Are you constantly drowning in a sea of articles, videos, and podcasts? I know I am! Keeping up with the rapid pace of new information, especially in the tech world, can feel impossible. Our old-school organizational methods just aren't cutting it anymore. That's why I've been on the hunt for a better solution and I think I’ve found something pretty cool.
In this video, I'm taking you on a tour of Recall, an AI-powered knowledge base designed to help you capture, connect, and retain information like never before. I'll show you how I'm using it to manage the chaos and turn information overload into a superpower. We're going to dive into its core features, check out the handy Chrome extension, and explore the mind-bending knowledge graph that reveals surprising connections in your research.
Let's get organized!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – The Struggle is Real: Information Overload
01:08 – What is Recall?
02:44 – A Look at the Main Platform & Auto-Categorization
03:26 – Creating & Summarizing New Cards
04:15 – The Super-Handy Chrome Extension
05:35 – It Works with Arc Browser Too!
06:28 – The Magic of the Interconnected Knowledge Graph
08:28 – NEW Feature: Augmented Browse
09:38 – Taking Your Knowledge On-The-Go with the Mobile App
10:08 – Quiz Yourself to Retain More!
10:42 – Final Thoughts & How to Try Recall
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▶ WHAT WE COVERED:
Feeling overwhelmed by the constant stream of new information.
How traditional organizational systems are falling short.
An introduction to Recall, an AI tool for building a personal knowledge base.
Capturing and summarizing anything from articles and YouTube videos to PDFs.
Using the Chrome Extension for seamless capturing.
Discovering hidden connections between topics with the knowledge graph.
Exploring the new "Augmented Browse" feature that works locally on your device.
Staying organized on the go with the mobile app.
I'd love to hear what you think of Recall in the comments below! What tools are you using to manage information overload?
As always, thanks for watching!
Ready to write an Oscar-worthy screenplay... with a little help from AI? I’m taking a deep dive into PlotDot Horizon, the 2.0 version of the AI-powered screenwriting platform I first checked out back in 2023. A lot has changed since then, and I’m revisiting an old idea, "Overnight Delivery," to see if this tool can really turn a concept into a compelling script.
From brainstorming loglines and developing characters with surprising depth to structuring the entire plot, I’ll walk you through the whole process. We’ll see how PlotDot handles everything from character creation (with some hilarious hiccups) to generating a full-length screenplay. Is it perfect? Not yet. But it’s a massive leap forward and a powerful tool for any writer looking to get their first draft done in record time.
Join me as I explore whether AI is the future of screenwriting and how you can use these tools to bring your own stories to life!
In This Video:
00:00 – Introduction: AI Screenwriting Gets an Upgrade
00:20 – What is PlotDot?
00:56 – Looking Back: PlotDot in 2023
02:18 – The Idea: "Overnight Delivery"
04:07 – Brainstorming and Character Creation
06:48 – Structuring the Plot
07:56 – Writing the Screenplay with AI
09:33 – Is AI the End of Screenwriters?
10:51 – Bonus: Generating a Scene with Veo-3
12:03 – Final Thoughts
Resources Mentioned:
Check out PlotDot Horizon (currently in beta!):
https://plotdot.ai/en
My old PlotDot video (super outdated!):
https://youtu.be/aAdOCKn8f40?si=FHUiG6BRXU9M4WzX
My video on the Runway’s game world: https://youtu.be/Q53iqEq78Ac
How to use my Gemini gem for Veo-3 prompting:
https://youtu.be/Azc4PzBPzcE
I hope you enjoyed this look into the future of screenwriting! Let me know in the comments what you think. Would you use AI to write a script?
Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and hit that notification bell so you don't miss our next adventure into the world of AI creativity!
Thanks for watching!
Tim
Ready player one? Runway just dropped an AI Game Engine, and it’s a total game-changer for generative AI and storytelling. In this video, I’m diving deep into Runway’s new "Game World" feature, showing you how to create your own text-based adventures and exploring the incredible potential it holds for creating simulated realities. Plus, we'll take a look at the latest updates to Runway's references feature!
I’ll walk you through everything from creating a character to navigating the game, and even show you how to build your own from scratch. We'll explore some wild scenarios, like the "Overnight Delivery" game I made where you have to survive a monster outbreak in a warehouse while keeping up with package orders! We'll also see how you can push the boundaries of the AI to create truly unique and unexpected storylines.
Get ready to explore the future of interactive storytelling!
In this video, you'll find:
00:00 – Introduction to Runway's Game Engine
00:35 - World Simulation Surprise
00:55 - What Exactly Is It?
01:19 – Exploring Pre-Made Games
01:33 - Starting a Game
02:05 - City of Ash
02:28 – A Closer Look at "The Last City of Ash"
02:54 - Inventory and Health
03:14 – Pushing the Limits of the AI
03:51 - UI and a Smart GM
04:41 – Image Generation in Game Worlds
05:17 - Asking for Images
05:53 - Is it Too Easy?
06:24 – Creating Your Own Game World
06:48 - Creating Overnight Delivery
07:24 - I'm not good at my own game
08:02 – Creative Storytelling Examples
08:58 – Naysaying and Expectations
09:20 - Current Developments in AI Open Worlds
10:18 - Where is Runway Headed With This?
10:42 – Making Films from Games
11:34- Updates to References
12:31 – Final Thoughts
LINKS:
Runway: https://runwayml.com/
References Video:
https://youtu.be/umhFIUudEwo
What kind of game will you create with Runway's Game World? Let me know in the comments below! And if you enjoyed this video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell for more adventures in AI.
Check out Recraft for $11 Off Any Plan/mo: https://go.recraft.ai/media11 The new AI video model, SeeDance, is finally here, and it was worth the wait! In this video, I'm putting it through its paces and the good news is, it hits that sweet spot of being fast, cheap, and good. Plus, I’ve got a look at some mind-bending real-time voice-controlled AI video that you won't want to miss.
We're diving deep into SeeDance, the new AI video model from ByteDance. After a chaotic rollout with some initial bugs, SeeDance Pro is now widely available and working like a charm. I'll be testing it out on Krea, and I have to say, their new image model is pretty impressive too!
I'll walk you through my experiments with text-to-video and where I think this model really shines: image-to-video. We’ll look at everything from creating cinematic scenes to kung fu fights and some surprisingly good character acting and emoting. Plus, I'll reveal SeeDance's superpower that lets you create some really interesting cuts in your videos.
Later in the video, we'll check out Dream Stream for some real-time, voice-controlled AI video generation that's a lot of fun to play with. And a big thanks to Recraft for sponsoring this video and offering a sweet discount for you all!
RECRAFT PROMO CODE: MEDIA11
($11 Off Any Plan for One Month)
Or, just hit the link: https://go.recraft.ai/media11
LINKS:
Krea: https://www.krea.ai/
VEO-3 JSON Prompt Video: https://youtu.be/Azc4PzBPzcE
RECRAFT Infinite Styles Video: https://youtu.be/YUq71G0wazs
DreamStream Beta Signup: https://dreamcomputing.live/
Topaz Astra: https://topazlabs.com/ref/2518/
00:00 - Introduction
00:41 - Admin Note
00:54 - Meet SeeDance: The New AI Video Model
01:25 - Problems at Launch
01:57 - Text-to-Video Tests Begin
02:49 - Text To Video Gets Better
03:06 - JSON Prompting works
03:41 - Image-to-Video: Where Sea Dance Shines
04:27 - Ten Second Generations
04:46 - Really Nice Filmic Looks
05:09 - The Kung Fu Test
06:12 - Seedance as a Camera Operator
06:47 - Dark Monster Locked Down Shot
07:13 - Acting and Emoting
07:29 - SeeDance's Superpower
08:11 - Is It Perfect? It Is Not.
08:53 - Pricing and the Fog of War
09:39 - Rycroft & Prompt Editing
10:19 - Kontext Max Hair Dye Job
11:19 - Kontext For Image Editing
11:58 - GPT Text Editing For AI Comics Rocks!
13:29 - Recraft Coupon Code!
13:51 - Real-Time Voice-Controlled AI with Dream Stream
14:02- Dreamstream Real Time Demo
15:06 - Where this is Cool
15:22 - Hardware?
15:44 -Warpy Creative Upscaling with Topaz Astra
It's hard to believe, but Midjourney video is finally here, and it's seriously impressive! I’ve been putting it to the test and I’m ready to share my thoughts on where it soars and where it stumbles.
In this video, I’m taking a deep dive into Midjourney's new video capabilities. We'll explore everything from its low-cost, low-resolution approach to some mind-blowing stylized outputs that you won't want to miss. I’ll also share some cool tips and tricks I've discovered along the way, including how to get the most out of your generations without burning through your fast hours.
Plus, I’ve got an exclusive first look at the new creative video upscaler from Topaz, called Astra. It’s the perfect companion for Midjourney’s low-res videos, and the results are pretty stunning.
If you’re as excited as I am about the future of AI video, you’re in the right place!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Introduction to Midjourney Video
00:31 - A Few Sticky Points
00:52 – First Look: Las Vegas Wedding Chapel
01:24 - A Note On Upscaling
01:55 - First Test Woman in a Red Dress
02:34 – Manual Mode & The Runaway Bride
03:18 – Midjourney's Surprisingly Great Hands
03:40 - Prompting in old images
04:09 – Impressive Character Movement & Emoting
04:52 - Really great movement
05:09 – Kung Fu Fight Sequence Test
05:30 - The Road to Vengeance
05:46 - Background details
06:19 - Background Characters with our Orc Queen
06:42 - Adding elements with extensions
07:10 – Stylized & Animated Outputs
08:09 – Stylistic Consistency Showcase
09:18 – Testing with Midjourney V4 & V5
09:31 - The Sneering King
09:59 - Conan
10:08 - Argento style v4
10:34 - V4 Love
10:44 – Midjourney Pushback & Limitations
11:48 - Famous Faces
12:00 – Tips, Tricks & A 360 Rotation Hack
13:04- Verdict on Midjourney Video
13:36 – First Look at Topaz Astra Creative Upscaler
14:25 - The Sneering King Upscaled
14:47 - The Cyberpunk Pirate Upscaled
15:25 - The Dumbest Knight Upscaled
15:39 - Some Problem Spots
15:57 - Can we get a Spicy Mode?
16:22 - Final Thoughts
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
► Sign up for the Topaz Astra Beta Waitlist:
https://www.topazlabs.com/astra-earlyaccess
Hailuo MiniMax is back with its highly anticipated 2.0 update, and it's looking seriously impressive. In this video, I'll dive deep into my own tests to see what this new model is capable of, showcase some amazing community creations, and break down the all-important cost. Is this the VEO-3 killer we've been waiting for? Let's find out!
I'll be putting MiniMax 2.0 through its paces, comparing it to the previous version and other AI video generators out there. From text-to-video and image-to-video tests to recreating iconic movie scenes, I’m leaving no stone unturned. You won't want to miss my final verdict on whether it's worth your time and money.
Hop over To Hailou to Try It Out: https://preview.hailuoai.video?invite-code=72718084
In this video:
00:00 – Introduction
00:33 - The Long Wait
01:10 – The New Model
01:30 - What Does the New Model Have?
01:58 - Voices Like Veo-3? No. But...
02:48 – Man in the Blue Suit Test
03:43 – Creating New and Novel Things
04:31 - Summoning a Fire Demon
04:51 - The 10 Second Shots
05:29 – Text-to-Video vs. Image-to-Video
06:07 – New Model vs. Old Model
06:52 - Testing Director Mode
07:21 - Panning New Vs Old
07:51 – Fight Scene Test
08:36 – Recreating a Classic Movie Scene
09:20 - Quick shots
09:46 – Community Creations
11:45 – The Cost
I'm really excited about what MiniMax 2.0 brings to the table, especially with its director mode capabilities and improved coherence. While it's not perfect, the advancements are significant, and the creative potential is huge.
What are your thoughts on the new Mini Max 2.0? Let me know in the comments below if you'd like to see a shootout between the major AI video generators! And if you enjoyed this video, don't forget to like, subscribe, and hit that notification bell for more AI video content.
Midjourney has dropped some massive news, and in this video, I'm breaking down the good, the bad, and the downright awesome, starting with our very first look at their much-anticipated AI video model. This isn't just another update; it's a potential game-changer for generative AI and AI art. I've already ranked over 500 clips to give you a sneak peek!
But that’s not all. We're covering the whole landscape of AI image generator and video tools. I'm diving into the major copyright lawsuit Midjourney is facing from Disney and Universal , a cool new chat editing mode from Runway AI , and an incredible (and free!) AI image model from Krea AI that you have to see. Plus, I'll explore the Topaz Astra creative video upscaler and the new ByteDance Seedream video model. It's a packed week, so let's get right into it!
WHAT'S INSIDE:
00:00 – Introduction - Big news from Midjourney
00:38 – First Look at Midjourney Video
01:43 – The Midjourney Aesthetic
02:54 – Cinematic & Realistic Outputs
04:03 – 360 Rotations & Camera Movement
05:00 – Tech Specs & Limitations
07:44 – The Disney & Universal Lawsuit
09:01 – Runway's New Chat Mode
09:52 – Krea's FREE AI Image Model
13:15 – Topaz Labs' Creative Video Upscaler
14:31 – ByteDance's Seedream Model
15:16 – It's going to be a wild summer for AI!
Topaz Astra Waitlist: https://www.topazlabs.com/astra-earlyaccess
Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com
Runway: https://runwayml.com/
Krea: https://www.krea.ai/
Dreamina (Bytedance): https://dreamina.capcut.com
I'm diving deep into Google's newly released Veo-3 "Fast Mode"
Is it possible to have fast, cheap, and good AI Video? I put it to the test with an A/B comparison against the "Big Daddy" quality mode, and the results might just surprise you. I'll also break down the cost, share an interesting prompt formula, and reveal a huge hack you won't want to miss!
Here's the FREE PDF Instructions for any GPT/Gem/or other LLM:
https://theoreticallymedia.gumroad.com/l/veo3prompt
Here's what I cover in the video:
00:00 – Introduction to Veo-3 Fast Mode
00:43 – Understanding the Speed and Cost
01:07 – Veo-3 presents Twin Peaks: Fast Mode in Action
02:05 – A/B Comparison: Fast Mode vs. Big Daddy Mode
02:22 - The Fallout Test - Veo3 Quality
02:55 - The Fallout Test - Veo3 Fast
03:28 – Bond-Inspired Veo-3 Fast vs Quality
04:19 - Preference to Fast?
04:40 – Game of Thrones Scene & Quality vs. Fast
05:39 – The Cost Breakdown: Fast Mode vs. Quality
06:28 – Prompts for Veo-3
06:52- JSON Prompting in Veo-3
07:35 - The Veo-3 JSON and Text Prompt Builder
08:30 – Character Retention Hack (Quality Mode)
09:08 - Character Test 2
09:27 - Tips for Character Retention and a Warning
10:17 – Kitbashing with Luma's Modify Feature
10:50 - The Result
11:11 – Final Thoughts & Google's Progress
Additional Resources:
VEO-3 Prompt Instructions PDF: https://theoreticallymedia.gumroad.com/l/veo3prompt
Luma Modify Feature Video:
https://youtu.be/ZdDLb2lrf7g
Topaz Labs: https://topazlabs.com/ref/2518/
Don't forget to like this video, leave a comment with your thoughts on Veo Fast Mode, and subscribe for more AI video creation content!
Stay tuned for the latest Veo updates! Thanks for watching!
Luma Labs just dropped their new "Modify Video" feature, and you know I had to jump in and see what it's all about! As a huge fan of video-to-video workflows, I was super excited to take this for a spin. While this is more of a first look than a deep dive, I stumbled upon some cool tips and tricks that you'll definitely want to see.
In this video, I’m taking you through my initial experiments with Luma's "Modify Video." We're going to see how it handles restyling input videos, what happens when you use text prompts versus style frames, and I'll even show you some of my happy accidents along the way. I’m also going to test it out on some pre-existing footage, from classic films to old-school animated shows, to really push the limits of this new tool.
LUMA LABS: https://lumalabsai.partnerlinks.io/dd1jzuzx6o87
Topaz Bloom: https://topazlabs.com/ref/2518/
So, if you're curious about the future of AI video and want to see what Luma's new feature can do, you're in the right place. Let's get into it!
Chapters:
00:00 - Introduction to Luma's Modify Video
00:36 - The Evolution of AI Video Stylization
01:20 - Creative Examples and Props
02:35 - Testing with Pre-existing Assets
03:20 - Restyle and Upscale
03:51 - The Power of a Style Frame
04:38 - Results
05:02 - Where it isn't Great
05:45 - Experiments with Classic Film Footage
06:06 - Leone Goes Cyberpunk Western!
07:01 - And...where it isn't Great
07:37 - The Starship Troopers Test
08:23 - The Results
09:05 - Limitations and Problem Spots
09:25 - Running Test
09:57 - The Godzilla Test
10:28 - The Severance Test
11:18 - Things get Weird
11:44 - The "Doubling Up" Technique
12:35- Doubling Godzilla
12:59 - Pirate Gal Goes Depp!
13:40 - Awesome Community Examples
14:41 - Final Thoughts & Is It Worth It?
I had a ton of fun playing around with this new tool, and I think you'll have a blast seeing what it's capable of. If you enjoyed this video, make sure to hit that like button, leave a comment with your thoughts, and subscribe for more AI video adventures!
AI avatars have seriously leveled up, leading to that classic question: am I real, or am I an AI avatar? Spoilers... five fingers mean I'm real! But today, we're diving into the latest in AI avatar generation – and trust me, it's pretty wild. Plus, I've got a spot where you can try some of this magic out for FREE!
In this video, I'm checking out some mind-blowing new AI tools and updates. We'll explore how Black Forest Labs' "Kontext" is shaking things up with Flux news, take a peek at Topaz's new creative AI image upscaler which I'm super excited about, and even see how Sora is now kinda... sorta... free (with an asterisk, of course!). It’s a packed one!
And again, BIG thanks to Leonardo for Sponsoring Today's Video! https://app.leonardo.ai/?via=tim
Here’s what I’m covering today:
00:00 - Intro: Real or AI Avatar?
00:18 - What's New in AI? (Big Updates!)
01:00 - AI Avatars Get a Major Upgrade: HeyJen, Hunan & The Impressive Mirage Studios!
01:27 - Hands-On: Trying Out Mirage Studios AI Avatars (Yes, There's a Free Trial!)
02:19 - Mirage Deep Dive: Uploading Audio, AI Voices & My First Avatar Test
03:06 - The Nitty-Gritty of Mirage: Those Tricky Sliders & Generating My Digital Twin!
03:37 - First Test
04:05- Second Test
04:35 - Third Test
04:45 - Fourth Test
05:06- Fifth Test
05:33 - My Thoughts on Mirage: The Good, The Jump Cuts & Let's Talk Price
06:33 - Exploring Black Forest Labs' "Context" on Leonardo.ai (Sponsored Segment!)
07:14 - Editing Like a Pro with Context & Flux: Changing Backgrounds, Adding Elements & More!
07:32- Man in a Blue Business Suit
08:19 - What I'm Most Impressed With
08:51 - Our Gal!
09:26 - Lights on, Lights Off!
10:16 - Even More Leonardo.ai Power: Checking Out Their Upscaler & Video Generation Tools
10:39 - Motion Controls
11:10 - Motion and Kontext and an Old School Mac
11:48 - Topaz Bloom Enters the Ring: A Look at Their New Creative AI Image Upscaling (Beta Access)
12:34 - Testing Bloom
13:22 - Test 2
14:06 - Our Gal...again!
15:31 - Is It Perfect? You know the answer!
16:29 - Wait, Sora is "Free" Now? Here’s the Catch & How You Can Try It!
I was genuinely impressed by some of these tools, especially how you can now try out an AI avatar generator like Mirage Studios from Captions for free to make content for TikTok, YouTube Shorts, or Instagram Reels! We'll also see how Leonardo.ai is integrating the powerful "Context" editor, allowing for some insane image manipulation like changing time of day or adding characters seamlessly. And I can't forget Topaz Bloom, which takes image upscaling to a whole new creative level.
If you're into AI, content creation, or just love seeing what's next in tech, you don't want to miss this one!
👇 LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED: 👇
Try Mirage Studios (from Captions): https://mirage.app/
Check out Leonardo.ai (Thanks for sponsoring!): https://app.leonardo.ai/?via=tim
Explore Topaz Bloom (Beta may still be open!): https://topazlabs.com/ref/2518/
Try Sora via Bing Create: www.bing.com/create
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The 10 Best AI Image Generators! Try Zapier for free and start automating your work in minutes: https://bit.ly/4iXqXjz
Ever find yourself asking, "What IS the absolute best AI image generator out there?" It's one of the top questions I see, and today, we're tackling it – but with a unique spin that I think you'll find way more useful than just another top ten list!
In this video, I'm diving into a bunch of the leading AI image generators, but instead of just ranking them, I’m giving you the lowdown on what makes each one special, its unique strengths, where it might have a few quirks, and who I think it's perfect for. From Midjourney's artistic flair to Ideogram's text prowess, and the new powerhouses like Flux and Runway's Frames, we're covering a LOT of ground.
00:00 - The Quest for the "Best" AI Image Generator
00:22 - A Word From My Awesome Sponsor: Zapier!
00:58 - The Most Influential Image Generator
03:08 - The One With A Ton Of Controls
04:43 - The One That References the best
06:24 - The One that Chats the Most!
08:20 - Quick Break: How Zapier Frees Up Your Creative Time!
09:20 - The King of Text
11:13 - The Commercially Safe One
12:41 - The Open Source One (And where to use it)
14:46 - The Zen-like One
16:15 - The One for Designers
16:58 - The New Kid on the Block
17:39 - So, Which One IS the Best? My Final Thoughts!
🚀 TOOLS & RESOURCES MENTIONED: 🚀
Zapier: Start automating your repetitive tasks for FREE and free up your creative time!
Sign up here: https://bit.ly/4iXqXjz
Check out Zapier's original blog post: https://bit.ly/4iXqXjz
My video on Runway Frames References: https://youtu.be/umhFIUudEwo
My deep dive into Recraft: https://youtu.be/YUq71G0wazs
(Pricing and specific features for each platform are discussed in their respective chapters!)
👍 WHAT'S YOUR GO-TO IMAGE GENERATOR?
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COMMENT below and let me know YOUR favorite AI image generator, or your personal top list!
SUBSCRIBE for more AI explorations, tool reviews, and creative adventures!
Thanks again to Zapier for sponsoring this video and helping us all find more time to create!
As always, thanks for watching!
My name is Tim.
Infinite AI Art Styles to Create! Check out Recraft’s newest features for free https://go.recraft.ai/theoreticallymedia_styles. Use my code MEDIA11 for $11 off any paid plan.
Today we're diving deep into Recraft, the amazing AI image generation platform that just keeps getting better! Whether you're a Recraft newbie or a seasoned pro, this video is packed with goodies, as we're covering all their latest and greatest features – and trust me, some of this stuff is seriously cool.
I'll walk you through everything from Recraft's premier Recraft V3 model (you might remember it as Red Panda!) to its fantastic new capability to integrate external models like GPT-4, Flux, and Imagen. We'll explore the freedom of the infinite canvas (no confusing "murder boards" here, thankfully!), learn how to effortlessly switch up styles, edit images with precision, fine-tune those important details, and even use the creative upscaler for stunning results.
But wait, there's more! I'll also show you how to re-style your existing images, tap into Recraft's powerful vector art features, and explore the mind-blowing Infinite Styles engine. To really put it through its paces, I even took on a couple of fun projects: designing some unique album covers (shoutout to King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard fans!) and creating a cool little mini-comic.
It's going to be a blast, so let's get crafting!
✨ HERE'S WHAT WE'LL COVER: ✨
00:00 - Welcome Back to Recraft!
00:46 - Meet Recraft V3 & External Model Power!
01:54 - Infinite Canvas, NOT a MurderBoard!
03:20 - Easy Styling, Editing & Fine-Tuning Your Art
05:15 - Upscaling & Re-Styling Your Images Like a Pro
06:14 - Unleash Your Inner Vector Artist with Recraft
06:50 - Creative Side Quest: Designing Album Art & Introducing Infinite Styles!
08:10 - Navigating the Endless Ocean of Styles in Recraft
09:01 - First Style Test: "Vibrant Retro Fresco" & More Cool Discoveries!
09:29 - The Real Magic: Creating YOUR OWN Unique Styles by Blending!
10:31 - Zazz Up Your Designs with Text & Logos
12:04 - Creating Mini-Comics & Unique Style Blends
13:42 - Why You Should Totally Try Recraft!
🚀 GET STARTED WITH RECRAFT & SAVE! 🚀
I've had an absolute blast making everything from comic books to album covers with Recraft, and I'm genuinely excited to see what you all create with it!
Try Recraft for FREE (You get 50 free credits every day!): https://go.recraft.ai/theoreticallymedia_styles
The good folks at Recraft have given me a coupon code to share with you! Use code MEDIA11 for $11 off any paid plan at checkout!
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Thanks so much for watching! My name is Tim.
Today, we've got a HUGE update from Kling – they are dropping version 2.1 of their AI video model, and I've got a preview! With VEO 3 making waves, the big question is: has a worthy challenger appeared? Well, in this video, I'm breaking down everything Kling 2.1 has to offer, from its strengths and weaknesses to how it stacks up against the competition, especially in cost and output quality.
I'll be taking you through a bunch of examples, comparing Kling 2.0 with 2.1, and, of course, pitting Kling 2.1 against VEO 3 in a text-to-video and image-to-video shootout! Plus, I've got some news on VEO 3 pricing that you won't want to miss. So, buckle up as we explore if Kling 2.1 challenges the new king of AI video generation!
Here’s what I’m covering in this video:
00:00 – Intro: Kling 2.1 Preview!
00:41 – AI Video Heats Up: Kling 2.1 Enters the Ring
01:06 – Kling 2.1: What's New? (Early Access & Features)
01:33 – Head-to-Head: Kling 2.0 vs 2.1 Image-to-Video Examples
02:31 - Not Megan Fox With a Flamethrower
03:25 – Kling 2.1 Performance: Control, Quirks, and Epic Battles
03:46 - Vouge Output
04:21 - Model Handoff at 5 Seconds?
04:53 - Improved Textures
05:27 - Walk Cycles
05:49 - Fight Scenes Text to Video
06:11 – Community Creations: You Guys Are Awesome!
07:18 – Kling 2.1 vs. VEO 3: The Text-to-Video Tussle
07:51 - Not Cloverfield Back to Back
08:13- Game Of Thrones Ending Redux
08:57 – Kling's Strong Suit: Image-to-Video Deep Dive
09:17 - Kling's Natural Movement
10:07 - Prompt Pushback
10:46 – Our Pirate Gal: Aspect Ratios & Stylized Looks
11:30 - Animated Looks Are A No-Go in Veo
12:08 – The Price of Pixels: Kling 2.1 & VEO 3 Costs Explained
12:41 – Wrapping Up: My Thoughts & Future of AI Video
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So, Google just dropped Veo 3, their new AI Video Generator, and it feels like we're stepping into the 3.0 era for this tech! Alongside Veo, they've launched Flow, a seriously impressive platform that brings together image, audio, and video creation. But hold onto your hats, because it comes with a hefty $250/month price tag! Is it worth it? Well, I decided to pony up the cash to find out for you!
In this video, I'm diving deep into Veo 3 and the Flow platform. We'll explore what it's amazing at, where it's still lacking, and ultimately, I'll let you know if you should "get into the Flow"! I'm checking out everything from its new ability to generate talking characters and create specific visual styles, to how it handles subtitles and compares with its predecessor, V2. We'll also look at some fun community creations and the often hilarious world of AI-improvised dialogue!
Here’s what I’m covering:
00:00 – Intro: Google Veo 3 & Flow Arrives!
00:44 – Veo 3 Can Talk! AI Man-on-the-Street Interviews
01:36 – 90s Sitcom Vibes & Style Capture
02:13 - Community Outputs
02:40 - My Favorite "We Can Talk"
02:55 – Veo 2 vs. Veo 3: Is There a Big Leap?
04:21 – Why Text-to-Video is Still King with Veo 3
04:37 - Text Vs Image Prompting In Veo-3
05:37 - Zapping Subtitles
06:38 – Fun Discoveries: Prompting Topics & Even Music!
07:28 – "The Jank" - Where Veo 3 Still Stumbles (Hello, Fight Scenes!)
08:43 - AI Sound can be FUN
09:28 – Playing with IP: Can Veo 3 Handle Fan Films? (The Mandalorian, Batman, John Wick style)
11:11 – The Downsides: What’s Missing from Veo 3 Right Now?
11:45 - Extensions Work, Kinda?
13:17 – The Elephant in the Room: Let's Talk Price
14:58 – My Final Thoughts & Should YOU Subscribe?
What do YOU think? Is this the future of AI video? Are you tempted to try it out despite the cost? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below! 👇
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Thanks for watching, and I'll catch you in the next one! My name is Tim.
Google's annual I/O event just wrapped up, and let me tell you, they absolutely COOKED! I'm diving into all the juicy creative generative AI announcements they dropped, and spoiler alert: it's a feast! From mind-blowing video generation with Veo 3 to incredible image updates with Imagen 4, and a brand new platform called Flow that brings it all together, there's a TON to unpack.
In this video, I'm focusing on the creative AI goodness, but I'll also touch on some other cool things like Google Beam, the impressive new AI Search capabilities I've been testing, and the latest Gemini updates that are aiming to be a Siri that actually works!
So, grab a snack, and let's check out the menu Google served up!
📖 Chapters:
00:00 – Did Google Cook?
00:39 – Quick Bytes: Google Beam & AI Search!
02:01 – Gemini Gets Personal!
03:28 – The Main Course: Creative AI!
03:31 – Imagen 4
04:42 – Lyria & the Music AI Sandbox!
05:23 – Veo 3 Unleashed: Next-Level Video!
07:01 – Veo 3's Character & Element Control!
07:22 – Wait, Veo 3 Does WHAT?! Sound & Dialogue!
08:39 – Introducing Flow: The All-in-One AI Creative Hub!
10:29 – Show Me the Money: Availability & Pricing!
11:16 – My Testing Plan & Your Requests!
11:37 – P.S. Google Sent Me a Shirt!
I'm seriously impressed with what Google brought to the table this year, especially with Veo 3 and the Flow platform. It feels like the creative AI space is evolving at lightning speed!
🔗 Links & Resources:
Check out the full Google I/O Presentation: https://www.youtube.com/live/o8NiE3XMPrM?si=X53uRc5QMFX5D-Ee
Join the Waitlist for Lyria Music AI Sandbox: https://deepmind.google/models/lyria/
👍 Like, Subscribe, and Comment!
I'll be doing a full run-through of Flow with Veo 3 later this week, so make sure you hit that LIKE and SUBSCRIBE button to see it in action (and help me subsidize these crazy AI costs! 😉).
And let me know in the COMMENTS below:
What do you think of these announcements?
Is there anything specific you want me to test out with Veo 3 or Flow?
Thanks for watching, and keep an eye out for that deep dive! My name is Tim.
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📖 Chapters:
00:00 – Did Google Cook? My initial thoughts on the I/O announcements and if Google delivered.
00:39 – Quick Bytes: Google Beam & AI Search! A brief look at the Google Beam 3D communication tool and the evolution of AI in Google Search.
02:01 – Gemini Gets Personal! Exploring Gemini's new personalization features for a true AI assistant experience and how it's aiming to be a more effective voice assistant.
03:28 – The Main Course: Creative AI! Diving into what Google announced for creative video, image, and audio generation.
03:31 – Imagen 4: Upping the Image Game! Details on the Imagen 4 update, focusing on image quality, detail, and speed enhancements.
04:42 – Lyria & the Music AI Sandbox! Updates to the Lyria music generation model and the new Music AI Sandbox for experimentation.
05:23 – Veo 3 Unleashed: Next-Level Video! Introducing Veo 3 with greater realism, 4K output, and new creative video features like camera controls and frame extension.
07:01 – Veo 3's Character & Element Control! How Veo 3 handles consistent characters and locations using driving video or image inputs.
07:22 – Wait, Veo 3 Does WHAT?! Sound & Dialogue! Exploring Veo 3's groundbreaking ability to generate sound effects and synchronized dialogue directly from prompts.
08:39 – Introducing Flow: The All-in-One AI Creative Hub! An overview of the new Flow platform, designed to integrate Imagen 4, Veo, and other tools for a seamless creative workflow.
10:29 – Show Me the Money: Availability & Pricing! A breakdown of the Google AI Pro and AI Ultra plans for accessing these new generative AI tools, including Veo 3.
11:16 – My Testing Plan & Your Requests! My plan to test Veo 3 and Flow, and an invitation for viewer suggestions.
11:37 – P.S. Google Sent Me a Shirt! A quick thank you to Google for the unexpected gift.
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Get ready for an action-packed update in the world of creative AI! In this video, I'm giving you the inside scoop on all the latest breakthroughs, from cutting-edge open-source projects to exciting developments from the big players. We'll dive into new models from LTX Video and Wan 2.1, check in on Midjourney and Runway, and even explore an intriguing script-to-storyboard platform. Trust me, you won't want to miss these game-changing advancements!
What's New in Creative AI?
00:00 – Introduction: Kicking things off with a quick rundown of all the exciting AI news I'm covering today.
00:19 – LTX New Distilled Model
01:05 - LTX Requirements
01:39 - LTX Multi-Scale Rendering
02:03 - Running LTX on Hugging Face
02:30- SUPER fast on LTX Platform
03:00 – Wan 2.1 VACE
03:14 - What is VACE?
03:41- What can VACE Do?
04:07 - This is Impressive!
05:19 - Wan 2.1 VACE Requirements
05:44 – Hunyuan's New Image Model
06:06 – Google's VEO3 & Imagen 4!
07:04 - Spotter Studio
09:34 – Script-to-Storyboard
11:32 – Storyboard Nuances
12:12 – Feedback for Rubber Band
12:46 – Midjourney's Omni Reference Update
13:57 – Runway's Act Two?
14:21 - Act-1 Clip From The Interview
14:56 - What might Act-2 Look Like?
LINKS:
LTX Video on Hugging Face: https://huggingface.co/spaces/Lightricks/ltx-video-distilled
LTX STUDIO: https://ltx.studio/
Wan 2.1 VACE: https://huggingface.co/Wan-AI/Wan2.1-VACE-14B
Rubbrband: https://www.rubbrband.com/
Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com
Runway: https://runwayml.com/
Today I'm diving into the latest exciting updates from Runway ML and Luma Labs that are seriously changing the game in AI imagery and video. Runway ML has dropped some major improvements to their reference feature, and trust me, they absolutely nailed it! We'll see it in action, plus check out some mind-blowing examples from the community. Luma Labs is also stepping up with frame expansion in Dream Machine. Get ready for some cool stuff
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Runway ML & Luma Labs Updates
00:27 – Runway ML's Reference Feature Updates
00:56 – Community Showcase: Pulp Fiction Alternate Reality
01:33 – Testing Face Swapping with The Last of Us
01:47 - Results
02:33 – Impressive Details & Quirks
03:28 – Exploring Environments
04:10 – Community Showcase: Abbey Road Composition
05:03 – Experimenting with Wally Wood's 22 Panels
07:03 – Storytelling with Runway References
08:52 – More Community Use Cases
10:04 – Overall Thoughts on Runway Updates
10:34 – Luma Labs Dream Machine Frame Expansion
11:54 – Testing Luma Labs on Different Footage
13:13 – Interesting Quirks in Luma Labs
14:45 – The AI "Knowing" What It Sees
15:01 – Final Thoughts & Outro
Resources Mentioned:
Runway ML Blog Post on Mapping Latent Space: https://runwayml.com/research/creativity-as-search-mapping-latent-space
RunwayML: https://runwayml.com/
LumaLabs Dream Machine: https://lumalabsai.partnerlinks.io/dd1jzuzx6o87
We've got big news about Tencent's open-source multimodal video model, Hunyuan Custom, and its upcoming Open Source Day! Then, I'll give you a quick refresher on what exactly are multimodal models and how they differ from typical diffusion process AI generation – they're a real game-changer.
We'll then get a little technical (but I'll keep it breezy!) as I walk you through how Hunyuan Custom actually generates video, from reference images and text prompts to the magic behind VAE, LLaVA, and UniDiffuser video. This is where it gets really interesting, as I'll show you how you can use existing video and even audio to drive the AI video generation.
Of course, we need to see the results! I'll show you some examples of Hunyuan Custom's output quality, from human characters and animals to complex scenes with generated backgrounds and actions. And get ready for a shootout! I'm impressed that Hunyuan isn't afraid to go head-to-head with other models like Kling, Pika, and more. We'll look at character referencing, object referencing, and multi-referencing.
The code for Hunyuan Custom should be dropping around May 9th on Hugging Face and GitHub, but I'll share a link where you can try a version of it RIGHT NOW! (Quick note: I had some ISP issues, but you should be good to go!)
Shifting gears, we'll look at Google! While Gemini 2.5 Pro is getting a lot of buzz (interactive visualizers, Godzilla vs. Gorillas simulations!), Gemini 2.0's image model quietly got an upgrade with better visual quality and text rendering. And it's free to use in AI Studio!
Finally, rounding out the freebies, Runway now allows free-tier users to access their image generator, frames, and character reference features. There are limits, but it's a great way to test things out!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro & What's Coming Up!
00:36 – Tencent's Hunyuan Custom: The Free AI Video Generator!
01:08 – Understanding Multimodal Models
01:32 - The Problem With Diffusion
01:55 - Multimodal Models
02:28 – How Hunyuan Custom Video Generation Works
03:00 - LLava
03:40 – Driving Hunyuan Custom with Video & Audio
04:29 – Hunyuan Custom: The Output Quality!
05:03 - Non Human Inputs
05:27 - Multi Character References
05:47 - Video Inpainting with Reference!
06:18 - Example 2
06:44 - A Day in the Life of A Guy
07:27 – Hunyuan Custom vs. The Competition (State-of-the-Art Shootout!)
07:45 - Example 1
08:18 - Example 2
08:56 - Example 3
09:50 - Example 4
10:49- Example 5
12:08 - Example 6
12:55- Shout out to Hunyaun!
13:11 - Driving Video Inpainting is amazing
13:47 – Try Hunyuan Custom For Yourself! (Code & Links)
14:58 – Google News!
15:55 - Google Gemini 2.0 Image Model Update
16:14 - Using AI Studio
16:37 - Generations
16:56 - What we CAN'T do in Midjourney
17:22 - One Major improvement
18:09 – Runway is Now (Kinda) Free!
19:00 – Wrapping Up!
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Try Hunyuan Custom: https://hunyuancustom.github.io/
Hugging Face (Code likely available May 9th): [https://hunyuan.tencent.com/modelSquare/home/play?modelId=192
Google AI Studio (for Gemini 2.0): https://aistudio.google.com/prompts/new_chat
My Video on Runway Frames: https://youtu.be/7jwSNb4qq_E
My Video on Runway References: https://youtu.be/umhFIUudEwo
My Video on Runway References vs. Midjourney Omni Reference: [ttps://youtu.be/Poy__YfsQNo
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Ever wondered what happens when you pit two AI image generation giants like Midjourney and Runway against each other, especially with their new character and subject referencing updates? Well, you're in the right place. In this video, I'm not just doing an AI deathmatch (though there's a bit of that fun too), but more importantly, I'm diving deep into best practices, tips, and tricks to help YOU get the absolute most out of both platforms. Plus, we'll see what kind of magic or madness ensues when we combine their powers. Let's jump in and explore the cutting edge of AI creativity!
Big Shoutout to LTX Video for sponsoring today's video! Go check out the NEW LTX video model here: https://ltx.studio/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=theoreticallymedia_ltxv13b&utm_ad_id=youtube_dedicatedvideo_02042025
What You'll Discover Inside:
A look at Midjourney's OmniReference feature – its strengths, quirks, and how to get the best results (even if it's more "solo reference" for now!).
Tips for using neutral backgrounds and optimal omni strength settings in Midjourney.
How animated, stylized, and synthetic characters shine with Omni Reference.
Tricks to combat blandness and add that "Midjourney spark" using style references.
Exploring lower omni reference rates for cool, stylized character outputs.
A dive into Runway's reference capabilities, including awesome tips from the Runway team and community for creating action sequences and title cards!
Using timestamps in Runway for creative extrapolations.
My experiments combining Midjourney's aesthetic with Runway's strong referencing for some truly unique character creations.
The potential final touch: leveraging face-swapping tools like Face Fusion for enhanced results.
Chapters:
00:00 – Intro: Midjourney & Runway Updates!
00:27 – Midjourney's Omni Reference: First Look
00:56 – Best Practices: Neutral Backgrounds & Omni Strength
01:11 - OmniReference Walkthrough
01:44 - Man in a Blue Business Suit
02:02 - Alt MiaBBS
02:20 – The "Neutral Background" Importance & Unexpected Results
03:06 – Where Omni Reference Shines: Animated & Stylized Characters
03:20 - Viking Girl 1
03:50 – Tip: Using Style References to Combat Blandness
04:16 - Viking Girl in Cyberpunk Land
04:40 – Experimenting with Lower Omni Reference Values
04:55 - Lower Value Experiments
05:14 - Impressive Results
05:35 - Swapping Out Style Ref
06:06 – Over to Runway: Reference Ideas & Tips
06:21 - LTX Video New Model
08:19 – Runway Tips: 3D Models for Action
09:08 - Title Card Generation
09:36 – Creative Uses: Timestamps & Extrapolating in Runway
10:04 – My Runway Experiments: Likeness
10:36 - Inpainting...sorta.
10:53- Overall Runway References Thoughts
11:13 – The Big Question: Can We Combine Midjourney & Runway?
11:28 - Imagine...A Long Time Ago...
11:47 - Over to Runway!
12:21 - And Back to Midjourney!
12:56 – The Final Touch: Face Swapping for Polished Results
13:41- The Final Result(s)
14:12 – Final Thoughts: Tools, Not Versus!
Resources & Links Mentioned:
My Deep Dive on Midjourney's Dash Dash EXP Command: https://youtu.be/x-Q3Y3na0YI
My Video on Runway References:https://youtu.be/umhFIUudEwo
Face Fusion 3.1 Tutorial:
https://youtu.be/3pp7qw19nuA
LTX Video: https://ltx.studio/?utm_source=social&utm_medium=influencers&utm_campaign=theoreticallymedia_ltxv13b&utm_ad_id=youtube_dedicatedvideo_02042025
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