Adobe is working on a generative AI video model for its Firefly family that will bring new tools to its Premiere Pro video editing platform. These new Firefly tools—alongside some proposed third-party integrations with Runway, Pika Labs, and OpenAI’s Sora models—will allow Premiere Pro users to generate video and add or remove objects using text prompts (just like Photoshop’s Generative Fill feature) and extend the length of video clips.
Unlike many of Adobe’s previous Firefly-related announcements, no release date—beta or otherwise—has been established for the company’s new video generation tools, only that they’ll roll out “this year.” And while the creative software giant showcased what its own video model is currently capable of in an early video demo, its plans to integrate Premiere Pro with AI models from other providers isn’t a certainty.
Adobe instead calls the third-party AI integrations in its video preview an “early exploration” of what these may look like “in the future.” The idea is to provide Premiere Pro users with more choice, according to Adobe, allowing them to use models like Pika to extend shots or Sora or Runway AI when generating B-roll for their projects. Adobe also says its Content Credentials labels can be applied to these generated clips to identify which AI models have been used to generate them.
Generating video using text prompts will transform video editing. Imagine typing “add a sunset” and watching it appear in your video. This could save editors countless hours, making their work quicker and more efficient.
The future of video editing lies in these AI advancements. Adobe’s commitment to innovation shows its desire to lead the way in creative tools. Video editors should stay tuned for more updates.
As technology evolves, so too will the tools we use. Adobe's new Firefly family could be the next big step in video editing. Keep an eye out for its release later this year.