Stability AI has introduced Stable Video Diffusion, an innovative generative AI video model capable of converting static images into dynamic video content.
In the realm of visual content creation, marketers are constantly seeking novel approaches. Providing a glimpse into the future of video content creation through generative artificial intelligence (AI) is paramount.
Understanding Stable Video Diffusion
Stable Video Diffusion stands as a foundational model presented in a research preview by Stability AI, showcasing its prowess in transforming images into videos.
This model is adept at tasks such as multi-view synthesis from a single image, a feature further bolstered by fine-tuning on multi-view datasets.
Available in two versions, this AI model can generate either 14 or 25 frames at varying frame rates spanning from 3 to 30 frames per second.
While the company expresses eagerness to incorporate feedback and enhance the models with cutting-edge advancements, it explicitly states that the model is not yet tailored for real-world or commercial applications.
For those interested, the code for Stable Video Diffusion is accessible on GitHub, with the necessary weights for local execution conveniently located on the Hugging Face page. A comprehensive technical breakdown of the new model is also included in the paper.
Screenshot from Stability AI, November 2023
Crafting Videos from Static Images: Demonstrations by 3 AI Video Generators
The subsequent research demonstrations powered by Stable Video Diffusion offer a sneak peek into the future landscape of visual content creation driven by generative AI.
1. Community Demo For Stable Video Diffusion – Img2Vid – XT On Hugging Face
I utilized this demo to produce a downloadable GIF file from a logo generated by ChatGPT.
Screenshot from Hugging Face, November 2023
The resultant AI-generated video:
2. SVD On Replicate
This demo facilitated the generation of a downloadable MP4 file from the same logo.
Screenshot from Replicate, November 2023
The resulting AI-generated video:
3. Stable Video Diffusion Playground On Fal
Experimenting with this demo aimed to create a downloadable GIF file.
Screenshot from Fal, November 2023
Regrettably, technical glitches hindered the logo test. Hence, here is an AI-generated GIF produced a few days earlier using this demo and an image generated by DALL-E 3.
I requested @ChatGPTapp to merge a lion’s visage into a rose I captured this morning using DALL·E 3 and animated it with @fal_ai_data utilizing Stable Video Diffusion from @StabilityAI 🦁🏵️🔥 pic.twitter.com/S6jfKAEWK9
— Kristi Hines (@kristileilani) November 25, 2023
Enlistment for Text-To-Video Interface Waitlist
Enthusiasts and organizations can enlist in a waitlist to gain access to an upcoming web interface from Stability AI, showcasing a text-to-video feature that will demonstrate the practical utility of this technology.
The debut of Stable Video Diffusion signifies a notable stride in the advancement of generative AI technology, heralding forthcoming innovations in marketing and advertising technology.
