S2E7: AI-Powered Creativity: The Best Platforms for Generating Photos & Videos

In this episode of The Video editing Guru, Dustin introduces AI-generated visuals as a game-changer in the video editing industry, with applications ranging from high-quality stock footage to realistic AI-generated actors and stylized AI art. He discusses several leading AI photo and video generation platforms, including MidJourney, DALL·E 3 by OpenAI, Adobe Firefly, Runway ML, Pika Labs, Synthesia, DeepBrain AI, and Kaiber AI. Incorporating these tools in the editing process can augment creativity, enhance branding, and streamline workflow by producing unique visuals and automating various post-production tasks. Dustin concludes the episode by urging listeners to embrace the AI revolution for its potential to transform content creation drastically.

• Syllaby.io - Create faceless videos in minutes!
• Midjourney
• DALL·E 3
• Adobe Firefly
• Runway ML
• Pika Labs
• DeepBrain AI
• Kaiber AI

Episode Transcript

Speaker 1 (00:04):
Hey, what's up, fellow creators. Welcome back to another episode
of the Video Editing Guru, the podcast where I dive
into all things video editing to help you become a
master in the art of post production. I'm your host Dustin.
In today's episode, we'll be exploring a game changer in
the video editing industry, AI generated visuals. Whether you're after

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high quality stock footage, realistic AI generated actors, or stylized
AI art for your projects, there's an AI tool out
there for you. Let's break down the best platforms that
can help you level up your content creation with AI.
First thing first, let's dig into AI photo generation platforms.
You need to know that AI generated images can be

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quite the game changer yours. Truly, they can help in
creating thumbnails, concocting concept art, or even designing background elements
in videos. Let's run through some leading platforms. One awesome
platform is mid Journey. I consider it as one of
the best AI tools to generate highly detailed, cinematic and
artistic images, perfect for crafting unique thumbnails or background elements

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for your projects. Upnext as Dali three by OpenAI. It's
your go to for generating photorealistic images or concept designs
based on simple text prompts. Then we have Adobe Firefly
that integrates directly into Photoshop and allows us to edit, enhance,
and generate AI powered images seamlessly within Adobe's ecosystem. Last,
but not least, we have Runway mL. This platform, while

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known more for AI video, boasts a remarkable AI image
generator that can create esthetically unique, stylized visuals. Next step,
let's talk about platforms for AI video generation. You'd really
want to listen to this if you've been pondering on
AI generated stock footage, virtual actors, or even an entire
AI edited video. Definitely consider Runway mL as one of

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the most potent AI video editing tools. It allows you
to generate, edit, and animate footage with powerful tools like
text to video generation and DA object removal. Another great
platform is Peaka Labs, an up and coming AI video
tool that lets you create AI generated video clips with
custom styles and movement. Then there's Synthesia, a tool that
allows you to create videos using realistic AI generated presenters,

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think corporate or training videos without the hassle of hiring actors.
Deep Brain AI works along similar lines, but specializes in
generating talking head videos with AI avatars, making it an
excellent option for explanatory content. Lastly, there's kyber Ai, which
specializes in transforming images into stylized animated video sequences, making

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it a great bet for music videos and motion art.
Before we wrap up, let me guide you on how
to integrate AI into your video editing workflow. For thumbnails
and branding, I'd suggest mid Journey or dal E, which
can create eye catching thumbnails that will pop on YouTube
and social media. When it comes to AI generated b roll,
Runway mL and Peaka Labs can create impressive, unique stock

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footage to bolster your projects. Tools like Runway mL are
also beneficial for AI powered editing by allowing background removal
and automatic editing and saving hours in post production. And
when you want talking head automation, do consider Synthesia or
deep Brain. They can generate realistic presenters for tutorials or
corporate content, saving you the cost and hassle of hiring

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real actors. I'll wrap up with this final thought. AI
is absolutely revolutionizing the way we create content. We as
video editors have two choices to either fight it or
embrace it and use it to our advantage. If you're
looking to speed up your workflow, enhance creativity, or generate
unique visuals. AI tools are here to help. I would

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love to hear which ones you love, so don't hesitate
to shoot me a message. And for the AI newbies
out there, start experimenting. Who knows, you might just stumble
upon your next favorite tool. That's all for today's episode
of the Video Editing Guru. I hope you have found
these insights into AI video production tools useful. Remember you
can find all the platforms and tools I mentioned today
in the show notes. Don't forget to subscribe, leave a review,

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and follow me on the social handles linked in the
notes for more tips on video editing, content creation and
the latest industry trends. This is dustin your Video Editing Guru,
Signing off