Shaking Head AI not working? Fixes for common problems and a free redo
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Short answer
A failed Shaking Head render is refunded automatically, but a finished clip is not redone for free: a new run costs 1 credit, even with the same photo. Check the eyes and the tongue in a 5-second bonus preview first; every pack includes some.
Refunded, and not refunded
- Refunded automatically: a render that fails, or a photo the model refuses.
- Not refunded: a finished clip where the squint is soft, the tongue is short or the head sways less than in the cat clip. The model invents every frame, so this is a result, not a failed render.
- A new run: another place, outfit or photo costs 1 credit.
- Unused packs: refundable within 7 days, see the refund policy.
Check this in the preview
With the $8.99 pack you have 1, with $16.99 you have 3 and with $25.99 you have 5. The close-up leaves nowhere to hide: look at the face first (face guide), then at whether the eyes close and the tongue shows (eyes guide). The preview runs the beats faster, so leave the timing for the full video.
To ask for a refund on an unused pack within 7 days, email support@mimiczip.com.
Shaking Head AI video: why did my pet's face change, and how do I fix it?
The face drifts when the photo is small, dark or turned away, or when two animals are in it. In this clip the face fills the frame and the eyes open and shut, so every blemish shows. Use a sharp, well-lit photo facing the camera, check a 5-second bonus preview, and only then make the full video.
Quick fixes
- Crop so the face is large and sharp, with the eyes open.
- Use daylight, no sunglasses and no filter.
- Pick a photo where the pet or you look at the camera.
- Use one pet or one person per photo.
Why it happens
The face stays close to the lens and moves through the whole clip. Markings such as a white blaze or a collar patch are easy to lose, so a clearer input gives the model more to hold on to.
Shaking Head AI video: the stare does not match the sound, how do I fix it?
Most drift comes from the sound, not the video. Use the sound of the @baller213465 cat clip, which our video follows, and keep it starting at 0 seconds. Every run is generated fresh, so a fraction of a second of drift is normal, especially at the first time the eyes open.
Fix it in the editor
- Use the 7-second full video, not the preview.
- Use the sound from the @baller213465 clip.
- Start the sound at 0 seconds and trim it at the end of the video.
- Mute or lower the video's own audio.
Why it drifts
The video follows the cat clip, but the model still invents each move, so the first open-eyed stare can land a little early or late.
Shaking Head AI video: the eyes never shut or the tongue never comes out, how do I fix it?
The smug squint and the tongue are the two hardest beats. If the eyes stay open, start from a photo with a relaxed, closed mouth and soft eyes; if the tongue never shows, choose a photo where the mouth is not clamped or covered. Check a 5-second bonus preview before you spend a credit.
What helps the squint
- A relaxed face in the photo, not a wide-eyed stare.
- A head straight on, so both eyes close together.
- No sunglasses, no hair across the eyes.
What helps the tongue
- A visible mouth, not hidden by a paw, a toy or a hand.
- A pet with a short muzzle or an open, relaxed mouth often does it easily.
- Check the preview; if the tongue is missing there, try another photo.
Questions people ask
Is a failed video charged?
No. The credit is reserved when the run starts and returned if it fails. Failed runs return their credit automatically.
How do I avoid paying twice for a bad result?
Run a bonus preview first with a sharp, front-facing photo, eyes open. Only then spend the credit on the full 7 seconds.
Can I get my money back instead?
Only for packs you have not used, within 7 days of buying. Credits that already produced a video stay spent.
Does the outfit option change the face?
No. It changes the clothes only.
Can you redo it for free?
No. A video that rendered correctly is not redone for free. See free redo.
Does the silent download help?
Yes. It leaves only the sound you add.
Is a video without a tongue a failed video?
No. A finished clip where a beat is soft counts as a result, not a failed render, and is not redone for free.
Which pets do it best?
Cats and dogs with a clear, front-facing photo. Fur that covers the eyes makes the squint hard to see.
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