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AniPortrait

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AniPortrait is a novel framework that can animate any portrait image by using a segment of audio or another human video. It was developed by researchers from Tencent Games Zhiji and Tencent. The model builds on similar work in audio-driven portrait animation, such as aniportrait-vid2vid and video-retalking. However, AniPortrait aims to produce more photorealistic results compared to previous methods. Model inputs and outputs AniPortrait takes a static portrait image and an audio clip or video of a person speaking as inputs. It then generates an animated version of the portrait that synchronizes the facial movements and expressions to the provided audio or video. Inputs Portrait image Audio clip or video of a person speaking Outputs Animated portrait video synchronized with the input audio or video Capabilities AniPortrait can generate highly realistic and expressive facial animations from a single portrait image. The model is capable of capturing nuanced movements and expressions that closely match the provided audio or video input. This enables a range of applications, from virtual avatars to enhancing video calls and presentations. What can I use it for? The AniPortrait model could be useful for creating virtual assistants, video conferencing tools, or multimedia presentations where you want to animate a static portrait. It could also be used to breathe life into profile pictures or for entertainment purposes, such as short animated videos. As with any AI-generated content, it's important to be transparent about the use of such tools. Things to try Experiment with different types of portrait images and audio/video inputs to see the range of animations AniPortrait can produce. You could also try combining it with other models, such as GFPGAN for face restoration or Real-ESRGAN for image upscaling, to further enhance the quality of the animated output.

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