Glossary · AI Video
Quick answer
Motion effects (also called photo effects) are one-click AI templates that animate a still photo with a predefined action — a hug, a hair flip, falling rain, a fashion-walk turn, a superhero transformation. Instead of writing a prompt, you upload a photo and pick the effect; the AI applies a tuned image-to-video generation behind the scenes. They are the fastest route from photo to shareable video.
Under the hood, each effect is a pre-engineered image-to-video prompt and model configuration, so the heavy lifting of prompt design is done for you. That makes effects ideal for beginners and for high-volume social posting.
Effects span moods and use cases: emotional moments (hugs, blowing a kiss), style content (catwalk turns, outfit reveals), weather and environment (rain), and viral transformations.
VdoBloom ships dozens of these as part of its 65+ video tools, including Seedance-powered effect packs, all running from a single uploaded photo.
VdoBloom starts you with 10 free credits — enough to put this into practice with no card required.
Open Seedance Effects