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When you think of AI, what do you think of? You'd be forgiven if you think ChatGPT, Google Gemini, and maybe even Microsoft Copilot. This is because those are what have made the most splash. However, these are not all there is to artificial intelligence models. Artificial intelligence models are being developed to aid the video industry as well, and below we talk about the next leap in video generative models taken by Wan AI with the release of version 2.2. Then, we take you on the journey from AI shots to artistic films and share with you the tool you need for it.
In this article
Part 1. What is Wan 2.2?
Wan 2.2, simply put, is the next step in video generation for AI models. You might know AI as ChatGPT, or Google Gemini, or Microsoft Copilot. However, those are chatbots. Capable, but not specialized video generative models. Artificial intelligence models have taken a giant leap in video generation as well, and if you are looking at AI video generative models or AI video generators in common parlance, you have Sora by OpenAI, Pika AI by Pika Labs, Runway by Runway AI, Veo by Google, Copilot by Microsoft, Wan AI by Alibaba and such to choose from. Today, we talk about Wan AI 2.2 and how it is the next big thing in AI video generation with advanced synthesis technologies.
Key Features and Capabilities
Wan AI was already at the forefront of video creation with generative AI, but version 2.2 takes the next big leap forward.
1. Mixture-of-Experts Architecture
What is Mixture-of-Experts architecture? It is a radical innovation in data processing that enables high-quality output without typically high per-step computational costs. Instead of one large model, it uses two 14B models – a high-noise expert for early-stage layout generation and a second low-noise expert for later-stage refinement and fine-tuning.
2. VAE Compression Technology
Variational Autoencoder (VAE) compression technology is another feather in Wan AI's cap in version 2.2. It boasts of a 16x16x4 compression ratio, allowing consumer-grade GPUs to render a 5-second 720p video in under 9 minutes – an impressive technological feat for an AI video generative model.
3. Cinematic Capabilities
With version 2.2, Wan AI has significantly expanded its capabilities and represents a serious leap forward in AI video generation and over its competition. The level of precise control it allows over lighting, color tone, contrast, composition, etc. is unmatched. Video content creators can benefit from the model's understanding of complex visual narratives to create professional content with relative ease.
4. Enhanced Motion Generation
Video is all about motion, right? Generating realistic motion is one of the most challenging and complex tasks an AI video generative model needs to perform, and Wan AI 2.2 excels at it. Trained on 65.6% more images and 83.2% more videos, this dataset expansion results in a vastly enhanced and far more nuanced motion generation capabilities across multiple dimensions. All this results in video clips are more real than ever with more complex motion depiction than ever.
5. Open Source All the Way
Unlike competitors, Wan AI is committed to open-source accessibility. This means that everyone from developers and researchers to content creators have access to state-of-the-art, cutting-edge video synthesis technology in Wan AI. Wan AI 2.2 features text-to-video and image-to-video capabilities unlike any other competitor model in the market today without the proprietary restrictions enforced by competitor models.
Part 2. Wan AI vs. Competition
How does Wan AI 2.2 stack against the competition? Rather, the question should be, how does the competition stack against the new capabilities of Wan AI 2.2?
Wan AI 2.2 has a few competitors in the video generative AI model space, namely, Pika, Sora, Runway, and Veo. Let's see how they differ in an easy-to-glean comparison table.
| Wan AI 2.2 | Sora | Pika | Runway | Veo | |
| Status | Available | Available | Available | Available | Available |
| Video Length | Up to 5 seconds | Up to 20 seconds | Up to 10 seconds | Up to 5 seconds | Up to 60 seconds |
| Input Methods | Text-to-video, Image-to-video | Text-to-video, Image-to-video | Text-to-video, Image-to-video | Text-to-video, Image-to-video | Text-to-video, Image-to-video |
| Architecture | MoE | Transformer architecture | GAN | Advanced ML frameworks (TensorFlow, PyTorch) | Latent diffusion |
| Yay | Quality of result, Class-leading realism, Granular control, natural language prompts | Fast processing, Great for storytelling | High quality, Beginner-friendly | Fast results, Intuitive to use, Real-time collaboration tools | Native audio generation, Accurate lip-sync, Support for advanced prompts |
| Nay | Speed is a trade-off you make for getting quality output | No built-in audio generation, Prompts require a learning curve | Pricey, can lack realism | Limited free plan, requires stable internet, Hit-and-miss complex scene creation | High cost, Occasional visual glitches, Audio issues |
Part 3. AI Video Generation: Director's Cut
So, does this mean the end of film makers as we know it? NO! You see, the trouble with all these AI video generative models is that while they create video clips from prompts, they are not yet creating stories. They are not yet creating scenes.
A film is one that tells a story, it has a narrative structure, it has pacing, it has rhythm, it needs audio and a certain visual polish to wrap all that up. What does this mean?
This means that to successfully tell a story, you need a narrative structure that requires combining several video clips into a sequence as desired/ required/ demanded by the story. You need to pace the story, which means you need to edit, trim and rearrange the clips to control the flow of story. You need audio, which means including voice-overs, sound effects, songs and background score to evoke emotion and drive home certain aspects of the story, certain points in the scene. Lastly, you need visual polish to successfully wrap the story cohesively, which means correcting colors, using titles and graphics, and transitioning between scenes.
Guess what? All this requires a human called Director, even with the best of generative video AI models! Which means the human is still in the hot seat, and the director requires a video editor to successfully do all that – transition from shots to films.
Part 4. Workflow: From AI Shots to Cinematic Masterpiece Films with Filmora
So, how does AI fit into modern-day filmmaking? Today, you can use generative video AI like Wan AI 2.2 to create photorealistic video clips in minutes and at a fraction of the cost, that would otherwise have required far greater resources in terms of money and time. Then, you can use a modern video editor that can take on the most complex tasks you could throw at it and deliver quality results every single time – Wondershare Filmora. What's more, it is even integrated with Veo 3!
What is Wondershare Filmora?
Wondershare Filmora is a video editor you can use for anything from creating fun videos for social sharing or sending to friends and family to creating professional videos for hobbies or business presentations. This is the one and only tool you need for everything you might want to do. It works on both Windows and macOS, as well as Android and iOS, so wherever you are, Filmora is with you to keep your creativity at its peak!
Be it stunning visual effects, beautiful transitions, cool text effects, or royalty-free music and jaw-dropping AI tools - everything you need to create the perfect video is right here.
Steps to Create Films from Clips with Filmora
Here's how to get started with creating AI-generated shots with Wan AI 2.2 and creating a story with Filmora.
Step1Create a good prompt to get an AI-generated video clip in Wan AI 2.2.
Here's how Wan AI 2.2 dashboard looks. Depending on where you access it, the look and feel might change.
How to create a good Wan AI prompt? In its most basic form, a good video generation prompt contains a subject, a scene (environment, including background and foreground) and motion. Since this is Wan AI 2.2 with support for detailed labels, the prompt could look something like, “Two people are paddling a kayak across a tranquil lake, its surface rippling outward as the kayak moves. Snow-capped peaks and dense forests are reflected in the crystal-clear water. Distant mountains and trees are clearly visible in the background.”
Step2Import clips into Filmora.
Filmora makes it easy to import video clips into the timeline. Here's how the import interface looks like:
You can import the generated clip and arrange/rearrange more clips and trim the clips to create the story you want to tell. You see, this is something that no AI can do yet!
Step3Create your story with Filmora.
Filmora video editor comes with a vast array of AI tools and other professional-grade tools packed into an intuitive, easy-to-use user interface.
- Royalty-free Music
Filmora comes with millions of assets. That includes a rich library of royalty-free music that you can add to your video to add impact to your story.
- AI Smart Cutout
One of the several AI features in Filmora is AI Smart Cutout, a tool you can use to transform your videos and dramatically alter the story. Say you have a video of your pet dog playing in the backyard. Pretty normal, right? With AI Smart Cutout, you could cut your pet out and add effects and/ or replace the backgrounds to make it look like your pet is playing at Piazza dei Miracoli in Tuscany, Italy!
- Effects, Titles, and Professional-grade Tools
Filmora is not just for beginners looking to get started with video editing. It is a serious tool designed for consumers and users who want to create professional videos for presentations, hobby projects, short films, etc. apart from the everyday stunning shorts for YouTube, Instagram Reels, etc.
To that end, there are tools such as color grading with LUTs (look-up tables), keyframing, magnetic timeline, etc., along with features such as millions of assets, including fun effects, transitions, titles, etc.
We don't joke when we say Filmora is the ultimate video editor for most purposes. One reason why we say that is its integration with Google Veo 3, which means you can create 8-second-long video clips using text-to-video/ image-to-video prompts from within Filmora! How cool is that!
What are you waiting for? Stop reading now and download Filmora right away. Get started with the intuitive interface and edit your videos like a professional video creator today! On the move often? Don't worry! Filmora is available both as a desktop and mobile version, so whether you are at your desk or on the go with your mobile, Filmora is with you to help you be your most creative self!
Conclusion
Artificial intelligence has taken giant strides in recent years. Today, Machine Learning or ML is capable of understanding natural language input to create vivid, lifelike video clips, something that was unthinkable just some years ago. At the forefront are AI models like Sora, Pika, Runway, Veo, and Wan. Wan 2.2 is by far the most promising, in the sense that it creates the most realistic, lifelike videos among its competitors.
But AI clips are just the beginning. To really tell and complete the story, you need to piece together clips, add effects, audio, and more. You need to control the narrative, and that means you need an editing suite. For the beginner or the enthusiast who seeks top-notch tools at affordable prices, Wondershare Filmora fits the bill perfectly. Download Filmora today and direct your own story, your own way!
