How to Animate a Photo with AI: Step-by-Step Tutorial

Fanch AIon 18 days ago

Static content is boring. Creators today are asking: "How can I animate a photo with AI to stop the scroll?"

The answer is simpler than you think. You don't need After Effects.

In this tutorial, we will show you exactly how to animate a photo with AI using the Fanch AI workflow, recreating our viral "Pringles Ski Slope" clip.

Step 1: Prepare Your Base Image

To successfully animate a photo with AI, you need a high-quality static base. AI needs clear details to understand what should move (like snow) and what should stay rigid (like the can).

The Base Image:

Tutorial on how to animate a photo with AI showing a Pringles can

💡 The Prompt We Used

Prompt: "A surreal miniature winter scene in the mountains. A large blue Pringles can lies tipped over in the snow..."

Step 2: The Image-to-Video Process

Here is where the magic happens. Using a professional tool to animate a photo with AI is crucial for realistic physics.

On Fanch AI, we uploaded the image and used the "Image-to-Video" model.

See the Final Result:

FAQ: Animating Photos with AI

Q: Is it hard to animate a photo with AI for beginners? A: No. With Fanch AI, it's as simple as uploading and typing a prompt.

Q: Can I use this for any image? A: Yes, you can animate a photo with AI for products, landscapes, or portraits.

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