How to Post a Wipe Me Down AI Clip on Reels and Shorts

Your generated clip is only ready to post after you make several publishing choices. The render file itself may be correct, but the frame, length, caption, audio treatment and disclosure decide whether the post fits Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts. This guide covers those decisions for Reels and Shorts and assumes you already have an MP4 from the studio. If you still need to download a finished render, start with export and share your dance clip.

Set the frame to 9:16 before you render

Instagram Reels and YouTube Shorts are vertical surfaces. A 9:16 source fills the screen without black bars or side crops. If you render in 16:9 and upload it to Reels or Shorts, the platform adds empty space above and below the video or cuts into the composition. The subject may lose hands, feet or the shoulder line that makes the dance readable.

The studio defaults to 9:16 because short-form feeds are vertical. The frame selector also offers 16:9 and 1:1, but those are for long-form YouTube segments or square placements. Choose 9:16 before you spend credits. The standard render is 720p and 12 seconds at 26 credits. A 1080p render costs 64 credits for the same length. A 480p render costs 12 credits. Each account gets one preview render at 480p and 5 seconds while the daily preview budget lasts. That preview is for checking movement, not for a polished public post.

Pick a clip length that matches the feed

The studio offers 5, 8, 10 and 12 second lengths. The provider supports 4 to 15 seconds. Longer clips scale from the 12 second credit table and are rounded up to a whole credit. Length changes your cost and your retention.

A 12 second clip works well when the dance has a clear start and finish. A 5 to 8 second clip is stronger for a loop. An 8 second clip can be the safest middle ground because it is long enough to read the move and short enough to keep attention.

| Platform | Suggested length | Reason | | ------------------ | ---------------- | ------------------------------------------------- | | Instagram Reels | 8 to 12 seconds | One full movement, ends before the viewer scrolls | | YouTube Shorts | 10 to 12 seconds | Shorts often loop, so a complete arc helps | | Any feed as a loop | 5 to 8 seconds | End near the starting pose for repeat views |

Generate one continuous action per clip. If you ask one render to show several separate beats, the model may smear or drop parts. For two separate moments, render two clips and edit them together.

Captions and search text for each platform

On-screen text should be a single short line. Place it in the lower third and leave space for the platform interface. Too much text competes with the dancer.

For Instagram Reels, the caption sits below the video. Name the dance as the Wipe Me Down dance, mention the 2007 Foxx record and state that the clip is AI generated from a photo or prompt. Use a small set of accurate hashtags. Do not add unrelated trend tags for reach.

For YouTube Shorts, the title and description do the same job. Keep the title specific. The description can carry one or two sentences plus a few hashtags. YouTube search reads the title and description, so use the same honest labels.

Audio and licensing on Instagram Reels

Instagram Reels includes a licensed music library. If the Wipe Me Down song appears there, adding it from the library covers your use inside Instagram. If you upload a video file that already contains recorded music, Instagram may restrict or mute the post if the rights are not covered by that library license.

If the song is not available in the library, do not add a downloaded recording as a workaround. Instead use original audio from the render or pick a licensed track from the Reels library. For more on the record behind the dance, see Wipe Me Down song and dance origin.

Audio and licensing on YouTube Shorts

YouTube Shorts also offers a library of licensed music for use in Shorts. Adding a track from that library is the most reliable path. If you upload a file with copyrighted audio recorded into it, Content ID may claim or restrict the video.

If the Wipe Me Down song is available in the Shorts library, use that version. If it is not available, keep the clip with its original audio or choose a different library track. Do not assume that a purchased MP3 or a screen recording gives you the right to post the song on YouTube.

Label AI-generated content

Both Reels and Shorts have disclosure options for realistic AI or altered media. Turn on the platform label when it is offered. In the caption or description, also state that the clip was generated from a photo or prompt. A clear label avoids moderation surprises and matches the norm for AI dance videos.

Do not present the render as a real recording of a real person. Do not imply you created the original dance trend or recorded the original video. The render is a new performance generated from your input. That distinction is enough.

Hooks that fit a 9:16 loop

The first second matters most. Start with the subject already in frame and moving. Do not open with a slow zoom or a blank background.

A strong on-screen hook can be a short line like "My photo tried the Wipe Me Down dance" or "AI dance test from one selfie." Keep it under ten words. Let the movement carry the rest.

End the clip close to the starting pose if you want a clean loop. That makes a 5 to 8 second clip feel continuous.

Posting checklist

1. Confirm the render is 9:16.
2. Confirm the resolution is 720p or 1080p for the public post, not the free preview.
3. Confirm the length is 5, 8, 10 or 12 seconds and fits one movement.
4. Write a caption that names the dance and the fact that the clip is AI generated.
5. Choose platform audio from the licensed music library when available.
6. Turn on the AI-content label in the platform posting screen.
7. Add one short on-screen text hook in the lower third.
8. Check the first second for visible motion.
9. Post one clip and wait for response before rendering a variant.
10. Keep a log of which look and length you used so the next render changes only one thing.

FAQ

Should I post the same file to Reels and Shorts?

Yes. A 9:16 MP4 at 720p or 1080p works on both. Adjust the caption and description for each platform, but the file itself is portable.

Will the song get my Reel or Short muted?

It depends on the platform's music license. Using the platform's licensed music library is the safest route. Uploading a video with recorded copyrighted audio can lead to muting, claims or restrictions. Do not assume an external MP3 is safe.

Can I use the free preview render for a public post?

A free preview is 480p and 5 seconds. It is meant for checking the movement. For a public post, use a full render at 720p or 1080p. The standard 720p 12 second render costs 26 credits.

How much does one standard clip cost if I buy credits once?

The Duo Pack is $19.90 for 30 credits, which covers one standard 720p 12 second render at 26 credits. The Single Pack is $9.90 for 10 credits, which is not enough for that render. See pricing for all options. Google sign-in accounts can also claim 10 free credits a day for three days.

Do I need to credit the studio?

No. The render is yours to post. You can link the studio if you want to show the tool, but it is not required.