Honor Unveils Image-to-Video AI Generator for New Smartphones
Chinese technology company Honor is set to launch an impressive feature that will allow users to create short videos from static images using advanced AI technology, powered by Google. This innovative tool will be accessible exclusively to early adopters of the new Honor 400 and Honor 400 Pro smartphones, available starting May 22.
AI-Powered Creativity at Your Fingertips
The newly introduced image-to-video generator utilizes Google’s Veo 2 model and can produce five-second videos from photographs in either portrait or landscape orientation. The generation process takes approximately one to two minutes, ensuring users can quickly see their images transformed into dynamic video clips.
Ease of Use
This feature is integrated directly into the Gallery app of the Honor 400 series, making it user-friendly. However, it currently lacks the option for users to input a text prompt alongside the image, which means the AI’s interpretation of the photo will shape the video output.
Performance Insights
Early tests have shown varied results based on the complexity of the input image. For instance, a straightforward photograph of a person or pet can yield remarkably realistic animations. In contrast, more intricate subjects—such as vintage cars or still-life compositions—have produced unexpected results. For example, a self-portrait by Vincent Van Gogh prompted the AI to feature a pigeon flying out of the artist’s eye.
Temporary Free Access and Future Plans
The new video generation feature will initially be free for Honor 400 owners for the first two months. However, users will have a limitation of generating up to ten videos per day. According to Chris Langley, Honor’s UK marketing director, there are plans to introduce a subscription model for this feature in the future, although specifics remain undecided.
Output Quality
The videos generated are saved in MP4 format. For demonstration purposes, these have been converted to GIFs, which may slightly diminish the overall quality of the clips.
Photography and videos courtesy of Dominic Preston / The Verge.