The headphones, shared music taste and surprised look. Silent film excerpt.
Two people · Two portraits · Elevator meet-cute
I Love The Smiths AI Video Generator
Turn two portraits into the I Love The Smiths AI elevator scene from (500) Days of Summer—headphones down, the shared-music line, that surprised look. About 15 seconds, 16:9 landscape, dialogue and music included.
Two photos. One elevator meet-cute. Your faces, hairstyles and outfits. Soundtrack + silent MP4. One-time packs from $6.99 · no subscription.
Who is in your elevator?
USD 6.99 · 1 × 480p
One-time purchase · No automatic renewal
Credits return automatically if generation fails before delivery. Refund Policy
5 Credits = one 480p video; 10 Credits = one 720p video
Choose your photosFrom two portraits to an elevator meet-cute
See how these two portraits become a new elevator scene, with their faces, hairstyles and formal outfits. This is the actual generated result with the soundtrack included.
The original videos
The scene that inspired your video
Watch the film scene and @battos13’s AI recreation here. Your VidMello version uses your own two portraits.
A continuous elevator two-shot: headphones come down, a conversation starts, and surprise turns into a smile.
Creator credits and usage information
Reference clips belong to the credited creators and were not made with VidMello. VidMello is independent and is not affiliated with the film, artists or platforms. For attribution or removal requests, contact support@vidmello.com.
What is the I Love The Smiths trend?
The I Love The Smiths AI trend recreates the (500) Days of Summer (2009) elevator meet-cute with two portrait photos. One person listens on headphones; the other recognizes the music and starts the exchange. A missed remark, a second try, and a surprised look turn an ordinary ride into a connection.
You bring the two people. VidMello builds the elevator scene.
Your photos guide faces, hairstyles and outfits. The template supplies the wood-paneled elevator, headphones and conversation. Two everyday portraits are enough—no filming together, no scene setup, no prompt writing.
How to make your elevator video
Step 1
Choose your listener
Pick a clear everyday portrait for the listener. The template adds the headphones and elevator setting.
Step 2
Choose your speaker
Add a separate portrait for the person who starts the conversation. Swap the roles to try the other pairing.
Step 3
Generate, preview and download
Choose 480p or 720p, confirm permission and sign in. Review the Credit cost and generate, then preview and download your finished video in History.
The story, moment by moment
A missed remark, the headphones coming down, and a connection.
- Beat 1
Lost in the music
Two people share an elevator. The headphones keep the listener in their own world.
- Beat 2
The first move
The speaker notices the music and turns toward the listener.
- Beat 3
Say it again
The listener adjusts the headphones. A second remark makes the connection clear.
- Beat 4
That look
The listener’s surprised reaction is the beat this scene is built around—the moment people remake.
Who would you share the moment with?
Switch the first move
Try each person as the listener, then swap who starts the conversation.
Choose your photosWhy VidMello for I Love The Smiths AI
Choose VidMello for a landscape elevator meet-cute, a small one-time starter pack, and both soundtrack and silent MP4 downloads. MakeViral also offers a dedicated two-photo template (vertical).
| VidMello | MakeViral | |
|---|---|---|
| Video | About 15s · 16:9 · 480p or 720p | 15s · 9:16 · 720p |
| Starting purchase | Lite $6.99: 5 Credits, one 480p video. Starter $9.90: 10 Credits, one 720p video. | $39.99: 450 credits; this template uses 189 credits per video. |
| Downloads | MP4 with soundtrack + silent MP4; no VidMello watermark | MP4 with spoken lines; no watermark |
Official page checked November 9, 2026. Starting purchases are pack totals, not a per-video price comparison. MakeViral template and pricing ↗
Good photos. Clear roles.
Two separate, clear head-and-shoulders portraits. One adult per photo, with their face, hairstyle and outfit visible.
- Use one person per photo, with the whole face visible and room around the head and shoulders.
- Choose clear, evenly lit portraits. Skip sunglasses, heavy filters and hands covering the face.
- Use photos of yourself or adults who have agreed to be included. The roles are not tied to gender.
- JPG, PNG or WebP, up to 10 MB each. Export HEIC or HEIF photos as JPG or PNG first.
Choose your one-time Credit pack
5 Credits = one 480p video; 10 Credits = one 720p video. Packs start at $6.99, paid once with no subscription. Credits work across VidMello templates.
Lite
5 Credits
US$6.99 once
One-time purchase · No automatic renewal
1 video at 480p. For 720p, choose a pack with at least 10 Credits.
- Per 480p video
- USD 6.99
Starter
10 Credits
US$9.90 once
One-time purchase · No automatic renewal
2 videos at 480p, or 1 video at 720p
- Per 480p video
- USD 4.95
- Per 720p video
- USD 9.90
29% less per 480p video vs. Lite
Trio
Recommended30 Credits
US$24.90 once
One-time purchase · No automatic renewal
6 videos at 480p, or 3 videos at 720p
- Per 480p video
- USD 4.15
- Per 720p video
- USD 8.30
- 16% less than Starter
41% less per 480p video vs. Lite
Creator
80 Credits
US$59.90 once
One-time purchase · No automatic renewal
16 videos at 480p, or 8 videos at 720p
- Per 480p video
- ≈ USD 3.74
- Per 720p video
- ≈ USD 7.49
- 24% less than Starter
46% less per 480p video vs. Lite
If available, local-currency prices include Stripe’s conversion fee. Some Amex cards may require USD.
I Love The Smiths AI questions
How does the I Love The Smiths AI template work?
Choose two clear portraits: one listener and one speaker. Your photos supply the people and outfits; VidMello supplies the elevator, headphones and interaction. Choose 480p or 720p, confirm permission and sign in, then generate. Find the finished video in private History.
Which photo goes in each role?
Photo 1 is the listener on the left, wearing headphones. Photo 2 is the speaker on the right, who starts the conversation. Use Swap roles to change who makes the first move. Either role can be played by any adult.
Do I need two people in one photo?
Use two separate everyday portraits, one person each. VidMello places you together in the elevator scene, complete with headphones.
Does the template use my face, hairstyle and clothes?
Your photos guide each person’s face, hairstyle and outfit. The template supplies the wood-paneled elevator, headphones and conversation. See the two actual input portraits beside our generated sample to compare the look and result.
Where does the I Love The Smiths scene come from?
The elevator meet-cute is from (500) Days of Summer (2009). Watch the film scene and @battos13’s AI elevator recreation in the embedded players above, then compare them with VidMello’s two-photo sample.
What format and resolution will I get?
Choose 480p or 720p in 16:9 landscape; this template offers landscape output only. The real 480p sample runs 15.04 seconds at 864 × 496 pixels and 24 fps, using the two portraits shown.
Does the video include dialogue and lip sync?
Yes—the sample’s spoken dialogue and music are included. Lines and voices are fixed; your photos guide appearance. The scene follows the conversation’s rhythm, while exact word-for-word lip sync varies between generations. Preview with sound before sharing.
How much does an I Love The Smiths AI video cost?
The $6.99 Lite pack includes 5 Credits for one 480p video. The $9.90 Starter pack includes 10 Credits for one 720p video or two 480p videos. Each purchase is a one-time payment, with no subscription or automatic renewal.
Is there a free version?
You can watch the samples, choose your photos and preview them for free. Creating a video uses paid Credits: 5 for 480p or 10 for 720p. The $6.99 Lite pack covers one 480p video. Signing up does not include free generation Credits.
How long does it take to generate a video?
Most videos finish within 3–5 minutes. Your video processes in the background; check History for its status, preview and download.
Can I make this video on my phone?
Yes. Use VidMello in your phone’s browser, choose two portraits from your photo library, select 480p or 720p, and generate. Download the finished MP4 from History. JPG, PNG and WebP photos are supported; export iPhone HEIC or HEIF photos as JPG or PNG before choosing them.
Can I download both a soundtrack version and a silent MP4?
Yes. Each completed video includes an MP4 with the elevator soundtrack and a silent MP4 in History, at no extra Credits. Same visuals and expiry. To use your own music, add an authorized track to the silent MP4 in another editor. Included music does not grant a separate commercial music license.
What happens if generation fails or I want another version?
Failed before delivery? Your reserved Credits return automatically. Completed videos use Credits, including new versions you choose to generate. A completed video is not refundable solely because the creative result differs from expectations. Contact support for technical problems or unused pack refund requests; see the Refund Policy.
Will my downloaded video have a watermark?
Your downloaded MP4 has no VidMello watermark. Preview the full result in History, then download it to share or edit.
Are my photos private, and how long are files kept?
Photos preview on your device and upload when you start generation. The services needed to generate and deliver your video process those photos. Uploads and results are private by default, with media kept for up to 30 days. Download your video before it expires; see the Privacy Policy for data handling and deletion requests.
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