Best Practices
Get Amazing Face Swaps
Follow these tips to get the best possible results every time
Real result from our AI — original vs face-swapped
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Great Selfie
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Well-Lit Video
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Amazing Result
Lighting is the #1 factor. Bright, even lighting on the performer's face = best swaps.
Video Quality Scale
Expected results by video type
Even hard videos have amazing moments! Use the free preview to find the best section.
What Makes a Great Video
Visual guide — good vs challenging scenarios
Bright, even lighting on face✓
Dark or moody shadows✗
Single performer, close-up✓
Multiple similar-sized faces✗
HD quality (720p+)✓
Hats, sunglasses, masks✗
Your Selfie
The quality of your selfie directly affects the result
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Perfect Selfie
✓ Front-facing, eyes visible
✓ Even, natural lighting
✓ Neutral expression or smile
✓ Face fills the frame
✓ Sharp, high-res photo
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Avoid This
✗ Sunglasses or hats on face
✗ Extreme side angles
✗ Heavy filters (Snapchat etc)
✗ Blurry or very dark
✗ Face cropped or too small
Cross-tone swaps: StarJam works across all skin tones. For the most seamless results, similar skin tones blend best — but cross-tone swaps are fun and our AI adjusts automatically!
Best Video Types
These styles consistently produce the best results
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Acoustic / Unplugged
Close-up, well-lit, minimal movement
9.5/10
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Solo Performance
Single performer, stage lighting
9/10
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Talk Show / Interview
Frontal, bright studio lights
9/10
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Classic Pop Videos
Mixed shots but mostly frontal
7.5/10
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Rock / Band Videos
Good lighting, some movement
7/10
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Retro / 80s-90s
Usually well-lit, fun aesthetic
7/10
Pro Tips
🆓Preview First
Try the free 10s preview before paying. Scrub the timeline to find the best moment.
💡Chase the Light
Look for the brightest sections of the video. Chorus often has stage lighting.
🔄Try Different Sections
Verse might look better than the chorus. Different parts = different quality.
📸Retake Your Selfie
Not happy? A different selfie with better lighting can change everything.
⚡Clips Process Faster
30-second clips process in ~2 min vs 15+ min for full songs.
👤One Face = Best
Solo performer videos get the cleanest results. Multi-face is harder.
What to Expect
StarJam creates fun, shareable entertainment — here's what's normal:
🔄Original face shows when performer turns sideways (this looks natural)
🎨Slight skin tone difference at the neck (our AI blends this)
💫Brief face wobble in fast-moving dance scenes
⭐Close-up, well-lit sections look incredible