The Best AI Tools for Filmmaking and Advertising

AI technology is revolutionizing the fields of filmmaking and advertising. From converting text to images to advanced video editing, a variety of AI tools are now available to enhance creativity and efficiency. Below is a comprehensive guide to some of the best AI tools currently available.

Best AI Research Tool

Perplexity

Perplexity is excellent for research, providing clear sources for the information it presents. This helps avoid hallucinations that can occur with typical language models like ChatGPT.

Language Processing Tools: Script Development, Outlining, Research, and More

ChatGPT o1

ChatGPT o1 is essential for tasks ranging from scriptwriting to outlining and treatments. While it may lack native script formatting features, its advanced language model makes it a powerful tool for creative development. It integrates with Bing and includes built-in image generation using DALL·E, aiding in quick visualizations.

Notable Alternatives

• Claude 3.5 Sonnet ): Link – Technically more advanced but slightly more restricted in scope.
• Google Gemini: Link – A good alternative but lacks advanced integrations and is more restrictive.
• Nolan AI: Link – Specifically designed for scriptwriting and collaboration.

Best AI Tools for Converting Text to Images

Midjourney

Midjourney is known for generating the most realistic AI images to date. It offers high-quality, realistic images quickly and provides advanced features like style control, in-painting, and repeat functions. While the interface may seem complex at first, once mastered, it allows users to produce desired images in just seconds.

Notable Alternatives

Flux

Flux is an open-source model developed by the original creators of Stable Diffusion. It excels at accurately responding to text prompts, making it ideal for specific artistic directions. However, it requires a technical setup and is best suited for tech-savvy users.

Leonardo

Leonardo not only allows you to create artwork using its AI algorithms but also provides access to various open-source models like Stable Diffusion. It offers a user-friendly interface and upscaling tools but may not support quick iterations and can be somewhat expensive due to its credit system.

DALL·E 3

DALL·E 3 can produce images that closely match your prompts. However, it is better suited for stylized artwork due to limited directorial controls and less realistic results. DALL·E 3 also integrates with ChatGPT for a conversational creative process.

Stable Diffusion

Stable Diffusion is an open-source AI platform that offers complete control over image generation. It unlocks advanced features like LORA models and ControlNet. However, it requires technical knowledge and high-end GPUs, making it less accessible for average users.

Adobe Firefly

Adobe Firefly provides an easy-to-use interface but currently lags behind in image quality compared to Midjourney. Its advantage lies in being trained on Adobe’s library, ensuring copyright clarity. It also offers camera controls and effects to enhance artistic direction.

Best AI Tools for Converting Images to Videos

Runway Gen-3

Runway Gen-3 can transform images into moving videos, closely resembling your reference images. Paired with an AI upscaler like Topaz Video AI, it becomes a powerful tool for video production. Runway also offers an extensive library of AI tools beyond this feature.

Luma Dream Machine

Luma Dream Machine utilizes next-generation AI video generation to create 3D worlds based on your image inputs. While customization options are limited, it excels in producing breathtaking, lifelike movements. Note that render times can be slow.

Kling

Kling is a China-based AI video tool offering high-end AI movements in videos. While it may not match the top tools in all aspects, it provides lifelike movements that are hard to beat. It is suitable for social media videos despite some resolution and artifact issues.

Notable Alternatives

• Pika Labs: Link – Offers realistic movements and advanced tools like video in-painting.
• Haiper: Link – A realistic free video option.
• Pixverse: Link – Provides 4K renders as a free option.
• Leonardo Video: Link – A helpful all-in-one tool, though not free.
• Stable Video Diffusion: Link – Can be run locally.

Best AI Tools for Converting Text to Videos

Luma Dream Machine

Luma Dream Machine is also effective for creating impressive videos from text prompts. While iterations can be slow, the results are remarkable.

Runway

Runway Gen-3 produces incredible results based on text prompts. It showcases the potential of text-to-video entertainment, although maintaining consistency between shots can be challenging without reference images.

Notable Alternatives

• Pika Labs: Link – Allows users to generate videos from text prompts.
• Haiper: Link – A realistic free option.
• Pixverse: Link – Offers 4K renders.
• Moonvalley: Link – Great for anime-style videos.

Best AI Music Tools for Film Scores

Suno

Suno primarily creates AI songs with lyrics but is also powerful for generating AI scores. You can use emotive language and the ‘instrumental’ feature to create unique music.

Udio

Udio allows you to type a prompt and generate lyrics and audio quickly. It offers advanced features like in-painting and song extensions for more customization.

Notable Alternatives

• Stable Audio: Link
• Google MusicML: Link

For high-quality, royalty-free music, we highly recommend Artlist.

Best AI Tools for Lyric-Based Music

Suno.AI and Udio

Both Suno.AI and Udio allow users to input a prompt and receive a song. They are perfect for generating quick songs for video production or film projects.

Best AI Text-to-Voice Tool

ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs enables artists to input text and receive professional voice-overs within seconds. It is the most realistic in terms of voice quality and allows you to create new voices or clone existing ones.

Best AI Tool for Voice Cloning and Modulation (Speech Synthesis)

ElevenLabs

ElevenLabs allows you to clone voices by uploading samples. It is already used in Hollywood for creating cloned voices in film projects and works exceptionally well for typical voice projects.

Best AI Tools for Generative In-Painting (Adding Objects to Images)

Midjourney Inpainting

Midjourney offers powerful in-painting features that allow you to add objects to your images with photorealistic accuracy.

Notable Alternative

• Photoshop Generative Fill: Link – Allows you to add content to your images but may struggle with compositing.

Best AI Tools for Subtractive In-Painting (Object Removal from Images)

Photoshop Generative Fill

Photoshop integrates with Adobe Firefly to remove objects by simply typing what should replace the background. It is highly realistic and impressive, though there are resolution limitations.

Best Tools for Face Swapping (Images and Videos)

Akool

Akool is the easiest tool for quick face swaps, offering a user-friendly online interface.

Notable Alternative

• Face Fusion: Link – May produce better results but requires a more technical setup.

Best AI Tools for Additive In-Painting in Videos (Adding Objects to Videos)

Pika Labs

Pika Labs allows you to add and manipulate objects within your footage. While currently limited, it represents the future of VFX.

Best AI Tools for Subtractive In-Painting in Videos (Object Removal)

Runway Content-Aware Fill

Runway offers an object removal tool that lets you easily remove unwanted objects from videos using AI.

Best AI Tools for Out-Painting Images (Expanding Images and Set Extension)

Midjourney Image Expansion

Midjourney allows you to expand images beyond their original composition after upscaling.

Photoshop Generative Fill

Photoshop uses Adobe Firefly to realistically expand images beyond their boundaries.

Best AI Tools for Expanding Image Resolution

Topaz Gigapixel AI

Topaz Gigapixel AI is exceptional for expanding image resolution and cleaning up blurry images without altering the content.

Notable Alternative

• Magnific: Link – Alters the base image slightly to upscale to large resolutions, with variable results.

Best AI Tools for Removing Backgrounds from Images

Quick Option: Canva Background Remover

Canva offers an incredibly easy background remover that works with just a few clicks.

Professional Option: Photoshop

Photoshop is the industry standard, offering advanced features for fine-tuning background removal.

Best AI Tools for Removing Backgrounds from Videos (Rotoscoping)

Runway BG Remover

Runway allows quick removal of subjects from backgrounds, even without a green screen.

Best AI Tools for Improving Video Resolution

Topaz Video AI

Topaz Video AI lets you upscale videos and enhance overall quality, transforming low-resolution footage into near-crystal-clear quality.

Best AI Tools for Slowing Down Footage

Runway Super Slow Motion

Runway uses AI to generate in-between frames, allowing you to slow down footage impressively.

Notable Alternative

• Topaz Video AI: Link – Can also be used to slow down footage with mixed results.

Best AI Tools for 3D Quick Image Parallaxing

Immensity AI

Immensity AI creates quick animations from 2D images. While the technology can be finicky, the results are visually impressive.

Best AI Tools for Quick Depth Maps

Immensity AI

Immensity AI generates quick depth maps from images, offering a fast and convenient workflow.