The whole play
The drive down the court, the take-off, the slow-motion hang time over the defender, the slam through the net and the jog-off past the courtside photographers — in the original order and timing.
AI video effect
AI Tomahawk Dunk: Throw Down a Slow-Motion Dunk From One Photo
The AI tomahawk dunk is the viral basketball clip where someone in everyday clothes drives to the rim in a packed college arena, takes off, hangs in the air in slow motion with the ball cocked behind their head and slams it through the hoop over a defender — then jogs off past the courtside cameras. Upload one photo and the AI Tomahawk Dunk generator makes a 5-second highlight of you, a friend or your pet doing the whole play in the clothes from your photo.
Made with AI Tomahawk Dunk4 examples
01 — How it works
How to make an AI tomahawk dunk video
One photo, about four minutes
01
Upload one photo
A clear, front-facing photo of a person or a pet. The AI keeps the face and the outfit from the photo; full-body shots work best, but head and shoulders is enough.
02
Pick format and quality
9:16 for TikTok and Reels or 16:9 for YouTube. Standard 480p or 720p is plenty for social; higher tiers add detail. The price is shown before you start.
03
Generate and post
Get a 5-second MP4 highlight, sized for TikTok, Reels and Shorts. Add a hype track from the app’s music library when you post.
02 — Features
What the AI gets right
A real tomahawk
The ball is cocked far back behind the head like an axe before it comes down through the rim, not a plain two-handed dunk.
Your face and your clothes
Every frame keeps your face from the photo, including the close-up at the end, and you play in your own outfit — a sweater, a hoodie, a suit — not a team uniform.
A broadcast-highlight look
A packed arena, glossy hardwood, a referee, a defender and a cheering crowd, shot like a TV replay.
04 — Why Viberot
Why make it on Viberot
Motion from a real clip
The dunk is driven by the viral clip’s camera moves and poses, not guessed from a text prompt, so the hang time and the slam look right.
No CapCut template hunting
Works in the browser on your phone — upload, generate, download.
Pay once
One-time credit packs, no subscription; failed videos are refunded automatically.
05 — Pricing
AI Tomahawk Dunk pricing
Standard 720p costs 84 credits per 5-second video (41 at 480p). Failed generations are refunded automatically. Credit packs start at $9.90 for 600 credits, are one-time payments and never expire.
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06 — FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What is the AI tomahawk dunk trend?
It is a short AI video of an ordinary person — usually in street clothes, not a uniform — driving to the basket in a packed college arena and throwing down a slow-motion tomahawk dunk over a defender, then jogging off like it was nothing. The joke is the contrast: someone who has never dunked in their life, or a dog, doing a highlight-reel slam. It spreads as CapCut AI templates and AI dunk videos on TikTok and Reels.
What is a tomahawk dunk?
A one-handed dunk where the player brings the ball far back behind the head with the elbow bent, then whips it forward and down through the rim — like swinging a tomahawk axe. It is one of the most dramatic dunks in basketball because of the wind-up at the top of the jump.
How many photos do I need?
One. A clear photo of one person or one pet with the face visible. Full-body photos give the most accurate outfit; head-and-shoulders photos work too.
Can I use my dog or cat?
Yes. The pet keeps its fur colour and markings, runs and leaps upright on its hind legs and slams the ball with its front paws.
Will I be wearing a basketball jersey?
No — you dunk in the clothes from your photo. If the photo only shows your upper body, the AI adds matching trousers and sneakers.
Does the video have sound?
No. The clip is delivered without music so you can add a hype track or a trending sound from TikTok’s, Instagram’s or YouTube’s licensed music library when you post.
What format is the video?
A 5-second MP4. Choose vertical 9:16 for TikTok, Reels and Shorts or landscape 16:9 for YouTube — same price.
How many credits does one video cost? Is it free?
The default Standard 720p video costs 84 credits (41 at 480p); the exact price is shown next to the Generate button before you start. Every account gets 20 free credits a month to try image effects. Credit packs are one-time payments — no subscription — start at $9.90 for 600 credits and never expire.
Is this an official product?
No. Viberot is an independent AI tool and is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by any basketball league, team, player or the creator of the original clip. The player is generated from your photo. Only upload photos of yourself or people who agreed; photos of public figures are rejected.
What happens if the generation fails?
Failed videos are refunded automatically — the credits go straight back to your balance, so you are never charged for a video you did not get.
Who can see my photos and video?
Your uploads are only used to make your video. Videos made on a free account appear in the public gallery; subscribers can switch a video to private. Photos of public figures are rejected before any credits are charged.
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