MyHeritage, an online genealogy company, has recently launched a new service called Deep Nostalgia. This service can convert any photo of a person, whether old or new, and animate them into a short 15-second video using AI.
Deep Nostalgia can take photos from any camera and bring the subject to life. The technology is very flexible and can animate a lot more than just simple photos of relatives. It can also animate paintings of famous people like Mona Lisa and Jesus and statues like David and the Statue of Liberty.
The animation allows the subject to smile, blink, and turn their heads, which really brings the photo to life. To create this animation, all the software requires is a clear, forward-facing image of a detailed face.
Deep Nostalgia works by using several pre-recorded videos of facial movements consisting of a fixed sequence of movements and gestures. Then, using AI software, it will apply the one that works best for the photo you are trying to animate.
Anyone can use the service by simply signing up for a free account on the MyHeritage website and then uploading a photo. Once you’ve done that, the process is automated, and the site enhances the image before animating it into a short 15-second video.
As quick and efficient as Deep Nostalgia is, it does struggle with animating anything around the face, like hats, feathers, and sometimes hair. But considering it creates these animations in just 15 to 20 seconds for free, it does an amazing job.
In conclusion, MyHeritage’s Deep Nostalgia is an excellent way to bring photos to life and experience a moment in history that would have otherwise been lost. It’s a great tool for families to connect with their past and remember their loved ones.