Animate images into video with Google Flow

Demo summary
The tutorial shows how to upload an image to Google Flow (labs.google/fx/tools/flow), set parameters like aspect ratio and quality, and paste a video prompt to generate animation.
Step-by-step
- Visit labs.google/fx/tools/flow and click on New Project
- Click Start and upload your image
- Select the Video option in the settings panel
- Choose the aspect ratio (e.g., 16x9 or 9x16) to match your source image
- Select the number of variations to generate (e.g., X1)
- Choose between Fast or Quality generation modes
- Paste your video prompt into the text field
- Click the generate icon to create the video
Options
- Generate 1, 2, 3, or 4 video options at a time
- Toggle between 16x9 and 9x16 aspect ratios
- Switch from 'Fast' view to 'Quality' for higher resolution results
Watch out for
- Generating multiple options simultaneously consumes your monthly credit balance faster
Tips
- Manage your 1,000 monthly credits carefully so they last the entire month
- Remove any unwanted icons or watermarks from your source image before uploading
- Use a dedicated tool like Google Gemini to write detailed video prompts including dialogue and dimensions
Highlights
“Now, this is amazing.”
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