How to Create a Viral Spinning Wheel Playground Video with Your Childhood Self Using InVideo AI

February 12, 2026 Post a Comment

If you’ve been scrolling through social media lately, you’ve probably seen that emotional spinning wheel playground trend. You know the one — someone sitting on a spinning merry-go-round at night, looking serious and a little melancholic, while the background rotates dramatically. And then boom… it transitions to their childhood version doing the same thing. Nostalgic. Cinematic. A little heartbreaking.

Well, good news. You don’t need advanced editing skills or complicated software to make this. In this article, I’ll show you step-by-step how to create a viral spinning wheel playground video using InVideo AI. And yes, even if you don’t have a childhood photo, we’ll let AI handle that part too.

Let’s jump in.

Step 1: Prepare Your Photos (Present & Childhood Version)

To follow this trend, you need two photos:

Your current photo
Your childhood photo

Don’t have a childhood picture? No problem. We’ll generate one using AI.

Generate Your Childhood Photo Using InVideo AI

We’re going to use InVideo and its generative image model to transform your current face into your 8-year-old self (or any age you prefer).

1. Copy This Prompt

Here’s the exact prompt you can use to generate your childhood version:

"Transform the person in the photo into their 8-year-old self, preserving recognizable facial features and identity.
A vintage childhood portrait from the late 1990s or early 2000s, shot on an old film camera.
The child looks slightly awkward and stiff, standing naturally as if not prepared for the photo, with an innocent and shy expression.
Subtle imperfect posture, hands relaxed or slightly tense, candid and unposed feeling.
Soft natural lighting, mild film grain, slightly faded colors, warm tones, and low contrast.
Slight blur and film noise typical of old family photos.
Simple casual kids clothing, modest and era-appropriate.
Background feels like a modest home or outdoor neighborhood setting.
Realistic proportions, natural skin texture, nostalgic atmosphere, authentic old photo aesthetic."

You can change “8-year-old” to any age you like.

2. Open InVideo AI

Go to:
https://invideo.io/i/MakeItSimple

3. Access Generative Image Model

Follow these steps:

Open Agents & Models
Tap See All under Generative Models
Choose Image Model Generation
Select Nano Banana Pro
Create a new project

4. Upload and Generate

Now:

Upload your current photo
Paste the childhood prompt
Set aspect ratio to 9:16 (or whatever you need)
Set batch generation to 4 so you can choose the best result
Click Generate

Wait a few seconds.

Done! Now choose the image that looks most like your childhood self and download it. We’ll use this in the next step.

Step 2: Generate the Spinning Wheel Playground Image

Now we’re going to create that cinematic playground scene.

1. Copy This Image Prompt

"The character should appear to be sitting on a spinning wheel in a playground, with only their face and part of their torso visible. The background should rotate in circles, creating the illusion of rapid spinning. The character should have a serious and melancholic expression and be looking directly at the camera. The background should resemble a nighttime playground with a slight blurring effect to further suggest speed."

2. Replace the Prompt in InVideo AI

Go back to your existing project in InVideo AI.

Replace the previous prompt with this new one
Click Generate
Wait a few seconds
Choose the result you like and save it.

3. Repeat with Your Childhood Version

Now here’s the important part.

Replace the image input with your AI-generated childhood photo. Keep the same playground spinning prompt. Generate again.

Now you’ll have:

One spinning playground image with your current self
One spinning playground image with your childhood self

Both in the same cinematic style.

Nice.

Step 3: Turn the Images into a Spinning Video

This is where things get really cool. We’re going to animate the image so it feels like you’re actually spinning on a merry-go-round.

1. Open Video Generation in InVideo AI

Inside InVideo:

Tap on Video Generation
Choose model VEO 3.1
No need to create a new project. Just continue with the existing one.

2. Upload the Image

Upload either:

Your current spinning playground image
OR
Your childhood version

You can generate them separately.

3. Copy and Paste This Video Prompt

"The character should appear to be on top of a spinning merry-go-round at a playground, rotating in circles while the background appears to move quickly. The character must have the expression serious, without changing facial expressions. Do not change physical features: keep the clothing, hair, and everything else exactly the same, only changing the setting and following the script. The character should feel grounded and affected by gravity while spinning. The hair should move and flow naturally with the motion, but the body must remain stable and centered, without excessive swaying. The character should stay facing forward, looking ahead, with only subtle, realistic movement. High quality."

4. Adjust the Settings

Here are the recommended settings:

Aspect Ratio: 9:16
Duration: 4–8 seconds (I recommend 8 seconds)
Resolution: 1080p is more than enough, but you can go up to 4K if needed

Click Generate and wait a few minutes.

And boom. You now have a realistic spinning playground video.

5. Repeat for Childhood Version

Repeat the exact same process for your childhood version.

Now you have:

Spinning video of present you
Spinning video of childhood you

Final Step: Combine the Videos

Now just use any video editing app to combine the two clips.

You can:

Start with adult version
Add a smooth transition
Switch to childhood version
Add nostalgic music

That’s it.

You’ve just recreated one of the most viral spinning wheel playground trends using AI.

Video Tutorial

If you prefer watching the full walkthrough, check out this tutorial:

It shows the full process step-by-step inside InVideo AI.

Why This Trend Is So Powerful

This spinning wheel playground video trend works because it hits nostalgia hard. The serious expression, nighttime setting, and rotating background create emotional tension. When you transition from your present self to your childhood self, it feels reflective. Almost like you’re revisiting your younger self.

And the best part? AI makes it incredibly easy.

You don’t need advanced animation skills. You don’t need expensive software. With InVideo AI, you can generate images and cinematic AI videos in just a few clicks.

Conclusion

Creating a viral spinning wheel playground video with your childhood self is actually much simpler than it looks.

Here’s a quick recap:

Generate your childhood photo using AI
Create spinning playground images
Animate them using VEO 3.1 in InVideo AI
Combine both clips in a video editor