Stable Diffusion animation (replicate.com)

Article summary

The article discusses a model that animates Stable Diffusion by interpolating between two prompts, allowing for the creation of smooth animations. The model uses a combination of Stable Diffusion and Google's FILM (Frame Interpolation for Large Scene Motion) to generate frames. The model can be run on Replicate or on a user's own computer with Docker. The cost of running the model varies depending on the inputs, but it is approximately $0.24 per run on Replicate.

Main themes

• AI image generation
• animation
• job displacement
• technological progress
• artistic creation
• innovation and openness

What commenters say

• Some commenters are excited about the rapid progress in AI image generation and its potential applications.
• Others are concerned about the potential impact of AI on jobs, particularly in the animation industry.
• There is disagreement about whether AI can truly replace human animators, with some arguing that AI lacks understanding of spatial and emotional relationships in artwork.
• The use of AI in animation is seen as a natural progression of technological advancements, with some drawing parallels to the replacement of human computers with machines.
• The potential for AI to automate tasks such as inbetweening is seen as a significant development, but others argue that this is not a significant obstacle for AI approaches.
• Some commenters believe that the openness of models like Stable Diffusion is driving innovation and progress in the field.
• Others are skeptical about the ability of AI to create novel and satisfying artwork, citing the limitations of current models.