Adobe Firefly Generate Video (Beta)

[@tradergurlnancy1551]

WOW! As a professional graphic designer, photographer, and illustrator, I am SUPER excited about another great Adobe tool to add to my magic bag of digital tricks! I especially appreciate the fact that you can use your own art and objects, especially for animating. This is why professionals have to stop feeling threatened by new technology. Keep the great tutorials coming! 🎉😊

[@teresakelly7060]

Ditto❤ what you wrote..I agree 💯 %..well put

[@richtoonsTV]

I fully agree! I was a guest on an illustration podcast recently where I basically echoed this same sentiment and I was villainized by the listeners who wrote about 100 awful comments about me (and even my family?) being the artist's equivalent of trash. I was reassured by a technical advisor to Hollywood that 1) no one likes change and 2) they always shoot the messenger.

[@raindog6852]

I wonder if 19th century workers were so happy to see the introduction of steam engines to replace their labor

[@pal54321]

and you'll pay extra for it. adobe=greed

[@ILLRICARDO]

Feels soul crushing that i wasted so much time learning photoshop, blender, maya and then this ai comes along.

[@okaysamurai]

I think having an understanding of those tools gives you an advantage and isn't wasted. I hope I showed in this video that integrating this new tools into existing workflows can lead to new possibilities.

[@TheWorldOfCreaturix]

I agree, having a basic knowledge is very important, you’ll be able to use these Ai tools in a better and even more creative way. Those extra knowledge you have will shine through the work you do. e.g. creating a character animation has a lot of principles important to know about. With that extra knowledge and experience how to use different tools and combine them in a creative way you’ll be able to create much better animations with Ai and that is what going to make the difference.

[@theseanwardshow]

@@ILLRICARDO I think it's like when flash animation was new - the people who understood the traditional methods had a leg up on people who didn't

[@teabagNBG]

will take another 5 years so AI can progress theses files... until then there is still a user needed...

[@ILLRICARDO]

@@theseanwardshow and where is flash, dreamweaver and adobe director now?

[@GotDangJosh]

Super duper! I’m on the Beta waitlist now. Thank you for helping me see the options!

[@Darrenjdef]

Integrating Firefly into Adobe Character Animator would be a treat. Especially smoothing out frames creating in-betweens with key poses

[@teabagNBG]

After Effect would make more sense imo

[@theseanwardshow]

You know what's funny dude, is I got away from character animator while I was getting really into ai video. And now Adobe has made a big and run around the whole thing and I'm thinking back up with you over on the AI side of things. Can't wait for more coverage, tutorials, in collaboration with you in this space!!

[@okaysamurai]

Yes! I've seen some of your recent experiments, excited to see what you make in the future! This is just the beginning...

[@ABDP]

This is amazing!! Thank you so much for the in-depth tutorial. Ive watched several ai video tutorials and they all seem scammy and nonsensical. They never discuss the limitations and how to work around them. Amazing job! Thank you for taking the time to perfectly explain every bit of

[@mishkac927]

Wow seems to be the word. Appreciate hearing the ups and downs of your experience with it. So many possibilities not even sure where to start. ❤

[@MCCraftAdventure]

I can’t believe what I’m seeing. Those stuffed animal videos were insane

[@nancylemon7321]

Wow, Dave, you never cease to amaze! I can't wait to dig into Firefly a bit more...really makes me want to fully learn After Effects! lol Thanks for the amazing examples as usual.

[@AaronDigitalMuppet]

Wow, the ability to generate your own elements with out having to deal with particle systems is just amazing feature by itself. There are so many times where I have had to mess around with Particular to try to get a good particle effect, or just considered purchasing these as stock elements. To think I can literally draw one frame of the effect i'm picturing and have it generate the rest. Amazing. I'm definitely going to be spending this week experimenting with this. Good stuff.

[@AaronDigitalMuppet]

Oops. Or maybe i'll have to click this "Join the waitlist" first..

[@okaysamurai]

Yes! There's a waitlist right now but please sign up, they're letting people in and I'd love to see what you do with it. Totally agreed - in the past I would find stock footage or scan KZbin for free fx mattes, but this gives me way more control over the process.

[@samaramartins5371]

this is the video I was looking for, amazing explanation.

[@CaseyJScalf]

This is so next level! I can't wait till it's higher resolution and longer duration. Also this might be really wild but something like a fish eye camera would be the ultimate effect for use in my work flows.

[@PapaJoelsEnglish]

This is actually really useful. I can create my own animated elements on green screen from my existing assets. Like have my lava egg crack open to reveal a baby lava dinosaur. Or generate flame throwers. You can never have too many flamethrowers.

[@okaysamurai]

YES! Excited to see what you make with it! Which will probably be flamethrowers!

[@gumvue.studio]

thanks, is this demo or we can use it?

[@hogieisland5788]

Awesome Dave ... Great Tutorial ... again ... Thanks for the tipp about Adobes approach to Ai.. It really is overwhelming what you've created, top notch.. It is also interesting to compare the city scapes with your earlier Charachter Animator City scapes out of Consoles.. I don't think you can compare them, both ways have something special:) That's good...👍

[@vidiot57]

Great demonstration on real world use of this tech.. Enjoyed it...

[@teresakelly7060]

THANK YOU! love your work style flare for teaching and inspiration to use Adobe programs to have fun creating and experimenting with electric mediums for digital art❤

[@henkvisser9342]

Hi Dave. New features to learn have always been welcome!

[@ProfKlaus]

That was a very inspiring video. My creativity is off the charts with this. Everything I’ve ever wanted to do can be a realty. I’m so excited by this.

[@ProfKlaus]

I wonder when this will become available?

[@okaysamurai]

They're adding people via the waitlist now...stay tuned!

[@peterheynen]

Thanks for sharing so much about the workflow you used to reach this results

[@Phil_Langone_FilmArt]

I’ve been really annoyed by the entire ai discussion. Thanks for doing a sane video that doesn’t tell artists and filmmakers their careers are over and about to be taken over by people who don’t know what they’re doing. This actually shows a path to how this tech can be integrated into a workflow and filling gaps rather than wholesale throwing out people with a deep knowledge and experience base. I wouldn’t use this tech to make an entire film, partly because I highly doubt mass audiences would accept fully ai storytelling, but I can see how for someone like me, who wants to make short films on the side and have extremely limited budgets, can use this to add shots to a timeline that add value to a story while not breaking your savings.

[@ShadyDimes]

So many gems in this one video

[@jonathanboisvert3937]

Ohhhh no there is a beta waitlist!!!! I prepared my stuffed animal photos and backgrounds and went over to Firefly and found out this bad news. Haha. I will be ready when it's my turn anyway.

[@ProjectDefi]

this is epic bro. you earn a subscribe . i want to start making content but i want it to be faceless. all this new AI is so badass

[@GhostMachineFilms]

Wow this is about to really change the game in AI, this beats minimax, kling , runway and the rest!!! I can’t wait til I get access!! So many creative ideas coming to mind!!

[@Butterflyfilmstudio]

Great stuff Dave! Cant wait to try this out!

[@apoemaday]

You guys are the champions of vulgarisation and of practicality with the tools you build for us. ❤❤❤. Thank you!!!

[@nolamcintyre5206]

Wow, this was so cool to watch! Can't wait to try some of this (I'm thinking my dog's toys!

[@nosebleedslive]

IMPRESSIVE BREAKDOWN, I do believe this is the goto keynote for FGV...tight, tight

[@TheZiqqs]

Brilliant tutorial! Very inspirational! Thank you :)

[@scottsimmons6814]

I brought this up on the forum: I think it would be wonderful to take pose to pose keyframes from Character Animator and do the in betweens with AI Firefly. That would be a game changer. Especially if we could use function curves to control the animation. Sign me up.

[@JackytheGentleman]

Our family friendly Samurai is back! :D

[@sleenpingaway]

//// Amazing Adobe Ai, Great Tutorial, I Wish You Success ...Thanks ...

[@rastercaster]

A game changer for this type of tech in Firefly would be able to give a beginning image and ending image sample to complete in-between frames and have it integrate with a frame by frame animation software. Then have it trained to character drawings in a saved archive of your choosing (like a consistent reference "seed") so that AI artifacts are minimalized. The better archive you build for yourself, the less frames needed in between prompts and start/end images. Example: Start with having my character taking his first step on his left foot and another drawing of him landing on his right foot. The AI would finish the walk cycle animation. If you archive is built with various perspectives of your own character you have drawn and saved, you can get the software to animate more sophisticated movements and animations like a fighting sequence.

[@santsalvadorenglishlearnin5218]

I agree this is super good. I've been looking for sth like this

[@okaysamurai]

Agreed, and I think we will see more features like this in the future! I think having a consistent character thing is a big one, and while the green screen hack I did with the robot in the Delivery video works for now, future tools will give us more consistency, control, emotion, etc. This is just the beginning...

[@rastercaster]

@@okaysamurai Just wish I could use this now. Like I have a ton of idea for this.

[@okaysamurai]

Dude, same. I kinda want to start writing a script now in the hopes that the tech will be ready whenever I finish it!

[@rastercaster]

@@okaysamurai put a good word in for me so I can get into this beta. lol.

[@sonofthesea]

This looks really promising. I've been using Runway LM and this looks like it has more camera control

[@richtoonsTV]

Great examples and tutorials as always! I'm on the wait list but I can hardly wait! By the way, would you know if all Firefly services, including video generation, are all covered by my complete Adobe Creative Suite subscription?

[@okaysamurai]

Thanks! Your CC subscription will give you a monthly allotment of generative credits, but right now everything is exempt in this early period. More info here: helpx.adobe.com/firefly/get-set-up/learn-the-basics/generative-credits-faq.html#monthly-generative-credits

[@hnarment]

Thanks, Dave! This is SUCH a great compilation of what firefly can do! Amazing! My question for you- you mention that some of the scenes (from Sushi delivery future-scape spot) took about an hour to create. Obviously, there has to be a ton of preproduction and thought (ie what is the right prompt to get the desired look) has to go in there BEFORE the “one hour and you have your scene” delivery. What is a more accurate time frame and expectation for creating a short like the one you made? How many hours did it take you? *asking because now employers everywhere will expect a short film in 8 hours if they watch this.

[@okaysamurai]

Thanks! I estimated 10 hours total because there's a total of 10 scenes, so an hour per scene - I did it over a weekend a few weeks back. But yes, it was the culmination of using the tools quite a lot, understanding what did and didn't work with prompts, and a lot of Photoshop and After Effects work. I also purposefully chose a simply flying character without a mouth to make it easier to maneuver, so different characters would be more difficult - the video game samurai character in the segment before it probably took the most iterations to figure out how to walk, get the cape movement, have the sword not bend, etc. So there are a lot of variables depending on the character and story!

[@hnarment]

@@okaysamurai this is super helpful! Thanks (always!) for your transparency and passion for helping all of us who are using these tools! Aaaand taking the time to respond!

[@PeasantTale]

So cool! Love this

[@antmacncheese941]

Wish i could get on the beta for this but no luck so far, really interesting video!!

[@etibmw]

Did you get in the beta till now?

[@AcidHorrors]

​@@etibmwgot an email saying keep an eye out for an eye email in next few weeks to get started on the beta

[@erikfadiman]

This is brilliant, thank you!

[@beatakaniok-jensen9318]

Amazing! And as always great tutorial 🎉 When Adobe Firefly video will be available in Europe? Cant wait to use it!😍🥰

[@okaysamurai]

Hopefully soon for everyone - sign up for the waitlist at the Firefly website!

[@beatakaniok-jensen9318]

@@okaysamuraii tried but this is not available (i live in Norway)

[@okaysamurai]

Ah sorry! I don't know the international limitations. But if you can access Firefly text to image, my best guess would be Generate Video is not too far behind...

[@jackjesionowski8045]

Great!! when it become available?

[@okaysamurai]

Out in beta now, sign up and you should get an invite eventually! Anecdotally I have heard of several people getting access recently.

[@redbunnyclassic]

Great presentation 😅 Thanks!

[@SHkidschannel]

Hello Dave, most Adobe software is receiving AI updates in the 2025 versions. Will there be updates for "Character Animator" as well, or is the development of the software coming to an end? There haven't been any major updates to "Character Animator" in a long time.

[@okaysamurai]

Most of the CH updates lately have been on the Express/web side or behind the scenes - I wouldn't expect a big AI update, no. But CH has more users than it ever has between desktop and web, so metrics are doing well.

[@ScaryStoriesNYC]

Wow this is magical! This turns everyone with an Adobe subscription into Hollywood. This is somewhat breath-taking.

[@puppymartinnscorsese]

Dood. You're the best !!

[@nancied]

I can't wait to play with this. :)

[@teabagNBG]

can u imagine what this ai stuff will look like in 5 years? just bizarre how fast the progress is...

[@sgolan20]

Great tutorial as usual! When will it be released to regular people like us?

[@okaysamurai]

What I've been told is that they are slowly letting people in via the waitlist now, but I don't know at what rate or how long it will take. So definitely sign up!

[@stoppinonadime]

I'm speechless.

[@ls4k_kids]

cool 😎 when I have a chance I will play around with it

[@jamalnasir930]

A significant leap

[@adityakumarsingh2620]

What did you use to create this video's thumbnail? Specially the bird like that! HOW?😊

[@okaysamurai]

Firefly text to image! And then you can see it in motion with video in the intro section of this video. firefly.adobe.com/

[@AaronDigitalMuppet]

I don't know where to really put this, but I just watched Adobe's Project Turntable stuff. Using something like this to generate rotated views of our Character Animator puppets? Head turns?? that would be amazing and would make me switch over to creating puppets in Illustrator. Mind blown.

[@okaysamurai]

I thought the EXACT same thing when I saw that yesterday. 100% this would be epic.

[@KaiDanzberg]

can it extend the video? so can i load in 4:3 footage and make it widescreen? But on camera-movement shots as well?

[@okaysamurai]

Not with this tool currently - the best you could do is take a frame from the 4:3, extend it to 16:9 in Photoshop with generative fill, and use that as your source image for Generate Video. It sounds like you want a kind of generative fill for video, which sounds like a good future idea!

[@eliopajares]

keep up the good work!

[@williamcousert]

Subscribed.

[@Histoire_de]

I can see there is a waiting list, how long does it take to be approved?

[@okaysamurai]

They are slowly adding people in, but I don't have any insight into how fast they are moving.

[@MCCraftAdventure]

The physics are insane things aren’t mushing together like in Sora and runway.

[@SparePartsCartoon]

Is the photoshop animation thing done in fire fly or in photoshop

[@okaysamurai]

I'm showing a mix of Firefly, After Effects, and Character Animator - I don't believe there are any Photoshop animations.

[@johnstathopoulosfilm]

So what happened to Firefly Generate Video? when are they releasing it?

[@okaysamurai]

I don't have any insight into how quickly they are letting people in from the wait list, but anecdotally I am hearing of people getting in.

[@karinajas]

I was wondering the same. I received an email back in September saying they were working on my access and to keep an eye out. I haven't heard anything since then.

[@CHIMUTI-CHEDARE]

Thank you Sir❤

[@heyjustj]

Love the idea of being able to control the seed! That makes it way more useful to create a cohesive final product.

[@wagasnavi]

Absolutely awesome ways to generate videos easily ❤ Thank you Dave!

[@beatakaniok-jensen9318]

Can you please make tutorial how to put lip sync to such videos? And perhaps how you can use adobe character in such videos (step by step tutorial)? which program would be then better to use to make the final video, premiere pro or after effects? Many questions but I am finding it very inspirational and exciting🥰

[@okaysamurai]

Yes, I show the lip sync thing very quickly here with the frog character in the illustration section. Hopefully in the future - maybe once there's a wider release? - I could show a more detailed CH + Firefly workflow.

[@beatakaniok-jensen9318]

@@okaysamuraithank you☺️ you do really an amazing job☺️and help many who wants to learn 🎉

[@SparePartsCartoon]

Is there A way to project a live performance from Adobe character animator? What would you recommend?

[@okaysamurai]

Yep, check out the house projection this guy did for Halloween: kzbin.info/www/bejne/d4rOdqqZacSib9Usi=xIROp8OT21Zj62BG&t=643. Although that wasn't live, the same concept could be done with a fullscreen CH scene being projected somewhere.

[@gaurangfans]

loved it

[@williamcousert]

I logged in and it gives me an option to join the wait list. Isn't it supposed to be available today?

[@okaysamurai]

The Beta has started and they will slowly add people in. Definitely sign up!

[@williamcousert]

@@okaysamurai Done. Thanks! Do you know when the beta will be available to everyone, without having to sign up?

[@okaysamurai]

I haven't heard any specific dates yet, but I know they are adding people.

[@rudranil-c]

Has adobe stopped focusing on character animator? I don't see much on the updates side.

[@okaysamurai]

Most of the updates have been more behind the scenes with performance and bug fixes lately, so not a lot of big marquee features to announce. But on the good side, Character Animator has more users than it ever has between the free & paid desktop versions and the Express web quick action, so CH is healthy and doing great by all metrics!

[@PeterStrmberg007]

Only it's not out in beta. We get to apply for the beta. Strange when you're already logged in that it asks for your details. I understand Adobe need to look like they are keeping up, but announcing a closed beta is just mean!

[@okaysamurai]

Hang in there, they're letting people in slowly now but the floodgates will open soon. It will be worth it!

[@4world2c]

I was put on a "Waiting List" to have access. Anyother way to try this our today? - Thanks !

[@okaysamurai]

It's in limited beta, they are slowly adding people in every day. I've seen people starting to post about getting access, so stay tuned!

[@paosrachid8762]

Amazing

[@StevenVegter]

making a moving storuboar dgonna be fun now

[@ocubex]

can I create an avatar to be used in character animator?

[@okaysamurai]

In Firefly Video, no. In text to image, yes! kzbin.info/www/bejne/sISxaGmdl8SNaJo

[@quniques_creativities]

I’m going to join the wait list but when does it actually come out to play with?

[@okaysamurai]

They are starting to let people in now, but there is no insight I've heard as to how fast they'll be. Sign up and hopefully it'll be soon!

[@quniques_creativities]

@@okaysamurai cool cool! I’ve signed up at work and hopefully I can get in and it will elevate my animations.👍🏽

[@thewebstylist]

Waiting still for being accepted in!

[@simgeDK]

🤩

[@gumvue.studio]

is this demo or we can use it?

[@okaysamurai]

There's a waitlist at firefly.adobe.com - sign up, they are slowly letting people in.

[@BuddyBearCreator]

Adobe Firefly Generate Video (Beta) Still not available. But I wish it was

[@okaysamurai]

They're adding people via the waitlist now...stay tuned!

[@BuddyBearCreator]

@@okaysamurai Awesome - Looking forward to it.

[@GRdirector]

how much does each generation cost?

[@okaysamurai]

Currently they are exempt / free! helpx.adobe.com/firefly/get-set-up/learn-the-basics/generative-credits-overview.html

[@venom-88]

Any upcoming features for adobe character animator, Dave?

[@okaysamurai]

Nothing to announce today.

[@jack1543]

What resolution clips can Firefly generate ?

[@okaysamurai]

I mention this in the overview, it's starting at 1280 x 720.

[@jaybillups2063]

I'm very interested in using Character Animator for my clients. I've done the tutorials and I can create and rig custom characters. I'm hesitant because of the time it takes and I don't want to invest the time with the tool if there will be AI solution. Is there something coming that will AI assist the workflow for rigged puppets with voice sync? I want to be efficient as to where I spend my time. Thanks

[@okaysamurai]

Nothing to announce yet. I think AI tools will get better with lip sync and character emotion, but it's definitely not ready for primetime yet. If you are making 2D animated cartoons, tools like CH/AN/AE are far and away better right now for giving you control. I also think AI assistants will definitely help with processes like rigging in the future, but those kind of specializations are probably a ways off as well. Personally I would be curious and explore AI tools with a healthy skepticism, and see how they can fit into your existing workflows rather than drop one side entirely.

[@jaybillups2063]

@@okaysamurai Thank you for the reply. I'm thinking the same thing. I use Vyond a lot for clients who need training/education videos. I have to use Adobe SW for things that software can't do. I'd love to go full CH for those tasks. Looks Like AI will be cool for some enhancement, broll, and transitions.

[@jaybillups2063]

@@okaysamurai BTW - your training material is great!

[@StoryWavee]

Is this available for all paid users?

[@okaysamurai]

There's a waitlist now, but eventually, yes. More info here: helpx.adobe.com/firefly/get-set-up/learn-the-basics/generative-credits-faq.html#monthly-generative-credits

[@peacetoall1858]

What's the pricing? How many credits for 1 video?

[@okaysamurai]

Currently there is an exemption. More details here: helpx.adobe.com/firefly/get-set-up/learn-the-basics/generative-credits-faq.html#monthly-generative-credits

[@אנליטיכאן]

i have creative cloud and i can't access it

[@okaysamurai]

Firefly video is currently in beta and has a waitlist signup.

[@haziqq]

not yet available in my country

[@okaysamurai]

Hopefully soon, they are trying to expand as much as they can. Stay tuned...

[@Arya-s4g7c]

How can I contact you for a potential cooperation?

[@okaysamurai]

I'm here, what's up?

[@Arya-s4g7c]

@@okaysamurai Can you give me your email?

[@Arya-s4g7c]

@@okaysamurai Want your email

[@okaysamurai]

I don't give my email out publicly. You can DM me on the official Adobe forums: community.adobe.com/t5/user/viewprofilepage/user-id/8340746

[@Ladkhed_]

And Paid or free ??

[@okaysamurai]

Currently free, will eventually be paid with credits. helpx.adobe.com/firefly/get-set-up/learn-the-basics/generative-credits-overview.html

[@rodrigo.gibson]

Stock Footage Creators have left the chat...

[@Rosomyat]

5 seconds videos ONLY. Can we generate longer length of videos😮

[@okaysamurai]

Longer videos may be available one day, but for now, I show a method to stitch together multiple videos here. You could also use generative extend in Premiere Pro beta.

[@Rosomyat]

@@okaysamurai Great. your videos Gave US an inspiration to make videos like the way you followed. thanks ☺️

[@GRdirector]

I know other AI does pencil To illustration by that I mean a sketch made with a pencil and fire fly makes a color image. Can fire fly do that? Can I use the output image for commercial use? Thank you. Good video

[@okaysamurai]

Yes, in Firefly Text to Image you can upload an image as a composition reference and then have Firefly generate content using that shape as the guidelines. And yes, you could use it for commercial use.

[@GRdirector]

@@okaysamurai excellent, thank you! however ai does make a different perception when one enters a sketch and when one enters a full illustration. I´ve found moments when some imag to image ai doesn´t work with sketches made in ink, pencil or even digital. is there an adobe video where they show the performance of firefly on sketch to image? thank you

[@okaysamurai]

I don't believe I've personally seen anything like that yet, but you could try it on firefly.adobe.com/inspire/images!

[@aerospacenews]

🌟 Appreciate you producing this walkthrough Dave @okaysamurai - your creativity and gift for teaching always makes these enjoyable journeys. I was especially impressed with what you accomplished with the photos of real objects moving through strange new worlds. Very cool!

[@SparePartsCartoon]

I was just thinking. The ability to have 2 people mapped out in character animator.

[@okaysamurai]

You can do this separately but yes, doing this live with two inputs would be nice.

[@MCCraftAdventure]

I have to join a waitlist 😢

[@WelcomeToFruityTube]

Still says to join waitlist smh

[@okaysamurai]

Join! They'll be adding new people all the time.

[@julian42x]

its not showing its available for me yet even with my USA vpn. What gives?

[@okaysamurai]

You should see a waitlist to sign up with - go ahead and do that, they're slowly letting people in as they continue to work on the beta.

[@okaysamurai]

There should be a waitlist. If you don't see that, maybe it's because of a country setting in your account?

[@dejanradovic1548]

Framerate?

[@okaysamurai]

I show this at the beginning - currently 24fps.

[@AwildaCisneros]

ai-videoupscale AI fixes this. Firefly Generate Video Beta Introduction

[@primordialcreative]

I work in a school and the early age education videos they show are incredibly cheap and poor. It’s as if the creative class decided they were too good for that sort of thing and it’s like the perfect use of Firefly image and video, making quality education materials, also documentaries etc

[@okaysamurai]

As a parent of two I have seen the "quality" of some of those videos and 100% agreed. I hope tech like this gets used in the education world because with a skilled creator at the helm you could help visualize concepts in things like science, math, etc that otherwise might be difficult.

[@sastrostuff6807]

Wtf, i struggle learning blender for a month then this damn ai coming 😢

[@okaysamurai]

I think those 3D skills will help you in the long run.3D + AI is a powerful combo.