Adobe Firefly now supports prompt-based video editing, adds more third-party models (techcrunch.com)

Adobe has announced significant updates to its AI video-generation app, Firefly, which now features a prompt-based video editor that allows users to make precise edits without the need to recreate entire clips. This new functionality, enabled by Runway’s Aleph model, lets users input specific text prompts to modify video elements, colors, and camera angles. The addition of a timeline view streamlines the process of adjusting frames and sounds, while Adobe's own Firefly Video model facilitates advanced editing tasks, such as replicating camera movements from reference videos. The update also introduces support for third-party models, including Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.2 for image generation and Topaz Labs’ Astra for video upscaling up to 4K. These enhancements not only expand Firefly's capabilities but also position it as a competitive tool in a rapidly evolving market for AI-driven content creation. By offering unlimited generations for certain subscription plans until mid-January, Adobe aims to enhance user engagement and solidify Firefly's place in the AI/ML community amidst the growing number of competitive offerings.