Yashaswani Chauhan, Pune
Google Photos is enhancing video editing with its latest update to the Photos app, bringing a range of AI-driven tools and improvements for users on both Android and iOS. The update is designed to streamline the often tiring video editing process, enabling daily users to craft polished video clips with ease. It marks a significant advancement as Google Photos evolves from a simple image editor into a robust, user-friendly video editing platform.
AI-powered video presets are central to this update, it lets users edit their videos with a single tap. This automatic preset adjusts crucial elements like trimming, lighting, and speed. Whether users choose to accelerate a part of their video, apply a cinematic slow-motion effect, or improve the overall lighting, the AI would help manage these intricate adjustments smoothly. Effect where the camera digitally follows a subject like zoom and dynamic, can now be added easily.
With the update, there are also improvements to the layout and functionality of existing tools. A new tool that has been introduced, Speed Tool enables users to adjust the playback speed, which offers options for both slow-motion and fast-paced effects. The trimming tool has been refined for better precision, making it simpler to cut the clips. These improvements help the users’ concerns regarding the limited video editing capabilities in old versions of Google Photos. The app’s interface has also been reorganized making tools like ‘mute’, ‘enhance’, ‘stabilize’, and ‘export frame’ more accessible.
The ‘Auto Enhance’ button is one of the notable features that allows users to enhance both the color and stability of a video with one single tap. It instantly improves the footage without the need to master the skill of video editing. It’s even more beneficial for those who love to capture moments spontaneously, as their videos would appear polished before they share them on social media.
Earlier, users used to turn to third-party apps like TikTok or Instagram to add advanced video effects. With the new tools, Google is trying to close this gap, making Google Photos a more appealing choice for video creators. By integrating powerful and user-friendly editing features, Google is making high-quality video editing accessible to everyday users.
The rollout for this feature has begun but Google has given a disclaimer to the users that it may take some time for the update to reach all the devices. All these new features are set to enhance video editing, making it quicker, smarter, and more enjoyable for users around the world.