Adrian's Journal

I just discovered this AI tool called Wan2.1 Video Generator by Alibaba . Imagine being able to transform text into high-quality videos with realistic movements and transitions—well, that's exactly what this AI does. Developed by Alibaba Cloud, it supports both Chinese and English text inputs.  Key Features - Advanced Video Generation: Converts text descriptions into videos with lifelike movements. - Multilingual Support: Works with both Chinese and English text inputs. - High Performance: Boasts a VBench score of 84.7% and movement accuracy. - Easy Integration: Simple API access and  documentation make it a easy to use. - Performance Analytics: Offers detailed metrics and quality assessment tools. - Enterprise Ready: Scalable infrastructure with  support for businesses. Benefits - Superior Performance: Enjoy video generation with movement accuracy and spatial consistency. - Advanced Movement Generation: Handles complex movements and animations. - Continuous Innovation: B...

I’ve been having a blast testing gadgets, crafting cool video effects, and even chasing stars with my phone—and I’m excited to share it all with you! This week, you’ll find my latest product reviews, a fun X-ray effect tutorial, and a guide to capturing the night sky. Let’s get started! How to Create an X-Ray Effect with Your Phone (CapCut Tutorial) Want your phone to “see” through objects like a sci-fi gadget? Here’s a quick CapCut trick: Fill your phone screen with a solid green color. Record yourself “scanning” a box with the green screen displayed. Remove the box, place an object in the same spot, and record a few seconds without moving the camera. Open CapCut, start a new project, and import your recording. Move the timeline to where the scan ends, then split the clip. Select the scanning clip, tap “Overlay,” and go to “Remove BG > Chroma Key.” Use the color picker to select green, confirm, and trim the clips to sync perfectly. Result: A seamless “see-through” effect! Want the ...

Is It Bad to Post TikToks Back to Back? So, here’s what happened. I checked my latest two TikTok videos, and both are stuck at just 200-ish views. Honestly, it’s discouraging—like, “should I even keep going?” vibes. I know I need to post more reels to stay relevant, but now I’m second-guessing myself. I think I messed up by posting them too close together—less than 30 minutes apart. Is that why they’re tanking? Maybe it’s some kind of algorithmic punishment for posting back-to-back. Next time, I’m definitely spreading them out. But it got me curious—do other people deal with this too? I hit the internet to find out. Turns out, I’m not alone. According to discussions on Reddit, posting multiple TikToks back-to-back isn’t a great idea. Apparently, the algorithm might flag it as spammy behavior, which can tank your reach and make it less likely for your videos to hit the For You Page. The consensus? Space out your posts by at least a few hours to give each video a fighting chance. Lesson ...

Here is how I took a picture of the stars and planets with my Samsung phone. I have always wanted to take a clear picture of the stars on a clear night sky, so I studied all the settings I needed to adjust on my camera. But I had to wait for the planets to align to discover that my Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra can do exactly that.  The first step is to open the native camera app on my phone. Go to the More option and select Expert Raw. Since I haven't used Raw for quite some time, it asked me to download an update. Next, tap on the Astrophotography icon, which looks like a constellation of stars. Activate Show in Sky Guide. Select Short for Capture Time. Next, stick my phone onto my magnetic pocket tripod and point it at the star or planet I want to photograph. Press the shutter button. Wait a few seconds, and boom! I have a picture of the stars and planets in the night sky that my naked eye cannot even see. So easy! No need to buy a big camera with all that fancy lens for astrophotogr...