Artificial Intelligence is transforming the way we create video content—and Google's Whisk Animate is a fun way to create great images and videos, even if you stink at prompting.
Let’s walk through how it works, and why this might just be your new favorite tool for AI image and video creation.
What is Whisk Animate?
Google has been integrating powerful video generation capabilities into its tools, and the latest addition to the Whisk suite brings animation to the forefront. Built into Google’s video and image effects library, Whisk Animate gives creators the ability to generate visually-rich videos with minimal input.
Once you gain access, you’ll open Whisk in your browser and find a simple, clean interface. If you’ve used Whisk before, you’ll notice a new "Video" button alongside the familiar "Image" option. On the left side of the screen, you’ll find a box labeled "Subject, Scene, or Style"—this is where the magic starts.
Using “Inspire Me” to Kickstart Your Vision
Not sure where to begin? Click the "Inspire Me" button. Whisk Animate will auto-generate a concept for you.
In this demo, the tool presented a cartoon-style image of a woman with pink hair in her pajamas, riding a flying bike through a sci-fi forest city. The style? Full-on anime.
This automatic prompt came complete with background elements and lighting effects. It’s like receiving a finished concept from a creative director—with zero effort on your part.
The AI Behind the Scenes
After submitting your idea, Whisk Animate begins “cooking”—processing the input and generating results. Within moments, you’ll receive several visual options that reflect the original concept.
In our case, all of the outputs were consistent with the anime theme and sci-fi vibe, staying true to the prompt.
Easy Edits, No Coding Required
Want to make changes to the generated image or scene? Simply tweak the text—no complicated tools, no manual editing.
The system recalibrates and delivers a new version of the image, tailored to your refined idea.
Final Thoughts
Whisk Animate isn't just another AI toy—it’s a production-ready tool that’s simple enough for beginners and powerful enough for pros. Whether you're a filmmaker, designer, educator, or creative technologist, this tool opens new doors to visual storytelling without the usual learning curve.
While Whisk Animate is still rolling out to users, keep an eye on Google's updates.
About the Author
Gabe Michael is an award-winning AI filmmaker and creative technologist shaping the future of production with AI. He currently serves as VP and Executive Producer of AI at Edelman, where he consults internal and external teams, enhances production workflows and explores new creative possibilities with AI.
As an early adopter of AI technology in film, video and creative production, Gabe’s work has earned accolades for ‘Best Odyssey’ at Project Odyssey, ‘Best Character’ and ‘Best Art Direction’ at the Runway Gen:48 AI Film Competitions, leading to his entry into many creative partner programs with top AI video tools.
With extensive experience as a director and producer in the creator economy, Gabe collaborates with top film studios, brands, and digital platforms, and shares his expertise on LinkedIn, YouTube, and in classrooms at UCLA.
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