Valentine's Day with AI Video Generation

What's the Best AI Tool for Valentine's Day Greetings?

Why not combine the romantic with AI this Valentine's Day?

In this issue, we test the best free AI video generators, compare them with Sora, and find out which model is suitable for pleasing your loved one (and pretty much for any other task).

At the end, I'll also share a few bonus tools for this wonderful holiday!

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AI + Valentine’s Day?

Valentine’s Day is getting a tech upgrade. Instead of scribbling cards, people use AI generators to turn selfies into animated love stories, awkward text drafts into smooth voiceovers, and old photos into nostalgic montages.

My X feed is already overflowing with posts like this.

And I can't say it's about replacing romance. Quirky? Maybe it is. But in a world where many people struggle to express their feelings, these tools allow us to create heartfelt moments without pressure.

So, while we're at it, let's see what AI can do in this context.

Who knows, maybe this will encourage some of you to wish a happy Valentine's Day to a loved one? That would make me very happy!

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How We Choose

I've selected the five generators based on creative output, technical versatility, and user experience. These are the tools I've used and the ones generating the most interest in the market in 2024.

If you're keeping up with the latest advancements in AI, you've probably heard some of them (Except for Sora, you can try all of these tools for free):

• Sora

• Adobe Firefly

• Kling AI

• Hailuo (MiniMax)

• Pika Labs

As for the approach, I’ll use standard settings and one comprehensive prompt for each model. While this will not make the testing completely objective, it will allow us to evaluate the generators equally.

Here it is:

A Valentine's Day themed video featuring a cozy, candlelit room with soft red and pink lighting, a bouquet of roses on a rustic table, and subtle futuristic holographic heart icons gently floating in the background. 

It may seem to you a pretty generic one.

However, it includes several parameters to make the AI work hard. Of course, a good gift for any holiday should be personalized, so I recommend including details related to important memories and stories in your prompts.

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OpenAI’s Sora

Sora by OpenAI transforms text prompts into short video clips using deep neural networks and a storyboard function that lets you segment longer narratives into manageable scenes. Despite the lack of a free version, it is one of the most popular services in its niche.

We've broken down Sora in detail in this post:

OpenAI's Sora Is Finally Here

Pricing & Credits:

• ChatGPT Plus ($20/mo): Up to 50 videos/mo, up to 5s long and 720p resolution

• ChatGPT Pro ($200/mo): Up to 500 videos/mo, up to 20s long and 1080 resolution (and no watermarks)

How to try it:
Go to Sora.com and input the prompt into Sora’s interface. Then, use the storyboard to manage scene transitions every few seconds. For best results, keep descriptions concise to avoid triggering visual glitches.

Our Result

Although we're just starting, you can pick up on some notable details. Sora defaulted to a realistic execution style and followed all the suggested instructions. A noteworthy plus is that the model made the scene harmonious: none of the items are out of place.

However, it's hard to find an element of coziness in the video.

But Sora is only part of the picture. Let's examine what others have to offer.