Just a few months ago, Google introduced a new feature on its Photos app that would allow users to turn any still image into a six-second animated clip. It utilizes the Veo 2 AI video generation model for that. At launch, only two video style preferences were given to the users. A new update, however, suggests that Google is preparing to hand more creative control directly to the users.
Google Photos might allow more creative control over animated photos
As per an APK teardown done by the folks at Android Authority, the Google Photos (v6.48) app contains a new option for the “Photo to video” tool. This time, instead of relying on limited options, the users will get a prompt box where they can type their own command. The box appears to be located just below the existing two options. It gives more creative control over animated photos/videos to the users. It allows them to direct AI to adopt specific tones, moods, or styles.
Currently, there are only two preferences available in the “Photo to video” tool: “Subtle movement” and ‘I’m Feeling Lucky.” The former option focuses on enhancing the image with light animations, whereas the latter is there for random effects. This new change means that the users will no longer have to gamble with the “I’m Feeling Lucky” option. They can now direct the AI to animate the image as per their preferences.
Users can finally get animated images of their choice
This update fixes the earlier issue of providing limited options to the users. Yes, the second option would provide a whole bunch of animations and styles, but it’s no less than a gamble. A user would never know what kind of animated image they will be getting, as AI chooses any random style and animates the image accordingly. However, keep in mind that the feature was spotted in an APK teardown. And this doesn’t necessarily mean that the feature would make its way to the stable version.
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