Spooky Season is Upon Us!

I’m not sure what’s more frightening—the start of Halloween or the fact that this video sequence was created entirely via AI using just simple text prompts.

The world of AI video creation seems to be expanding as fast as a zombie apocalypse! Hailuo is the new kid on the block, already making some serious waves. This fresh tool, developed by Minimax, is perfect for anyone who wants to quickly create short, high-quality video clips just by typing in a few words. Whether you're aiming for a cinematic masterpiece or a fun, animated clip, Hailuo generates six-second videos with impressive detail. It’s quick, accessible, and adds a creative punch to video-making without needing a full production setup​.

And it's not just Hailuo leading the charge. Runway has also built a strong reputation, offering tools that turn still images into dynamic video art, perfect for animators and storytellers alike. Then there's Adobe, the big player in the game, teasing exciting new developments. While Firefly currently focuses on images, rumors are flying about AI-powered video tools arriving soon. If they’re anything like Firefly’s current offerings, expect user-friendly, professional-grade video creation at your fingertips​.

With all these options on the rise, it’s clear that we have come a long way in a short time, and that AI-powered video creation is only getting bigger and more exciting.

Richard Cawood

Richard is an award winning portrait photographer, creative media professional and educator currently based in Dubai, UAE.

http://www.2ndLightPhotography.com
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