How to make a Banana Tree Run AI video
Updated October 22, 2026 ยท Sources listed at the end
One continuous shot of someone sprinting across the tops of giant banana plants, leaping leaf to leaf without touching the ground. Here is how to put yourself in it, and what to check in your photo first.
Make your own Banana Tree Run video
One photo, 10s 720p MP4, no watermark. $9.90 one-time.
How do I make the Banana Tree Run AI video?
Upload one photo to the Banana Tree Run template and pay once; each video uses 100 credits. It renders in roughly 5 to 15 minutes and the order page updates itself. Download the MP4 and add the original sound before posting.
What photo works best for this one?
Whole body in frame, because the clip is one continuous full-body shot of a run. Bright, even lighting helps, since the plantation behind you is soft overcast green. The runner wears the clothes and shoes from your photo.
Where does the trend come from?
The Ugandan creator @big.e.ug posted the first viral version on 15 October 2026; it passed 1.7 million views and 150,000 likes. A CapCut template of the effect reached about 204,000 uses by 18 October, and pet versions followed within days.
Can my dog or cat do it?
Yes. Upload one photo of your pet with the whole body visible and it bounds across the leaves on four legs, never standing upright like a person.
Does the runner ever fall?
No. Every landing is light and sure: the feet always land on the leaves, with no slip, stumble or injury. The appeal of the clip is how effortless the run looks.
What does it cost?
One video is $9.90 with no subscription, less per video in packs. A failed render returns its credits, and a full refund is available on request within 14 days.