# Transform Studio Guide (Planned)

Transform Studio will enable conversion of images into videos, creation of talking avatars, and generation of 3D models. This guide covers the planned features and capabilities.

## Status

**Current Status**: 🚧 Planned for future release  
**Priority**: High - Major differentiator feature  
**Estimated Release**: Coming soon

## Overview

Transform Studio extends Image Studio's capabilities beyond static images, enabling you to create dynamic video content and 3D models from your images. This module will provide unique capabilities not available in most image generation platforms.

### Key Planned Features
- **Image-to-Video**: Animate static images into dynamic videos
- **Make Avatar**: Create talking avatars from photos
- **Image-to-3D**: Generate 3D models from 2D images
- **Audio Integration**: Add voiceovers and sound effects
- **Social Optimization**: Optimize videos for social platforms

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## Image-to-Video

### Overview

Convert static images into dynamic videos with motion, audio, and social media optimization.

### Planned Features

#### Resolution Options
- **480p**: Fast processing, smaller file size
- **720p**: Balanced quality and size
- **1080p**: High quality for professional use

#### Duration Control
- **Maximum Duration**: Up to 10 seconds
- **Duration Selection**: Choose exact duration
- **Cost**: Based on duration ($0.05-$0.15 per second)

#### Audio Support
- **Audio Upload**: Upload custom audio/voiceover
- **Text-to-Speech**: Generate voiceover from text
- **Synchronization**: Audio synchronized with video
- **Music Library**: Optional background music

#### Motion Control
- **Motion Levels**: Subtle, medium, or dynamic motion
- **Motion Direction**: Control movement direction
- **Focus Points**: Define areas of motion
- **Preview**: Preview motion before generation

#### Social Media Optimization
- **Platform Formats**: Optimize for Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, etc.
- **Aspect Ratios**: Automatic aspect ratio adjustment
- **File Size**: Optimized file sizes for platforms
- **Format Export**: MP4, MOV, or platform-specific formats

### Use Cases

#### Product Showcases
- Animate product images
- Add voiceover descriptions
- Create engaging product videos
- Social media marketing

#### Social Media Content
- Create video posts from images
- Add motion to static content
- Enhance engagement
- Multi-platform distribution

#### Email Marketing
- Animated email headers
- Product video embeds
- Engaging email content
- Higher click-through rates

#### Advertising
- Animated ad creatives
- Video ad variations
- A/B testing videos
- Campaign optimization

### Workflow (Planned)

1. **Upload Image**: Select source image
2. **Choose Settings**: Select resolution, duration, motion
3. **Add Audio** (optional): Upload or generate audio
4. **Preview**: Preview motion and settings
5. **Generate**: Create video
6. **Optimize**: Optimize for target platforms
7. **Export**: Download or share

### Pricing (Estimated)

- **480p**: $0.05 per second
- **720p**: $0.10 per second
- **1080p**: $0.15 per second

**Example Costs**:
- 5-second 720p video: $0.50
- 10-second 1080p video: $1.50

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## Make Avatar

### Overview

Create talking avatars from single photos with audio-driven lip-sync and emotion control.

### Planned Features

#### Avatar Creation
- **Photo Input**: Single portrait photo
- **Audio Input**: Upload audio or use text-to-speech
- **Lip-Sync**: Automatic lip-sync with audio
- **Emotion Control**: Adjust avatar expressions

#### Duration Options
- **Maximum Duration**: Up to 2 minutes
- **Duration Selection**: Choose exact duration
- **Cost**: Based on duration ($0.15-$0.30 per 5 seconds)

#### Resolution Options
- **480p**: Standard quality
- **720p**: High quality

#### Emotion Control
- **Emotion Types**: Neutral, happy, professional, excited
- **Emotion Intensity**: Adjust emotion strength
- **Natural Expressions**: Realistic facial expressions

#### Audio Features
- **Audio Upload**: Upload custom audio
- **Text-to-Speech**: Generate speech from text
- **Multi-Language**: Support for multiple languages
- **Voice Cloning**: Custom voice options (future)

#### Character Consistency
- **Face Preservation**: Maintain character appearance
- **Style Consistency**: Consistent avatar style
- **Quality Control**: High-quality output

### Use Cases

#### Personal Branding
- Create personal video messages
- Professional introductions
- Brand ambassador content
- Social media presence

#### Explainer Videos
- Product explanations
- Tutorial content
- Educational videos
- How-to guides

#### Customer Service
- Automated responses
- FAQ videos
- Support content
- Onboarding videos

#### Email Campaigns
- Personalized video emails
- Product announcements
- Customer communications
- Marketing campaigns

### Workflow (Planned)

1. **Upload Photo**: Select portrait photo
2. **Add Audio**: Upload or generate audio
3. **Configure Settings**: Set duration, resolution, emotion
4. **Preview**: Preview avatar with audio
5. **Generate**: Create talking avatar
6. **Review**: Review and refine if needed
7. **Export**: Download or share

### Pricing (Estimated)

- **480p**: $0.15 per 5 seconds
- **720p**: $0.30 per 5 seconds

**Example Costs**:
- 30-second 480p avatar: $0.90
- 2-minute 720p avatar: $7.20

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## Image-to-3D

### Overview

Generate 3D models from 2D images for use in AR, 3D printing, or web applications.

### Planned Features

#### 3D Generation
- **Input**: 2D image
- **Output**: 3D model (GLB, OBJ formats)
- **Quality Options**: Multiple quality levels
- **Texture Control**: Adjust texture resolution

#### Export Formats
- **GLB**: Web and AR applications
- **OBJ**: 3D printing and modeling
- **Texture Maps**: Separate texture files
- **Metadata**: Model information and settings

#### Quality Control
- **Mesh Optimization**: Optimize polygon count
- **Texture Resolution**: Control texture quality
- **Foreground Ratio**: Adjust foreground/background balance
- **Detail Preservation**: Maintain image details

#### Use Cases
- **AR Applications**: Augmented reality content
- **3D Printing**: Physical model creation
- **Web 3D**: Interactive 3D web content
- **Gaming**: Game asset creation

### Workflow (Planned)

1. **Upload Image**: Select source image
2. **Configure Settings**: Set quality and format
3. **Generate**: Create 3D model
4. **Preview**: Preview 3D model
5. **Export**: Download in desired format

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## Integration with Other Modules

### Complete Workflow

Transform Studio will integrate seamlessly with other Image Studio modules:

1. **Create Studio**: Generate base images
2. **Edit Studio**: Refine images before transformation
3. **Transform Studio**: Convert to video/avatar/3D
4. **Social Optimizer**: Optimize videos for platforms
5. **Asset Library**: Organize all transformed content

### Use Case Examples

#### Social Media Video Campaign
1. Create images in Create Studio
2. Edit images in Edit Studio
3. Transform to videos in Transform Studio
4. Optimize for platforms in Social Optimizer
5. Organize in Asset Library

#### Product Marketing
1. Create product images
2. Transform to product showcase videos
3. Create talking avatar for product explanations
4. Optimize for e-commerce platforms
5. Track usage in Asset Library

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## Technical Details (Planned)

### Providers

#### WaveSpeed WAN 2.5
- **Image-to-Video**: WaveSpeed WAN 2.5 API
- **Make Avatar**: WaveSpeed Hunyuan Avatar API
- **Integration**: RESTful API integration
- **Async Processing**: Background job processing

#### Stability AI
- **Image-to-3D**: Stability Fast 3D endpoints
- **3D Generation**: Advanced 3D model generation
- **Format Support**: Multiple export formats

### Backend Architecture (Planned)

- **TransformStudioService**: Main service for transformations
- **Video Processing**: Async video generation
- **Audio Processing**: Audio synchronization
- **3D Processing**: 3D model generation
- **Job Queue**: Background processing system

### Frontend Components (Planned)

- **TransformStudio.tsx**: Main interface
- **VideoPreview**: Video preview player
- **AvatarPreview**: Avatar preview with audio
- **3DViewer**: 3D model preview
- **AudioUploader**: Audio file upload
- **MotionControls**: Motion adjustment controls

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## Cost Considerations (Estimated)

### Image-to-Video
- **Base Cost**: $0.05-$0.15 per second
- **Resolution Impact**: Higher resolution = higher cost
- **Duration Impact**: Longer videos = higher cost
- **Example**: 10-second 1080p video = $1.50

### Make Avatar
- **Base Cost**: $0.15-$0.30 per 5 seconds
- **Resolution Impact**: 720p costs more than 480p
- **Duration Impact**: Longer avatars = higher cost
- **Example**: 2-minute 720p avatar = $7.20

### Image-to-3D
- **Cost**: TBD (to be determined)
- **Quality Impact**: Higher quality = higher cost
- **Format Impact**: Different formats may have different costs

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## Best Practices (Planned)

### For Image-to-Video

1. **Start with High-Quality Images**: Better source = better video
2. **Choose Appropriate Motion**: Match motion to content
3. **Optimize Duration**: Shorter videos are more cost-effective
4. **Test Resolutions**: Start with 720p for balance
5. **Add Audio Strategically**: Audio enhances engagement

### For Make Avatar

1. **Use Clear Portraits**: High-quality face photos work best
2. **Match Audio Length**: Ensure audio matches desired duration
3. **Control Emotions**: Match emotions to content purpose
4. **Test Different Settings**: Experiment with emotion levels
5. **Consider Use Case**: Professional vs. casual content

### For Image-to-3D

1. **Use Clear Images**: High contrast images work best
2. **Consider Use Case**: Match quality to application
3. **Optimize Mesh**: Balance quality and file size
4. **Test Formats**: Choose format based on use case
5. **Preview Before Export**: Verify model quality

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## Roadmap

### Phase 1: Image-to-Video
- Basic image-to-video conversion
- Resolution options (480p, 720p, 1080p)
- Duration control (up to 10 seconds)
- Audio upload support

### Phase 2: Make Avatar
- Avatar creation from photos
- Audio-driven lip-sync
- Emotion control
- Multi-language support

### Phase 3: Image-to-3D
- 3D model generation
- Multiple export formats
- Quality controls
- Texture optimization

### Phase 4: Advanced Features
- Motion control refinement
- Advanced audio features
- Custom voice cloning
- Enhanced 3D options

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## Getting Updates

Transform Studio is currently in planning. To stay updated:

- Check the [Modules Guide](modules.md) for status updates
- Review the [Implementation Overview](implementation-overview.md) for technical progress
- Monitor release notes for availability announcements

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*Transform Studio features are planned for future release. For currently available features, see [Create Studio](create-studio.md), [Edit Studio](edit-studio.md), [Upscale Studio](upscale-studio.md), [Social Optimizer](social-optimizer.md), and [Asset Library](asset-library.md).*

