TrendingOriginal posted Oct 24, 2026
Cutting the Branch AI Trend
A risky perch above the water.
AI Trend Club makes the Cutting the Branch AI trend from one photo: a 15-second vertical video, from $6.99. An adult crouches on a branch above the water and cuts it with a hand saw. The vertical clip ends before any fall is visible. Add one photo to play the person in this AI remake, and keep the stunt on screen rather than trying it in real life.
- 1 photo you add
- 15 s vertical clip
- 9:16 for TikTok, Reels, Shorts
- Silent clip, add your own sound
Ready in a few minutes · 692 credits, from $6.99 · failed videos refund their credits
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What the Cutting the Branch video looks like
This is the original. Your photo replaces its lead, so your video follows the same shots with your face. No two runs come out exactly the same.
TikTok creator @titusmaximus2 posted this clip on Oct 24, 2026. It shows an adult sawing the branch they are sitting on above water, but the video ends before a fall appears. Your photo takes the lead while the tree and sawing action stay in place. Watch the original post
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How to make the Cutting the Branch video
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Add your photo
Person with the saw: use one clear photo of yourself..
Add your photo now - 02
Press Make my video
The button shows the price before anything is spent: 692 credits at 480p.
Open the maker - 03
Download and post
A vertical 9:16 MP4, with the trend’s sound or silent. Find it later in My videos.
Start your video
Which photo works best?
- Use one clear portrait of yourself.
- Keep your face visible in the photo.
- Choose a photo you have permission to use.
Avoid
- Do not use a group photo for the single lead.
- Do not expect the tree or camera view to change.
- Do not try the branch stunt in real life.
What happens in your video
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An adult crouches on a branch above the water.
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The person uses a hand saw on the branch they are sitting on.
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The camera stays on the tree and the water below as the sawing continues.
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The clip ends while the person is still on the branch, before a fall is shown.
Where the trend came from
TikTok creator @titusmaximus2 posted the clip on Oct 24, 2026. Its caption says the person fell into a lake, but the video itself ends before a fall is visible.
A yt-dlp check on Nov 12, 2026 recorded 3,142 views and 98 likes. The page links to the creator's post and follows the visible footage.
What it means
The joke comes from the risky choice to saw the branch that is holding the person above the water. The caption promises a fall that the clip never shows.
It works as a visual AI remake, not a real-world how-to. Keep the branch, water and sawing motion in the generated scene without copying the stunt outdoors.
How much it costs
| Quality | Length | Credits |
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| Standard · 480p | 15 s | 692 |
Credits come from a plan or a credit pack. The $6.99 Week pass (800 credits) covers one standard video. A video that fails gives its credits back. See plans
What goes wrong, and the fix
| If… | Do this |
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| The lead does not look like your photo | Choose one clear photo of the person you want in the scene. |
| The tree or branch changes | Use the Create your own flow for this trend so the reference clip stays attached. |
| The render failed | Credits come back automatically. Try again with a clearer photo. |
Cutting the Branch questions
What is the Cutting the Branch trend?
It is a vertical clip of an adult sawing a branch while crouched above the water. The clip ends before a fall appears.
How do I make the Cutting the Branch video?
Press Create your own, add one photo and tap Make my video. There is no prompt to write.
How much does it cost?
From $6.99: the $6.99 Week pass (800 credits) covers one standard video. 692 credits at standard quality (480p), 1,556 at HD (720p). The exact number is on the button before you spend anything, and a failed video gives its credits back.
Does the clip show the person falling?
No. The posted caption mentions a fall, but the visible clip ends while the person is still on the branch.
Who posted the original?
TikTok creator @titusmaximus2 posted it on Oct 24, 2026. We link to the post above.
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