# How to put you and a friend into the Three Steps Above Heaven club scene

> Recreate the club scene from Three Steps Above Heaven (Tres metros sobre el cielo) with your face and a friend's, from one photo each, with the clip's own sound.

Source: https://vswp.app/guides/three-steps-above-heaven-ai-trend/ · Updated 2026-10-04

To make the Three Steps Above Heaven trend, add your photo and a photo of someone close to the ready-made trend in [vswp](/), and AI puts you both into the famous club scene: one of you watches from above, the other dances alone in a spotlight. The clip is about 20 seconds, both people are already found, and you get an MP4 with the clip's own sound within minutes.

## What is the Three Steps Above Heaven trend?

It's the club scene from the Spanish film *Tres metros sobre el cielo* (2010), directed by Fernando González Molina, known in English as *Three Steps Above Heaven*, or literally *Three Meters Above the Sky*. The film is based on Federico Moccia's Italian novel *Tre metri sopra il cielo*, which was first filmed in Italy in 2004; the trend's scene is from the Spanish film. In the scene, Hache (Mario Casas) watches from the upper level and spots Babi (María Valverde) dancing below. In the film, the scene plays "La tormenta de arena" by Dorian.

In 2026, the scene became an AI trend on TikTok, Reels and Shorts. People put themselves and someone close into the two roles. The clip on vswp is one of these AI remakes, not footage from the film. You may also see the trend called Tres metros sobre el cielo or 3MSC, or the tre metri sopra il cielo trend, after the novel.

## How do you make your own version?

1. **Get the photos.** One clear photo of each person you want to swap, one person per photo.
2. **Sign in.** Open [vswp.app](/) and sign in with Telegram. There's no password.
3. **Open the trend.** Go to the [Three Steps Above Heaven trend](/trend/three-steps-above-heaven/). Both people are already found.
4. **Add the photos.** Add a photo for each person you want to swap: the one watching, the one dancing, or both.
5. **Choose the look.** Turn on "Keep the original look" to keep the clothes from the clip and change only faces and hair.
6. **Start.** Try the free preview first, or go straight to the full video. The price is shown before you start.
7. **Download.** You get an MP4 with the clip's own sound, ready in minutes.

## Who plays which role?

The clip has two roles: the one watching from above and the one dancing in the spotlight. Each appears in their own shots, so you need one photo per role, not a photo of you together.

The trend is made for two: a couple or two close friends. You can also replace just one person and leave the other as in the clip. For more on casting, see [how to recreate a trend with friends](/guides/recreate-a-trend-with-friends/).

Ask the other person before you use their photo and before you post. You need the right to use every photo and their consent; see [face swap consent and safety](/guides/face-swap-consent-and-safety/).

## Which photos work best in a dark club?

The club is dark and lit by spotlights, so a clear, well-lit photo matters more than usual. It's generative AI, not frame-exact editing: it draws each person anew from your photo.

- **One person per photo.** Crop out everyone else.
- **Sharp and well lit.** Daylight or a bright room works best.
- **Face clearly visible.** Toward the camera, with nothing over it.
- **Full body if clothes matter.** With "Keep the original look" off, clothes come from your photo, and a full-body shot carries them best.

More tips are in [which photos work best for an AI video swap](/guides/best-photos-for-ai-video-swap/).

## How much does it cost?

You can start for free. The free preview shows about 5 seconds of your video at 480p with a small "vswp.app" mark, enough to check both faces before you pay. See [how to try an AI video face swap for free](/guides/free-ai-video-face-swap/).

The full video is paid with Telegram Stars. Your first paid video is 50% off, and the exact price is shown before you start.

Ready? Open the [Three Steps Above Heaven trend](/trend/three-steps-above-heaven/) and add your photos.

## FAQ

### Is the Three Steps Above Heaven trend free?

The preview is free: about 5 seconds at 480p with a small "vswp.app" mark. The full video is paid with Telegram Stars, and your first one is 50% off.

### Can I replace only myself?

Yes. Add a photo for one role, the one watching or the one dancing, and the other person stays as in the clip.

### Can I post it on TikTok or Reels?

Yes. Adding an AI label is a good idea, since the people in it are AI-generated. Make sure the other person agreed to be posted, too.

### Does the song stay in the video?

Yes. vswp keeps the clip's own sound in your version. In the film, the club scene plays "La tormenta de arena" by Dorian; some AI remakes use "A ras de cielo" by Pol 3.14.