Is free and open-source AI video finally here and actually impressive? We're diving into WAN 2.1 from Alibaba, the new video model making waves for its realistic physics and cinematic potential! Plus, we test out Topaz Labs' Project Starlight video upscaler (also FREE!) on AI footage and explore Luma Labs Dream Machine's new video-to-audio feature!
In this video we cover:
WAN 2.1 Revealed: We explore the features of WAN, from text-to-video and image-to-video to upcoming video-to-video capabilities and its impressive 14B model. Is "WAN" the new X-factor in AI video generation?
Hands-On WAN Testing: See real examples generated on platforms like Fal, Nim and Krea. We analyze text-to-video quality, aesthetic style, and frame rate.
FREE Upscaling Magic: Topaz Labs Project Starlight beta is FREE right now! We test its ability to enhance AI-generated video and reveal the surprisingly subtle (but powerful) results.
Luma Dream Machine Audio: Video-to-audio is HERE! We experiment with Dream Machine's new audio feature, adding sound effects and even gibberish talking to AI videos – is it mind-blowing or just plain fun?
Open Source & Affordability: WAN is open source! We discuss the implications and the accessibility of this powerful new model, including hardware requirements and generation speeds compared to Sky Rails.
Whether you're a seasoned AI creator or just curious about the latest breakthroughs, this video is your essential guide to WAN, Topaz Labs Project Starlight, and Luma Dream Machine's audio update!
Mentioned Links (with Dummy Slugs):
WAN Code & Weights (Open Source): Download the WAN models (1.3B & 14B) here: https://wanxai.com/
Fal.AI: https://fal.ai/
NIM Video: https://nim.video/explore
Krea: https://www.krea.ai/
Topaz Labs Project Starlight: Try out the FREE beta of Project Starlight here: https://topazlabs.com/ref/2518/
CHAPTERS
0:00 Intro: New FREE AI Video Model And More!
00:45 WAN 2.1: Open Source & Affordable
01:20 - Features In WAN
01:53- Open Source Models
02:15 - Comparison to SkyReels
02:50 - Text To Video Test on Fal
03:37 - Text to Video Test 2
04:20.- Cost on Fal for Generation
04:33 - Comparison to Veo-2
04:45 - Stylistic Outputs
05:13 - Nim's Free Upscaler
05:50 - Image to Video Test
06:07 - Sidequest to Topaz Labs
06:40 - Project Starlight is Free
06:53- Startlight Test
07:41- Image To Video Test Continued
08:00 - Image to Video Test Again
08:23 - Wan on Krea
08:51- Image to Video On Krea
09:34 - Community Outputs
10:42 - Audio to Video on Luma Labs
11:14 - Video To Audio Test
11:36 Having Fun With Audio
11:58 - Music?
12:05 - Creepy AI Ghosts and Dolls
12:33 - Wrap Up
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