Pollo AI: Apply AI video effects to images

Demo summary
The user selects the 'AI mermaid' effect from the AI video effects menu and uploads a photo of Taylor Swift to transform it into a short animated video.
Step-by-step
- Go to the left menu and click on AI video effects
- Select an effect from the library (e.g., AI mermaid)
- Click Use this effect
- Upload a clear image of a single person
- Click Create
Options
- Choose from over 40 different AI video effects
Watch out for
- The image must be a clear photo of a single person
- Half body or full body shots are required for the best results
Highlights
“I think it came out brilliantly”
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