Remember those years when we sat on a rickety country bus, with golden wheat fields or verdant mountains outside the window, and "Love Song 1990" playing on the radio, do these images still warm your heart? Today, we will use AI technology to recreate these precious memories together.
From still images to moving video
1. Vincennes: creation of the base material
First, we need to create the base image using the AI Venn diagram tool. I chose the "Dream"A picture 3.0 model of the platform, it does a great job of restoring the vintage style.
Here are three cues I've crafted that you can just copy and use:
Cue #1: Country Road Scene
A 90's green country bus driving in the countryside, license plate number "Gan A12345″, both sides of the road are golden rice paddies, rolling hills in the distance, the sky is blue with a few white clouds, the picture is warm in tone, using Kodak Portra 400 film style, 35mm lens, natural light, rich in detail, nostalgic atmosphere!
Cue #2: Country Station Scene
A red country bus from the 80's stops at a simple countryside station, the body is a bit old, license plate "Xiang B56789″, there are a few old people and children waiting for the bus next to the station, in the background there are houses and green trees in the countryside, the weather is sunny but there is a mist, shot with Fujifilm Superia 400 film style and a 50mm fixed focal length lens, the picture has a slight sense of grain, the colors are bright but slightly faded, and the color is bright but slightly faded. The colors are bright but slightly faded
Cue #3: Rainy Day Scene
On a rainy day, a blue country bus from the 80's is driving on a muddy country road, there are raindrops on the window, the windshield wipers are working, the license plate number is "YuC67890″, on both sides of the road there are green rice paddies and a few big trees, the sky is overcast, Ilford HP5 black and white film style, 28mm wide-angle lens, there is a strong contrast between dark and light and a sense of grain. graininess, full of nostalgic atmosphere
Steps:
1、Copy the prompt word to the input box of the Dream Platform, and select 3.0 for the birth chart model.
2、Click to generate, wait a few seconds
3. Select the most satisfactory one from the multiple pictures generated
4、Click "HD Ultra HD" for optimization processing
5、Download processed high-definition pictures
2. Graphic video: making static images move
Next, we want to convert the static images we just generated into dynamic videos. I'm using the video generation feature of the Instant Dream platform.
Steps:
Upload the image you just generated and processed in Ultra HD
Enter the following in the prompt word box (using the first image as an example):
The bus is slowly moving along the country road, the camera follows, you can see the side view of the passengers in the window, the rice fields on both sides of the road are gently swaying in the breeze, the mountains are clearly visible in the distance, the image maintains the original Kodak film style and nostalgic atmosphere
Click Generate and wait for the video processing to complete
Download the generated video file
3. Video editing: adding music and effects
In the last step, we need to simply edit the generated video, add music and effects to make the whole work more complete. I use the cut screen software, the operation is simple and easy to get started.
Steps:
Import the generated video into Cutscene
Add background music, recommend "Love Song 1990" or other 80s-90s classic songs
You can add some old film effects and slight graininess filters as appropriate
If you want, you can add a simple caption like "The shuttle bus we rode together all those years ago."
Export video, it is recommended to choose 1080p resolution
Why the nostalgia theme is so appealing
There are several reasons why the 80s-90s nostalgia theme resonates so strongly today:
Emotional Connection:This period is the childhood and youthful memory of many post-70s and post-80s, and can evoke deep emotional resonance in them.
Simple and pure:It was a time when material things weren't plentiful but human connections were more real without the distraction of smartphones.
The aesthetic is unique:The colors, clothing, and transportation unique to the 80's and 90's are distinctive to the era and form a unique visual language.
Intergenerational transmission:Through this content, the post-90s and post-00s are able to learn about the lives of their parents' generation, creating an emotional connection across generations.
When creating this type of content, I suggest you focus on the authentic reproduction of details, such as car models, clothing, color tones, etc. These small details often trigger the most authentic memory points. At the same time, don't just stop at creating a single image, try turning the image into a video, adding music that was popular back in the day, or even creating a complete storyline.
The commercial value of nostalgic content
If you're interested in this type of creation, here are a few possible ways to cash in:
Platform earnings:Post your work to platforms such as Jieyin and Xiaohongshu, and get revenue from the amount of plays.
Pay for Knowledge:An AI creation course that teaches how to create nostalgic style images and videos.
Customized services:Customize personalized nostalgic style work such as family photo AI vintage treatments.
Peripherals:The artwork will be made into postcards, posters, cell phone cases, and other physical products for sale.
Business Collaboration:Work with brands with nostalgia marketing needs to create relevant content for them.