Artificial intelligence at the service of photography, video and timelapse

Artificial intelligence is increasingly used in digital photography. One of the most used types of AI in photography is deep learning: it is a type of artificial intelligence derived from machine learning where the machine is able to learn by itself (thanks to data models), unlike programming where it simply executes predetermined rules.

This AI is already available in the photo mode of many high-end smartphones to allow them to automatically detect scenes and even extrapolate images.

AI applications in photography and video

Among the different applications of AI in photo and timelapse, we could mention:

• interpretation of images: analysis of their content (objects and their location) more or less thorough (different levels of analysis), up to the interaction of these objects.

• image generation with style transfer: www.deep-style.io

• photo creation from drawings: https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/18/nvidia-ai-turns-sketches-into-photorealistic-landscapes-in-seconds/

(source NVIDIA)

generation of non existent faces (https://www.thispersondoesnotexist.com/)

• detection of “deep fakes” which are fake photos or videos and become viral on the internet. For example, the start-up Truepic wants to offer counterfeit detection services based on AI

• optimization of the shots in particular the “selfie” mode improved thanks to a bokeh effect which consists in the addition of depth of field during the detection of one or several faces

• automatic shooting when smiles are detected

• intelligent improvement of many images in a few seconds automatically, such as the application for professional photographers developed by Meero

• intelligent setting for SLR cameras: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2092430307/arsenal-the-intelligent-camera-assistant-0?lang=fr

• manufacture of works imitating great artists paintings: https://www.futura-sciences.com/tech/actualites/informatique-ordinateur-fabrique-faux-rembrandt-y-meprendre-62366/ 

Artificial Intelligence & timelapse

Timelapse, a technique that allows visualizing the rapid evolution of events, particularly benefits from AI advancements. Here are some key features provided by AI in this field:

• detection of objects, people or animals through image recognition training and for counting, securing or blurring purposes.

• automatic and intelligent improvement of images: some tools such as Let’s Enhance allow to improve the resolution of images thanks to the SISR (single image super resolution) technology with Artificial Intelligence. You want to try ? It’s this way : https://letsenhance.io/

• smart prediction calculations for object/person tracking (source Tali Dekel):

• content creation : it is for example the transfer of style of an image: from photo it becomes drawing (https://deepart.io/) or the construction of a realistic photo from a very simple drawing and little detailed (https://techcrunch.com/2019/03/18/nvidia-ai-turns-sketches-into-photorealistic-landscapes-in-seconds/)

• automatic shooting according to certain scenarios: the Photobooth mode of the last smartphone of Google offers for example to automatically realize the best selfie

• selection of the best photos for the timelapse video generation thanks to intelligence algorithms specific to each application / tool.

• transformation of a standard video into slowmotion video thanks to the AI by interpolation of photos (source NVIDIA):

 Timelapse Solutions Integrating AI

Some timelapse cameras, such as Enlaps' Tikee range, already integrate AI algorithms to optimize shooting parameters, recognize objects and people, ensure GDPR compliance through anonymization and blurring, enhance videos, and select the best shots for a perfect final rendering​​​​​​​​.

Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing photography and timelapse, offering infinite possibilities to improve the quality of images and videos. Enlaps, with its innovative solutions, establishes itself as a leader in this field, combining cutting-edge hardware and cloud platforms for an optimal user experience and impressive professional results.

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