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Synthetic Video

A synthetic video is a video that is generated using computer algorithms and AI, rather than being filmed with a camera.

What is a synthetic video?

A synthetic video is a video that is generated using computer algorithms and AI, rather than being filmed with a camera.

Synthetic videos can be used to create lifelike simulations for training or entertainment purposes, or to create content that would be difficult or impossible to film in real life.

Further reading

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Related terms

Synthetic Media

Synthetic media is a catch-all term to describe video, image, text, or voice that has been fully or partially generated using artificial intelligence.

Synthetic Image

A synthetic image is an image that has been fully or partially created using computer-generated graphics, rather than being captured by a camera.

Non-Synthetic Media

Non-synthetic media describes any medium that has not been generated by computer, a.k.a has been generated by human input only.

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