Both people are yours
Each person takes the face, hair, build and complete outfit from their own photo. Nothing of the reference clothing is kept, so the one in the water stays in whatever they wear in their photo, soaked where it meets the pool.
Video trend
Island Boy trend
Put two people in the I'm an Island Boy pool clip, one on the edge and one in the water.
- Final video
- 14 seconds
- Your input
- 2 photos
- Quality
- 720p
THE ORIGINAL14 SEC / 9 / 16
How to make it
Add a photo for each role shown below. All roles need a photo.
- 01
Pick your two island boys
Upload a clear photo for the Man on the edge and the Man in the pool. Upper-body or full-body photos in the outfit you want work best; everyone pictured should have agreed to appear.
- 02
Choose the quality
Pick 480p, 720p or 1080p and review the quote, which covers the full 14-second video and both photo preparations.
- 03
Check the faces
Watch that each person keeps their own face and outfit for the whole shot and that each mouth follows the reference movement, then download your 9:16 MP4 with the original sound.
The whole 14 seconds
One continuous handheld phone shot: a glance toward the camera from the edge, then larger gestures from the one in the pool, while the camera drifts around the two of them.
The real pool
The bright blue water, the stone edge and the wall of banana plants stay as they are in the reference. Only the two people change.
The original sound
The video keeps the reference's soundtrack: the I'm an island boy vocal hook, the line of the 2021 Island Boy meme, with no backing track.
Photo tips
- One person per photo
- Face clearly visible
- Pick two people who look different
- Even light, no heavy shadows
- Upper body in the outfit you want
- Check both mouths before posting
Questions & answers
What is the Island Boy AI trend?
It is a 14-second vertical AI clip that restages the 2021 I'm an Island Boy meme in a small backyard pool: one man sits on the pool edge with his legs in the water while another stands waist-deep in the pool fully dressed, and the island boy vocal hook plays over their movements on a handheld phone shot. Oakgen's template puts your own two people in it and keeps the pool, the camera and the sound.
Why do the men in the reference look like TV characters?
The version that spread online cast look-alikes of the two leads of The Walking Dead, which is why some people call it the Walking Dead island boy clip. Oakgen is not affiliated with the show or its actors, and the template never keeps either face: both people in your video come from your photos.
Do I need two photos?
Yes. The Man on the edge and the Man in the pool each need a photo, because the template replaces both reference men with grey silhouettes, so neither of them is kept in your video.
Who sings?
The reference has an Island Boy vocal soundtrack, but its visible mouth movements do not line up with every word. The template follows each visible face rather than assigning every vocal line to one person; review the result with sound before sharing.
Can I use a pet or a cartoon character?
Yes. Either slot accepts a photo of a person, a pet or a character. A pet keeps its own species and is scaled to sit or stand in the same place; results vary more than with people, so check the finished video.
Will the clothes in my photos show up in the video?
Yes. Each person wears the outfit in their own photo, not the reference clothing. The one in the pool stays dressed in the water, so whatever they wear gets wet.
Is there music?
No backing track. The sound is the reference's own: the I'm an island boy vocal hook, and your video keeps it unchanged.
Whose photos can I use?
Your own, or people who agreed to appear. Do not upload photos of celebrities, public figures or anyone who has not consented, and label AI videos clearly when you share them.
How long is the video?
About 14 seconds in vertical 9:16, one continuous shot.
Is the preview generated by Oakgen?
No. It is the AI reference clip the trend comes from, used as the motion and timing reference, not an Oakgen result. Review both faces, the outfits and the mouth movement before sharing.
How much does it cost?
2,829 credits per 720p video. The quote includes both photo preparations and the complete video. Check it before generating.
Ideas for your next video
Plan a story, keep your character recognizable, and make the finished clip your own.
How to Make the Island Boy AI Trend With Two Photos
Make the Island Boy AI pool video step by step: choose who sits on the edge and who stands in the water, pick the photos, read the quote, check the movement and post.
The Island Boy Meme Explained, and Why the AI Pool Parody Works
Where I'm an island boy comes from, how the AI pool parody with two TV-style tough guys works, and who to cast and caption in your own version.
Make your Island Boy video
Upload 2 photos. Everything else is set.