"Can a picture be turned into a video?
Have you noticed that making Short Video is getting faster and faster? In the past, you had to first write scripts, find actors, and rent equipment to shoot videos. Now it's different. You only need one picture and leave the rest to the AI.
This tool has become particularly popular recently. For example, Adobe's Project Adam can input a photo and AI can generate animations. There is also Runway's Gen-2, which converts pictures into videos and completes them in a few minutes. There are also many options in China, such as the Vidu model in Moda Community, and the effect is not worse than that of foreign countries.
Why do so many people use it? Because it saves money and time. I used to make Short Video and work alone for most of the day. Nowadays, with AI, the cost is almost zero. You only need to know the P diagram and leave the rest to the tool.
But you have to look carefully at the choice of tools. Some tools can only make simple animations, such as making characters blink. Some can generate complete scenes, such as turning a street view into a dynamic video. Which one you need, think about first.
Newbies suggest starting with free tools. For example, Canva's new feature can generate Short Video by uploading pictures. Or use Pika Labs, which supports Chinese and English and is simple to operate. These tools do not require registration of an account and can be used directly.
But pay attention to details. AI-generated videos may be a bit weird. For example, the characters 'movements are stiff and the background color is wrong. Try a few more times and you will find a pattern. For example, pictures with simple backgrounds will generate better results.
There is another trick. To make still pictures into Short Video, it is best to add some text. For example, writing a product introduction on the screen, or adding music to it. This way the video is more complete and others can understand what you are going to say at a glance.
Many platforms are now promoting this technology. Douyin has launched the AI video function, and Short Video can be generated by uploading pictures. Xiaohongshu is also testing similar tools. This shows that the trend is very obvious, and using AI to make videos is the general trend.
But don't think that AI can replace everything. For example, AI can't do a video with goods that requires a real person to appear. Or for commercial advertisements that are particularly demanding, the AI effect is too poor. AI is suitable for content production, not creative production.
So if you are a content creator, this tool is worth a try. Especially those who do self-media and account operations can be of great help. You save time and think more about how to do the content better.
A word of warning. These tools are now updated quickly. The tools recommended today may be charged in two months. So pay more attention to industry trends and keep learning. Tools will change, but the goal of getting content done will not. "
