Under the fan · outfit change on every blade pass
AI Ceiling Fan Transition
The AI ceiling fan transition is the overhead TikTok shot where a person lies under a turning ceiling fan and a new outfit appears each time a blade sweeps across them. Add one face photo and four outfit photos (or pick a theme pack) and you get the same 15-second vertical clip with you in it.
15 s, 9:16, four looks, one person. From 18 credits; the default Wan 3.0 at 480p is 53. Failed videos return their credits.
Length and frame are fixed by the template: 15 seconds, vertical 9:16.
This video: 53 credits
Signup gift credits and paid credits both work. Credits are taken when the video starts and returned automatically if it fails.
What the AI ceiling fan transition is
One locked camera looks straight down from the ceiling. A person lies on the floor, a ceiling fan turns between them and the lens, and every few seconds a blade covers the whole body. When it moves on, the outfit is different. The blade is the wipe, so the change never shows. The AI version makes that shot from photos: nobody has to own a fan, a ceiling mount or the clothes.
You will also see it called under the fan, the fan transition, the fan outfit transition, the fan-blade outfit change or the ceiling fan outfit change.
| When | What happened |
|---|---|
| Early 2026 | A filmed version circulates on Instagram: phone fixed to the ceiling pointing down, one take per outfit, cut where a blade passes. Creator @colinpomeroyyy posted a tutorial and credited @jeffmachad0 for the idea. |
| Late September 2026 | An AI-made version spreads on TikTok: people upload a selfie instead of filming. The Tab published a how-to on 28 September 2026. |
| October 2026 | AI video sites add one-click templates and prompt guides, mostly on Seedance 2.5, Kling and Wan models; CapCut and Dreamina publish “Under the Fan” prompt pages. |
| Sound | There is no single official sound. Duran Duran’s “Girls on Film” is a frequent pick; many creators use whatever is trending that week. |
The 15-second beat map of this template
Every video made here follows one reference scene, so the timing is the same each time. Knowing it helps you order the looks and cut the clip later.
| Time | On screen | Outfit |
|---|---|---|
| 0–1.5 s | The person rolls off a white sofa onto a pale rug in sunlight stripes; the fan already turns under the lens. | Look 1 |
| ≈ 5.4 s | A blade covers the whole body; the person settles into a new pose. | Look 2 |
| ≈ 9.0 s | Second full cover, new pose. | Look 3 |
| ≈ 12.9 s | Third full cover, last pose. | Look 4 |
| 15 s | The clip ends on the fourth look. | Look 4 |
Blades pass more often than the outfit changes; only these three passes swap the look. Put your strongest outfit last, since it is the one viewers see longest before the loop.
Filmed, CapCut template or AI: which ceiling fan transition are you watching?
Three different things share the name. They look alike in a feed but are made in very different ways.
| Filmed | CapCut template | AI from photos (this page) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| How the outfit changes | You really change clothes between takes; the editor cuts on a blade. | Your own clips or photos dropped into a fixed wipe effect. | A video model redraws you in each outfit behind the blade. |
| What you need | A ceiling fan, a safe overhead phone mount, four outfits, editing time. | Footage or photos of every outfit and the CapCut app. | One face photo plus four outfit photos, or a theme pack. |
| Tells | Pose and lighting shift slightly between takes; real fabric movement. | The wipe can look pasted on; the room changes if the photos do. | Identical room and camera every time; small logos and prints can be simplified. |
| Time | An hour or more. | 15–30 minutes. | About 2–6 minutes of waiting. |
Filming it yourself? Never tape the phone to the fan or the fan housing: fix it to the ceiling or a stable overhead arm, keep it clear of the blades and switch the fan off while you set up.
What comes from your photos and what can change
The scene comes from the template; you supply the person and the clothes. This is where each part comes from and what to check before posting.
| Part | Comes from | What can change |
|---|---|---|
| Face, hair, skin tone | Your face photo, in every frame | Side views and motion blur during a blade pass can soften likeness; a clear front photo keeps it closest. |
| Clothes and shoes | Your four outfit photos in order, or the theme pack | Small logos, text and busy prints may be simplified; parts the photo does not show are filled in. |
| Room, fan, camera, poses | The template scene | Fixed by design: the white sofa, pale rug, sunlight, fan and timing are the same in every video. |
| Sound | The template’s track, or none if you pick Silent | Nothing to check; mute it in your editor if you prefer a trending sound. |
One person per video. The outfit photos only lend clothes: any model, mannequin, hanger or background in them is ignored.
AI ceiling fan transition price per video
Every video is 15 seconds. The price depends only on the model and resolution: from 18 credits (about $0.85) to 366 credits. The default, Wan 3.0 at 480p, is 53 credits (about $2.50).
| Model | Resolution | Credits | About |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wan 3.0 | 480p | 53 | $2.50 |
| Wan 3.0 | 720p | 105 | $4.95 |
| Wan 3.0 | 1080p | 210 | $9.90 |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 480p | 18 | $0.85 |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini | 720p | 38 | $1.79 |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 480p | 38 | $1.79 |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast | 720p | 82 | $3.87 |
| Seedance 2.0 | 480p | 64 | $3.02 |
| Seedance 2.0 | 720p | 137 | $6.46 |
| Seedance 2.0 | 1080p | 344 | $16.22 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 480p | 92 | $4.34 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 720p | 207 | $9.76 |
| Seedance 2.5 | 1080p | 366 | $17.25 |
| MiniMax H3 | 720p | 91 | $4.29 |
| MiniMax H3 | 1080p | 146 | $6.88 |
Dollar values use Enterprise: $99 a month for 2100 credits ($0.0471 per credit), the lowest monthly credit price; annual discounts are left out. They show the value of the credits a video uses, not a separate purchase.
Seedance 2.5 prices rest on the provider’s per-second estimate; its bill settles by tokens, which never changes the fixed price shown here.
Free credits, watermark and refunds
| Situation | What you get | Watermark |
|---|---|---|
| New account | 3 gift credits; the cheapest video needs 18. That is not enough for a full video yet. | A moving site watermark until your first purchase; buying unlocks the clean copy of videos already made. |
| $5 one-time pack | 50 credits: 2 videos at the lowest price or 0 at the default. | No site watermark. |
| Monthly plans | From $9 a month; credits renew each month. | No site watermark. |
| A video fails | All its credits come back automatically, including when the provider refuses a photo. | A redo you start yourself is charged again. |
Budget for 1, 5, 10 or 30 ceiling fan clips
Posting the trend once is cheap; a month of outfit Reels adds up. Credits and approximate dollars for common settings:
| Setting | 1 clips | 5 clips | 10 clips | 30 clips |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wan 3.0 · 480p | 53 · $2.50 | 265 · $12.49 | 530 · $24.99 | 1590 · $74.96 |
| Seedance 2.0 Mini · 480p | 18 · $0.85 | 90 · $4.24 | 180 · $8.49 | 540 · $25.46 |
| Seedance 2.0 Fast · 720p | 82 · $3.87 | 410 · $19.33 | 820 · $38.66 | 2460 · $115.97 |
| Seedance 2.5 · 720p | 207 · $9.76 | 1035 · $48.79 | 2070 · $97.59 | 6210 · $292.76 |
Make one clip at 480p first and check the face and the clothes. Move to 720p or Seedance 2.5 only for the outfits you will actually post, and keep a few spare credits for one redo.
How to make an AI ceiling fan transition in five steps
- 01
Add a face photo
A sharp, front-facing photo in good light. No group shots: the video has one person.
- 02
Choose the four looks
Upload four different outfit photos in the order they should appear, or pick Everyday, Autumn, Night out, Halloween or Formal.
- 03
Pick model, resolution and sound
Wan 3.0 at 480p is the default. Seedance 2.5 gives the most detail and reviews your photos first. Keep the music or choose Silent.
- 04
Generate and check
It usually takes 2–6 minutes and keeps going if you close the page. Check the face in each look and that the order is right.
- 05
Download and post
Download the MP4, add a sound if you made it silent, and switch on TikTok’s or Instagram’s AI-generated label when you post.
AI ceiling fan transition examples
Both clips use the same overhead room, the same fan, the roll onto the rug and the song that the template here follows.
Four looks: sundress, a leather jacket over it, a crop top with cream trousers, then a white short-sleeve set.
Same room and sunlight with the fan closer to the lens; the looks move from a yellow set to cargo trousers, a grey blazer and a cropped top.
AI ceiling fan transition FAQ
Is the AI version the same as the CapCut fan transition template?
No. A CapCut template adds a wipe effect over clips or photos you already have of every outfit. The AI version generates the whole overhead shot, the fan and the outfit changes from one face photo, so you need no footage and no outfits on hand.
Where did the ceiling fan transition start?
As a filmed trick on Instagram in early 2026: a phone fixed to the ceiling, one take per outfit, cut on the blade. @colinpomeroyyy shared a tutorial crediting @jeffmachad0. The photo-based AI version took off on TikTok in late September 2026.
Which song goes with the ceiling fan transition?
There is no single official sound. Duran Duran’s “Girls on Film” is common, but many posts use whatever is trending. Videos made here come with the template’s own track by default; choose Silent if you want to add a sound inside TikTok or Instagram.
Can two people be in one ceiling fan video?
Not in this template: it has one person on the rug, and a second face tends to blend into the first. Make one video each and post them side by side, or as a duet or collab post.
Can I make one free, and is there a watermark?
New accounts receive 3 gift credits when the signup offer is on, and the cheapest video costs 18. Until your first purchase, finished videos carry a moving site watermark; any purchase removes it, including from videos you already made.
Why might my face look different after an outfit change?
The model redraws you after each blade pass, so a side-on, dark or filtered face photo leaves it guessing. Use a sharp, front-facing photo without heavy filters or sunglasses. Seedance 2.5 renders the most detail, at a higher price.
Do I need a full-body or lying-down photo?
No. A clear face photo is enough; the template supplies the pose on the rug. A full-body photo can help with build and height, and the outfit photos supply the clothes.