The Chinese brand Honor is well-known for its innovations in camera technology and slim foldable smartphones. In its upcoming endeavor, the company is introducing a fun AI feature that converts still images into dynamic short videos.
Utilizing the Google Cloud AI framework, this exciting feature will be launched with the Honor 400 series smartphones, which will officially debut on May 22. These new models will include a remarkable 200-megapixel camera powered by AI.
So, what's all the excitement about this image-to-video functionality? Picture yourself visiting the Louvre in Paris and snapping a shot of Jean Barbault’s famous Vénitienne, only to watch the lady come to life in a brief clip. This is the innovative core of Honor's latest offering.
“Turn static images—from real-life photos to treasured old pictures—into captivating 5-second videos and animated photos,” states the company.
Honor’s AI tool aims to work with various images, including human portraits and stunning landscapes. Impressively, these AI-generated videos maintain a high degree of structural and stylistic coherence, an area where many generative AI tools often fall short.
Interestingly, you don’t need to hunt for masterpieces in art galleries; any photo from your phone can be transformed into a lively video clip. Imagine bringing your vibrant flower macros to life or seeing a chaotic pet moment animated beautifully.
I can’t wait to dust off my sketchbook
An understated benefit
The main advantage is that users won’t need to rely on third-party applications for this feature. While there are many AI apps and web tools that can perform similar tasks, they often come with expensive fees or annoying advertisements. More importantly, users can have concerns about how their personal images are processed. Thanks to Honor's partnership with Google, users can expect solid privacy protocols and transparency regarding data management.
As for the Honor 400 series, the company has hinted at impressive features like a long-range telephoto zoom camera, advanced thermal management, and enhanced water resistance. More details will be available when the phones are revealed later this month.
