Today, I’m breaking down how to create that viral "frozen in time" effect where the world rushes by while you stand perfectly still. We’ll generate the scene using Google Gemini and animate it with Higgsfield AI.
Step 1: Generate the Base Image (Gemini)
Go to gemini.google.com.
Upload a clear selfie of yourself (drag and drop it into the chat).
Use This Prompt:
❝"Cinematic overhead shot of a man standing still on a crosswalk, wearing a black trendy fitted suit, with a white button up shirt, and black and white nike panda dunks. Motion-blurred crowd rushes past around him. Moody city lighting, 35mm film aesthetic, shallow depth of field, sharp focus on his portrait, artistic and timeless street photography style. The man's exact facial features, skin tone, and expression are preserved from the original selfie provided. There are many people in the background."
Note: You can tweak the clothing description ("black trendy fitted suit") to match your style.
Download your favorite result.
Step 2: Animate the Time-Lapse (Higgsfield)
Go to higgsfield.ai.
Select the SeeDance Pro video model.
Drag and drop the image you generated in Step 1.
Use This Prompt:
❝"Camera locked and focused on the subject, face sharp and steady. Slight natural movement on the subject’s dress and jacket caused by passing crowd and vehicles. Fast blurry motion of people walking in different directions, vehicle light streaks rushing by, vibrant city energy. Subject remains clear and still while the surroundings emphasize speed and motion blur."
Hit Generate.
The Result: A high-energy, cinematic time-lapse video created entirely from a single selfie.
