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Upload an image and generate video in Pika AI

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Demo summary

The user demonstrates how to upload a static image from a local file browser into Pika AI and enter a motion prompt to begin the generation process.

Step-by-step

  1. Click on the images icon to open the file browser
  2. Select an image from your local library
  3. Upload the image to the prompt area
  4. Type in a motion prompt describing the desired movement and lighting
  5. Click on Generate

Tips

  • Include descriptions of motion, lighting, and style (e.g., 'professional video style') in your prompt for better results
  • Keep the prompt simple to effectively animate what is already in the image

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