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I Love The Smiths AI video length and format

The 24-second video, the format choices, and how to choose between 9:16 and 16:9 and 480p and 720p.

By I Love The Smiths AI · Published · Updated · 6 min read

Four reference frames from the demo videos: headphones, glance, line and smileREFERENCE FRAME
Reference frame from an I Love The Smiths demo video; it is not a customer result or generated output.

The 24-second video

The public product concept is a 24-second elevator meet-cute: enough time for the headphones, the glance, the line and the shared smile without stretching the joke.

A 24-second target is a design goal, not a promise that every result will land on the exact frame. AI generation and composition can shift timing.

The 24-second delivery

The provider request and composition path deliver a 24-second MP4. The checkout and delivery copy show the current duration so you know what you are buying today.

The 24-second version requires a coordinated prompt, provider-spec, composition and catalog update. Until that update ships, do not describe the paid output as 24 seconds.

  • Marketing: 24-second template target.
  • Delivery: 24-second MP4.
  • Checkout and legal: 24-second delivery.
  • After the template update: re-check the listed duration.

9:16 or 16:9?

Choose 9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. The vertical frame gives the two characters more screen presence on a phone.

Choose 16:9 for YouTube, a widescreen edit or a more cinematic crop. The elevator scene reads well in both, but the framing changes how close the characters feel.

480p or 720p?

480p is the Standard option at $6.99. 720p is HD at $9.99. Resolution changes sharpness, not the story, likeness or timing.

If you are testing the meme with friends, 480p is the lower-cost option. If you plan to keep or post the result, 720p gives you more detail.

What to check before paying

Confirm the selected resolution, aspect ratio and final price on the checkout page. Check that both photos show the right roles and that everyone is an adult with permission.

Remember the delivery window: the finished MP4 is available for up to 30 days from completion. Download your own copy instead of treating the browser history as a permanent archive.

Common questions

How long is the video?

The video is 24 seconds.

Can I change the format after paying?

The format is selected before checkout. Start a new order to choose a different format.

Ready to choose your two photos?

Cast the headphone listener and the optional person who says the line. Check the final price and create your own elevator meet-cute.

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