YouTube Shorts has launched a new AI tool that transforms photos into videos. It includes photo-to-video, generative effects, and the Veo model.
YouTube Shorts: The popularity of short-form videos is constantly increasing worldwide, and YouTube Shorts has become its biggest example. In this race, YouTube has now taken another step forward. The company has now incorporated Google's cutting-edge Veo 2 and Veo 3 video generation models into its Shorts feature, launching a brand new photo-to-video tool and generative effects. Its purpose is to give creators the freedom to create professional-level content even without any technical knowledge.
What is the Photo-to-Video Tool?
This new feature allows users to turn static photos in their camera roll into dynamic and moving videos. Whether it's a landscape photo from your trip or a group picture taken with friends, it can now be animated with just one tap. The most special part of this tool is the AI-powered creative suggestion it offers, which automatically suggests what type of movement or filter can enhance your photo. And yes, no editing skills are required to use this feature – AI does everything!
In Which Countries Was it Launched?
Currently, this feature is available to creators in the US, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand. But YouTube says that it will soon be expanded globally. This could prove to be a much-awaited technology for rapidly emerging content hubs like India.
Generative Effects: From Doodle to Video
Another major announcement from YouTube Shorts is its new Generative Effects feature, which is now available in the Shorts camera via the "Sparkles" icon. With its help:
- Users can turn their hand-drawn doodles into colorful images with the help of AI.
- You can turn your selfie into an animated video, with fun effects.
This feature is also based on the Veo 2 model, but it will soon be made even more powerful with Veo 3.
AI PlayGround: Content Ready in One Click
YouTube has also launched a dedicated AI PlayGround for Shorts creators. It includes preset templates, pre-filled prompts, and generative tools. It not only saves time but is also a boon for creators who want to create engaging videos without technical knowledge. For example, adding a travel photo to the 'Ultra Cinema Motion' prompt can turn it into a trailer-like video.
How to Use It?
To use this new tool, you will need to go to your YouTube Shorts camera:
- Choose any picture from the camera roll
- Tap on the 'Create Video' option
- AI will automatically add animation and movement to the picture
- You can also add extra effects through generative effects if you want
- Preview the video and publish it directly as Shorts.
