Bad Times AI Video: Make Your Own with Your Photo
Make your own Bad Times AI video from your photos: the same motion, camera and audio, starring you.
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- Who's in it
- 1 person or pet
- Clip
- Up to 15s, original audio
- Light 480p
- 75 credits $1.49–1.69
- Light 720p
- 150 credits $2.97–3.38
- Light 1080p
- 285 credits $5.64–6.41
About the Bad Times trend
The Bad Times template is built around a song that went from a self-release to a TikTok staple in a few months. "Bad Times" is a deep house track credited to Imael Angel, the stage name of UK-based Hungarian therapist Bernadett Gango, who makes music with AI tools. It was self-released on 30 March 2026, it gradually became a regular soundtrack for short videos on TikTok and Instagram, and by October 2026 it had entered music charts in several countries.
The AI version of the trend keeps the gestures and timing of a performance set to the song and puts a new star in place: you, a friend who said yes, or your pet. Genjutsu carries the motion, camera and audio of the source clip over to the subject in your photos, so the result matches the trend beat for beat.
Genjutsu Generator runs Genjutsu, Higgsfield's motion-transfer model, as an independent browser app. Expressive templates like this one depend on the face, so use bright, sharp photos where your face is clearly visible. We use up to the first 15 seconds of the clip and bill per second, rounded up, with the cost shown before you generate. The app isn't open yet; join early access to make your Bad Times video at launch.
How to make your Bad Times video
Pick your star
One person or pet. Pets are a popular choice for this kind of trend.
Upload face-forward photos
1 to 8 clear photos of the same subject with the face fully visible and evenly lit.
Choose a resolution
480p for a test, 720p or 1080p for your final post. The credit cost shows on the button.
Generate and review
Watch the expressions. If the face looks stiff, add a couple more photos with different expressions.
Tips for a better Bad Times video
- Include at least one photo with a natural expression, not just a posed smile.
- For pets, a photo at the pet's eye level works better than one taken from above.
- Avoid group photos; crop to the one subject.
- The song may be flagged by platforms; use the in-app sound if your platform offers it.
What a Bad Times video costs
| Model | Resolution | Credits per second | Credits for 15s | Approx. price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Light | 480p | 5 | 75 | $1.49–1.69 |
| Light | 720p | 10 | 150 | $2.97–3.38 |
| Light | 1080p | 19 | 285 | $5.64–6.41 |
| HQ (full Genjutsu) | 480p | 16 | 240 | $4.75–5.40 |
| HQ (full Genjutsu) | 720p | 34 | 510 | $10.10–11.48 |
Planned launch pricing. Credits = seconds used (max 15, rounded up) × credits per second. The dollar range depends on which pack the credits come from, from the $99 Studio pack (lowest price per credit) to the $9 Starter pack. A clip shorter than 15 seconds costs less, and the app shows the exact credit cost before you press Generate.
Bad Times AI video FAQ
Who made the song Bad Times?
It's credited to Imael Angel, the stage name of Bernadett Gango, and was self-released on 30 March 2026.
Can I make a Bad Times video with my cat or dog?
Yes. Use clear photos where the pet's face is visible and well lit.
Does the Bad Times AI video keep the song?
Yes. Genjutsu keeps the source audio, though platforms may mute copyrighted music when you post.
How much does a 15-second Bad Times video cost?
75 credits at 480p, 150 at 720p and 285 at 1080p with Light. If the source clip is longer, we use the first 15 seconds.
Is this affiliated with Imael Angel or Higgsfield?
No. Genjutsu Generator is independent and isn't affiliated with the artist or with Higgsfield.
More templates like Bad Times
Your photo. Any viral video.
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