AI Video Glossary
Plain-language definitions of the most important AI video generation terms. Understand the technology behind tools like Kensa, Sora 2, and Veo 3.1.
Seedance 2.0
ByteDance's 2nd-gen AI video model with free native audio generation, first+last frame control, multi-language lip-sync, and 7 aspect ratios. Available on Kensa.
Read moreText-to-Video
AI technology that converts written text prompts into video clips using generative models.
Read moreImage-to-Video
AI technique that animates a static image into a short video sequence guided by a text prompt.
Read moreAI Video Generation
The broad discipline of using artificial intelligence to create video content from scratch or from minimal inputs.
Read moreVideo Diffusion Model
A neural network architecture that generates video by iteratively denoising random noise into coherent frames.
Read morePrompt Engineering for Video
The practice of crafting effective text instructions to guide AI video generation toward a desired output.
Read moreAI Video Upscaling
Using AI super-resolution models to increase the resolution and detail of existing video footage.
Read moreReference-to-Video
An AI workflow that uses a reference image or product URL to generate a themed video automatically.
Read moreAI Video Credits
A usage-based billing unit that AI video platforms charge per generation, varying by model and duration.
Read moreAI Product Video
Automated creation of promotional video content for products using AI — from product image to platform-ready ad in minutes.
Read moreE-commerce Video Ads
Short-form video advertisements for online product sales, now generated automatically by AI from a product URL or image.
Read moreAI Video for Social Media
Using AI to create short-form video optimized for TikTok, Instagram Reels, YouTube Shorts, and other social platforms.
Read moreAI Real Estate Video
Using AI to transform listing photos into cinematic property tour videos with automatic scene classification, camera movements, and background music.
Read morePut the Theory into Practice
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