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Animate an Image with Depth#

Transform static images into subtle animated videos with a 3D zoom effect. This tool creates engaging motion by analyzing depth information in the image, separately animating foreground and background elements while maintaining the original image's integrity.

Overview#

  • Depth-aware 3D animation generation
  • Separate foreground/background motion control
  • Optional style image influence
  • Adjustable animation length and intensity
  • Seamless loop creation option

Quick Start#

  1. Visit Eden Create: Animate an image with depth tool
  2. Upload your input image
  3. Adjust animation settings if desired
  4. Click "Create"

See API Reference section below for API usage examples.

Ask an Eden agent to "Animate an image with depth".

Basic Usage#

Required inputs:

  • Input image
  • Animation length (2.5-10 seconds)

Optional settings:

  • Background animation strength
  • Foreground animation strength
  • 3D effect intensity
  • Loop option
  • Style image influence

Technical Guidelines#

Resolution Settings#

  • Default: 1152px
  • Range: 768px - 1536px
  • Maintains aspect ratio of input image

Animation Parameters#

  • Length: 2.5-10 seconds
  • Diffusion steps: 4-12 (default: 6)
  • Background denoise: 0-1.0 (default: 0.75)
  • Foreground denoise: 0-1.0 (default: 0.4)
  • Depth effect: 0-1.0 (default: 0.2)

Best Practices for Inputs#

  • Use high-quality images with clear foreground subjects
  • Ensure good depth separation between foreground and background
  • Optimal for images with distinct focal points
  • Avoid overly busy or cluttered scenes

Advanced Features#

Style Transfer#

  • Enable use_style_image option
  • Upload reference style image
  • Adjust style strength (0.0-1.25)
  • Most effective in heavily denoised regions

Loop Creation#

  • Enable loop option for seamless animations
  • Best for longer animations (>4 seconds)
  • May appear less natural in very short clips

Tips for Best Results#

Technical Considerations#

  • Lower foreground denoise (0.2-0.4) for preserving facial details
  • Higher background denoise (0.6-0.8) for dynamic backgrounds
  • Moderate depth effect (0.2-0.4) for natural motion

Input Optimization#

  • Use images with clear subject separation
  • Ensure adequate resolution (1024px minimum recommended)
  • Avoid extreme aspect ratios

Technical Details#

Base Technology: ComfyUI with AnimateDiff Default Parameters:

  • Resolution: 1152px
  • Animation length: 4.0 seconds
  • Diffusion steps: 6
  • Background denoise: 0.75
  • Foreground denoise: 0.4
  • Depth effect: 0.2

Limitations:

  • Maximum resolution: 1536px
  • Maximum animation length: 10 seconds
  • Not suitable for specific motion choreography

API Reference#

Endpoint#

curl -X POST "https://api.eden.art/v2/tasks/create" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json" \
  -H "X-Api-Key: YOUR_API_KEY" \
  -d '{
    "tool": "animate_3D",
    "args": {
      "image": "https://edenartlab-prod-data.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/bb88e857586a358ce3f02f92911588207fbddeabff62a3d6a479517a646f053c.jpg",
      "n_seconds": 6.0,
      "n_steps": 8,
      "resolution": 1024,
      "background_denoise": 0.6,
      "foreground_denoise": 0.3,
      "depth_effect": 0.4,
      "loop": false,
      "use_style_image": true,
      "style_image": "https://example.com/style.jpg",
      "style_strength": 0.8,
      "seed": 1234567890
    }
  }'

Response Format#

{
  "task": {
    "_id": "task_12345",
    "createdAt": "2024-01-29T21:52:07.171578+00:00",
    "updatedAt": "2024-01-29T21:52:07.171608+00:00",
    "user": "user_id",
    "requester": "requester_id",
    "tool": "animate_3D",
    "parent_tool": null,
    "output_type": "video",
    "args": {
      "image": "https://edenartlab-prod-data.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/bb88e857586a358ce3f02f92911588207fbddeabff62a3d6a479517a646f053c.jpg",
      "n_seconds": 6.0,
      "n_steps": 8,
      "resolution": 1024,
      "background_denoise": 0.6,
      "foreground_denoise": 0.3,
      "depth_effect": 0.4,
      "loop": false,
      "use_style_image": true,
      "style_image": "https://example.com/style.jpg",
      "style_strength": 0.8,
      "seed": 1234567890
    },
    "mock": false,
    "cost": 48,
    "handler_id": "fc-xxxxx",
    "status": "pending",
    "error": null,
    "result": null,
    "performance": null
  }
}

Common Issues and Solutions#

  1. Distorted Facial Features
  2. Reduce foreground denoise strength
  3. Keep depth effect below 0.3

  4. Unstable Background

  5. Lower background denoise strength

  6. Increase number of diffusion steps

  7. Jerky Animation

  8. Increase animation length
  9. Enable loop option for smoother transitions
  10. Increase number of steps

Use Cases#

Social Media Content#

  • Instagram stories and reels
  • TikTok videos
  • Twitter animated content
  • LinkedIn engaging posts

Marketing Materials#

  • Product showcase animations
  • Brand story videos
  • Social media campaigns
  • Email marketing content

Creative Projects#

  • Digital art animations
  • Portfolio presentations
  • Artistic explorations
  • Experimental content

Tips for Best Results#

Image Selection#

  • Choose images with clear depth separation
  • Ensure good lighting and contrast
  • Avoid overly complex scenes
  • Use high-resolution source images

Parameter Tuning#

  • Start with default settings
  • Adjust denoise values gradually
  • Test different animation lengths
  • Experiment with style transfer

Next Steps#

Once you have your animated video:

  1. Review Quality - Check for artifacts or distortions
  2. Adjust Parameters - Fine-tune for better results
  3. Test Variations - Try different settings
  4. Export and Use - Save in your preferred format

Ready to animate your images? Visit the 3D Animation tool to get started!