Follow these steps to go from a product photo (or AI-generated image) to a short, motion-enhanced video—using ChatGPT 4o for images and Midjourney v7 for video generation.

Prerequisites

• ChatGPT 4o access (for UGC-style image generation)
• Midjourney v7 access with -video capability
• Optional ChatGPT o3 minifor brainstorming UGC variations
• Base product image (neutral background) or plan to generate one

Part 1: Crafting UGC-Style Product Images

Step 1: Define Your UGC Cues

Pick 3–5 authenticity cues:

• Camera Type (e.g., “Shot on iPhone 13”)
• Composition (e.g., “extended-arm selfie angle”)
• Lighting (e.g., “golden hour sunlight through window”)
• Detail (e.g., “thumb visible in corner”)
• Imperfections (e.g., “mild grain, slight motion blur”)

Step 2: (Optional) Brainstorm with o3 mini

Use o3 mini to shape 2–3 style concepts: