Upload an image and generate video in Pika AI

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
- Click on the images icon to open the file browser
- Select an image from your local library
- Upload the image to the prompt area
- Type in a motion prompt describing the desired movement and lighting
- 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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