How to make AI videos from photos

In today's digital age, it has become possible to convert still photos into dynamic videos. With the help of modern artificial intelligence technology, we can easily transform static images into engaging animations. This method is not only suitable for personal creation, but also for commercial purposes, such as social media advertising, product display, etc. Here’s a closer look at how to use artificial intelligence technology to create videos from photos.

First, we need to choose the right software tool. A very popular and easy-to-use software is Adobe After Effects, which provides rich features to help users create high-quality animation effects. Although Adobe After Effects is a powerful professional software, its learning curve is not steep for users with a certain foundation. Adobe's official website provides detailed tutorials and resources, including getting started guides, video tutorials, and user community support to help users get started quickly.

In addition to Adobe After Effects, consider using Luminar AI. Luminar AI is a software developed by Skylum that focuses on image processing and enhancement. This software has a variety of built-in smart tools that can help users quickly generate high-quality photo animations. Compared with Adobe After Effects, the operation of Luminar AI is more intuitive and more suitable for beginners. Users can download the trial version from the Skylum official website and learn by referring to the official operation guide.

Next, we will explain in detail how to use these two software to convert photos to videos.

Using Adobe After Effects

1. Open Adobe After Effects and create a new project.

2. Import the photos you want to convert into videos. This can be done by clicking the "Import" option in the "File" menu.

3. Create a new Composition and set it to the resolution and frame rate of your photo.

4. Drag and drop the imported photos onto the timeline.

5. To make the photo look more vivid, you can add some animation effects. For example, you can make the elements in the photo move by adjusting the position, rotation angle, scaling and other parameters of the layer.

6. Add transition effects to smooth the changes between different parts. After Effects provides a variety of transition effects for users to choose from.

7. Preview your work to make sure all elements move as expected.

8. When you're done editing, export your video. Select the "Export" option in the "File" menu and set the output format and quality as desired.

Using Luminar AI

1. Start Luminar AI and open the photo you want to convert to video.

2. Use various smart tools provided by Luminar AI to beautify photos, such as adjusting color saturation, increasing contrast, etc.

3. Select the "Animation" function, which will lead you to a work interface dedicated to creating photo animations.

4. In the animation interface, you can add keyframes to control the motion path of each element in the photo.

5. Luminar AI also provides several preset animation effects, which can help you quickly obtain satisfactory animation effects.

6. After completing the animation design, preview and adjust until you are satisfied.

7. Finally, save or export your creation as a video file.

Whether using Adobe After Effects or Luminar AI, it can help you easily transform still photos into dynamic videos. By following the above steps, you can take full advantage of the power of these tools and create impressive visual works. I hope this article can provide valuable guidance and inspiration for your creative journey.