Cue Cards: A Knock at the Door and a Stack of Cards
Christmas Eve, a knock at the door, and a stack of hand-written cards that say everything without a word.
2 photos · 10-second widescreen (16:9) video with sound · from 30 credits on Economy
No credits are spent until you press Generate · updated October 15, 2026

Cue Cards at a glance
Cue Cards is a ready-made AI Video template on TalkPix. Christmas Eve, a knock at the door, and a stack of hand-written cards that say everything without a word. You add 2 photos; the template supplies the scene, the camera moves and the sound. The result is a 10-second widescreen (16:9) video with sound, made by Seedance 2.5 (Standard); Seedance 2.0 Fast (Economy, eligible clips up to 15 seconds), for 60 credits at 480p, 130 at 720p; 30 credits at 480p, 60 at 720p on the economy tier.
The Cue Cards 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 | Cue Cards, an AI Video template on TalkPix |
|---|---|
| You add | 2 photos: Your photo, Your partner's photo |
| Result | 10-second widescreen (16:9) video with sound |
| Sound | Yes, generated with the video |
| Model | Seedance 2.5 (Standard); Seedance 2.0 Fast (Economy, eligible clips up to 15 seconds) |
| Price | 60 credits at 480p, 130 at 720p; 30 credits at 480p, 60 at 720p on the economy tier |
| Credit value in USD | Consumed credit value: about $3.00 for 10 s at 480p on the economy tier (30 credits at the Mini pack rate), about $5.00 for 10 s at 480p (60 credits at the Starter pack rate), about $5.00 for 10 s at 720p on the economy tier (60 credits at the Starter pack rate) and about $9.29 for 10 s at 720p (130 credits at the Creator pack rate). These are USD list-price equivalents, not separate cash purchases. Credit packs start at $5; larger packs cost less per credit. |
| Opens in | AI Video studio, with the template loaded |
| Example | Real render from October 1, 2026. The sample photos are AI-generated, not photos of real people. This example was rendered with Seedance 2.5 on Standard. Economy uses Seedance 2.0 Fast; its output can differ from this sample. |
| Page updated | October 15, 2026 |
Before and after
What the Cue Cards example was made from
The example above is a real render of this template from these photos, made on October 1, 2026. The sample photos are AI-generated, not photos of real people. This example was rendered with Seedance 2.5 on Standard. Economy uses Seedance 2.0 Fast; its output can differ from this sample.



What you need and what you get
- Photos (2 photos)
- Your photo — One clear, well-lit photo of your face.
- Your partner's photo — One clear, well-lit photo of their face.
- Result
- 10-second widescreen (16:9) video with sound. Made with Seedance 2.5 (Standard); Seedance 2.0 Fast (Economy, eligible clips up to 15 seconds) for the Cue Cards template.
- Price
- Cue Cards costs 60 credits at 480p, 130 at 720p; 30 credits at 480p, 60 at 720p on the economy tier. Credit packs start at $5 and credits never expire; see pricing.
How to make the Cue Cards trend
Step 1
Open the Cue Cards template
Cue Cards opens in the AI Video studio with its scene, camera and sound already set.
Step 2
Add 2 photos
Upload your photo and your partner's photo for the Cue Cards template.
Step 3
Generate
Sign in and check the displayed credit estimate (60 credits at 480p, 130 at 720p; 30 credits at 480p, 60 at 720p on the economy tier) before generating. Paid generation needs sufficient credits; buy a pack if needed. A failed render returns its generation credits. Any optional image preparation has its own displayed charge.
Step 4
Download and post
The finished Cue Cards video opens on its result page as an MP4 you download, share by link or run again with another photo.
Cue Cards questions
What is the Cue Cards trend?
Cue Cards is one of the AI Video trend templates on TalkPix: a fixed scene you put your own photo into. Christmas Eve, a knock at the door, and a stack of hand-written cards that say everything without a word. You add 2 photos and the result is a 10-second widescreen (16:9) video with sound.
How do I make the Cue Cards trend with my own photo?
Open the Cue Cards template (the Use this template button on this page, or talkpix.ai/create/ai-video?trend=cue-cards), add your photo and your partner's photo, and press Generate. The Cue Cards video is ready on its result page as a downloadable MP4; you can leave the page while it renders.
How much does the Cue Cards template cost?
The Cue Cards template costs 60 credits at 480p, 130 at 720p; 30 credits at 480p, 60 at 720p on the economy tier. Consumed credit value: about $3.00 for 10 s at 480p on the economy tier (30 credits at the Mini pack rate), about $5.00 for 10 s at 480p (60 credits at the Starter pack rate), about $5.00 for 10 s at 720p on the economy tier (60 credits at the Starter pack rate) and about $9.29 for 10 s at 720p (130 credits at the Creator pack rate). These are USD list-price equivalents, not separate cash purchases. Credit packs start at $5; larger packs cost less per credit. 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 Cue Cards?
Cue Cards needs 2 photos. Your photo: One clear, well-lit photo of your face. Your partner's photo: One clear, well-lit photo of their face. Only use photos of yourself or of people who have agreed to it.
Will my Cue Cards result match the example exactly?
No exact match is guaranteed. The example shows one real render, not a promise of identical output. AI can change faces, objects, motion or lettering. Use clear reference photos and review the downloaded result before posting.
How long is the Cue Cards video?
10 seconds, widescreen (16:9), generated with sound by Seedance 2.5 (Standard); Seedance 2.0 Fast (Economy, eligible clips up to 15 seconds).
Can I post Cue Cards on TikTok, Instagram Reels or YouTube Shorts?
Yes. The Cue Cards 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 Cue Cards?
No. Cue Cards 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 Cue Cards 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 photos are AI-generated, not photos of real people. This example was rendered with Seedance 2.5 on Standard. Economy uses Seedance 2.0 Fast; its output can differ from this sample.
Can I use my Cue Cards 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. Cue Cards renders are AI-generated: only use photos of yourself or of people who have agreed to it.
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