Minimax Ai: Realistic Image To Video Generator - aka Hailuoai Tutorial

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Introduction

In this article, we’ll explore how to use Minimax’s innovative image-to-video AI tool effectively, allowing you to create realistic videos that evoke emotions, add visual effects, and extend video lengths with ease. We’ll cover the process step by step, sharing useful tips and tricks along the way.

Getting Started with Minimax

To begin, head over to the Minimax website via the provided link in the description. Once you sign up, you will enjoy unlimited video generation for the first three days. After this initial phase, the free plan grants you daily bonus credits to continue creating videos.

Once on the site, you will find an option to upload images in JPEG or PNG formats. You will also see a prompt section where you can enter your video prompt. On the right, there's a button to enhance your prompt for refined results. If desired, you can leave the prompt blank, allowing the AI to deduce the scene’s physics based on the uploaded image, and generate a video accordingly.

Creating Realistic Images with Flux 1.1 Pro

For generating realistic images, I utilized Flux 1.1 Pro and accessed it for free via Glyph, which offers daily free credits. Follow these steps:

  1. Click on "Build" and then select "Add Block" from the popup list.
  2. Choose the image generator option and select Flux Pro version 1.1 from the dropdown menu.
  3. Choose an image size (for example, I opted for 16:9), then enter your prompt and start generating images.

To create realistic images, use prompts resembling actual image file names, such as “img23_CR2”, where CR2 is a Canon camera file format. The generated images will look impressively realistic. For instance, by modifying the prompt to include "woman," you’ll receive a stunning depiction of a woman.

Feel free to experiment with prompts like "friends.jpg" and "cat" to achieve different realistic images.

Generating Videos from Images

Next, return to Minimax, upload the images generated with Flux, and enter prompts to create a video (e.g., "A woman enjoying herself"). Enhance the prompt for added precision before clicking "create." The video generation may take one to ten minutes, depending on the queue status, but the outcome is a remarkably realistic video featuring smooth facial expressions and natural movements.

In my example, I showcased a variety of emotions: the woman laughing, transitioning to tears, then changing to anger, and finally reacting with shock. Each emotion is vividly represented, demonstrating a wide array of expressions.

Adding Visual Effects

To incorporate visual effects, I used various prompts. For instance:

  • A prompt to make "the man fly like a bird" rendered impressively.
  • Pouring different colored paint onto a smiling woman resulted in an aesthetically beautiful video.
  • Transformed a car into "Bumblebee," though it requires further fine-tuning for perfection.
  • Created a scene of an airplane exploding into multiple Rubik's cubes, which was visually striking.

These visual effects make it easy for users to craft action-packed videos with minimal effort. Additionally, I created unique phenomena like rain and a mini tsunami inside a house.

Extending Video Lengths

Furthermore, Minimax allows for lengthening videos. You can take a screenshot of the final frame and upload it back to Minimax to generate new content from that point. By combining these segments in a video editor, you can create longer, seamless sequences without quality loss.

If you have any creative ideas or tips, please share them in the comments. If you found this article helpful, consider sharing it with others interested in AI technology.

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FAQ

Q1: What formats can I use to upload images in Minimax? A1: You can upload images in JPEG or PNG formats.

Q2: How many videos can I generate using Minimax? A2: You can generate unlimited videos for the first three days after signing up, followed by daily bonus credits with the free plan.

Q3: How long does it take to generate a video? A3: Video generation may take between one to ten minutes, depending on the queue situation.

Q4: Can I enhance the quality of my prompts? A4: Yes, there is an option to enhance your prompts for more refined results.

Q5: How can I extend the length of my videos? A5: You can take a screenshot of the final frame and re-upload it to generate new video content from that point.