# Melt video effect

> Melts away like warm wax. Your subject melts into a glossy, colorful puddle like a candle in the sun. Works with people, pets and objects.

- Page: https://pixeldojo.ai/effects/melt
- Category: Visual Effects
- Photos needed: 1
- Output: 5 second HD video with ambient sound, same shape as the photo
- Example video: https://cdn.pixeldojo.ai/pixeldojo/effects/h3/1792109777476-582068.mp4
- Example source photo: https://cdn.pixeldojo.ai/pixeldojo/effects/posters/1792094835991-141667.png

## What it does

Your subject begins solid and normal, then the surfaces soften and start to slump. Shapes sag and drip downward as the clip goes on, keeping their original colors while they lose their form.

## From our test

We tested an ice cream cone with rainbow sprinkles held up against a blue sky, and by the end the scoop had slid down over the hand while the cone sank out of view. The melt was gentler than we expected, and the render took about 2 minutes.

## Tips for the best photo

- Food, candles and toys give the most believable melt.
- Shoot the subject against a simple background like sky or a plain wall so the drip reads clearly.
- Warm, bright light in the photo suits the effect better than dim indoor shots.

## Ideas for using it

- Ice cream shops and bakeries posting a summer heat clip.
- Friends sharing a dramatic reaction to a hot day.
- Artists showing a surreal take on a product or still life.

## Melts away like warm wax

Your subject melts into a glossy, colorful puddle like a candle in the sun. Works with people, pets and objects.

## Still looks like you

The video opens on your exact photo, so the face, hair, outfit and surroundings carry through the whole effect.

## Movie-style effects without editing software

Effects that used to mean compositing and particle work in an editor, rendered in one pass with lighting that matches your photo.

## How to make it

1. Upload a photo, or pick one from your library.
2. Press Generate. There is no prompt to write; the effect is already set up.
3. Your 5 second HD video is ready in a minute or two. Save it to your library or download it.

## FAQ

### How much does the subject melt?

In our test it was a soft slump rather than a full puddle, so expect sagging and dripping more than total collapse.

### Will the colors smear together?

No. Our sprinkles kept their colors even as the scoop slid down the hand.

### Do I need to write a prompt for Melt?

No. Melt is a ready-made effect: upload a photo and press Generate. The directions for the motion, camera and lighting are already built in.

### How long is the Melt video, and how long does it take?

Every effect makes a 5 second HD video that matches the shape of your photo, portrait or landscape. Most are ready in one to three minutes, and you can leave the page while it renders.

### Does the video have sound?

Yes. Each clip comes with matching ambient sound effects. It does not add music, so you can lay your own track over it in any editor.

### Can I use a photo of someone else?

Only photos of adults, of yourself or of people who agreed to it. Every upload goes through the same safety checks as the rest of PixelDojo.