between them. Before adding your photos, decide who you want in the left role and who should be on the right.

2. Add a photo for each performer

In the Hotel Lobby AI template, add one photo to Left performer and the other to Right performer. Check both previews against the roles you chose. If a photo is in the wrong slot, replace it before generating your video.

3. Generate, review, and download your video

Sign in and check the credit cost shown before you generate. Submit your photos, then follow the task's progress in your generation history. If it is still processing or its status is being checked, wait for an update before starting another generation.

When your Hotel Lobby AI video is ready, watch the whole clip and check both performers. Confirm that each person appears in the intended role, then download the finished video. If the task is confirmed as failed, its reserved credits are returned.

Tips for a better AI rap duo video

How to make the Hotel Lobby video perfectly with AI

Give each performer their own photo. For your AI rap duo video, use one image containing only the person you want on the left and a separate image containing only the person you want on the right. Avoid photos that show both people together or include other faces in the background.

Choose a plain, uncluttered background where possible, and keep the person's face clearly visible. If you only have a photo of the two of you together, crop it into two separate portraits, with just one person in each. Check that both faces are still sharp after cropping. These choices give each role a clear reference, though AI results can still vary.

Do you need a Hotel Lobby AI video prompt?

You do not need to write a Hotel Lobby AI video prompt to use this template on RapOops. The scene and instructions are already set up. Add a separate photo for each performer, check the left and right roles, and generate your video.

Your photos determine who replaces the performers. The template does not offer a Hotel Lobby AI prompt field for changing the setting or directing new actions. It also does not support uploading a different song or entering your own lyrics. If you want to change who appears in the video, replace the photo for that role before generating again.

Hotel Lobby AI questions, answered

Can you make a Hotel Lobby AI video for free?

On RapOops, the Hotel Lobby AI video generator uses credits. Check the cost shown in the tool and your credit balance before generating. Downloading a finished video is part of the workflow; it does not mean the generation itself is free.

Do you need an app to make a Hotel Lobby AI video?

No separate app is needed to use RapOops. Open the Hotel Lobby AI template in your browser, sign in, and add your two photos. You can follow the tutorial on the website without installing a dedicated Hotel Lobby AI app.

Is Hotel Lobby AI a filter or a video template?

On RapOops, the Hotel Lobby AI filter effect comes from a video template. Your photos replace the two performers in a preset scene. You upload still images to create a finished clip, so you do not need to film yourself performing in front of a camera.