Qingying - An AI video generation tool developed by Zhipu AI, based on the CogVideoX model.

## Definition of Qingying Qingying is an AI video generation tool developed by Zhipu AI. It leverages the CogVideoX model to generate videos from text descriptions or uploaded images. The tool is designed for both personal and professional use, supporting applications such as advertisements, short videos, and animated content. ## Key Features of Qingying - **Efficiency**: Generates a 6-second video in approximately 30 seconds. - **Video Quality**: Supports a resolution of 1440×960 and a frame rate of 16fps. - **Style Variety**: Offers multiple video styles, including cartoon 3D, black-and-white, oil painting, and cinematic. - **Background Music**: Includes built-in music options like calm, upbeat, epic, and humorous. - **Multi-Functionality**: Supports text-to-video, image-to-video, and a "Bring Old Photos to Life" feature via a WeChat mini-program. - **Free and Paid Options**: Free for basic use, with paid versions offering faster generation and unlimited usage for VIP members. - **API Support**: Developers can integrate Qingying's capabilities via APIs available on the BigModel Open Platform. ## Video Generation Process in Qingying Qingying uses the CogVideoX model, which incorporates advanced AI techniques: - **3D Variational Autoencoder (3D VAE)**: Enhances frame-to-frame relationship capture in the time dimension. - **3D RoPE Position Encoding**: Optimizes cross-modal interactions. - **End-to-End Video Understanding Model**: Improves adherence to text instructions for coherent video generation. ## Applications of Qingying Qingying is versatile and can be used for: - **Personal Creativity**: Creating animated content, memes, or short videos. - **Professional Production**: Generating advertisements, educational videos, or promotional materials. - **Developer Integration**: Embedding video generation features into applications via APIs. - **Historical Preservation**: Animating old photos through the "Bring Old Photos to Life" feature. ## Accessing Qingying - **General Users**: Visit the [Zhipu Qingyan Platform](https://chatglm.cn/video), input text or upload an image, select a style and music, and generate the video. - **Developers**: Register on the [BigModel Open Platform](https://bigmodel.cn) to access APIs for integrating Qingying's features. - **Trial Center**: A limited trial may be available at [https://bigmodel.cn/trialcenter/modeltrial](https://bigmodel.cn/trialcenter/modeltrial), though JavaScript support is required. ## Qingying 2.0 Upgrades Qingying 2.0 introduces: - **Automatic Sound Effects**: Generates voiceovers and sound effects synchronized with video content. - **Enhanced Efficiency**: Further reduces video generation time while maintaining quality. - **Special Features**: Seasonal effects, such as festive animations (e.g., "New Year Gold Coin" effects). ## Qingying Pricing - **Free Tier**: Basic functionality with standard generation speeds. - **Paid Tier**: Faster generation and unlimited usage for frequent users. Pricing is flexible based on usage needs. ## Intellectual Property Rights for Qingying Content According to Zhipu AI's official policy, users retain full intellectual property rights over videos generated using Qingying. Zhipu AI does not claim ownership or responsibility for user-generated content. ## API Availability for Qingying Qingying's API is available on the [BigModel Open Platform](https://bigmodel.cn). Developers can register, obtain API keys, and integrate video generation capabilities into their applications. The platform also supports private cloud deployment for customized solutions. ## Qingying's Old Photo Animation Feature This feature allows users to upload old photographs, which Qingying animates into short videos. It is accessible via a dedicated WeChat mini-program, offering a unique way to preserve and revitalize historical images. ### Citation sources: - [Qingying](Qingying) - Official URL Updated: 2025-04-01