Monetization Ideas
Use Meitu RoboNeo and other AI video tools to turn real person photos into animated images in the style of Apple emojis. Leverage the popularity on Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) platform, and monetize through advertising and product sales.
Target Audience
People familiar with Xiaohongshu platform operations, interested in AI tools, and have some photography skills or a rich collection of photo materials.
Difficulty Level
Moderate. The basic operation is simple, but to create high-quality, popular content and achieve monetization, you need to master certain techniques and operational methods.
Operation Process
Obtain Static Image:
Open Meitu RoboNeo (supports mobile and web versions at RoboNeo.com), register an account, and get daily free quota (about 10 lightweight processing times).
Click the upload button and select a clear photo of a real person you want to convert.
In the prompt input box, enter completely: "Learn the Apple iOS system emoji style, generate a 3D sticker avatar of the person in the photo in this style. Imitate the body shape, face shape, skin tone, facial features, and expressions. Keep the face decoration, hairstyle, hair accessories, clothing, accessories, expression, and posture consistent. Only include the complete figure, ensuring the final image looks like an official iOS emoji sticker." Then click the generate button and wait for the generated emoji-style static image that meets your satisfaction. If the effect is not good, adjust the prompt or replace the photo and try again.
Image to Video:
Select AI video tools such as Jiemian or Keling, open them, and enter the "Image to Video" (Image to Video) function.
Import the emoji-style static image generated by RoboNeo into this function.
Enter prompts that control the character's movements, for example, if you want the character to dance, you can enter "A 3D sticker character dancing joyfully, arms swinging, steps light," then click generate. Similarly, if the result is not ideal, modify the prompt and generate again.
Post-Production Editing:
Download the generated video and import it into Xingying (CapCut) or Meitu Xiuxiu.
In the software, find the "Smart Chroma Key" feature, click to use it, and remove the white background of the video with one click.
Choose a background music from the software's built-in music library or import your own favorite background music, edit and adjust the music according to the video rhythm to match the video content. Export the video after completion.
Publication and Monetization:
Open the Xiaohongshu App, click the publish button, and select the edited video.
Write an attractive title, such as "Super Funny Apple Emoji Mini Dynamic Images Are Here," and in the text, introduce the production process in detail, add popular topics like #Emoji Mini to increase exposure.
When the account accumulates a certain number of followers and traffic, you can collaborate with brand advertisements, recommend related products in the notes; or sell products yourself, drive traffic to WeChat and sell goods to achieve monetization.
Case Review
This case follows the current popular AI trend, leveraging the strong dissemination power of the Xiaohongshu platform. The operation process covers multiple tools, although there is a certain level of complexity, each step is clear. Its success lies in meeting users' demand for personalized and creative content. As the topic trend rises, there are more exposure opportunities. However, to achieve long-term stable monetization, continuous creation of high-quality content is needed, keeping up with trends, and constantly innovating. At the same time, attention should be paid to interacting with fans to enhance fan engagement and attract more brand collaborations.
Tools Used
Meitu RoboNeo, Jiemian or Keling AI video tools, Xingying or Meitu Xiuxiu