Google Adds AI Photo-to-Video Magic to Photos and YouTube Shorts
Hey everyone! It looks like Google is continuing its AI invasion... in a good way, of course! They're injecting a bit of AI magic into Google Photos and YouTube Shorts, which I think is pretty cool.
Google Photos Gets a Creative Boost
First off, Google Photos is getting some fresh AI-powered features aimed at letting you do more with your pictures. Imagine turning a simple photo into a six-second video clip. That's now a reality! This is thanks to Google's Veo 2 engine which, by the way, sounds like something out of a sci-fi movie.
You'll even have options on how the video is generated. Want something subtle? Go for "Subtle movements." Feeling adventurous? Hit "I'm feeling lucky." I think it is a fun way to play around with your memories. On top of that, there's a "Remix" feature coming that will let you transform your photos into different artistic styles like anime or comics. It’s a bit like having a mini art studio in your pocket!
These new features will be accessible through a dedicated "Create" tab, launching in the US this August. So, keep an eye out for that if you're in the States!
YouTube Shorts Joins the Fun
YouTube Shorts is also getting in on the action with a photo-to-video feature. For those of us who love creating short-form videos, this is great news. This feature is free and is rolling out soon in the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand. More countries will be getting it later this year.
And just like Google Photos, this is powered by Veo 2. What’s even more exciting is that Veo 3 support is planned for later this summer. Also, new generative effects are coming to Shorts.
I remember when creating videos from photos used to be a real hassle, involving clunky software and hours of editing. Now, it's becoming something anyone can do with a few taps on their phone. It is pretty incredible. Google added a similar tool to its Gemini app earlier in the month, but that one requires a subscription.
What do you think about all these new AI-powered features? Let me know in the comments below!
Source: Engadget