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These are the latest AI news for creators, the facts on what’s new and why it matters, without any over-the-top buzz
Good day, Directors
1️⃣ Krea.ai drops Realtime Edit into Beta
2️⃣ Runway rolls out Image to Video for Gen-4.5
3️⃣ ImagineArt unveils 1.5 Pro Version
4️⃣ Quick news you may have missed
5️⃣ AI Videos of the Week
Let’s go.
Krea.ai drops Realtime Edit into Beta
Krea.ai has launched Realtime Edit in beta, a tool that lets you tweak images using complex text instructions with near-instant feedback. Building on their “Nano Banana” experiments, it handles edits like changing elements, styles, or compositions in real time, and it even extends to 3D objects and videos via webcam input in some cases.
Why this is important
The big deal here is slashing iteration time to zero, turning rigid prompting into fluid exploration. For creators bogged down by trial-and-error loops, this could speed up creative processes significantly, especially in fast-paced industries like advertising or game dev. It’s still beta, so expect some rough edges, but it’s a step toward more intuitive AI editing.
Runway rolls out Image to Video for Gen-4.5
Runway’s Gen-4.5 model now includes Image to Video, letting users take any still image and bring it to life with motion.
Why this is important
Key additions include support for longer sequences, precise camera controls like pans and zooms, coherent storytelling, and consistent character appearances across clips. It’s built on what Runway calls a new standard for video generation, emphasizing high visual fidelity and prompt accuracy.
ImagineArt unveils 1.5 Pro version
ImagineArt has released its 1.5 Pro model, focusing on native 4K resolution outputs, enhanced photorealism, better text rendering (think crisp logos and signs), and professional-grade composition for posters or layouts. It works with text prompts and reference images, aiming for high aesthetic quality without the usual AI artifacts.
Quick news you may have missed
ElevenLabs teams up with LTXStudio
ElevenLabs is partnering with LTXStudio (now just LTX) to introduce audio-to-video generation. Users can input voice, music, or sound effects to auto-generate synced 4K videos up to 20 seconds, complete with lip sync, motion matching beats, and scene transitions.
Hedra launches Elements Feature
Hedra has introduced Elements, a new feature that lets users mix and match reusable assets like characters, outfits, styles, locations, or scenes from a library, or upload their own. You reference them in prompts with tags, building complex videos quickly without describing everything from zero each time.
AI Videos of the Week
@aratamadao released the video Spiraling Anger. It’s a cinematic music video exploring how anger circulates, accumulates, and repeats, told through rhythm, perception, and narrative experience.
@rudolfina13 created Listen To Me, a video to participate in the Morphic and 0xFramer contest.
That’s all for now!
Enjoy coffee, touch grass, and have a great Sunday.