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The pumpkin head photoshoot, as a video of you
The pumpkin head shoot, a carved jack-o'-lantern held over the head against a dark backdrop, is a Halloween favorite. This template makes it move: a slow studio shot with the glowing pumpkin, then you lower it and look into the camera, with the face from your own photos.
5 s · 9:16 · silent
Use this template
Sign in, pick or add your subject, and the studio opens with this template filled in. Your first 3-second clip is free.
What you get
- You, from 1–5 photos of yourself
- 2 shots, 5 seconds, vertical 9:16
- Moody studio light and candle glow
- No watermark; your first clip is free
The prompt
What the studio fills in for you. Your subject takes the place in brackets; you can change any of it.
- Shot 1In a dark studio with a deep orange backdrop, a person in a black turtleneck holds a glowing carved jack-o'-lantern in front of their face, candle flicker inside. Slow push-in, moody low-key light.
- Shot 2[you] lowers the pumpkin to chest height and looks straight into the camera with a slight smile, the candle glow lighting the face from below. Close-up, cinematic.
Questions
- What is the pumpkin head photoshoot?
- A Halloween photo style where someone holds or wears a carved pumpkin over their head against a dark, moody backdrop. RefVid's template turns it into a short video ending on your own face.
- Can I wear a different outfit in the pumpkin head video?
- Yes. The template opens in the RefVid studio with the prompt filled in; describe the outfit you want, such as a black turtleneck or a flannel shirt, before you press Generate.
- How much does the pumpkin head video cost?
- A new RefVid account’s free credits cover one 3-second clip. The full template is 5 seconds: buy it as a single video, with no plan, or use credits from a pack or plan. Current prices are on the pricing page.



