Astral Strike Trend
A selfie becomes your character, a grey depth-previs clip carries the motion, and Pixazo turns it into a photoreal astral-strike scene — the soul thrown from the body.
The effect
What does the Astral Strike trend look like?
A grey depth-previs pass becomes a warm, photoreal temple scene: an elderly monk strikes a younger figure's chest and a glowing astral self is thrown from the body, flying across the hall while the body drops. Shot end to end on Pixazo.
How it works
How do you make it?
- 01
Add your selfie
Upload a clear selfie. Pixazo builds a consistent character from it to hold your face and build steady across the shot.
- 02
The motion is set
A depth-previs clip carries the timing, body mechanics, blocking and camera moves — the whole strike choreography.
- 03
Generate
Pixazo retargets the motion into a photoreal temple scene with your character, and throws the glowing astral form from the body.
- 04
Download & share
Save your 16:9 astral-strike scene and post it.
Watch how it's made
The Astral Strike tutorial
A step-by-step walkthrough of how this trend was made on Pixazo — the character sheet, the depth-previs motion reference and the exact video prompt, start to finish.
Try it yourselfIdeas
What can you use it for?
Cinematic edits
Movie-grade action beats for reels and shorts.
Character & OC videos
Put your own character into a dramatic hero moment.
Fantasy & VFX
Astral projection, soul-strike and spirit effects without a VFX suite.
Story & lore clips
Open a story with a striking supernatural scene.
Gaming & cosplay
Bring a cosplay or game character to life in motion.
Promos & intros
A dramatic, high-production intro for your channel.
At a glance
What does it support?
| Detail | What you get |
|---|---|
| Input | A clear selfie for the character. |
| Output | A photoreal 16:9 temple scene, around 25 seconds, with your character and a glowing astral strike. |
| Motion | Driven by a depth-previs reference — timing, blocking and camera preserved. |
| Style | Warm, dimly lit temple; photoreal live action, not the grey depth-pass look. |
| Made on | Pixazo, end to end (Seedance, up to 720p / 30s per take). |
| Price | Free to create while you build; new accounts start with 100 credits. |
The honest bit
What to know before you generate
- It's motion retargeting, not a fixed template. The reference carries the movement; the look is generated fresh each run.
- A clear selfie holds the face. Good light and a front-on shot keep your character consistent across the shot.
- Depth previs stays hidden. The grey depth pass only guides motion — the finished scene is full photoreal colour.
- Results vary each run. Lighting, timing and the astral form shift between generations — regenerate to taste.
FAQ
Astral Strike: frequently asked questions
What is the Astral Strike trend?
It's a depth-previs-to-live-action trend: a grey depth-pass clip supplies the motion, and Pixazo turns it into a photoreal temple scene where a monk strikes a figure's chest and a glowing astral form flies out of the body.
How do I make it?
Upload a clear selfie and generate. Pixazo builds a consistent character from your photo, follows the reference motion, and renders the astral-strike scene in a photoreal temple.
What is depth previs?
A depth previs is a rough grey 3D pass that captures only the movement and camera — the blocking. Pixazo reads the motion from it and ignores the grey look, generating a full-colour scene.
Is the Astral Strike trend free?
You can create while you build, and new accounts start with 100 credits. HD exports and premium models use credits.
Will the character look like me?
Yes, from a clear, well-lit selfie. Pixazo keeps your face and build consistent through the whole shot.
Can I use it commercially?
Scenes made from your own photo are yours to use. Don't depict a real person you don't have permission to use.
Try Astral Strike now.
Upload your selfie — free to start, no card required.
