Tiny Desk Outstanding1 video
$9.90
$9.90 / video
- About 18 s, vertical 9:16 MP4
- Song + a silent copy
- 1 to 5 photos, same price
- No watermark
- Credits never expire
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Make your own Tiny Desk Outstanding video
Put your people or pets on the mic. Add 1 to 5 photos; the other spots start as cats. Keep them, or clear a cat to leave the original coach. Song included.
Five faces, one band
Two sample casts · one trend reference
See the band in action
The cut
What's in your Outstanding video
The template has four shots and five spots to cast. Add photos of people or pets, keep the cats, or clear a cat to leave the original coach in that spot.
- 0:00BandKeys and both backing vocals
- 0:05Big laughLead vocals
- 0:12Sax soloSax
- 0:15Band againKeys and both backing vocals
Make your video in three steps
Cast your band
Add at least one photo of a person or pet. The stage starts with five cats: replace any cat with your photo, or clear a cat to keep the coach from the reference clip.
Make the video
Sign in and get credits if needed, tick the parody box, then make your video. You can close the tab and check it later.
Download and post
Download the vertical MP4 with the song and a silent copy. Platforms may mute or remove videos that use the song.
Tiny Desk Outstanding pricing
3 videos
$22.99
$7.66 / videoSave 23%
- About 18 s, vertical 9:16 MP4
- Song + a silent copy
- 1 to 5 photos, same price
- No watermark
- Credits never expire
10 videos
$59.99
$6.00 / videoSave 39%
- About 18 s, vertical 9:16 MP4
- Song + a silent copy
- 1 to 5 photos, same price
- No watermark
- Credits never expire
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AI results and likeness vary. Use photos you have the right to use; all people shown must be 18 or older. The song is third-party audio. Refund policy
Pick your crew
Who's in your Tiny Desk band?
You on lead
Take the close-up and let the cats back you up.
Your friends
Give the group chat a band of its own. Pick a spot for each friend.
Your family
Cast the adults in your family, from lead vocals to the back row.
Your pets
Add a favorite pet photo and see who gets the mic.
Your kind of band
Choose photos of people and pets, keep the cats, or leave a spot as the original coach.
Where the Outstanding Tiny Desk meme comes from
- June 2023
NPR Music posts Charlie Wilson's Tiny Desk concert. He closes the set with “Outstanding”, the 1982 Gap Band hit.
- A TikTok edit
An AI edit shared on TikTok puts football coaches into the performance: band, big laugh, sax solo.
- Now
Choose your cast, add your photos, and make your own version of the cut.
The full story of the meme, or the original Charlie Wilson Tiny Desk
Tiny Desk Outstanding FAQ
What is Tiny Desk Outstanding?
Tiny Desk Outstanding is an AI video generator for the Outstanding Tiny Desk meme. Add 1 to 5 photos of people or pets to the five band spots and make your own version, with the song included.
How many photos can I add?
Add 1 to 5 photos of people or pets, one per spot: lead, sax, keys and two backing vocals. All five spots start with cats. Unchanged cats stay; clearing a cat keeps the coach from the reference clip. The price is the same.
How much does it cost?
1 video $9.90, 3 videos $22.99, 10 videos $59.99. Each video uses 10 credits. You pay once, there is no subscription, and credits never expire.
Can I make one for free?
No. Every video is rendered by a paid AI video model, so there are no free renders or trials. If a video fails, its credits come back automatically.
Which AI model makes the video?
Kuaishou Kling 4.0 in edit mode, at 720p: the whole clip in one pass.
How long does it take?
Rendering time varies. You can close the tab, then sign back in to check the progress and watch your video.
How long is the video, and what format?
About 18 seconds, a vertical 9:16 MP4 at 720p with no watermark: the band, the big laugh close-up, the sax solo and the band again.
Is the "Outstanding" song included?
Yes. One download includes the original performance audio; the other is silent. The song belongs to its rights holders, and platforms may mute or remove videos using it.
Do I need CapCut, a template or a prompt?
No editing app, template file or prompt is needed. Add at least one photo, sign in, get credits and press make.
What photo works best?
Choose a clear, well-lit photo with one person or pet facing the camera. Keep the face unobstructed; avoid group photos, cartoons and heavy filters.
Can I put a celebrity, a coach or a player in it?
Public figures can be used for an obvious parody if you have the right to use the photo. All people shown must be 18 or older. Don’t present it as real, harass anyone or use it in ads. If the model refuses a photo, the video’s credits are returned.
Is the coach reference a real performance?
The coach reference is an AI edit of Charlie Wilson’s 2023 Tiny Desk performance. The original performance is real; the coaches were added to that clip.
Can I post it on TikTok or Instagram?
You can share it as a personal, non-commercial parody. The song belongs to its rights holders, so a platform may mute or remove it. You can use the silent copy and check the app’s sound library. Don’t present it as real or use it in ads.
What if it fails or doesn't look right?
A failed video automatically returns its credits. If a finished video is clearly broken, contact us within 7 days; our refund policy explains the options. Results can vary.
What happens to my photos?
We use them only to make your video, send them to our AI video provider for that, and delete them from our storage within 2 days.
Is this affiliated with NPR or Tiny Desk?
No. Tiny Desk Outstanding is an independent fan tool for parody videos, not affiliated with or endorsed by NPR, Tiny Desk Concerts, Charlie Wilson or The Gap Band. Tiny Desk is a trademark of NPR.
Who's on lead vocals?
Add 1 to 5 photos. $9.90 for one video, song included.
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