Animating with A.I. | Create Crazy Morphing Animations

Ben Marriott
8 Mar 202005:13

TLDRThis tutorial demonstrates how to create mesmerizing morphing animations between images using AI technology. The process involves uploading images, selecting categories like portraits, and animating them with various options for frames per second and animation curves. The video showcases examples of successful and less successful morphs, highlighting the importance of image quality for AI processing. The final animations, though not in true HD, offer a glimpse into the potential of AI in animation.

Takeaways

  • 😀 The video demonstrates how to create morphing animations between images using AI.
  • 🖼️ Users can animate images in categories such as portraits, album art, and landscapes.
  • 📸 Uploading images is the first step, and processing can take up to an hour.
  • 🔍 There might be slight differences in the uploaded images due to the AI model's processing.
  • 🎭 The AI tool allows for the creation of seamless loops in animations.
  • 🕒 Frame rates can be adjusted, with 24 frames per second being standard for smooth video.
  • 🌊 The animation curve can be set to linear or with varying easing effects for a dynamic transition.
  • 🚀 Free accounts are limited to rendering 100 frames, which may require adjusting settings for longer animations.
  • 📹 A preview feature allows users to check the animation timing and order before rendering.
  • 📊 Experiments with different types of images show varying results, with more realistic paintings working well.
  • 🎥 The final render size is 1024x1024 pixels, which is not full HD but is expected given the current state of AI technology.

Q & A

  • What is the main topic of the video?

    -The main topic of the video is creating morphing animations between images using AI.

  • Which categories of images can be animated according to the video?

    -The video mentions that you can animate general, portraits, album art, and landscapes.

  • How long does it take for the images to be processed after uploading?

    -It takes about an hour to process the images after uploading.

  • What is the warning given about the uploads?

    -The warning is that uploads are only approximations of the original because they are processed to fit inside the AI model.

  • What is the purpose of adding the same image at the end of the animation sequence?

    -Adding the same image at the end creates a seamless loop so the animation can start again from the beginning.

  • What is the default animation curve setting?

    -The default animation curve setting is linear.

  • What does the 'ease in and out' setting do to the animation?

    -The 'ease in and out' setting makes the animation start slow, speed up in the middle, and then slow down again towards the end.

  • What is the limit on the number of frames for a free account?

    -With a free account, you're limited to rendering 100 frames.

  • How long does it take to process the video once 'generate' is clicked?

    -The video states that it takes less than 5 minutes to process the video once 'generate' is clicked.

  • What are the final dimensions of the rendered animations?

    -The final width and height of the rendered animations are 1024 pixels by 1024 pixels.

  • What type of images did not work well with the AI morphing?

    -Images with a lot of texture and brushstroke, like Van Gogh's self-portraits, did not work as well because the details get muddled in the AI processing.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 Creating AI-Generated Image Animations

This paragraph discusses how to create animations that morph between images using AI. The process starts with uploading images, which can take an hour to process. The user is warned that uploads are approximations due to AI processing. The video script provides a step-by-step guide on animating portraits, including selecting images, setting frame rates, and choosing an animation curve. The script also mentions the limitations of a free account, which restricts the number of frames that can be rendered. A preview feature is available to check the animation before rendering. The results are shown to be smooth and bizarre, with different easing options available for a more dynamic animation effect. The paragraph concludes with a mention of the potential for higher resolution rendering in the future.

05:01

📺 Wrapping Up the Video

The second paragraph is a closing remark from the video script, inviting viewers to look forward to the next video and encouraging them to subscribe for more content. It is accompanied by background music, suggesting an upbeat and engaging tone.

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Keywords

💡AI

AI stands for Artificial Intelligence, which is the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think like humans and mimic their actions. In the context of the video, AI is used to create animations by morphing between images. The script mentions using AI tools to animate images in various categories such as portraits, album art, and landscapes.

💡Morphing

Morphing is a visual effect in which images or objects transform or change their shape smoothly from one form to another. In the video script, morphing is the primary technique used by the AI to create animations where one image transitions into another, creating a seamless animation loop.

💡Browser

A browser is a software application used to access and view information resources on the World Wide Web. The script suggests that the AI tool for creating animations can be accessed and used directly from a web browser, making it easily accessible to users.

💡Upload

To upload means to transfer data or files from a local system to a remote server, typically via the internet. In the script, uploading is the process of adding personal images to the AI tool so that they can be used to create animations.

💡Frames per Second (FPS)

Frames per second (FPS) is a measure used in film and video production that counts the number of individual frames displayed per second. The script discusses FPS in relation to the smoothness of the animation, with higher FPS resulting in smoother animations.

💡Animation Curve

An animation curve is a graphical representation of how a value changes over time in an animation. In the video, the animation curve determines the speed of the morphing effect between images, with options like linear, ease in, ease out, and different severities.

💡Seamless Loop

A seamless loop is a continuous loop where the end of the animation connects smoothly to the beginning, creating the illusion of an endless animation. The script describes how adding the same image at the end of the sequence ensures a seamless loop in the animation.

💡Crossfade

A crossfade is a transition effect where one image or sound fades out while another fades in. In the script, the preview window uses a crossfade to show the sequence of images, although the final render uses an actual morphing effect.

💡Render

To render in the context of video and animation production means to process images or animations to produce the final output. The script mentions rendering out two versions of the animation to compare different animation curves.

💡Ease In and Out

Ease in and out is a timing function used in animations to control the acceleration and deceleration of motion. In the video script, selecting 'ease in and out' with a certain severity affects how the morphing animation speeds up and slows down between key images.

💡Texture

Texture in digital imaging refers to the surface details or visual elements that give an image its characteristic look. The script notes that images with a lot of texture and brushstroke, like Van Gogh's self-portraits, may not morph as well in the AI animation due to the complexity of these details.

Highlights

Introduction to creating morphing animations using AI

Tool capabilities and user-friendly interface

Categories available for animation: general, portraits, album art, landscapes

Uploading images and processing time

Differences in uploaded images and AI processing

Creating a seamless loop in animations

Options for selecting images for animation

Setting frames per second for smooth animation

Calculating total frames and duration

Choosing an animation curve: linear, ease in, ease out

Previewing the animation before rendering

Limitations of the free account for rendering frames

Subscription options for more rendering capabilities

Generating the animation and processing time

Results of the morphing animation

Experiments with different types of images

Challenges with textures and brushstrokes in images

Successful morphing with realistic paintings

Creating animations for different categories

Resolution of the final renders

Encouragement to subscribe for more content