"A photo becomes a video? This is a reliable thing.
There is now a term on the Internet called "AI conversion method". Simply put, it is to use artificial intelligence to turn still pictures into dynamic videos. Sounds mysterious? It's actually quite simple. For example, if you take a landscape photo, AI can automatically add the effect of floating clouds and gurgling water.
This technology is very popular now. Many Short Video platforms are in use. Many of the "stop-motion animations" you swipe are done by AI. For example, there is an account on Douyin that specializes in turning old photos into small movies that can move. They use similar technology.
How did you do that? It mainly relies on two types of AI. One is called an "image generation model" and can identify objects in photos. The other is called a "motion synthesis algorithm", which can simulate how objects move. For example, when seeing a tree, AI will know how the leaves should sway.
The specific operation is not difficult. Tools are now available on the market. You just need to upload pictures, choose a style, and AI can generate videos. For example, on the "videomaker.sg" website, they provide one-click services. You send a photo, choose a "movie sense" or "cartoon" style, and you will have the finished product in a few minutes.
However, there are a few points to pay attention to. First, picture quality is important. Blurred photos work poorly. Second, complex scenes may not flow smoothly. For example, AI may not be able to handle a crowded street scene. Third, be careful about copyright issues. You need consent to use other people's photos.
There was news recently. A technology company has released a new model that can color and add motion to black and white photos. The effect is very realistic. This shows that technology is still improving. In the future, even ordinary mobile phones may be able to do this.
If you want to try it, it's recommended to start with simple pictures. Such as landscape photos and still life photos. Photos of people are difficult because expressions and movements are difficult to simulate. You can find special tools to practice first. For example,"Runway" or "Pika Labs" are all such tools.
The technology is not perfect yet. Don't expect every picture to turn into a blockbuster. But it does save a lot of effort. I used to ask the team to take videos, but now it can be done alone. For example, e-commerce sellers used to take half a day to take product videos, but now it takes only a few minutes to upload pictures.
What scenarios is this AI video suitable for? Such as social media content, product displays, and educational courseware. The key is low cost and high efficiency. You don't need professional equipment, nor do you need to learn complex software.
Of course, the creativity is still your own. AI is just a tool. For example, if you take a photo of a pet and ask AI to add a chasing effect. Or take a photo of the food and add an animation of rising steam. These all require you to think about first.
The future trend is becoming more and more convenient. Maybe in a few years, mobile phones will come with this feature. Knowing it in advance now will allow you to use the new gameplay earlier. For example, on TikTok, such videos are very popular.
In short, converting pictures to videos is a practical skill. It's not complicated, but it can help a lot. You can try it sometime. Maybe you can find new inspiration. "
