Google launched photo-to-video capabilities in Gemini yesterday, allowing users to transform static images into eight-second video clips with AI-generated sound. The feature is available to Google AI Pro and Ultra subscribers in select countries and uses the company's Veo 3 AI video model. The feature was already available in Flow, Google's AI filmmaking tool that launched in May, but bringing it to Gemini expands access to a much wider user base. Photo-to-video generation is rolling out on the web today, with mobile users expected to have access by the weekend. Continue Reading →
Midjourney has introduced its first video generation model. Called “V1,” it creates 10-second, 24 fps clips from text, image, or mixed prompts. Early tests show support for dynamic motion, basic scene transitions, and a broad range of camera moves. Aspect ratios include 16:9, 1:1, and 9:16. It runs on a mix of image and video training data. Continue Reading →
Google is just about to drop Veo, a video generation model that can create high-quality 1080p footage from text, image, and video prompts. Announced at Google I/O, Veo outputs cinematic shots with accurate physics, realistic motion, and a surprising grasp of visual storytelling — all from a short prompt. Continue Reading →

Sora is Here

OpenAI has officially launched Sora, its text-to-video AI model, as part of its "12 Days of OpenAI" event. Sora enables users to generate videos from text prompts, animate images, and remix existing videos. ChatGPT Plus subscribers ($20/month) can create up to 50 priority videos at 720p, while ChatGPT Pro subscribers ($200/month) have access to unlimited video generations at 1080p. Do not be surprised if you encounter the "Sora account creation is temporarily unavailable" error message. Demand is understandably high. Continue Reading →
OpenAI's Sora, an almost unbelievable text-to-video generator, has been making waves since it was announced. In February, Sora was made available to a select group of "red teamers" for security and stability testing, as well as to a limited number of visual artists, designers, and filmmakers for feedback on its video generation capabilities. Continue Reading →
OpenAI has launched Sora, a text-to-video AI model capable of generating up to one-minute videos from text prompts. Designed to simulate the physical world in motion, Sora will service real-world applications that require dynamic visual content. Continue Reading →