AI technology has revolutionized video creation, making complex tasks accessible to everyone. By combining the power of ChatGPT for image generation and Pika Labs for animation, you can craft impressive stop motion videos using just text prompts. Here’s a step-by-step guide to get you started.
Generate your base images with ChatGPT
- Navigate to ChatGPT’s website and click the ‘Log in’ button in the top right corner.
- Input your login details and select ‘Continue’.
- Once logged in, you’re ready to create images for your stop-motion video. Note that multiple image generation is a ChatGPT Plus feature. Begin by typing a prompt for your first scene. For example: “A book opening on its own, with characters and objects emerging from its pages and interacting with the surroundings.”
- After generating an image you like, ask ChatGPT for its generation ID by typing “What is the generation ID for this image?” This ID helps maintain consistency in style for subsequent images.
- Continue generating images, making slight alterations to elements for each frame of your stop-motion sequence.
- To save your images, hover over each one and click the download arrow that appears in the top left corner.
Animate your images with Pika Labs
- Visit the Pika Labs website and sign in using your preferred method (Google, Discord, or email).
- On the Pika Labs dashboard, use the paper clip icon below the search bar to upload your ChatGPT-generated images.
- After uploading an image, craft a prompt describing the desired camera movements and transitions. Include “stop motion” in your prompt for the best effect. An example could be: “Begin with a slow-motion pan towards the image center, slightly rotating the book with an overall stop motion feel.”
- Be patient as Pika Labs processes each image. Remember, you’ll need to animate your images one at a time.
- Once your animations are ready, download them by hovering over each clip and clicking the arrow in the top left corner.
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Import your animated clips into your preferred video editing software, such as DaVinci Resolve, to arrange them in sequence. Mac users can also use QuickTime Player for simple clip combination.
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Enhance your video by adding music and sound effects using tools like Canva. Review your creation, make any necessary adjustments, and export in high quality.
Key points to remember
- Pika Labs offers limited free generations, so consider a premium subscription for larger projects.
- Detailed prompts yield better results for both images and animations.
- Ensure a stable internet connection to avoid generation failures.
- Both ChatGPT and Pika Labs are accessible on mobile and desktop, but require sufficient processing power.