Artificial intelligence is generating a stir on social media, and one of the most impactful trends is Pika AI. This tool allows users to transform photos into videos with wacky effects like squishing, inflating, melting, or turning images into cakes. With growing popularity on platforms like Twitter and TikTok, the question arises: is this technology being taken too far?
What is Pika AI?
Pika AI is a platform that transforms images using amazing effects. Those who are curious about how to create videos using their own photos will find the process to be quite simple. The tool, inspired by the style of Pika Art, can be accessed through the pika.art website. Upon getting there, users can watch an introductory video and log in using their Google account.
How to get started with Pika AI?
What’s new in version 1.5: Plans and prices
The recent Pika AI update, version 1.5, has brought significant improvements. These include more fluid movements for people and vehicles in the videos created, the “bullet time” option for slow motion scenes, and the possibility of modifying camera styles, such as cranes and pans. These features give users more advanced tools to explore their creativity.
- Pika 1.5 can be tried for free with: “250 initial credits, with a daily recharge of 30 credits when they run out. Lip Sync audio generations cost 2 credits each and users can download their videos” mentions on the publisher’s portal.
Users who opt for the paid plan can enjoy priority use of AI. This plan costs $8 per month and includes: “Starts with 700 monthly credits and daily recharges. Offers free Lip Sync audio generation, video downloads, improved resolution, extended video duration and the option to purchase more credits at a discount, without watermarks” mentions the portal and users will also be able to find different plans of 28 dollars as well as 76 dollars for unlimited access.
Quick guide to creating a video in version 1.5
Creating a video with Pika AI is a simple process:
- Visit the Pika AI website and create an account (it is possible to use Google account).
- Describe a story for the video in the appropriate section.
- Upload an image by selecting the “image” option on the platform.
- Choose a Pikaffect: When you click on the option, a menu will appear with different options such as inflate, melt and explode.
- Start creating the video by clicking the star next to “I described your story.”
With these steps, users can start exploring the potential of Pika AI and join the trend of image and video editing with innovative effects.