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It's Almost That Time of Year Again!
This Christmas, if you want to "Elf Yourself" by creating a video of dancing elves with your face, YouCam Video has you covered! Read on to see how YouCam Video can turn you into a happy elf.
What Does "Elf Yourself" Mean?
Let's start by explaining what is "Elf Yourself".
It is a fun, playful phrase that became popular from a viral website and holiday campaign. The phrase refers to a website where you can upload photos of yourself and your friends', and the site then "elves" you by placing you and your friends' faces on animated elf bodies.
You can pick different dances which automatically turn into a personalized holiday video with you dancing as happy elves. You can also add holiday greetings to the video. It's a lighthearted way to create personalized holiday content and is often used for fun or to spread festive cheer during the holiday season.
In a broader sense, "elf yourself" can also be used as a humorous or silly expression, encouraging someone to take part in something playful, silly, or holiday-themed.
How to Elf Yourself by using YouCam Video?
In YouCam Video, you can also use the Face Swap feature to turn yourself into a happy dancing elf! Here's how to do it:
Step 1: Download YouCam Video
Get YouCam Video from either the Google Play Store or the App Store.
Step 2. Upload a Video
After downloading, open the YouCam Video app and go to the homepage. Tap on the "Face Swap" tool, then select "Try on Your Video."
You can upload any elf dancing video you like—whether from TikTok, YouTube, or even movie clips from Elf.
Once you've selected the video, tap "Use Video." YouCam Video will start detecting all the faces in the clip, which may take a minute or two.
Step 3. Elf Yourself!
Once the faces are detected, YouCam Video will highlight the faces available for swapping. All you need to do is upload a photo of yourself (or a friend's photo) to swap faces with the dancing elves.
Note: You will need credits to use the face swap feature. 1 credit allows you to process 5 seconds of a single face video.
Step 4. Save & Share the Video
And that's it! You can preview the final video to see how it looks. If you're not satisfied, you can also change the background to something more festive for an extra holiday touch. Once you're happy with the result, save and share your elf dance video with friends and family!
Why Use YouCam Video to Elf Yourself
#1 Try Christmas Video Style Transfer
Style Transfer is the latest feature in YouCam Video. It allows you to transform your video into different art styles, including Anime, Illustration, Retro, and Romantic.
Our personal favorite is definitely the Anime style. Try turning your Elf video into a fun cartoon look!
#2 Make the Background More Christmassy
Don't like the current background of your video? You can upload a custom image to replace it!
The background replacement feature helps you create a more festive atmosphere for your video. You can also add cute AI Effects that make your Elf video more unique.
#3 Add Holiday Music
Add your favorite holiday tunes to your video. We offer a built-in Christmas music playlist for you to choose from. Feel free to give it a try and make your video even more festive!
Elf Yourself FAQs
What are the Apps that Provide Elf Yourself Feature?
Want to turn yourself into a happy dancing elf with holiday music?
- Elf Yourself – Choose from different dance styles and crop your face to fit into the video.
- YouCam Video – Use features like face swap, background replacement, and style transfer to make your Elf Yourself video even better.
- Christmas Yourself – Offers new holiday dance templates, along with Christmassy themes to choose from.
How to Make Elf Yourself Pictures?
For those who want to create an elf yourself photo, we recommend using YouCam Perfect, a popular photo editing app. This app also offers a face swap feature, allowing you to choose an elf picture you like and swap your face into the photo.
Read more: Face in Hole - How to Put Your Face on Another Picture
