Animating an AI Image

Learn how to add animation to images created with generative AI tools, even if you aren't an animation guru.

Introduction

• Breathing life into pixels
• What you should know

1. Generating an Image

• Free generative AI tools
• Premium generative AI tools
• Mastering text prompts for image generation
• Improving your prompt using AI
• Using the same prompt with different engines
• Creating consistent assets

2. Preparing for Animation

• Isolating subjects
• Creating a multilayered comp
• Generating additional details
• Crafting the title

3. Animating in After Effects

• Importing and setting the comp
• Dispersing layers in 3D space
• Animating the camera
• Faking atmospheric effects
• Animate characters using AI
• Bringing characters to life
• Adding realism using depth of field

4. Creating a 3D Scene

• Creating a style frame image using AI
• Upscaling using AI
• Generating video from image
• Using AI to create 3D models
• Converting 2D image to 3D models
• Compositing 3D models in After Effects

5. Challenge

• Challenge: Magic duel in an ancient arena
• Solution: Magic duel in an ancient arena

Conclusion

• Next steps