Video Production & Editing
These tools use artificial intelligence to simplify and enhance video creation, editing, and narration.
They can transform text or images into cinematic video clips, generate realistic motion and lighting, and produce natural-sounding voiceovers in multiple languages.
Use them to develop engaging presentations, digital storytelling projects, and creative research outputs. Always review generated content for accuracy, representation, and ethical use, and verify that outputs align with academic integrity and accessibility standards.
Video Creation and Editing
LumaLabs (Luma AI)
3D capture and cinematic video generation tool
LumaLabs lets you turn short text prompts, images, or even 3D captures into cinematic video clips. Using neural rendering and machine learning, it generates realistic movement, depth, and lighting for professional-looking results.
A free plan offers limited monthly credits, and paid plans provide higher-quality output and more render time. Luma has not shared details about its training data or how it addresses bias in its models.
Runway (Gen-3 Alpha)
AI-powered video generation and editing platform
Runway’s Gen-3 Alpha model can transform text, images, or audio into fast, high-quality videos with a professional finish. It supports real-time editing and motion generation, and users can experiment with both free and paid tiers.
Runway reports that its models are trained on licensed and public data, though it has not disclosed specific datasets or transparency documentation.
Descript
AI-assisted video and podcast editing platform
Descript allows users to edit video and audio by editing text. It automatically transcribes uploaded recordings and lets users cut, move, and refine content directly in the transcript, making it ideal for creating instructional videos, lectures, or tutorials.
Descript also supports screen recording, automatic captioning, and overdub voice correction. It offers both free and paid tiers, and while widely used in educational contexts, the company has released limited details about its training data or transparency practices.
Audio and Narration
ElevenLabs (Voice Generator)
AI text-to-speech and voice narration tool
ElevenLabs is a popular tool for adding voice narration to videos and presentations without recording your own voice. It converts written text into natural-sounding speech across a range of tones and languages.
A limited free plan is available, with subscription options for larger projects. The company has not released information about its voice training data or safeguards against misuse.