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Overview of Free AI Video Tools

Feb 12, 2025

Lecture on Free AI Video Tools

Overview of Tools

  • New AI video tools available for free.
  • Capabilities include: character animation, inpainting and upscaling, music video creation from prompts, text-to-video, image-to-video, consistent characters, lip syncing, and sound design.

Vigl

  • Replace any character with a single input image.
  • Commands in Discord:
    • /animate for preset videos.
    • /mix for personal video uploads.
  • Example Process:
    • Upload a picture.
    • Choose a preset video or upload your own.
    • Options for background removal and fine-tuning.
    • Outputs can be used in video editors like Premiere.
    • Green screen footage can be modified using inpainting tools like Runway ML.
  • Limitations:
    • No fabric physics for clothing.
    • Difficulties with fast-moving scenes and complex backgrounds.

Noisy

  • Create animated music videos from a song URL and text/image prompts.
  • Still in Discord, web version launching soon.
  • Example Process:
    • Use a song URL and image reference.
    • Generate and edit video clips.

Pixverse

  • Text-to-video, image-to-video, and consistent character creation.
  • Commands in Discord and a web app for better UI.
  • Example Process:
    • Text-to-video with prompts and style selection.
    • Image-to-video with motion options.
    • Create and animate characters with consistent features.
  • Limitations:
    • Limited generations per day on the web app.
    • Realistic style may struggle with some prompts.

Hyper

  • Another tool for text-to-video and image-to-video.
  • Similar commands as Pixverse.
  • Limitation: Generations are only 2 seconds long.

Lip Syncing and Sound Effects

  • Add lip syncing to videos and generate sound effects.
  • Example Process:
    • Upload video and use lip sync feature.
    • Generate voice options and select the best one.
    • Attach sound effects to video.
  • Credit System:
    • Free plan offers 250 credits initially and 30 daily credits.
    • Generations cost 10 credits each; lip sync uses 2 credits.

Combining Tools for Final Projects

  • Example of combining Vigl, Pixverse, and other tools for a complete project.
  • Created character animation, added sound design, and lip syncing.
  • Final products can be edited and upscaled using free tools like CapCut.

Additional Resources

  • Recommended eBook: "Using Generative AI to Scale Your Content Operations" by HubSpot.
    • Covers various AI tools, prompt writing, and usage tips.
    • Discusses AI content limitations and pitfalls.
  • Futurepedia.io for staying updated on AI tools and advancements.
    • Features tutorials, an AI innovations tracker, and a weekly newsletter.

Conclusion

  • Encouragement to explore and utilize the tools.
  • Stay informed with Futurepedia and HubSpot resources.
  • Thank viewers and invite them to the next session.