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During its annual Adobe Max conference, Adobe unveiled a range of innovative features and enhancements, highlighting its commitment to evolving creative technology. Among the key announcements were the introduction of new Firefly artificial intelligence (AI) models, an expanded feature set for Adobe Express, and the launch of a new Firefly mobile application. Additionally, Adobe introduced its Adobe Boards tool aimed at facilitating storyboard creation, alongside a new Vector model that enables designers to produce editable vector artworks. Notably, the company announced that its previously teased Adobe Firefly Video model is now available to subscribers.
Launch of Adobe Firefly Image 4 AI Models
In a blog post, Adobe outlined two new additions to its AI capabilities: Image Model 4 and Image Model 4 Ultra. These models are successors to the Image Model 3 series that debuted last year.
Adobe claims that the latest Model 4 series offers notable enhancements in generating images with improved prompt fidelity, realism, and overall accuracy. The Firefly Image Model 4 is designed for rapid image generation, focusing on applications that require simple illustrations, icons, and basic photographic objects.
Conversely, the Image Model 4 Ultra stands as the premium offering, capable of creating highly detailed phororealistic scenes, intricate portraits, and complex imagery. Both models feature filters, stylistic options, and the ability to match compositions, all accessible with Firefly subscriptions.
Enhanced Features in the Firefly App
In addition to new AI models, Adobe has introduced numerous tools within the Firefly app. One of the standout features is the Adobe Vector Model, which allows users to generate editable vector art, including logos, product packaging, icons, scenes, and patterns, all based on natural language prompts.
The Firefly Boards tool, now in public beta, enables users to collaboratively create storyboards or mood boards. Originally introduced as Project Concept, this tool incorporates a text-to-image generator along with various AI-driven creation and editing functionalities. Adobe emphasizes that this platform is designed for users to refine and iterate different concepts effectively.
Moreover, the Firefly Video model is now generally accessible to all users, providing a video generation solution that was initially previewed in September 2023.
Adobe is also broadening the Firefly application by incorporating third-party AI models. Currently, users can leverage capabilities from OpenAI, Google’s Image 3 and Veo 2, and the Flux 1.1 Pro, which facilitated Grok’s image generation before the arrival of xAI’s Aurora model. According to the company, further integrations are planned with partners such as fal.ai, Ideogram, Luma, Pika, and Runway in the near future.
It’s important to note that Adobe Firefly comes with multiple subscription tiers for individuals, students, and teams, starting with the Firefly Standard plan at $9.99 (approximately Rs. 852) per month.
Innovations in Adobe Express
One of the newly introduced features, Clip Maker, enables users to transform lengthy video footage into concise shareable clips with AI assistance. This feature not only identifies key moments but also facilitates content optimization by adding captions and adjusting clip framing.
The platform is also integrating a Firefly Video Model-powered tool that generates custom background footage using both text prompts and images. Additionally, the Enhance Speech tool is designed to eliminate background noise, and Video Self-Record enables users to self-record their contributions within Adobe Express.
Furthermore, the Drop Zone tool facilitates the compilation of clips into sequences, while the Scene View feature allows for rearranging clips, streamlining the batch editing process. To enhance publishing options, Adobe Express will soon enable direct exports to Vimeo.
Beyond video-specific features, Adobe Express is also rolling out a Dynamic Animation tool to infuse natural motion into still images, effectively transforming them into animated visuals.
For enterprise users, an upcoming Generate Similar feature will allow the creation of visual assets based on a singular on-brand image, furthering brand consistency. Additionally, Adobe Express is set to introduce more than 30 new filters, broadening creative possibilities for its users.
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