Easy AI Animation Workflow

Summary

In this video, Nick Fon Jordan walks viewers through a simple yet powerful AI animation workflow. The tutorial is split into two parts: a basic style transfer, where users can apply the visual style of any image onto a video, and an advanced method, which animates the character from the image and allows for background replacement. Nick demonstrates sourcing images and videos, using tools like Lindo, Hello Face, and Vigle, and editing with PowerDirector to achieve polished results. By following these steps, anyone can create visually consistent, animated videos of characters from images, even fully integrating them into custom backgrounds.

Takeaways

• 😀 The tutorial covers a simple AI animation workflow for style transfer and character animation.
• 😀 The basic workflow involves selecting a style image, finding a video to apply the style, and using a platform like LindGo to transfer the style.
• 😀 Aith Gainesboro from Final Fantasy 7 is used as an example for the style transfer.
• 😀 Videos can be sourced from platforms like Hello Face or other video sources, with a focus on selecting a video with a similar aesthetic.
• 😀 LindGo is used for the style transfer process, where you upload the style image and video to generate the final result.
• 😀 The advanced workflow includes adding a new background for the animated character, which requires background removal after generating the video.
• 😀 Vigle is introduced as a tool to animate the character within the video, requiring Discord for usage and a green screen background for background removal.
• 😀 To remove the green screen, video editing software like PowerDirector can be used to fine-tune the background and clean up the final video.
• 😀 The final step involves re-uploading the cleaned video into LindGo to generate the fully animated character with the new background.
• 😀 The tutorial provides an easy-to-follow guide for animating characters from images, with examples to showcase the results and potential morphing issues.
• 😀 The video concludes with an invitation for viewers to ask questions in the comments and a final showcase of the animated character results.

Q & A

Who is the presenter of the video and what is the main topic?

The presenter is Nick Fon Jordan, and the main topic is an easy-to-use AI animation workflow that allows transferring the style of an image onto a video or animating a character from that image.

What are the two main parts of the workflow discussed in the video?

The workflow is divided into two parts: the basic workflow, which is style transfer onto a video, and the advanced workflow, which involves animating a character from an image.

Which platforms are suggested for obtaining images for the workflow?

The video suggests using AI image generator platforms, such as C Arts, to find images that match the desired style.

How does the presenter obtain videos for style transfer?

Videos can be sourced from platforms like World T3, social media via apps like Hello Face or C AI, and then processed for style transfer.

What tool is used for style transfer in the basic workflow?

The tool used is Linds Go, specifically its style transfer feature where users upload the reference image and video to generate the styled video.

In the advanced workflow, what additional media is required and why?

A background image is required for the advanced workflow to replace the original video background after animating the character.

Which software is used for animating the character in the advanced workflow?

The software used is Vigle, a Discord-based animation tool where users upload the image, video, and background, and then generate an animated video.

How is the background removed from the animated video?

Background removal is done using video editing software like PowerDirector, applying a chroma key (green screen) effect to isolate the character.

What are the key observations about the final results of the animation?

The final results show that the character’s face and hair remain consistent and high-quality, while there may be minor morphing in clothing and background elements.

What are the main challenges or time-consuming steps in this workflow?

The most time-consuming parts are sourcing appropriate images and videos. Once those are obtained, using Linds Go and Vigle for style transfer and animation is relatively quick and straightforward.

Can this workflow be used for any character from any image?

Yes, the workflow is designed to animate virtually any character from any image, as long as the required tools and media are available.