INDEPENDENT AI NEWS / AI-assisted. Human-directed.EDITION 001 / 23 September 2026

Task guide · Video

Turn an image into a video

Generate a short moving shot from a still image or a text description.

What AI can take over

Generate a short moving shot from a still image or a text description.

Your remaining responsibilities

  • Check movement, visual artifacts and whether the shot is usable.
  • Choose the intended action and framing.
  • Allow time for setup, generation and retries.

Tools for the job

1 tool

Start small

Give it something real to do.

01

Animate one still

Start with a clear subject and one simple movement.

02

Compare a few takes

Check faces, hands, objects and continuity throughout the clip.

03

Use a short shot

Build a sequence only after individual shots work.