Today, we're diving deep into RunwayML's Gen 4, the latest update to their AI video generation model. Runway claims that Gen 4 boasts improved fidelity and output quality. More importantly, Gen 4 introduces better consistency in character, location, and color grading.
While the highly anticipated reference feature isn't available at launch, there's still plenty to explore. I'm putting Gen 4 through its paces with a series of tests, checking out community outputs, and sharing some best practices.
We'll take a look at everything from image to video generation, character consistency, and even some fun experiments with text and effects
I’ll also be comparing Gen 4 to previous Runway versions like Gen 3 and Gen 2.
Runway's Gen 4 is a significant step forward, and I'm excited to share my findings with you. There are still more updates on the way. So, buckle up, and let's jump into the world of Gen 4!
RunwayML: https://runwayml.com/
Runway's Frames Video: https://youtu.be/7jwSNb4qq_E
00:00 - Intro to Runway Gen 4
00:29 - Gen 4 Overview and Key Features
01:17 - Gen 4 at Launch
01:48 - Frames to Video (Man In the Blue Suit)
01:59 - First Video Test
02:24 - Frames Image Generation
02:44 - London Test
02:58 - Gen 4 vs. Gen 3 vs. Gen 2
04:02 - Gen-4 Text (Woman in the Red Dress)
05:13 - Impressive Wide Angle Shot
05:48 - Gen 4 Wonk
06:29 - Expand Feature With Gen-4
07:00 - Fight Sequences (Raging Bull)
07:32- Noir Test & What Reference Might REALLY Be
08:15 - Noir Test 2
08:42 - How Powerful Will Reference Be?
09:55 - Image to Video
10:29 - No Prompt with Image To Video Test
11:07 - Working with Multiple Faces
12:13 - Grandma with a Flamethrower
12:21 Style Consistency with Image to Video
12:52 - Cyberpunk Woman
13:55 - Gen-4 To Restylize
13:59 - Community Outputs Showcase
15:58 - Final Thoughts on Gen 4
Let's take a tour of one of the most interesting AI generation platforms I've come across: Flora. If you're into AI art, image editing with Gemini, and even video generation, this platform has it all.
I know the workflow might look a bit intimidating at first – all those Blocks and connections! But trust me, it's not as scary as it seems. I'll walk you through the basics, from generating images with text prompts to using cool features like style reference and video-to-video generation.
We'll be playing around with Gemini's editing features, creating our own character references, and even training a custom style. Plus, I’ll show you how to take those images and turn them into videos!
Whether you're into clean, organized workflows or a bit of creative chaos, Flora has something for you. And the possibilities? Let’s just say they got me thinking about fight sequences and character turnarounds!
Check out Flora for yourself! They offer 2000 free monthly credits so you can explore the platform and see if it’s a good fit for you.
LINKS:
FLORA: https://tinyurl.com/floratim
CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro to Flora: An AI Playground
00:28 - The AI Murderboard Isn't Scary
00:52 - Understanding the Workflow
01:19 - Text to Image Generation with LLMs
01:55 - Image Generation Options
02:42 - Video Generation Options
03:21 - Organization on a Canvas
03:53 - Gemini's Image Editing Features
04:46 - Flora Styles
05:25- Cinematic Crime Film Style
06:30 - Training Your Own Style
07:33 - Testing Out a Custom Style
08:27 - Video Generation Tests
08:57 - Off Book Video to Video Generation
09:50 - Character Edits With Gemini
11:26 - Impressive Turnarounds!
12:37 - Thoughts on Turnarounds Use Cases
12:57 - Advanced Flora Technique
13:25 - Storyboarding with AI
13:54- Flora's Free and Paid Plans
14:12 - Next Up for Flora
Hey everyone! I'm super excited to finally share a full production breakdown of my AI short film, "The Bridge." The response has been incredible (almost 400,000 views across platforms!) and I'm here to spill all the secrets on how I made it. In this video, I’ll walk you through the entire process, from pre-production and AI tools, all the way to final post-production. I’ll also dive into the costs and compare them to traditional filmmaking.
If you haven’t seen the short yet, don’t worry, I’ve included it in the video!
My Thanks to Recraft for Sponsoring Today's Video! Check out Recraft – https://go.recraft.ai/media. Use my code MEDIA for $12 off any paid plan.
LINKS:
Jason Zeda's Wu-Tang Clan Video: https://youtu.be/ZBTb_xJBh5c?si=kqZPfc0h30F2oTBN
Henry’s Prompt Tweet: https://x.com/henrydaubrez/status/1894513057109348405
Google Labs Discord: https://discord.gg/googlelabs
Topaz Upscale: https://topazlabs.com/ref/2518/
ElevenLabs: https://try.elevenlabs.io/w5183uo8pydc
Hume: https://www.hume.ai/
Hedra: https://www.hedra.com/
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction
00:37 - The Bridge Views
01:20 - The Bridge
03:37 – Pre-Production
04:11 – AI Tool Selection
05:10 - Re-Inspired
05:31 – Prompt Engineering
06:13- Working with an LLM on a Film
06:33 – Veo-2's Super Power
07:50 – Achieving Visual Consistency
09:10 – Audio Production
09:52 – Lip Syncing with Hedra
10:32 - Upscaling
11:16 – More Upscaling
11:52 - Making a Poster w/ Recraft
13:23 – Post-Production in Premiere Pro
13:55 - Death's Voice
14:40 – Is it Perfect?
15:25 - Cost Breakdown
17:01 - Comparison To Traditional Filmmaking
18:11 – Make Movies
18:55 - It's just not there yet
OpenAI has dropped a brand NEW AI Image generation model, and it's NOT Dall-E 4! In this video, I'm taking you on a deep dive into this remarkable AI Model and showing you EVERYTHING it can do. We'll explore its impressive capabilities, uncover some hidden features, and yes, even talk about its quirks. Is this the end for avocado chairs?!
In this video, I cover:
* OpenAI's new AI image generator (it's not Dall-E!)
* Image generation AI tools and comparisons
* AI art techniques and workflows
* Text-to-image AI generation
* AI character design and consistency
* Sora AI video generation updates
* AI art community highlights
* New AI tools and software
This new AI is seriously impressive, but it also has some limitations. I'll show you what I've discovered in my testing, including how it handles text, image referencing, and creating consistent characters. Plus, we'll take a look at the latest Sora updates and some incredible AI art from the community.
If you're interested in AI art, image generation, or just the latest in AI tech, you NEED to watch this!
LINKS:
THE BRIDGE: https://youtu.be/YDlME4qvER8
OpenAI: https://openai.com/
Reve: https://preview.reve.art/app
Ideogram: https://ideogram.ai/
#AI #ImageGeneration #OpenAI #Dalle #Dalle3 #Sora #ArtificialIntelligence #TechReview #AIArt #Stablediffusion #Midjourney #AItools #TexttoImage #CreativeAI #aimusic
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro: OpenAI's New Image Generator - Is Dall-E Dead?
00:18 - Quick Announcement: My AI Short Film - The Bridge
00:41 - Goodbye Dall-E? First Look at the NEW AI Model
01:28 - Image Generation Tests: Blue Suit Guy, Samurai & More!
02:11- Controls and Options
03:04 - Samurai Test
03:15 - Clown with a chainsaw
03:45 - AI Challenge: Complex Prompts with the Woman in the Red Dress
04:17 - Remixing for Different Angles
04:49 - Creative AI: Underwater Scenes, 90s Nostalgia & VHS Tapes
05:24 - The VHS Tape
05:48 - Text Generation is INSANE! Alan Wake Novelization Test
06:56 - GTA 7 Box Art Test
07:52 - Image Referencing EXPLAINED: How to Use Reference Images
08:04 - Scrambling Faces
08:26 - Not John Wick
09:04 - Multiple Image References
10:24 - Illustrated to Photo with Image Reference
11:13 - Sora Time
11:48 - Community Outputs
13:04 - More AI Tools You NEED to Know: Reve, Ideogram 3.0
Presenting: The Bridge. An AI Short film utilizing Google’s Veo-2. I’m really proud of this one, as my goal (as always) is to push storytelling, performance, and narrative in this emerging art form, and I feel like I managed to pull something close that off here.
Every shot here utilized Veo-2, although there were a few post-generation tricks here and there.
I’ll cover everything in detail in an upcoming video. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy the short.
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In this video, I dive deep into some HUGE updates in the world of AI image and video generation! Adobe is surprisingly opening up its ecosystem to third-party models like Black Forest Labs (Flux), Google's Imagen 3, and RunwayML's Frames – right inside Adobe Express and Project Concept! I explain what this means for creators, especially the ability to finally "get dirty" with models beyond Firefly. Plus, I'm testing out Stability AI's brand new FREE virtual camera tool and showing you how it could revolutionize how we control camera angles in generated content. I even use it in conjunction with google's Gemini and Runway!
Key Topics:
Adobe's surprising partnerships with external AI model providers.
What Flux, Imagen 3, and Runway Frames bring to the Adobe ecosystem.
The implications for Photoshop and Premiere Pro (and what about Sora?).
Hands-on with Stability AI's Stable Virtual Camera.
Combining Stable Virtual Camera with Gemini 2.0 and Runway Gen 3 for enhanced control.
Project Concept Beta Waitlist: https://concept.adobe.com/discoverStability AI Virtual Camera (Hugging Face): https://huggingface.co/spaces/stabilityai/stable-virtual-camera
Previous Video (Gemini 2.0): https://youtu.be/llvyFBTyiGs
Chapters
00:00 - Intro: Adobe Enters the Black Forest!
00:25 Adobe Embraces Third-Party AI Models
01:18 My Experience at Adobe's AI Summit
01:45 Adobe's New Partnerships: Flux, Imagen 3, Runway Frames
02:22 Where These Models Will Appear First
03:14 The Interesting Inclusion of Video: Veo2
04:04 - Potential Cost Savings with Integration
04:26 - Hostinger Horizon AI Web App Builder
08:27 Stability AI's Stable Virtual Camera
08:28 How to Use Stable Virtual Camera (Hugging Face Demo)
10:36 Limitations and Research Preview Status
10:48 Combining with Gemini 2.0 and Runway Gen 3
11:15 The Future of Camera and Subject Control
11:48 - A real look at what is coming
Is Google's Gemini 2.0 about to revolutionize image generation and editing? In this video, I'm diving deep into Google's latest AI release and explore its powerful capabilities. Some are calling it a Photoshop killer, but is it really? We'll break down what Gemini 2.0 CAN do, its limitations, and how you can start using it for FREE right now!
We'll cover:
Image generation quality and prompt coherence
Editing existing images (even Midjourney!)
Creating image sequences for AI video
Generating consistent characters for AI training (Laura)
Cool community examples & use cases!
Sneak peek at upcoming video generation features!
Whether you're an AI enthusiast, content creator, or just curious about the future of image technology, this video is for you!
👇 Links & Resources:
Google AI Studio: https://aistudio.google.com/prompts/new_chat
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Community Outputs
Bilawal Sidhu: https://x.com/bilawalsidhu
Victor M: https://x.com/victormustar
Min Choi: https://x.com/minchoi
Aiba Keiworks: https://x.com/AibaKeiworks
Umesh: https://x.com/umesh_ai
#Gemini2.0 #AIImageGeneration #AIArt #GoogleAI #Midjourney #Dalle3 #AITools #FreeAI #PhotoshopKiller #ArtificialIntelligence
CHAPTERS
0:00 - Intro
0:31 - Gemini Goes Multimodal
0:45 - This is What OpenAI implied
1:33 - How To Access AI Studio
1:55 - Rate Limits
2:15 - Image Tests With The Man In a Blue Business Suit
3:20 - Generating Video With Luma Labs
3:38 - Cinematic Angles with Midjourney Images
04:31 - Image Fidelity Loss and How To Overcome
05:17 - Things can still be wonky
05:30 - Tips and Tricks With Rerolling
06:19 - Using Real Photos
6:37 - Using This For Video Keyframes
7:14 - Using 3 keyframes in Runway
7:35 - Speedramping
8:02 - The Gamechanger for LoRAs
9:02 - Community Outputs
10:27 - Video is Coming!
Is AI the future of gaming? Sony's AI demo sparked a huge debate! We're diving deep into the tech, the controversy, and how YOU can create even BETTER AI-powered characters using readily available tools. Join us as we explore the exciting (and sometimes hilarious) possibilities of AI NPCs!
In this video, we'll break down:
Sony's AI demo and why it got mixed reactions.
The technology behind the demo: OpenAI's Whisper, ChatGPT, Llama, and more.
How to create your own AI characters with realistic voices and lip-sync using tools like Hume and Hedra.
The future of AI in gaming, including real-time reskinning and interactive NPCs.
Get ready to see how AI is transforming the gaming landscape!
Thanks to Hume for Sponsoring Today's Video: Go get some Free credits:
Hume AI: https://try.hume.ai/yooyhnds8jtd
Links:
Hume AI: https://try.hume.ai/yooyhnds8jtd
Hedra: https://www.hedra.com/
Krea.ai: https://www.krea.ai/
Magnific: https://magnific.ai/
Previous Hume Video: https://youtu.be/KQjl_iWktKk
Tyyle's Cyberpunk Reskin: https://x.com/tyyleai/status/1898483733243502713
Runway Restyle Video: https://youtu.be/EsPGN6NdIgM
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - Sony's AI Controversy
00:53 - Horizon Zero Dawn: A Brief History
02:01 - The Demo Clip
02:25 - A Note on Fair Use
02:44 - Analysis of the Demo
03:07 - Tech Behind the AI Demo
03:34 - Face Animation and PS5 Capabilities
04:07 - This is a Glimpse of What Is Possible
04:34 - Building a Higher Fidelity AI Aloy
05:38 - Upscaling With Magnific
05:50 - AI Voice Generation
06:18 - Creating Original Voices With Hume
07:16 - The Horizon Zero Dawn Audiobook with Hume
07:40 - Hume Pricing (Free Tier!)
08:14 - Creating the Conversation
08:28 - Insane Lipsync with Hedra
08:42 - Hedra Quick Demo
09:06 - My Convo with AI Aloy
10:02 - Differences
10:13 - A Glimpse Into the Future
10:54 - Outro
Today I'm looking at the new AI text-to-speech model, Octave from Hume, and I'm pretty impressed. If you're like me and want AI voices that actually have some feeling behind them, you're going to love this. Plus, the free tier is super generous, and the paid options are incredibly affordable. Let's check it out!
In this video, I'm giving you a full walkthrough of Octave, showing you how it balances linguistic accuracy with genuine emotional understanding. We'll listen to some demo voices, create our own custom voices, and even test out the project features for longer content. Get ready to say goodbye to flat, robotic AI voices!
LINKS:
HUME: https://try.hume.ai/yooyhnds8jtd
Key Highlights:
Octave by Hume: A new text-to-speech model that focuses on emotional understanding.
Generous free tier: 10,000 characters and unlimited custom voices.
Affordable paid plans: Perfect for creators of all levels.
Customizable voices: Create unique voices with specific tones and accents.
Project features: Ideal for longer projects like audiobooks and podcasts.
SEO Keywords: AI voice, text to speech, AI speech, voice generation, AI voice generator, Hume Octave, AI audio, voice design, AI podcast, AI audiobook.
Here’s what we cover:
00:00 – Introduction: The Problem with AI Voices and Octave's Solution
01:16 – Octave in Action: Demo and First Impressions
02:04 – Exploring the Hume Interface: Quick Start and Speech-to-Speech
03:51 – Diving into the Octave Playground: Preset Voices
04:11 - Preset Voices Continued
04:53 – Custom Voice Design: Creating Your Own Unique Voices
05:36 - Name The Quote!
05:56 - Interesting Trick Quoth The Raven
06:53 – Advanced Text Prompts: Enhancing Voice Performance
07:33 - Acting Results
08:14 – Project Features: Octave For Longer Content (Audiobooks, Podcasts, etc.)
08:32 - Alan Wake The Audio Novel Backstory
08:58 - Alan Wake The Audiobook Sample
09:22 - Additional Trick with Projects
10:19 – Pricing and Plans: Affordable AI Voice Solutions
11:07 – Future Updates and Final Thoughts: What's Next for Octave
What do you think of Octave? Have you tried it yet? Let me know in the comments below! Don't forget to like this video and subscribe for more AI content. And if you know a great lip sync model, please tell me about it!
Runway's AI Video Gamechanger! Check out Hubspot's Complete Claude Guide here: https://clickhubspot.com/tqk6
Runway Gen-3 just dropped a GAME-CHANGING feature: Style Transfer for video! This lets you take the style of ANY image and apply it to your video's first frame, influencing the entire clip. We're diving deep into how it works, exploring its limitations, and uncovering some powerful workflows you can use RIGHT NOW. I'll show you how to combine Runway with Midjourney, Magnific AI, and even Runway's OWN incredible tools to achieve incredible results. Plus, I'll reveal Runway's secret weapon for PERFECT lip-sync and performance capture!
Key Features & Topics Covered:
Runway Gen-3 Alpha: The latest update and how to access it.
Style Transfer: A complete walkthrough of the new feature.
Midjourney Integration: Using Midjourney's "re-texture" for style creation.
Magnific AI: Leveraging Magnific's style reference capabilities.
Runway ACT-1: Combining style and transfer with performance capture.
Workflow Optimization: Tips and tricks for best results.
Limitations & Troubleshooting: Understanding the tool's current boundaries.
Creative Examples: From Twilight Zone to A Trip to the Moon and beyond!
Say Motion Integration.
Gen-1 vs Gen-3 Comparison
LINKS
Runway: https://runwayml.com/
Midjourney: https://www.midjourney.com/
Magnific: https://magnific.ai/
Say Motion: https://www.deepmotion.com/saymotion
00:00 - Intro: Runway Gen-3's Style Transfer Revolution!
00:24 - How Style Transfer Works in Gen-3 Alpha
00:54 - First Test: Twilight Zone Reimagined
01:44 - Midjourney Re-Texture Workflow
02:51 - Structure Transformation Setting Explained
03:20 - A Trip to the Moon in Steampunk Style
04:32 - Using Footage of Tuesday, and Magnific AI
05"01 - Magnific Style Transfer
05:40 - Results
06:24 - Fixing Lip Sync & Movement with ACT-1
06:44 - The Full ACT-1, Gen-3, and Midjourney WORKFLOW.
07:11 - Hubspot's New Claude Ebook
08:37 - What Not To Do (Hilarious Fail!)
09:22 - Experimenting with Say Motion
10:38 - Gen-1 vs. Gen-3: The Evolution of AI Video
Is free and open-source AI video finally here and actually impressive? We're diving into WAN 2.1 from Alibaba, the new video model making waves for its realistic physics and cinematic potential! Plus, we test out Topaz Labs' Project Starlight video upscaler (also FREE!) on AI footage and explore Luma Labs Dream Machine's new video-to-audio feature!
In this video we cover:
WAN 2.1 Revealed: We explore the features of WAN, from text-to-video and image-to-video to upcoming video-to-video capabilities and its impressive 14B model. Is "WAN" the new X-factor in AI video generation?
Hands-On WAN Testing: See real examples generated on platforms like Fal, Nim and Krea. We analyze text-to-video quality, aesthetic style, and frame rate.
FREE Upscaling Magic: Topaz Labs Project Starlight beta is FREE right now! We test its ability to enhance AI-generated video and reveal the surprisingly subtle (but powerful) results.
Luma Dream Machine Audio: Video-to-audio is HERE! We experiment with Dream Machine's new audio feature, adding sound effects and even gibberish talking to AI videos – is it mind-blowing or just plain fun?
Open Source & Affordability: WAN is open source! We discuss the implications and the accessibility of this powerful new model, including hardware requirements and generation speeds compared to Sky Rails.
Whether you're a seasoned AI creator or just curious about the latest breakthroughs, this video is your essential guide to WAN, Topaz Labs Project Starlight, and Luma Dream Machine's audio update!
Mentioned Links (with Dummy Slugs):
WAN Code & Weights (Open Source): Download the WAN models (1.3B & 14B) here: https://wanxai.com/
Fal.AI: https://fal.ai/
NIM Video: https://nim.video/explore
Krea: https://www.krea.ai/
Topaz Labs Project Starlight: Try out the FREE beta of Project Starlight here: https://topazlabs.com/ref/2518/
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro: New FREE AI Video Model And More!
00:45 WAN 2.1: Open Source & Affordable
01:20 - Features In WAN
01:53- Open Source Models
02:15 - Comparison to SkyReels
02:50 - Text To Video Test on Fal
03:37 - Text to Video Test 2
04:20.- Cost on Fal for Generation
04:33 - Comparison to Veo-2
04:45 - Stylistic Outputs
05:13 - Nim's Free Upscaler
05:50 - Image to Video Test
06:07 - Sidequest to Topaz Labs
06:40 - Project Starlight is Free
06:53- Startlight Test
07:41- Image To Video Test Continued
08:00 - Image to Video Test Again
08:23 - Wan on Krea
08:51- Image to Video On Krea
09:34 - Community Outputs
10:42 - Audio to Video on Luma Labs
11:14 - Video To Audio Test
11:36 Having Fun With Audio
11:58 - Music?
12:05 - Creepy AI Ghosts and Dolls
12:33 - Wrap Up
Are you excited about free and open-source AI video models like WAN?
What other AI video tools should we test?
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#AIVideo #VideoGenerator #WANModel #OpenSourceAI #TopazLabs #ProjectStarlight #VideoUpscaling #LumaLabs #DreamMachine #VideoToAudio #ArtificialIntelligence #FreeAI #TechReview #Tutorial #CreativeAI #FallThatI #NiMH #KoreaAI
Is Google's new Ve0-2 video generator, dubbed the "Midjourney of AI video," really worth the hype (and the hefty price tag)? We dive deep into the full, Big Daddy version of Veo-2 as it breaks free from YouTube Shorts and hits platforms like Freepik and Fal.AI.
But how does it stack up against Minimax's New Image To Video Director Mode and its updated image-to-video capabilities?
In this video, we put Ve0-2 and Director Mode to the test, exploring:
Image-to-Video Quality: See side-by-side comparisons and witness the stunning (and sometimes hilarious!) results. From dragons over "not Winterfell" to 80s espionage gone wrong, we examine the visual fidelity and creative interpretations of these AI models.
Camera Control & Styles: Minimax's new camera controls are a game-changer! We test panning, tilting, tracking shots, zooms, and even camera shake to see how much cinematic control you really have. Plus, can these AI tools maintain consistent styles?
Cost Analysis: Ouch! Veo-2's pricing is... premium. We break down the cost per second and compare it to alternatives like Kling and Luma. Is Veo-2 worth the investment, or are there more budget-friendly options for your AI video needs?
Community Outputs: We showcase impressive examples from the AI video community to inspire your own creations.
Whether you're a seasoned AI artist or just curious about the future of video generation, this video is your essential guide to Google Veo-2 and Minimax Director Mode
Mentioned Links:
Free Pick Deep Dive: : https://youtu.be/_4YpmdyWors
FAL.AI: https://fal.ai/
00:00 Intro
00:38 First Look at Vo2 Image-to-Video
01:20 - The Big Veo-2 Model Is Released
01:38 - Does Veo2 Handle Text and Image differently?
01:55 - Text and Image Shoot Out in Veo-2
03:02 Veo- 2 Image to Video Test One
03:27 - Veo-2 Image To Video Style Consistency
04:09 - Problems with Veo-2 Image To Video
04:50 - Impressive Veo-2 Output
05:38 - Veo 2 Image To Video Test
06:22 - Veo-2 Aliens Invade Philly
06:53- Veo-2 Cold War Movie
07:33 - Veo-2 vs Sora
08:13 - Community Outputs
09:03 Veo-2 Image to Video: Is it Good?
09:20 - How Much Is It?
09:56 Minimax Director Mode Enters the Ring
09:55 Director Bo: Camera Control Deep Dive
10:26 Minimax Camera Control Tests & Examples
11:11 Multi Prompting
11:40 - Minimax gets funny
11:58 Minimax Style & Consistency Strengths
12:28 Minimax Limitations & Text-to-Video
13:16 The Jaws "Zolly" Shot
13:34 - Outro
AI Games, A New Video Model & More! Grab Hubspot's AI Toolkit here: https://clickhubspot.com/6mbe
Today I am diving DEEP into the wild world of AI and video games... and beyond! Microsoft Research just dropped a bomb with their new AI "game creator" (it's more complicated than it sounds!), and I'm breaking down everything you need to know. PLUS, I'm looking at ByteDance's "Phantom," a new AI tool that turns single images into videos – and what it might mean for the future of TikTok. Finally, I'm taking a look at the overhauled Kyber AI, now Super Studio. We're talking AI-powered game development, video generation, and even the potential to resurrect classic games! Get ready to have your mind blown! 🤯
🔥 What I Cover in This Video:
Microsoft's "Muse": Is it REALLY an AI game creator? I'm exploring the tech (WAM – World and Human Action Model) behind it, how it was trained using actual gameplay from Bleeding Edge (thanks, Ninja Theory!), and the implications for game developers. I'll even touch on Phil Spencer's idea of using AI for game preservation... Skyrim on your iPhone 32, anyone? 😉
Alibaba's "Wangx 2.1": A new open source video AI.
ByteDance's "Phantom": This one-shot image-to-video generator looks simple at first, but I think there's a bigger plan here, especially for TikTok creators. I'm dissecting the demo videos and speculating on how this could change short-form video content.
Kyber's Super Studio: Going from spaghetti to AI super powers. See what this thing can do!
BONUS: I'm highlighting a FREE AI marketing toolkit from HubSpot that's packed with actionable strategies, prompt templates, and tools to level up your business. (Link below!)
🔑 Keywords: AI, Artificial Intelligence, Video Games, Game Development, Microsoft Research, Muse, WAM, Bleeding Edge, Ninja Theory, Nvidia H100, AI Training, Game Preservation, Phil Spencer, ByteDance, Phantom, Image to Video, TikTok, Short Form Video, AI Video Generation, AI Tools, HubSpot, AI Marketing, Kyber, Super Studio, AI Art, Video Restyle.
⬇️ FREE AI Marketing Toolkit from HubSpot: https://clickhubspot.com/6mbe
LINKS:
Microsoft's MUSE: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/research/blog/introducing-muse-our-first-generative-ai-model-designed-for-gameplay-ideation/
Kabier.AI: https://play.superstudio.app/timpro
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Chapters
00:00 - Intro: AI Game Changers!
00:32 - Microsoft's Muse: AI Meets Gaming
01:33 - The Tech Behind Muse: WHAM Explained
01:50 - Training Muse with Bleeding Edge
02:11 - The Hardware
02:32 - Overcoming AI Generation Issues
03:08 - Muse as a Developer Tool
03:43 - The Future of Muse: Game Preservation?
04:26 - Alibaba's new open source model
05:49 - Hubspot's AI Marketing Toolkit
07:10 - Kaiber Super Studio: Deep Dive
07:45 - The New Features
08:23 - Kyber: Weird and Artistic Examples
08:57 - Weirder with the New Model
09:14 - Kaiber: Audio Tools Tour
10:09 - Kaiber: Practical Workflow Example
10:55 -Kaiber's Secret Superpower
11:37- Video with Minimax
11:55- Output to Video Restyle
12:20 - Final Video
12:45 -Kaiber is Still Cooking
13:13 - ByteDance's Phantom: TikTok's Next Move?
13:58 - Phantom and the Future of Short-Form Video
Today I am diving deep into Freepik, one of the rising stars in the all-in-one AI platform world. Is it worth the hype? Absolutely! I'm doing a full platform tour and showing you exactly why Freepik is a game-changer, whether you're a seasoned AI pro or just starting your creative journey. I use Freepik, and it has earned a place in my workflow. I'm partnering with them for this video, but as always, I'm giving you the straight goods – no hard sell, just real insights.
Freepik's core is its powerful suite of AI generation tools, covering everything from stunning images to dynamic videos. But it's so much more than just that! I'll show you how it stands out from the crowd, especially if you're looking to move beyond platforms like Midjourney.
I'm putting Freepik's AI models to the test: Mystic (their own unique model), Google's Image Gen 3 (known for incredible prompt coherence), and Flux. We'll do a head-to-head comparison with a challenging prompt to see which model reigns supreme. Plus, I'll reveal one of Freepik's most exciting new features: integration with Magnific AI for mind-blowing creative upscaling! I also show the editor that allows modifications!
But that's not all! I'll also explore:
Image Editing: Built-in tools that rival a mini-Lightroom.
Outpainting: Easily change aspect ratios and expand your images.
Style Presets: A HUGE library of styles to transform your generations.
Custom Model Training: Create your own unique style and even train a character model (yes, I trained another AI version of myself!).
Video Generation: Access to ALL the major AI video models (MiniMax, Kling, Runway, Luma's Dream Machine, and more!). I will compare outputs, and demonstrate their unique feature.
Sound Effects & Lip Sync: Add sound effects directly to your videos and even utilize lip-syncing capabilities.
Design: A library of options for pring.
Vector: Options for illistration.
Templates: Many premade templates for a variety of applications.
I'll also break down Freepik's pricing tiers (including the free option!) and show you how it stacks up against the competition.
Hop On Freepik here: https://www.freepik.com/pikaso/ai-image-generator?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=paid-ads&utm_campaign=theoretically.
AND: If you use the coupon code THEO you get 50 uses, and can try Freepik Premium for 48 hours!
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Chapters
00:00 Intro: The Rise of All-in-One AI Platforms
00:48What is Freepik?
01:04 Image Generation Models: Mystic, Image Gen 3, Flux
01:40 Model Shootout: Comparing Outputs
02:44 Image editing tools.
03:06 Magnific AI Upscaling
04:21 Retouching: Editor Mode
05:21 Outpainting and aspect ratio.
05:55 Style Presets
07:09 Training Your Own Style & Character
08:19 Video Generation: All the Major Models
09:19 Minimax vs Kling outputs
09:53 Pro mode on models, auto prompting.
10:20 Sound Effect Generation
10:49 Lip Sync Capabilities
11:53 Beyond AI: Design, Vectors, Templates
12:09 Pricing and Plans
Today I'm diving into SkyReels, a powerful new AI video model that’s free, open-source, and comes with its own robust platform. In this deep dive, we’ll walk through SkyRails’ unique features—from its human-centric training data to its text-to-video and image-to-video workflows. You’ll see real examples of prompt coherence, scene generation, camera movement, and the innovative “AI Drama” tool for episodic storytelling.
We also discuss the model’s performance benchmarks on an RTX 4090, how its platform pricing compares, and where Skyreels might head next.
Whether you’re an AI enthusiast, filmmaker, or just curious about the latest in generative video, this is the place to start!
If you find this video helpful, feel free to like, comment, and subscribe for more AI-driven content. Thanks for watching!
Key Topics Covered in This Video
Open-source release strategy and GitHub details
Text-to-video and image-to-video generation demos
Human-centric expression and prompt coherence
Built-in image generator and video editor
“AI Drama” episodic storytelling tool
Model performance (benchmarks & resolution)
Platform pricing and credit structure
Future developments in AI animation
LINKS:
Skyreels Platform: http://www.skyreels.ai/home?utm_source=kol&utm_campaign=id_TheoreticallyTim
Skyreels Open Source Model: https://github.com/SkyworkAI/SkyReels-V1
Skyreels A1 Open Source Model: https://github.com/SkyworkAI/SkyReels-V1?tab=readme-ov-file
CHAPTERS
00:00 – Introduction & Model Overview
00:19 – Open Source AI Video & Platform Approach
01:07 – Skyreel Model Specs & Performance
01:50 - Timing on Running Locally
02:03 - The Skyreels Platform
02:27 - Is that Me?
03:16 - Interesting Notes on the Video Models
2:50 - Some Additional Features on the Skyreel Platform
04:04 – Text-to-Video Demonstrations
05:01 – Image-to-Video Showcases
05:49 - Image to Video Test 2
06:38 - Image to Video, This was Insane
07:14 = Image To Video - Multi Character
07:58 - Camera Moves
08:37 - Storyboard Feature in Skyreels
09:15 - Image To Video - No Prompt
09:47 - Style Consistency: Anime and Animation
10:14 – AI Drama & Episode Generation
11:05- Pose Control!
11:59– Lip Sync & Expression Model
12:23 - Driving Video to Character Animation
13:06– Pricing & Credit Options
Google's Stunning AI Video Generator, Veo-2 has finally been released and it's FREE! Although, there are a few interesting catches!
For one, Veo-2 is available via the Youtube App, and is probably more aimed at Youtube Shorts. That said, I do have a solution capturing outputs so you can edit the videos on your own.
Also, is this a Turbo Model? I'll take a shootout between the Web Veo2 model and the Youtube version to see. Spoilers: It likely is.
LINK:
Star Wars: The Ghost's Apprentice: https://youtu.be/KWlxMC0j498?si=d643alvIrhrQVZI8
Chapters:
0:00 - Intro
0:35 - Veo-2 Has Released!
1:09 - Youtube Shorts?
1:18 - Getting Started With Veo-2
1:52 - Imagen-3
2:22 - First Shot
2:53- Some Limitations
3:20 - The Timeline
3:56 - Adding Music
4:19 - Uploading
4:37 - I don't like this
4:51- Test Short
5:04 - Is this a Turbo Version?
5:20 Testing the same Prompt
5:56 - How Much Faster Is It?
6:05 - Moderation Problems
7:02 - Animated Presets
7:24.- Is it Perfect?
Today we're diving into Luma Labs Dream Machines and their updated Ray2 model that’s pushing the boundaries of image-to-video technology.
In This Video:
• AI Image-to-Video Revolution: Discover how Luma’s Ray-2 model is setting the bar for image-to-video conversion—with stunning visuals and unexpected “happy accidents” that spark creativity.
• Google’s Imagen 3: See how Google is upping its game with new inpainting capabilities, making it one of the best free AI image generators available today.
• VFX Compositing Game Changer: Get a sneak peek at an upcoming model poised to transform VFX compositing, blending video elements seamlessly like never before.
• Creative Process Insights: Follow the demo featuring Midjourney-inspired visuals, detailed project boards, and camera control tips to achieve that Michael Bay cinematic style.
• Community Showcase: Enjoy a curated selection of impressive community outputs—from cyberpunk anime scenes to dynamic video compositing examples.
LINKS:
Luma Labs: https://lumalabsai.partnerlinks.io/dd1jzuzx6o87
Imagen3: https://deepmind.google/technologies/imagen-3/
Pika: https://pika.art/
Snap Research: https://x.com/AbermanKfir/status/1888987447763292305
CHAPTERS:
0:00 - Intro
0:37 - Luma Labs Image to Video Update
1:04 - Demo Video
1:27 - Luma Platform Walkthrough
2:00 - Midjourney Bayham
2:28 - First Generation with Luma's Image To Video
3:00 - More Generations
3:15 - Limitations and More Like
3:47 - Wonky Shots
4:04 - Camera Controls
4:52 - Motion and Outputs
5:30 - Community Outputs
6:00 - Animation
6:44 - Lunch on a Skyscraper
7:17- Imagen 3 Updates
8:21 - Inpainting
9:17 - DallE-4 incoming?
10:00 - Pika additions
10:31 - Another Example
11:01 - Jon Finger's impressive tests
12:15 - Snap Research - AI VFX!
A new AI VIdeo Model from Bytedance called Goku appears to be very impressive. Featuring a "Plus" Model that seems to be aimed at the advertising market, this one could be big for vertical content.
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