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Cold Case: The Opening Scene With You as the Detective

Name: Cold Case template example
Uploaded: 2026-10-01
Duration: 12 s
Channel: TalkPix
Description: Dawn mist, police tape, a jetty, a faded photograph, and you as the detective in a crime-series opening. Add 1 photo and the template writes the rest: the scene, the camera moves and the sound, 12 seconds in all.

Dawn mist, police tape, a jetty, a faded photograph, and you as the detective in a crime-series opening. Add 1 photo and the template writes the rest: the scene, the camera moves and the sound, 12 seconds in all.

You add: 1 photo
Result: 12-second widescreen (16:9) video with sound
Price: from 72 credits

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Nothing renders and no credits are spent until you add your photo to Cold Case and press Generate.

Example rendered October 1, 2026 · page updated October 5, 2026

Real render

In short

Cold Case at a glance

Cold Case is a ready-made AI Video template on TalkPix. The opening scene of a crime series: dawn mist, police tape, a jetty, a faded photograph, and you as the detective. You add 1 photo; the template supplies the scene, the camera moves and the sound. The result is a 12-second widescreen (16:9) video with sound, made by Seedance 2.5, for 72 credits at 480p, 156 at 720p.

The Cold Case video is widescreen (16:9), which suits YouTube, X and landscape posts; for Reels or TikTok, crop it to 9:16 in the platform's editor or post it with bars.

Trend	Cold Case, an AI Video template on TalkPix
You add	1 photo: Your photo
Result	12-second widescreen (16:9) video with sound
Sound	Yes, generated with the video
Model	Seedance 2.5
Price	72 credits at 480p, 156 at 720p
In US dollars	About $6.00 at 480p (72 credits at the Starter pack rate) and about $11.14 at 720p (156 credits at the Creator pack rate). Larger packs cost less per credit; packs start at $5.
Opens in	AI Video studio, with the template loaded
Example	Real render from October 1, 2026. The sample photo is AI-generated, not a photo of a real person.
Page updated	October 5, 2026

Before and after

What the Cold Case example was made from

The example above is a real render of this template from this photo, made on October 1, 2026. The sample photo is AI-generated, not a photo of a real person.

Your photo used for the Cold Case example — Your photo

What you need and what you get

Photos (1 photo): Your photo — One clear, well-lit photo of your face. No sunglasses or group shots.
Result: 12-second widescreen (16:9) video with sound. Made with Seedance 2.5 for the Cold Case template.
Price: Cold Case costs 72 credits at 480p, 156 at 720p. Credit packs start at $5 and credits never expire; see pricing.

How to make the Cold Case trend

Step 1
Open the Cold Case template
Cold Case opens in the AI Video studio with its scene, camera and sound already set.
Step 2
Add 1 photo
Upload your photo for the Cold Case template.
Step 3
Generate
The button shows what Cold Case costs (72 credits at 480p, 156 at 720p) before anything renders. A render that fails returns its credits.
Step 4
Download and post
The finished Cold Case video opens on its result page as an MP4 you download, share by link or run again with another photo.

Cold Case questions

What is the Cold Case trend?

Cold Case is one of the AI Video trend templates on TalkPix: a fixed scene you put your own photo into. The opening scene of a crime series: dawn mist, police tape, a jetty, a faded photograph, and you as the detective. You add 1 photo and the result is a 12-second widescreen (16:9) video with sound.

How do I make the Cold Case trend with my own photo?

Open the Cold Case template (the Use this template button on this page, or talkpix.ai/create/ai-video?trend=cold-case), add your photo, and press Generate. The Cold Case video is ready on its result page as a downloadable MP4; you can leave the page while it renders.

How much does the Cold Case template cost?

The Cold Case template costs 72 credits at 480p, 156 at 720p. About $6.00 at 480p (72 credits at the Starter pack rate) and about $11.14 at 720p (156 credits at the Creator pack rate). Larger packs cost less per credit; packs start at $5. The exact total is on the Generate button before anything renders, and a render that fails returns its credits. Credits never expire.

What photos do I need for Cold Case?

Cold Case needs 1 photo. Your photo: One clear, well-lit photo of your face. No sunglasses or group shots. Only use photos of yourself or of people who have agreed to it.

How long is the Cold Case video?

12 seconds, widescreen (16:9), generated with sound by Seedance 2.5.

Can I post Cold Case on TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts?

Yes. The Cold Case video is widescreen (16:9), which suits YouTube, X and landscape posts; for Reels or TikTok, crop it to 9:16 in the platform's editor or post it with bars. Download the file from the result page and post it from your own account; the result is AI-generated, so label it as such where a platform asks.

Do I need an app to make Cold Case?

No. Cold Case is made in the TalkPix web app, which runs in the browser on any phone, tablet or computer with nothing to install. You need a TalkPix account and credits; the exact cost is on the Generate button.

Is the Cold Case example real?

Yes. It is a real render of this template, made on October 1, 2026 from the sample photos shown on this page. The sample photo is AI-generated, not a photo of a real person.

Can I use my Cold Case video commercially?

Yes, when you hold the rights and consent for every photo you add and follow the TalkPix Terms and the rules of the platform you post on. Cold Case renders are AI-generated: only use photos of yourself or of people who have agreed to it.