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How to Turn Your Still Photos into Stunning Moving Images
I know AI tends to rub a lot of photographers the wrong way. That’s fine—it’s not about me, maybe it’s about you and your unresolved dad issues. But that’s beside the point. I’m here to show you how to make something really cool. 😉
If you’ve been following my @Trairatcliff account, you know I’ve been churning out a lot of fun AI-generated content. And hey, if the Godfather of photography, Rick Sammon, approves, there’s probably something to it. To me, art doesn’t start or stop with a camera. In fact, the camera’s just a tool. True creation happens in the mind of the creator. You don’t need a fancy piece of plastic and glass to make something visceral.
Now, let’s get into the exciting blend of photography and AI. First, here’s one I made earlier… and just to be clear, this was all created from single still images/photos. You'll see how amazing it is once you start to watch.
The Big Picture
If you’re like me, you’ve probably taken thousands—maybe hundreds of thousands—of photos. So, why not use AI to turn them into a fun video?
Before we get too technical, let’s talk about the concept. You took the original photo, and that becomes the foundation for the AI to build upon. At the time of writing this, AI can extrapolate 5+ seconds of video from a single image. With video typically running at 30 frames per second (FPS), that means your photo is the first frame, and the AI generates the remaining 149.
Photos are great, and good videos are great too—no need to pick a side. But there’s something about video that resonates differently, especially when paired with the right music. Humans experience life in a continuous stream of video moments, so video often feels more dynamic and immersive. I like to think of life as a movie, with each scene transitioning into the next, and sometimes a video can move people in ways a single image can’t.
Check out my blog post for detail on how to create a video just like the one above. Oh, and there are more examples of the same technique on there too.
Cool New Gear from Peak Design!
I think Peak Design has done about 79 Kickstarters or so. I can't keep track... but this one is the coolest one so far! Just listen to Adam's sweet voice in the video below. If you were thirsty and wandering in the Sahara desert, Adam could sell you a pile of sand.
This outdoor line (which also supports their photography cubes) looks really slick hey? The only problem is deciding which one I want... I'll probably get a few! And it's quite cool that they have a lifelong guarantee. I've never needed to use it because the bags are super sturdy. I've got this one sling bag I used at Burning Man for several years in a row. That's about the toughest possible situation and it's still perfect. Well, it's a bit dusty, but that's part of the charm.
Oh, and just to be clear, we don't collaborate any more. All these new bags are simply the genius of their design team!
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