THIS AI Meme Went VIRAL (Here's How It Was Made)

Introduction

If you've been on social media lately, you've likely come across a meme that features the Joker replacing rapper Lil Yachty at a concert. This specific meme gained immense popularity and originated from a tool known as AI Warper. The bottom of the meme shows the original video of Lil Yachty, while the top features an impressive AI-generated version of the scene with the Joker.

Another example includes a meme created from a classic scene in "Pulp Fiction," where the characters are swapped with Leia and Darth Vader. This version was crafted by Mark Aaron, further showcasing the power of AI in meme generation. Both memes utilized a tool called Vigle, which enables users to generate such animations with ease.

In this article, I'll guide you through the process of creating such viral memes, inspired by the techniques shared by AI Warper and Mark Aaron.

Simple Meme Creation

Creating a video like the Lil Yachty stage entrance is straightforward. You'll need to use Vigle, which is currently in beta and available for free. Begin by joining their Discord, where you'll find various channels dedicated to animations.

For the simple Lil Yachty template, visit the designated channel, look for a pre-defined command—such as $lil_yachty_stage_entrance—and customize it to your preference by replacing the character with an image of your choice.

Join the Discord: Sign up for Vigle’s Discord.
Navigate to an Animation Channel: Select an 'animate' channel.
Enter the Command: Input the command for the template you want.
Submit Your Image: Replace the original character using your chosen image.

Once submitted, watch as Vigle processes your request! While it may take some time (sometimes upwards of 30 minutes), I found that it could also generate results in just a few minutes.

Advanced Meme Creation Using Multiple Tools

For more complex videos featuring multiple characters or scenes, the process involves various tools like Runway and Da Vinci Resolve. For illustration, let's break down how to create a video featuring myself and Nathan alongside our animated avatars:

Video Selection: Find a suitable base video (e.g., two people dancing) from platforms like Storyblocks.
Video Editing: Using Da Vinci Resolve, crop the video to isolate the characters you want to replace. Render them as separate clips for later processing.
Image Selection: Choose images you want to animate—such as characters in a Spider-Man and Catwoman costume.
Using Vigle: For each character, upload their respective images and the cropped video to Vigle, selecting a green screen background for easy integration later.
Inpainting in Runway: When you have the new animations, upload the original video to Runway to paint out the initial characters and clean the scene.
Final Assembly: Composite your newly generated videos in Da Vinci Resolve, layering them so they run side by side without showing the original characters.

Once you have your finished product, you can export and share it back to social media, ready to go viral!

Additional Tips

Vigle is currently free to use, and Da Vinci Resolve offers a robust free version. Runway typically provides trial options.
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Conclusion

Creating viral memes with AI is not just fun; it's also a creative venture that anyone can explore with the right tools. From simple templates to advanced compositions, these AI-driven platforms enable us to push the boundaries of content creation in engaging ways.

Keywords

AI Warper
Vigle
Meme Generation
Da Vinci Resolve
Runway
Discord
Animation
Image Processing

FAQ

Q: What is Vigle?
A: Vigle is an AI-based tool that allows users to create animations and meme videos by replacing characters in existing videos.

Q: How do I access Vigle?
A: You can join Vigle's Discord to access its features and templates that facilitate meme creation.

Q: Is Vigle free to use?
A: Yes, Vigle is currently in beta and available for free.

Q: What other tools do I need for creating more complex videos?
A: For advanced editing, tools like Da Vinci Resolve and Runway are helpful.

Q: Can I create content without spending money?
A: Yes, both Da Vinci Resolve and Vigle offer free versions, and you can often find trial options for other software like Runway.