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TEXT TO VIDEO

Sora

 

Creating video from text with OPENAI's  Sora, an AI model that can create realistic and imaginative scenes from text instructions.

 

Sora can generate videos up to a minute long while maintaining visual quality and adherence to the user’s prompt.

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Today, Sora is becoming available to red teamers to assess critical areas for harms or risks. OpenAI is also granting access to a number of visual artists, designers, and filmmakers to gain feedback on how to advance the model to be most helpful for creative professionals.

 

They’re sharing research progress early to start working with and getting feedback from people outside of OpenAI and to give the public a sense of what AI capabilities are on the horizon.

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Steve.AI 

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Lets you develop a script, select background music, and text to narration voice, and related video clips to build a story video.

 

This video started as a scripted story listing adventures and then appropriate video from the web was searched and stitched together to produce the final video.  It took only a few minutes to produce. â€‹

1. Kapwing: The User-Friendly Online Editor

Kapwing is an excellent choice for beginners and those who prefer a simple, online editing experience.

  • Pricing:

    • Free plan with watermark and limited features

    • Pro plan: $16/month (billed annually) or $20/month (billed monthly)

  • Key Features:

    • Intuitive drag-and-drop interface

    • Wide range of templates

    • Accessible from any computer with an internet connection

    • AI-powered tools like auto-subtitle generation and background removal

Kapwing's simplicity makes it perfect for those just starting out in video editing.


2. OpenShot: Free and Open-Source

OpenShot is a great option for those who want a free, desktop-based editor.

  • Pricing: Completely free and open-source

  • Key Features:

    • Cross-platform compatibility (Windows, Mac, Linux)

    • Simple interface with basic editing tools

    • Suitable for beginners, but with room to grow


3. DaVinci Resolve: Professional-Grade for Free

DaVinci Resolve offers a powerful free version that rivals many paid editors.

  • Pricing:

    • Free version with a wide range of features

    • Studio version: $295 (one-time purchase) for advanced features

  • Key Features:

    • Professional-grade color correction and audio post-production

    • Multi-user collaboration

    • AI-powered tools like Magic Mask and Face Refinement


4. HitFilm Express: Free with Add-On Options

HitFilm Express provides a solid free base with the option to expand functionality.

  • Pricing:

    • Free version with core features

    • Add-on packs available for purchase (prices vary)

  • Key Features:

    • Combines editing, VFX, and 3D compositing

    • Active community for learning and support

    • Mocha HitFilm plugin for AI-powered tracking


5. Shotcut: Another Free and Open-Source Option

Shotcut is a versatile, free editor that's great for those who want more control.

  • Pricing: Completely free and open-source

  • Key Features:

    • Multi-format timeline

    • Extensive audio and video filters

    • Keyframe animation


Emerging AI-Powered Video Creation Tools

While not traditional editors, these AI-powered tools are revolutionizing video creation:

  • Runway AI Gen-2 is a text-to-video AI that generates high-quality videos from text descriptions.

  • Synthesia creates AI-powered videos with virtual presenters from text input.

  • InVideo offers text-to-video creation and editing with a wide range of templates.

  • Lumen5 quickly turns blog posts into engaging videos.

  • Designs.ai  provides AI-powered design tools, including video creation.

  • Pictory specializes in creating short, branded videos from longer content.

  • Wisecut offers AI-powered automated video editing.

  • Veed.io is a cloud-based video editor with various AI features.

  • Fliki creates videos from text with AI-generated voiceovers.


Conclusion

Whether you're a beginner looking for simplicity or a pro seeking advanced features, there's a video editing tool out there for you. Start with user-friendly options like Kapwing if you're new to editing, or dive into more powerful software like DaVinci Resolve as you grow your skills.

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