A trending AI format you can copy with your own twist.
Teach the AI "dunk" template: 1.7M plays
A how-to on a sports AI effect reaches fans and editors alike.
Figures as shared by the creator · TikTok (checked Oct 22, 2026) · source
From @matthewherrera1030 on TikTok (@matthewherrera1030) · Oct 2026 · Share
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The Short Version
How @matthewherrera1030 reached 1.7M plays on TikTok, according to TikTok (@matthewherrera1030).
- What: @matthewherrera1030 posted a how-to for the basketball dunking AI template.
- Result: 1,700,000 plays, 29,000 likes and 8,127 shares on TikTok since it was posted on Jul 2, 2026; @matthewherrera1030 has 4.1K followers (checked Oct 22, 2026).
| Who | @matthewherrera1030 |
|---|---|
| Tool | Not named in the source |
| Money | Not disclosed |
| Timeframe | Oct 2026 |
| Source | TikTok (@matthewherrera1030) |
| Self-reported | Yes (money figures); platform numbers checked |
The workflow
Where & With What
What They Did
- 1The move@matthewherrera1030 posted a how-to for the basketball dunking AI template.
- 2Step 2Spot a rising AI trend early
- 3Step 3Make your own version with a twist
- 4Result1,700,000 plays, 29,000 likes and 8,127 shares on TikTok since it was posted on Jul 2, 2026; @matthewherrera1030 has 4.1K followers (checked Oct 22, 2026).
Quick Answers
What tools do you need?
Just the platform account.
How much does it cost?
No paid tools needed: this case uses only the platform itself, which is free to join.
Is it allowed?
Yes. Disclose ads and label realistic AI content using TikTok's AI label. Source.
Watch out: Clear steps beat long captions.
Try It Yourself
(Our template, not the creator's prompt.) Write 3 versions of the [trend] AI clip for my account about [niche]: the setup shot, the twist, the payoff in under 10 seconds, and the caption with an AI label.
Your first step
Paste the prompt into your AI assistant and swap the [brackets] for your own niche.
Full write-up & sources
Source: @matthewherrera1030 on TikTok (@matthewherrera1030) · Oct 2026. Summarised in our own words; figures as shared by the creator · TikTok (checked Oct 22, 2026). Updated .
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