Creating an animation from a static AI-generated image can breathe new life into your visual content, making it more dynamic and engaging. Whether you're a designer, architect, or just a creative enthusiast, turning your static images into animations can be straightforward if you follow these three easy steps. Let's dive into how you can animate your AI image using a combination of parametric modeling, consistent rendering, and advanced video tools.

Step 1: Parametrically Step Your Model

The first step in animating your AI image is to create a sequence of images that show the progression of movement. This is achieved by stepping your model parametrically. For instance, if you're working with a building or any architectural model, you can use a tool like Grasshopper to create a series of images where the model is rotated around a particular axis or steps through different parameters.

In Grasshopper, you can set up a parametric definition that allows you to systematically alter your model.

Example Workflow:

1. Open Grasshopper and load your 3D model.

2. Set up a parameter slider that controls the rotation angle or position.
   

Step 2: Render Your Model Using Veras' "Same Seed" Feature

Consistency is key when animating images to ensure smooth transitions between frames. Veras' "Same Seed" feature is perfect for this purpose. This feature allows you to maintain uniformity in rendering across multiple images, ensuring that each frame looks coherent and part of a continuous sequence.

Here’s how to use Veras for this step:

1. Activate the "Same Seed" feature in Veras to ensure that the rendering parameters remain consistent.

2. Render each image in the sequence. The "Same Seed" feature will maintain the same lighting, textures, and overall appearance across frames, making the animation appear fluid and natural.

3. (Important) Refresh your image after each step from grasshopper

Step 3: Bring Your Rendered Images into Runway

With your sequence of consistent images ready, it’s time to bring them into Runway for final animation processing.

• Use the Image Interpolation feature: If you have multiple frames and want to create smoother transitions between them, Runway’s image interpolation can blend these images together.

• Import images: Upload your sequence of images into the interpolation tool.
  

• Generate the animation: Run the interpolation to create a video that smoothly transitions between images, giving a more polished and fluid animation effect.
  

Conclusion

Animating your AI-generated image doesn’t have to be complicated. By stepping your model parametrically, ensuring consistent rendering with Veras, and utilizing Runway’s powerful animation tools, you can create engaging and dynamic animations with ease. These steps will not only enhance the visual appeal of your projects but also bring your creative visions to life in a way that captivates your audience. Happy animating! To try Veras for yourself, you can download it here: www.evolvelab.io/veras