Experiencing the Future of Video Creation with the 1stAI Machine

Experiencing the Future of Video Creation with the 1stAI Machine

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So, ever wondered what AI tech for video editing looks like in the flesh? This question has been buzzing in my head since I stumbled upon Cristóbal Valenzuela’s post. He’s the big boss at a company called Runway ML, which is all about creating videos with AI, and he showed off this neat gadget called the “1stAI Machine.” It’s this cool tool for editing videos without needing any of the traditional equipment like cameras or lighting.

This thing is so futuristic, you won’t believe it. It’s like a sound mixer but for videos, and it’s got these dials and knobs that let you tweak your videos in all kinds of styles.

I got curious and dug deeper into what Runway ML was planning. Were they expanding into the hardware scene with this device? Questions like pricing, availability, and who it’s for were swirling in my head.

Meanwhile, another AI gadget made waves recently – the Ai Pin by Humane. This tech bling is designed by some ex-Apple engineers and works like a digital assistant that you can wear. Despite its hefty price tag, it caught people’s eyes and even snagged a spot on a ‘Best Inventions’ list.

And that brings us to the folks behind this video editing machine. Cristóbal Valenzuela gave a shoutout to SpecialGuestX and 1stAveMachine for creating it, powered by Runway’s software. I reached out and got the lowdown from Miguel Espada of SpecialGuestX. He shared that this gadget was a passion project that came to life in Madrid.

These guys are not newbies. Think of them as a modern-day, cooler version of those classic ad agencies you see in TV shows like Mad Men. They’ve played around with AI in artsy ways before, like when they created personalised videos for a car service using AI.

But here’s the kicker – you can’t just go out and buy the 1stAI Machine. It’s a one-off, for now, at least. They built it on a whim, after dreaming up using AI to turn sketches into videos.

As for the machine itself, it’s pretty sleek for a prototype. It doesn’t just look good; it’s got a bunch of screens and controls that let you turn basic storyboards into complete videos with music and unique styles. It’s like nothing else out there, allowing you to mix and match genres of music and visual styles to create something entirely your own.

Espada showed me how it works, using storyboards from famous movies and transforming them into something you’d never imagine. This gadget might look like something from the past, but it’s definitely from the future.

The big dream for Espada and his team? They see this machine not just as a one-time wonder but something that could spark a whole new way to create at events or festivals, letting attendees play around and make their own AI-generated masterpieces.

Though Espada doesn’t see himself cranking out gadgets for the masses, he’s open to handing over the reins to someone like Valenzuela if they’re interested in making it available to more people.

Their experiment proves that AI and creativity go hand in hand, especially when freed from the usual distractions of typical computer setups. And seeing the 1stAI Machine in action convinced me that, yes, this could very well be the face of AI hardware in the creative world.

So, if you’re into staying ahead of the curve when it comes to AI and tech, keeping tabs on this kind of innovation is a must.