CapCut: AI Image-to-Video generation

Demo summary
The creator demonstrates using CapCut's AI media tool to generate a 10-second video clip from a static reference image and a text prompt.
Step-by-step
- Select the Image to video tool
- Click on Import image and upload your reference file
- Enter a descriptive text prompt for the motion
- Select a model, such as Video G3.0
- Adjust Motion speed, Camera control, and Duration
- Set the Aspect ratio
- Click Generate
Options
- Generate via Text to video instead of Image to video
- Choose between different AI models like Video G3.0
- Adjust Motion speed settings
- Modify Camera control settings
- Select different Durations (e.g., 10 seconds)
- Change the Aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9)
Watch out for
- Generating a 10-second video costs 50 credits
Tips
- Use the Video G3.0 model for stable motion and high-quality realistic styles
Highlights
“AI video, which is really exciting and cool”
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