What do you think about the idea of “transforming live-action videos into anime”? This is not simply a matter of re-recording moving images; rather, it involves capturing a sequence in real life and then using artificial intelligence (AI) to convert it into an anime-style animation. But how can AI create visuals that can be transformed into video? Theoretically, this may seem impossible, but in practice, it can be achieved.
Specifically, AI can transform the frames of the original video into an anime style, creating a set of illustrations. When played in sequence, these images can produce a video that resembles the original but features a new artistic style. However, this method does have its limitations; AI cannot guarantee the consistency of character design across all iterations.
The main issue lies in AI generating “anime characters” based on the position of the human model in a specific frame. However, not every character created by AI will look identical. When these images are sequenced, it’s possible to notice that the characters generated by AI may change at certain points. While this can create a captivating visual effect, it may not be technically accurate.
That said, there are exceptions to this trend. A Reddit user, u/neilwong2012, shared the process of converting a live-action video into an anime style using tools like Stable Diffusion and MultiControlNet, resulting in impressive outcomes.
– The dynamic images are strikingly cohesive, making it difficult to identify any significant discrepancies compared to other videos.
– You have elevated rotoscoping to a whole new level, and it feels incredibly immersive when viewed.
– Just a few more steps would be needed to perfect this technique.
– In five to ten years, this could become a standard method for producing anime and animated films in the future.
– This technique holds immense potential for the gaming industry.
– Will this become the new quality standard for anime in the realm of animated adaptations in the coming years?
– In the coming months, who knows, we might be able to create any animated film imaginable. Just think of the upcoming installments in anime series yet to be realized, like Highschool of the Dead Season 2, for instance.
