Change Action in a Video with AI

Upload a short take and rewrite the action: wave, walk, sit, look over a shoulder — while who is on screen and where they stand stay the same.

See the action change

Same people and scene — only what they do changes.

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What is AI video action editing?

AI video action editing retargets what subjects do inside an existing clip. Identity, wardrobe, timing length, camera path and background are locked; only the described safe action changes. Kissing, hugging, face swaps, nudity and sexual requests are refused.

How AI video action editing works

  1. 1

    Upload a clear take

    2–10 seconds, one or two people, readable limbs. Fast cuts and tiny faces are harder.

  2. 2

    Describe one safe action

    One verb phrase: "wave at the camera with the right hand", "walk slowly toward the camera", "sit down on the bench".

  3. 3

    Generate

    Preview 18 credits (2s) or full 5s for 40. Check that faces and clothes still match.

  4. 4

    Iterate with a tighter verb

    If motion drifts, shorten the prompt and lock what must stay: same face, clothes, camera, background.

Why use AI video action editing on Make AI Video

Action only

Change the verb, not the person. Faces and outfits are protected by the server prompt.

Hard safety boundary

Kiss, hug, embrace, face swap, nudity and sexual prompts are blocked before they run.

Camera and scene stay

Framing, timing length and background are kept so the edit feels like a revised take, not a new shoot.

Short-form ready

Returns up to 5 seconds at 720p. New accounts get 18 free credits.

What people use AI video action editing for

Gesture variants

Turn a still pose into a wave or a look-back without reshooting.

Blocking tests

Try sit / stand / walk versions of the same setup for storyboards.

Safe creative remixes

Explore alternate moves while staying inside content policy.

Specs for AI video action editing

You provide
1 video (MP4, MOV, WebM) + a prompt (optional)
You get back
An MP4 you can download and post anywhere
Aspect ratio
16:9, 9:16 or 1:1
Length
5, 8 or 10 seconds
Resolution
720p or 1080p
Cost
18 credits for a 2s preview, 40 for 5s

Questions about AI video action editing

Can I request a kiss or hug?

No. Those requests are not supported on this tool and are refused automatically.

Will faces stay the same?

Yes. The prompt locks people, faces and clothing; only the named action should change.

What makes a good action prompt?

One clear verb plus a hand or direction: "wave at the camera with the right hand". Avoid stacking many moves in one run.

Is this face swap?

No. It edits action on the people already in the clip. For photo meme effects, use the dedicated template pages.

How much does it cost?

18 credits (2s preview) or 40 for 5 seconds.

Try AI video action editing free

18 credits when you sign up, no card. Runs start at 40 credits depending on the model you pick.