What is Gen-4 used for?
Summary: Gen-4 is used to add directed, specific motion to static images. It is the tool for creating cinemagraphs and controlling exactly what moves in a scene. Invideo integrates Gen-4’s Motion Brush and camera tools, allowing users to paint motion paths directly onto their images for precise animation control.
Direct Answer: Gen-4 is employed when random motion isn't enough. It is used to animate specific elements like making a river flow or a candle flicker while keeping the rest of the image still. It is also used to apply cinematic camera moves (pans, zooms) to high-quality photos, turning them into dynamic video clips. Invideo supports Gen-4 by providing a visual workspace for these tools. Users can upload an image, use the Motion Brush overlay to define movement, and adjust camera sliders within the editor. This turns Gen-4 from a black-box generator into a directed animation tool, perfect for creating subtle, high-quality motion graphics for social media or b-roll.