Animate images using Google Flow

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Demo summary

The user demonstrates uploading a starting frame to Google's Flow app, selecting the 'frame to video' option, and applying a text prompt to generate an animated scene.

Step-by-step

Open the Google Flow app
Select the Frame to Video option
Upload the starting frame image and click Crop to save
Paste the text prompt describing the dialogue and action
Adjust settings to Landscape orientation
Set the number of outputs per prompt to four
Click Generate
Review the outputs and select the best version
Favorite the chosen clip and click Download
Select the download size, such as Original or Upscaled

Options

Use V3 quality model (paid) or V3 fast model (free)
Download in Original size or Upscaled for higher quality platforms like YouTube

Watch out for

Generating four outputs per prompt consumes credits significantly faster

Tips

Generate multiple outputs (e.g., four) per prompt to increase the chances of getting a usable result
Use the Upscaled download option if you plan to upload the video to platforms like YouTube

Highlights

“it works the exact same way”

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