Recently, AI video technology has once again gained popularity across various platforms, particularly those that bring old photos to life. These videos not only evoke emotions but also breathe new life into many classic TV dramas. This technology transforms photos that were once static in albums into vivid scenes, as if time has been turned back.
However, with the rise of this trend, some market chains have emerged that exploit information gaps to make money, such as selling AI video services for 49.9 yuan. However, this is actually a technology that can be done by oneself, not only simple but also able to save unnecessary expenses.
General Approach to Creating Old Photo Videos:
High-definition restoration of old photos – Colorization of old photos – Bringing old photos to life
Next, AIbase will guide you through the detailed tutorial:
I. High-definition Restoration of Old Photos
Old photos usually have some damage or are blurry. AI high-definition restoration tools can be used for initial processing. If you are unsure which tool to use, you can visit AIbase's tool navigation: https://www.aibase.com/tools
You can find the image high-definition enlargement section under the AI painting category.
If you have a Meitu app on your phone, you can also use it for high-definition enlargement. Note that if your old photo is severely damaged and the details are unrecognizable, it is difficult to repair with AI tools and you may need to find manual restoration services on Taobao.
For ordinary blurriness, using the image quality restoration function of Meitu XiuXiu is sufficient. Even as a non-member, you can choose high-definition restoration, which is effective enough for relatively blurry old photos.
Here, AIbase tested a black and white photo of Audrey Hepburn.
Open the Meitu APP, find the high-definition restoration entry on the homepage, and enter the image quality restoration page. Meitu offers three options: high-definition, super-definition, and AI super-definition. Super-definition is limited to 5 free uses per day, and AI super-definition to 2 free uses per day.
After the restoration, the photo is over 3MB. Due to website restrictions on image size, AIbase has taken a screenshot of the restored version.
The restored image is very clear and has removed the noise from the old photo. It has basically achieved the desired effect and can proceed to the next step of colorization.
II. Colorizing Black and White Photos
You can use the Palette.fm website, which offers AI-based colorization services. Although downloading a high-definition, logo-free version requires payment, you can achieve unlimited downloads with the credits earned from a new registration.
After uploading the photo, the website provides multiple color schemes for you to choose from. Remember to select high-definition and logo-free when downloading.
Visit here if needed: https://top.aibase.com/tool/palette-fm
III. Using AI to Bring Photos to Life
Kuaishou's Kelin is recommended here. It is an AI video generation tool based on the DiT model, which works very well with Asian faces, and the best part is—it's free.
You just need to download the Kuaishou APP, find the AI video generation module in the AI play section, upload your restored and colored photo, and the system will automatically process it to make the characters in the photo come to life. After opening the AI video generation page, select image-to-video.
Simply enter your subject (girl), action (smile, blink), and you can input prompts according to your needs. Click on generate video and wait. The waiting time varies depending on the situation, usually simple ones take 2-5 minutes, while more complex ones may take 20 minutes or more.
If Kelin is not available, you can also choose Jimeng, which also works well for image-to-video.
Product entry: https://top.aibase.com/tool/jimengdreamina
Remember to select slow motion speed, and for users with fewer credits, the standard mode is sufficient. Here, AIbase chose the smooth mode, which costs 36 credits for 6 seconds.
Finally, you can import the generated video into video editing software like Jianying, add music and some editing, and you have a memory masterpiece of your own. Here is the effect video generated by AIbase:
The overall effect is quite good, and the characters are quite lively. In addition to bringing old photos to life, the same method can also be applied to "AI bringing famous movie scenes to life," just replace the old photos with some classic stills from movies and TV shows.
That concludes today's tutorial. For more previous tutorial content, you can click here to view: https://www.aibase.com/course
