Imagen AI Expands from Photos to Video Editing
Imagen, a leader in AI-powered photo editing, is making a significant move into the world of video post-production. The company has announced the public beta of Imagen for Video, its first major product designed specifically for videographers. This initial version is laser-focused on tackling one of the most tedious tasks in video editing: automated, frame-by-frame color correction.
A Logical Leap from Stills to Motion
This expansion is a natural progression for Imagen. The company has already built a strong reputation among photographers by offering AI tools that learn an individual's unique editing style and apply it consistently across large batches of photos. This technology has been a game-changer, particularly in high-volume fields like wedding photography, where Imagen claims to process about 10% of all events in the U.S., totaling over a billion images since its launch in 2020. Now, Imagen is applying this powerful machine-learning foundation to video.
How AI Streamlines Color Correction
The new tool analyzes video footage frame by frame, automatically adjusting lighting, contrast, tone, and exposure to match a pre-selected style profile. The primary goal is to create a consistent, professional look across an entire project, even when dealing with clips shot in vastly different environments—from a bright, sunny outdoor ceremony to a dimly lit indoor reception. This AI-driven approach promises to normalize footage and deliver a cohesive final product with minimal manual effort.
This isn't Imagen's first major innovation. As noted in a previous article on new AI methods for culling photos, the company has a track record of identifying and solving major workflow bottlenecks for creators.
“We’ve helped over 100,000 photographers save hundreds of thousands of hours,” stated Imagen CEO Yotam Gil. “We’re now extending that benefit to videographers, starting with one of the hardest, most technical aspects of editing.”
What's Next for Imagen's Video Tools?
Automated color correction is just the beginning. Imagen has confirmed that it is already in the late stages of developing a 'sequence-building' feature. This upcoming tool will automatically analyze and arrange clips to create a rough cut, further accelerating the editing process. By targeting these time-consuming tasks, Imagen is positioning itself to become an indispensable AI assistant for videographers, a market segment that is still wide open for a dominant player.
How to Try Imagen for Video
For those eager to test it out, the beta version of Imagen for Video is available now. It integrates directly with Adobe Premiere Pro and is currently free to use during the public beta period.
