{
  "id": 18166602,
  "title": "How I built CastRemix: swap the lead character in any short video with AI",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/how-i-built-castremix-swap-the-lead-character-in-any-short-video-with",
  "topic": "ai",
  "section": "AI",
  "published": "2026-11-04T19:06:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Dev.to",
    "slug": "dev-to",
    "url": "https://dev.to/ttyler_e27fd095e210f0ca6d/how-i-built-castremix-swap-the-lead-character-in-any-short-video-with-ai-4ad1"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "I've been building CastRemix , a tool for AI video character swaps. What it does: you upload a short reference video (2–30s) plus a photo of your character, and it generates a new take where your character becomes the lead. How to get a good first result Pick a short clip with one performer, clear movement and a steady camera. Use a clear character photo with a similar pose and framing. Check the…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}