Latest Updates

We've made significant improvements to the video editor including the timeline and media management.

Media Organization

• New scenes and sounds are now automatically placed at the end
• Added ability to delete scenes and sounds
• Smoother animations when adding new content

Timeline Layout

• Better controls for adjusting scene lengths
• Improved visual appearance of scenes and sounds
• Clearer highlighting when selecting items

Technical enhancment

• Video generation has been improved for reliability
• Scene generation now better handles existing scenes for continuity
• Added support for multiple text generation models

We've improved the overall visual experience with reorganized menus, updated team member cards with images, better looking lists, more logical button placement, and new header navigation links for easier access.

We've added a new Ideas page where you can find all your previously generated movie ideas in one place. This makes it easy to revisit and browse through your past AI-generated film concepts whenever you need inspiration.

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Melies now includes a new model for writing called Dolphin 2.9, which is an uncensored version of Llama 3 70B. This model offers unrestricted writing capabilities for mature, violent or intense content.

Dolphin provides complete creative freedom with removed content restrictions and bias, making it ideal for mature themes or controversial subject matter. The model is fully integrated into our story generation workflow alongside our existing models like Claude and GPT-4.

This addition expands our text generation capabilities, giving writers more options to craft their stories according to their creative vision.

We're excited to introduce our new AI Film Cost Calculator! This powerful tool helps you accurately estimate the credits needed for your film projects.

The calculator breaks down credit costs across all aspects of film production - from initial story development to final music creation. It provides real-time updates as you adjust parameters and recommends the optimal subscription plan based on your project's duration and specific needs.

With this calculator, you can better plan your projects and select the perfect subscription tier that aligns with your filmmaking ambitions.

Additionally, we've launched a new Community tab where you can discover and get inspired by amazing AI-generated videos created by fellow Melies users.

The character generation process has been significantly enhanced, offering users more control and flexibility in creating compelling characters for their projects.

Key Changes

• Prompt-Based Character Creation: Characters are now generated using a more intuitive and customizable prompt system, allowing for greater creativity and specificity in character design.
• Single or Multiple Character Generation: Users can now easily create a single character or multiple characters at once using the prompt system, streamlining the character creation process for larger casts.
• Decoupled from Project Creation: Character generation is no longer automatically tied to new project creation, giving users the freedom to develop characters at their own pace and as needed throughout the project lifecycle.
• Flexible Character Development: The improved system allows for iterative character creation, enabling users to refine and expand their cast as their story evolves.

Settings have been improved including:

• Enhanced Settings: Users can now add external links in the settings, providing easier access to important resources and integrations.
• Refined Layout: We've made adjustments to the application's layout, enhancing the overall user experience and visual coherence.

We're excited to announce the integration of Hailuo AI's MiniMax technology into Melies, further expanding our AI-driven video generation capabilities.

New Features

• Hailuo AI MiniMax Integration: Melies now supports Hailuo AI's MiniMax model for advanced AI-driven image-to-video and text-to-video conversion.
• Seamless Workflow: Generate AI videos directly from text or images without leaving the Melies platform, streamlining your filmmaking process.
• Cinematographic Prompts: Melies prepares all animation prompts from your story, with varying cinematographic camera movements to create compelling AI videos with MiniMax.

Expanded Video Generation Options

With the addition of Hailuo AI MiniMax, Melies now offers an even more comprehensive suite of AI video generation tools:

• Hailuo AI MiniMax: Cutting-edge AI for image-to-video and text-to-video conversion.
• Kling 1.0 Standard & Pro: Efficient and high-quality video generation options.
• Runway Gen-3 Alpha: State-of-the-art AI for advanced video generation.
• Luma Dream Machine: High-quality video creation from generated scenes.

This update significantly enhances our platform's capabilities, providing filmmakers with an unparalleled range of tools to bring their creative visions to life.

This update brings significant improvements to our AI-powered story generation capabilities and introduces OpenAI integration for even more powerful text generation.

New Features

• OpenAI Integration: We've added support for OpenAI's advanced language models, including GPT-4o, GPT-4o Mini, and GPT-4 Turbo, offering enhanced text generation capabilities across the platform.
• Flexible Outline Duration: Users can now select the desired duration for their story outline, allowing for more precise control over the scope and detail of their projects.
• Comprehensive Story Generation: Introduced the ability to write an entire story in one go, streamlining the creative process for users who prefer a more holistic approach to storytelling.

Improvements

• Enhanced Model Selection: Users can now choose from a wider range of AI models for different tasks, including the newly integrated OpenAI options alongside existing choices.
• Streamlined Workflow: The story generation process has been optimized to accommodate both step-by-step and all-at-once approaches, catering to different creative preferences.

These updates significantly expand the creative possibilities within Melies, offering users more control and flexibility in their AI-assisted filmmaking journey.

• Project Deletion: Users can now delete projects they no longer need, helping to keep their workspace organized and clutter-free
• Improved Sidebar Menu Style: Enhanced the visual design and user experience of the sidebar menu, making navigation more intuitive and aesthetically pleasing.

Melies now offer another integration with Kling 1.0 for AI image-to-video generation including :

• Kling 1.0 Standard: Efficient video generation for quick iterations and prototyping.
• Kling 1.0 Pro: High-quality video output for professional-grade results.

This update significantly expands our image-to-video capabilities, offering more options for filmmakers:

• Kling 1.0 Standard: Efficient video generation for quick iterations and prototyping.
• Kling 1.0 Pro: High-quality video output for professional-grade results.
• Runway Gen-3 Alpha: Cutting-edge AI for state-of-the-art video generation.
• Luma Dream Machine: High-quality video creation from generated scenes.

These integrations provide a range of options to suit different project needs and quality requirements.

With these diverse image-to-video options, Melies users now have unprecedented flexibility and power in bringing their static images to life as dynamic videos.

We're thrilled to announce the integration of Runway Gen-3 Alpha for AI image-to-video generation, bringing cutting-edge capabilities to Melies.

New Features

• Runway Gen-3 Alpha Integration: Harness the power of state-of-the-art AI video generation directly within Melies.
• Text-to-Video & Image-to-Video: Create stunning videos from text prompts or transform still images into dynamic sequences.

Improvements

• Enhanced Video Quality: Gen-3 Alpha offers significant improvements in fidelity, consistency, and motion compared to previous models.
• Seamless Workflow: Integrated Runway's capabilities directly into the Melies interface for a smooth user experience.

This update marks a significant leap forward in AI-powered filmmaking, enabling creators to bring their visions to life with unprecedented ease and quality.

This update brings a fresh look to the project creation process and introduces an exciting new feature for generating film ideas.

New Features

• Enhanced Prompt Display: Redesigned the project creation interface for a more intuitive and visually appealing experience.
• Project Ideas Generator: Implemented a new system to generate diverse film ideas across various genres and styles.

Improvements

• User Interface: Streamlined the project creation workflow for better user engagement.
• Idea Diversity: Expanded the range of generated ideas to inspire more creative projects.

These updates aim to spark creativity and make the initial stages of filmmaking even more exciting for Melies users.

This update introduces a groundbreaking feature: AI image-to-video generation using Luma Dream Machine's integration, along with several improvements to the timeline and media preview functionalities.

New Features

• Video Generation: Integrated Luma AI for creating high-quality videos from generated scenes.
• Media Preview: Implemented a new canvas-based media preview for enhanced visualization of assets.

Improvements

• Timeline Enhancements:
  • Fixed cursor scroll when playing outside the timeline on the right.
  • Improved hover effects on timeline items for better user interaction.
• Sound Playback: Resolved issues with sound playback in the timeline.
• Asset Management: Fixed the saving and loading process for asset timers.

These updates significantly enhance the video creation capabilities of Melies, providing users with more powerful tools for bringing their visions to life.

New export with improved storyboard format

• Export: Export button has been moved to the top navbar

• Storyboard: Improved storyboard format on export

• Resizable Assets: Scenes and sounds can now be resized with real-time preview.
• Audio Playback Fix: Resolved issue with loading generated sounds in the player.

These updates enhance editing precision and ensure seamless audio playback in Melies projects.

This update introduces a powerful new feature that gives users more control over their creative process: the ability to select specific AI models for both image and sound generation.

We've integrated Black Forest Labs's text-to-image models, including Flux 1 Schnell (faster cheaper model), Flux 1 Dev, Flux 1 Pro, and Flux 1 Dev with Realism LoRA (most expensive but generating very realistic images), providing a wider range of options for high-quality image generation.

This addition significantly expands the creative possibilities within Melies, allowing filmmakers more control over asset generation and enabling them to achieve their desired visual styles with greater precision.

New Features

• Model Selection: Users can now choose AI models used for generating images and sounds, allowing for greater customization and artistic control.
• Target Duration: Allows users to set a target duration for their film projects, providing better planning and structuring capabilities for filmmakers.

This update significantly expands the creative possibilities within Melies, allowing filmmakers more control on asset generation

This update brings exciting new features in audio generation and significant improvements to existing functionalities, enhancing the overall user experience and creative capabilities of Melies. We've integrated ElevenLabs for high-quality voice generation and Meta Music Gen for AI-powered music creation, expanding the audio possibilities for filmmakers using our platform.

Audio Generation

• Introduced AI-powered music generation for scenes
• Implemented voice generation for characters, supporting multiple languages and accents
• Added sound effect generation to enrich scene ambiance

Asset Management and Generation

• Fixed asset export functionality, ensuring all generated assets are correctly included
• Improved image generation to accurately reflect character descriptions from the script
• Implemented a "Copy Prompt" feature for easier sharing and documentation of generation settings

Timeline and Video Editor Enhancements

• Refactored timeline component for improved performance and stability
• Fixed zoom functionality in the timeline, allowing for more precise editing
• Enhanced overall responsiveness and user interaction in the video editor

User Interface Improvements

• Streamlined asset generation workflow
• Added tooltips and improved feedback for audio-related features

Bug Fixes and Optimizations

• Resolved various minor bugs reported by beta users
• Optimized asset loading and rendering for smoother performance

This update significantly expands Melies' audio capabilities, allowing filmmakers to create more immersive and complete projects directly within the platform. The improvements to asset management and timeline functionality provide a more robust and efficient workflow for all users.

This beta release of Melies introduces significant enhancements to the AI screenwriting editor, asset generation using AI, and video editing capabilities. We've focused on improving the overall user experience and expanding the creative possibilities for filmmakers.

Screenwriting Editor

• Enhanced screenwriting editor with options to edit acts and beats
• Added ability to regenerate specific sections of the script
• Implemented export functionality for movie scripts in multiple formats:
  • Plain text (.txt)
  • Fountain (.fountain)
  • Final Draft XML (.fdx)
  • PDF (.pdf)
• Improved overall user interface and responsiveness of the editor

Scene Generation, Video Editor and Timeline

• New AI Editor with timeline and video player
• Scene generation from screenplay
• Image Generation
• Integrated a player with progress bar, tooltip, and improved controls

Asset Generation and Management

• Implemented character style images generation
• Preview alternative assets for a scene
• Export all generated assets for a projects
• New PDF export for storyboards

User Interface Improvements

• Implemented keyboard shortcuts for faster workflow
• Enhanced preview layout with always-visible controls and resize options
• Improved sidebar and navigation, including a back button that returns to project home
• Added a dropdown menu for better organization
• Implemented a new credit counter style and usage tracking per model

Project Management

• Introduced a new project creation flow with improved ideation process
• Added feature to save generated ideas
• Implemented saving of animations and project styles

Miscellaneous

• Various bug fixes and performance improvements
• New website homepage

This update represents a significant step forward in Melies' capabilities, providing filmmakers with more powerful tools for creative storytelling and visual development.

This first version of Melies introduces our AI Filmmaking software, allowing you to find movie ideas, create characters including a character bible and character sheet, write a story outline and entire scripts, and generate movie posters. Melies leverages advanced AI technology to assist in every step of the filmmaking process, from ideation to visual creation.

• Find new ideas for movies
• Character creation including backstory, personality traits, and AI-generated faces
• Story generation from a story outline to entire scripts
• Screenwriting assistance with character arcs, plot development, and more
• AI Movie Poster Generator with multiple style options