YouTube first began testing a new artificial intelligence (AI) feature for Shorts called Dream Screen in June. The feature could previously generate AI-powered image backgrounds for the vertical short video format, but on Thursday the company announced a new capability. Dream Screen can now create image backgrounds as well as video backgrounds, giving users more creative freedom in creating content. It is currently available as an experimental feature for a limited number of creators in select regions. There is no information about when it will be made available to all users.
Dream Screen AI Video Generation of YouTube Shorts
In a post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the official handle of YouTube creators announced the AI video background generation capability in Dream Screen. Currently, this is available as an experimental feature and is available to a limited number of creators. Additionally, this feature is only available in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the US.
Dream Screen is a new AI feature for YouTube Shorts that allows users to generate a custom green screen image or video background on the short video format. Users simply have to type a text prompt to describe the background they want. The tool is powered by Google’s AI video model Veo, which was developed by DeepMind.
According to a support page, the AI feature currently only supports prompts in the English language. YouTube said it has incorporated safeguards within the AI tool to ensure it does not generate inappropriate content and adheres to the platform’s community guidelines. Dream Screen cannot be used to generate photorealistic images of recognizable people to reduce the risk of deepfakes.
In a September blog post, YouTube said that the Dream Screen would be expanded in the future to allow users to create six-second long video clips for Shorts. The company has not disclosed the release date of this feature.
How to Generate AI Video Backgrounds Using Dream Screen
- Open the YouTube app.
- Tap create,
- Tap the menu on the right, navigate green screen And select it.
- Go to the text field and describe the image or video background you need.
- tap on create And select image or video.
- Once done, you can start recording your video.
Follow Gadgets 360 for the latest tech news and reviews xFacebook, WhatsApp, Threads and Google News. For the latest videos on gadgets and tech, subscribe to our YouTube channel. If you want to know all about the top influencers, follow our in-house Who’sThat360 on Instagram and YouTube.
