Lo! Behold the marvel that is Deepfake, a technology of wondrous repute! One cannot help but be enthralled by the likes of Lensa AI, an app that hath swept the cyber realm like a tempest. With Lensa AI at thy disposal, thou canst conjure deepfake portraits in mere minutes, and the visages thus created are nigh unto true life itself. Yet, let us not forget the peril that deepfake videos may bring, should they be used to deceive and misrepresent, especially in matters of statecraft.
Hark! In this tome, we have curated deepfake apps and websites of benign nature, fit for scholarly pursuits. These tools may be wielded in the pursuit of knowledge in the realms of machine learning, image recognition, and computer vision, as well as for mirth and revelry.
A word of caution, dear reader:
Though the art of deepfake hath not yet reached perfection, let us wield it with ethical intent. Pray, refrain from employing deepfake technology for nefarious deeds, and verily, seek not to use another’s likeness without their express consent.
1. Lensa AI
Lensa AI, the latest sensation that hath enraptured the masses, doth render AI portraits of thee and thy kin. ‘Tis not true deepfake, for it shall not affix thy countenance onto others’ bodies or within moving pictures. Yet, Lensa AI doth possess the miraculous power to craft photorealistic portraits from but a scant few selfies. What is more, this app doth fashion portraits in sundry styles, be they of superheroes, anime, or other ilk.
Though the app may be utilized freely for general purposes, shouldst thou wish to commission portraits, a fee must be paid for each set or a subscription to the premium version secured. Lensa AI doth stand as a paragon among apps, unfailingly delivering impressive results at every turn, and thou shalt surely delight in the images it doth yield.
Install: Android / iOS (Commencing at $8 for 50 avatars)
2. Deepfakes Web
Deepfakes Web, a service that doth permit the creation of deepfake videos via the web. ‘Tis an endeavor steeped in deep learning, absorbing the myriad complexities of facial data. In the realm of Deepfakes Web, it may require up to four hours to glean knowledge and skills from videos and images, with an additional half-hour to effect the swapping of faces utilizing the acquired wisdom. The free version shall yield a deepfake video in roughly five hours, while the premium offering shall produce the same in a mere hour.
Though it dost harness potent GPUs upon the cloud, the rendering of data may demand hours of toil. Nonetheless, shouldst thou seek to delve into the creation of deepfake videos for the betterment of the field of computer vision, Deepfakes Web doth beckon.
Visit Website (Paid, $4 per hour of usage)
3. Reface
Perchance thou dost recall our discourse regarding a deepfake app hight Doublicat, a tool for fashioning mirthful GIF memes. Lo, the creators of Doublicat have bestowed upon us Reface, a reflection of Reface AI, the Generative Adversarial Network that doth lurk behind the curtain. To make use of this app, merely capture thy likeness and select the desired GIF.
In but a few heartbeats, the app shall overlay thy visage upon the chosen GIF. Alas, the perfection of this feat is subject to the symmetry of thy countenance and the nature of the GIF thou hast chosen. Yet, fret not, for the annals of the internet are replete with myriad GIFs, providing thee with a panoply of choices.
Install: Android / iOS – (Free, with in-app purchases)
4. MyHeritage
Another viral deepfake app that merits thy attention is MyHeritage. The feature known as Deep Nostalgia hath garnered favor among denizens of social media, for it doth bestow animation upon age-old photographs. To partake of this service, simply upload an image and invoke the animate function.
Ere long, thou shalt behold an animated rendition of the image, the face, eyes, and mouth moving as though plucked from the pages of The Daily Prophet, that mystical periodical from the realm of Harry Potter. Behold the animated image that doth ensue:
Install: Android / iOS / Website (Free, with in-app purchases)
5. DeepFaceLab
DeepFaceLab, a Windows tool crafted for the creation of deepfake videos. Primarily intended for scholars and seekers of knowledge in the realm of computer vision, this tool employeth machine learning and human image synthesis to effect the replacement of faces in videos.
Being an advanced implement meant for researchers, the interface may prove daunting, requiring mastery through consultation with the documentation. Thus, let it be known, the wielder of DeepFaceLab shall necessitate a robust PC graced with a high-end GPU. To conclude, shouldst thou be a scholar specializing in computer vision, DeepFaceLab shall serve thee well in the quest to fathom the depths of deepfake videos.
Visit DeepFaceLab (Free)
6. Deep Art
Deep Art, a once-viral app that hath captured the imagination of many. Though not a tool for the creation of deepfake videos, it hath the ability to generate deepfake images inspired by art, ancient edifices, and paintings. Many apps may boast similar features, yet the uniqueness of Deep Art lies in its utilization of AI to transmute any photograph into a work of art.
Such as this highly advanced algorithm takes inspiration from the human mind, employing stylistic elements from the masterworks of great artists such as Vincent Van Gogh, Leonardo da Vinci, and more. Shouldst thou seek to indulge in the arts, look no further than Deep Art.
Install: Android / iOS – (Free, with in-app purchases)
Stay tuned for the next post to continue on the journey of deepfake exploration!
