AI Handshake Video Generator: Two Photos, One Professional Handshake
The VdoBloom AI Handshake Video Generator makes a short, cinematic clip of two people shaking hands from either one photo that already shows both of them or two separate headshots. In two-photo mode the AI puts both people into one shared scene, then animates the handshake. That is the shot most teams cannot get in real life, because the two parties are rarely in the same room with a camera ready.
Is it free? Your first clip is. New accounts get 10 free credits, and the tab opens on Runway Gen-3 at 720p for 5 seconds, which costs exactly 10 in either mode. With one photo of both people, cheaper engines are available too: ByteDance V1 Pro Fast at 7 credits and P-Video at 8 for 5 seconds at 720p. Combining two photos into one scene is not billed separately; you pay only for the video model. Free-tier clips are watermarked, and the Lite pack is 300 credits for $19.50 one-time (never expires) or $15 a month.
It is built for partnership and client-win announcements, new-hire welcome posts, sponsorship reveals, investor updates and LinkedIn posts where a moving visual earns more attention than a static logo pair.
Examples
Business Handshake
Make this with my photo
Deal Sealed
Make this with my photo
How it works
- 1
Collect photos and confirm consent
One clear headshot per person, or one image that shows both. Standard LinkedIn portraits with face and shoulders visible work well. Tick the box confirming everyone is an adult and that you hold the rights and their consent.
- 2
Set the photo count
The toggle above the uploads switches between 1 Photo and 2 Photos. Each template carries a different prompt for each mode, so the wording always matches what you uploaded.
- 3
Choose the scene
Business Handshake is a confident, suited greeting in an office: the neutral, corporate-safe version. Deal Sealed uses dramatic lighting and firmer expressions for a bigger announcement.
- 4
Match your brand in the prompt
The prompt is editable. Swap suits for branded polos, the office for a factory floor, conference stage or lab, and ask for wide framing if you plan to add a caption or logo on top.
- 5
Pick a model and aspect ratio
Runway Gen-3 at 720p for 5 seconds is the default at 10 credits. Choose 16:9 for LinkedIn and websites, 1:1 for feeds, 9:16 for Stories and Reels.
- 6
Generate, review, download
Most 5-second clips are ready in a few minutes and appear in your library. Credits are taken only when the provider accepts the job, and a failed render refunds them automatically.
Why use this tool
Two people who never met on camera
Load a portrait from each side of a deal, shot in different cities on different days, and the tab combines them into one scene before the handshake is animated. It is the main reason to use this tool instead of a generic image-to-video model.
Combining two photos costs nothing extra
When a standard effect model is selected, VdoBloom first merges both portraits into a single image and then animates it. That merge step is not charged; the price you see is the video model price.
Formal or emphatic in one click
Business Handshake fits a routine announcement. Deal Sealed raises the contrast and confidence for an acquisition, funding round or a signing that took a year to land.
Brand-matched, not template-locked
Suits are the default, not a rule. The open prompt lets you describe your real workplace, dress code and setting in one sentence.
Two rosters, both visible up front
One-photo mode opens the full image-to-video list. Two-photo mode narrows to the models that can honestly use both photos, and every option shows its credit price before you generate.
Private until you post it
Clips stay in your own library and nothing is published on your behalf, which matters when the news is still under embargo.
One photo or two: which mode should I use?
Use 1 Photo when you already have a picture of both people together and want a lower-cost render or the widest choice of models. Use 2 Photos when each person sent a separate headshot, which is the usual case for partnership posts.
In two-photo mode the model list is shorter on purpose. The standard effect models (Runway, Kling V2.5 Turbo, PixVerse, Vidu, LTX-2 Fast) work from a single combined image that VdoBloom builds from your two uploads. Seedance 2, Gemini Omni and Veo 3 Fast are also offered, because they accept both photos as references directly. Other models in the main list would only see one face, so they are hidden in this mode.
| 1 Photo mode | 2 Photos mode | |
|---|---|---|
| Input | One image showing both people | One headshot per person |
| Models offered | Full image-to-video list | Standard effect models + Seedance 2, Gemini Omni, Veo 3 Fast |
| Entry price, 5 s 720p clip | 7 credits (ByteDance V1 Pro Fast) | 10 credits (Runway Gen-3) |
| Photo-combining step | Not needed | Included, not billed |
| Best for | Photos taken together | Partners in different places |
Which model is best for a handshake video?
Hands are the hard part: two sets of fingers meeting, holding and releasing in a few seconds is where weak models show. Keep the clip at 5 seconds and try a second model if the grip looks tangled. Prices below are for one clip at 720p from the live credit table.
| Model | Clip | Credits | Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| ByteDance V1 Pro Fast | 5 s, 720p | 7 | 1 Photo |
| P-Video | 5 s, 720p | 8 | 1 Photo |
| ByteDance V1 Lite | 5 s, 720p | 9 | 1 Photo |
| Runway Gen-3 (default) | 5 s, 720p | 10 | Both; 20 at 1080p or for 10 s |
| Runway Gen-4 Turbo | 5 s | 20 | Both |
| PixVerse v4.5 | 5 s, 720p | 22 | Both |
| Kling V2.5 Turbo | 5 s | 40 | Both |
| Runway Gen-4.5 | 5 s | 48 | Both |
Read more: Runway Gen-3 model page · Seedance 2 model page · Veo 3 Fast model page
How much does an AI handshake video cost?
Credits are charged per clip with no subscription required. One-time packs never expire; subscription credits reset each billing cycle.
| What you want | Credits | Covered by |
|---|---|---|
| 1 two-photo clip on Gen-3 (720p, 5 s) | 10 | The 10 free signup credits |
| 1 one-photo clip on ByteDance V1 Pro Fast | 7 | Free credits |
| 16:9 for LinkedIn + 9:16 for Stories on Gen-3 | 20 | Lite pack (300 credits) |
| Both templates in both ratios on Gen-3 | 40 | Lite pack |
| Final 5 s take on Runway Gen-4.5 | 48 | Lite pack |
| Default clips from one Lite pack | 30 clips | $19.50 one-time or $15/month |
Tips for a clean handshake
The model has to invent arms, grip and posture that are in neither photo, so it needs to read each person clearly.
- Use front-facing headshots with even light and visible shoulders.
- Pick two photos at a similar distance and scale; a tight face crop next to a half-body shot combines poorly.
- Avoid heavy filters, hard side shadows and faces cut out of group photos.
- Keep it to 5 seconds: the grip only has to hold for a beat.
- Ask for wide framing with headroom if a caption or logo goes on top.
- Add logos and names in your editor afterwards; text inside AI video is unreliable.
Limits and responsible use
The tab handles two people, not a group photo of a whole board. Most models return a silent clip, so add music or a voiceover separately. Close-up finger detail can still glitch on some takes, which is why a short duration and a second model are the usual fixes.
A handshake video implies an agreement between two named parties. Get both people's permission before uploading, hold the clip privately until the news is public, and label it as AI-generated when you post it. Every request is checked against VdoBloom's content policy.
Frequently asked questions
Is the AI handshake video generator free?
Your first clip is. New accounts get 10 free credits with no card. A two-photo clip on Runway Gen-3 at 720p for 5 seconds costs exactly 10. With one photo of both people, ByteDance V1 Pro Fast costs 7. Free-tier clips carry a watermark.
Can I make a handshake video from two separate photos?
Yes. Switch the toggle to 2 Photos and upload one headshot per person. VdoBloom places both people in one scene and animates the handshake. This works even when the photos were taken in different places on different days.
Does combining two photos cost extra?
No. When a standard effect model is used, the step that merges both portraits into one image is included. You pay only the video model price shown in the picker, such as 10 credits for Runway Gen-3 at 720p and 5 seconds.
Why are fewer models available in 2-photo mode?
Only some models can use two people's photos. Two-photo mode keeps the standard effect models, which animate a combined image, plus Seedance 2, Gemini Omni and Veo 3 Fast, which take both photos as references. Models that would only see one face are hidden.
What can I use an AI handshake video for?
Partnership and merger announcements, client wins, sponsorship reveals, new-hire welcomes, investor updates and LinkedIn posts. It also stands in for a signing photo that never happened because the deal closed over a video call.
What photos work best?
Clear, front-facing headshots with even lighting and visible shoulders, taken at a similar distance. LinkedIn portraits are close to ideal. Avoid filters, sunglasses, strong side shadows and faces cropped from group shots.
Can I change the setting or clothes?
Yes. Business Handshake defaults to suits in an office and Deal Sealed to dramatic lighting, but the prompt is editable. Describe casual dress, a factory, a lab, a conference stage or your brand colours.
Do the videos have a watermark?
On the free plan, yes, on the player and on the free download. Paid plans get the clean file. For a public partnership post, treat the free render as the approval draft and publish the clean one.
How long does a handshake video take?
A few minutes for a typical 5-second clip. The job runs on the server, so you can queue a 16:9 and a 9:16 version back to back and collect both from your library.
Should I label the clip as AI-generated?
Yes. Many platforms ask for a disclosure on realistic synthetic media of real people, and a handshake suggests an agreement between named parties. Get both people's consent before uploading their photos.