Pertussis, also known as whooping cough, is making a comeback that no one asked for. Recent federal data shows that cases of the vaccine-preventable disease this year have reached the highest levels in a decade. As of December 14, there have been 32,085 cases of pertussis reported to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention this year. Thats a fivefold increase from the tally recorded in 2023, which only saw around 6,500 cases. There are several factors to blame for the surge, experts say, including declining vaccination rates. Pertussis is caused by the bacterium Bordetella pertussis. The infection typically causes respiratory symptoms, most notably fits of coughing that have inspired its nickname (the whooping refers to the noise people often make when trying to breath after coughing). Though pertussis is typically mild in adults, the infection can be more serious in young children or other vulnerable populations, such as people with weakened immune systems. While the first pertussis vaccine was invented over a century ago, it wasnt widely recommended and used until the late 1940s, when it paired with vaccines for tetanus and diphtheria. The combination shot has been a mainstay of vaccination programs in the U.S. ever since, and its helped greatly reduce the burden of pertussis. Prior to mass vaccination, for instance, there were between 100,000 and 300,000 cases of pertussis reported annually in the U.S.Since 2000, the U.S. had tens of thousands of annually reported pertussis cases. But as with many infectious diseases, the covid-19 pandemic indirectly reduced the spread of pertussis, thanks in part to people practicing social distancing. With the world and peoples social habits having largely returned to normal, the incidence of these diseases has climbed back up as well. So at least part of this years spike in cases could simply be a return to pre-pandemic trends, according to the CDC. That said, this years tally is unusually high for modern times. Its the highest number of cases seen since 2014, when there were 32,971 cases. And in some states, experts and health officials have blamed lowering vaccination rates among residents and their children for the rise.Another important factor concerns the vaccine itself. In the U.S. and many other countries, people have switched to a newer, different form of the pertussis vaccine. While this vaccine is safer than the older, whole-cell version, evidence has shown that it provides less immediate and sustained protection from pertussis overall. As a result of this switch, experts have argued that future outbreaks of pertussis are likely to be larger when they happen. Still, vaccination remains the most crucial tool to keeping pertussis in check, and the less people are vaccinated against it, the greater the risk of sustained outbreaks. Worldwideespecially in countries with low vaccination coveragepertussis causes 24 million annual cases, along with 161,000 deaths in children under five each year.In the U.S., about 80% of children under two have received the recommended full series of DTaP shots, 90% of teens have received at least one shot of the Tdap vaccine, and only 43% of adults over 18 have received a Tdap shot in the last ten years (boosters are recommended every decade).

KAARYASHALA Office / AANGAN ArchitectsSave this picture! Pratikruti09OfficesSurat, IndiaArchitects: AANGAN ArchitectsAreaArea of this architecture projectArea:3065 ftYearCompletion year of this architecture project Year: 2021 PhotographsPhotographs:Pratikruti09ManufacturersBrands with products used in this architecture project Manufacturers: Hitachi Air Conditioning, Kesarjan Construction System, Kohler, LA fit, R R Kabel, Telesia Windows More SpecsLess SpecsSave this picture!KAARYASHALA is an architecture firm's workspace, the idea behind which germinated from the aspiration to bring a combination of a homely feeling as well as a studio-oriented environment. The vision behind the design and making of the new workspace was to bring the ideology of sustainable design practice and the two-decade-long journey in the form of a physical manifestation. It was envisioned to have a soulful process from the selection of site and context, space organization, construction material and methodology, and artwork. The design is not about attractive aesthetics, sophisticated furniture, or technical lighting, it's about the idea of moving into a village, about making people believe in the idea of recycling and upcycling; not only material but space and context. In a world governed by ', what meets the eyes', this is our place that 'touches the heart', a feeling that can only be experienced by being in the place.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The KAARYASHALA is conceptualized around the core idea of Sustainability; be it the massing, the cross-section, the material palette, or details. The start point was reusing all that existed at the old office and the new place. Reuse, recycling, and upcycling were the precursors to design, both, the form and functionality were a by-product of these along with a strong response to climate. The simplistic plan form is a classic manifestation of the Firm's philosophy of integrating people, place, context, and culture whereas the voluminous section concretizes our concerns about climatic response. Conceptualization of KAARYASHALA was a consuming process of achieving the informal amidst the formal, the vibe within the chaos, and most importantly balancing the co-existence of tradition & change. The idea to find opportunities in the obsolete and beauty in the ruins triggered us to redefine the meaning of aesthetics at KAARYASHALA.Save this picture!Save this picture!Linear planform is derived in a manner that reminds us of the traditional Gala-type houses of Surat City, which are infused with 3 types of yards- Front-yard, Courtyard, and Backyard. The set of three yards acting as communed pockets profuse the spaces with placeness & nature. With Sustainability being the core principle of the design philosophy, the N-S orientation of the plot is substantially utilized to fetch in natural light and wind through the front and rear doors positioned at extreme ends of the building.Save this picture!Save this picture!Save this picture!The plan showcases some of the very deep-rooted characteristics of the Firm; An open Plan that offers transparency. A formal set-up, yet an Informal vibe that retains the Studio-culture. Flexibility and transformability as an open platform for public participation in the form of exhibitions, cultural eves, etc. A 'home away from home' character that refrains it from behaving as an exhaustive workplace. Save this picture!The manifestation of recycling, reuse, and upcycling begins with the selection of a site where the idea of upcycling an abandoned plot takes place and continues to the choice of every material till the designing of the smallest detail. Some of the major components were: Recycled construction waste bricks Plinth filling of construction waste from the old building Door & Window frames and shutter - Old salvaged wood (onsite + offsite) Main Floor: Wastage white marble & Brick floor made from wastage surkhi (brick powder) Main Compound Door - Old Salvaged wood Staircase treads - Old salvaged wood 60% furniture - repurposed from Old office, 20% Furniture - recycled/ upcycled furniture Mural - waste ply & waste fabric Designer light-waste fabrics Landscape - old pots and plants salvaged, wastage coarse sand from in-situ mix concrete, old salvaged Kota stone Accent partition behind reception- old roof clay tiles. Save this picture!Project gallerySee allShow lessProject locationAddress:Surat, Gujarat, IndiaLocation to be used only as a reference. It could indicate city/country but not exact address.About this officeAANGAN ArchitectsOfficeMaterialBrickMaterials and TagsPublished on December 27, 2024Cite: "KAARYASHALA Office / AANGAN Architects" 26 Dec 2024. ArchDaily. Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/1000208/kaaryashala-office-aangan-architects&gt ISSN 0719-8884Save!ArchDaily?You've started following your first account!Did you know?You'll now receive updates based on what you follow! Personalize your stream and start following your favorite authors, offices and users.Go to my stream

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By TREVOR HOGGA true mark of innovation is when one can look back two decades later and still be impressed by what was achieved given the technology, tools and resources available at the time. Say what you will about The Matrix Reloaded (2003) and The Matrix Revolutions (2003), but it is amazing the number of top-level visual effects professionals who have emerged from them, such as John DJ DesJardin (Man of Steel) and Dan Glass (The Tree of Life). Adding to the complexity of The Matrix Reloaded and The Matrix Revolutions were the logistics of having both shot at the same time in sequential order and released six months apart from each other.While John Gaeta (The Matrix) was the Overall Visual Effects Supervisor, the real and virtual worlds were divided respectively between DesJardin and Glass. I was always fascinated by the real world as a subject because of this notion it had become a dystopian nightmare, DesJardin notes. The idea that we were going to go to Zion and see all of the aspects of it, not just where they live but the machines that keep it running and the big temples. Then the fetus fields and right down to Machine City. Those are my favorite things. The battle was a nail-biter to get that done. I recently came across a shooting assessment that I made and delivered to the producers for the how we were going to shoot the guys waging the battle in the APUs [Armoured Personnel Unit]. It was a big motion-control effort. But I will say, when I learned the story of the film, one of my favorite moments and couldnt wait to get a handle on to make was when Neo and Trinity fly up above the clouds to get rid of the Sentinels that are clinging to the ship, and you get to see the sun for the first time in the real world. Its a great idea, and I love the way it came out.The street scene took awhile because we had 50 doubles for Agent Smith wearing printed masks; along with them we built mannequins from the cast of Hugo Weaving. The doubles were in the background, and in front of them were two mannequins that they could move left and right. When Hugo brought his kids on set, they were slightly horrified! There was 151 of dad there!Dan Glass, Visual Effects Supervisor, The Matrix Reloaded & RevolutionsThe Matrix Reloaded & RevolutionsIn the Oracles Kitchen set shooting for The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions, Digital Effects Producer Diana Giorgiutti takes chrome and gray-ball notes with Visual Effects Supervisor Kim Libreri. Visual Effects Supervisor Dan Glass is off to the side left with James McTeigue (1st AD) and Bill Pope (DP). (Image courtesy of Diana Giorgiutti and Warner Bros. Pictures)Visual Effects Supervisor John DJ DesJardin was responsible for executing the Sentinel fight sequence in The Matrix Revolutions, which involved full-sized APU units being on set at Fox stages in Sydney. (Image courtesy of Diana Giorgiutti and Warner Bros. Pictures)Crater action from The Matrix Revolutions, with Keanu Reeves lining up to shoot accompanied by mud and rain. (Image courtesy of Diana Giorgiutti and Warner Bros. Pictures)Visual Effects Supervisor Dan Glass on set with the late Diana Giorgiutti shooting chrome and gray balls for The Matrix Reloaded and Revolutions. (Image courtesy of Diana Giorgiutti and Warner Bros. Pictures)A notable shot of the Agent Smith mannequins from the Super Burly Brawl scene in The Matrix Revolutions where the many Smiths watch Agent Smith fight Neo in the rain. (Image courtesy of Diana Giorgiutti and Warner Bros. Pictures)Cutting-edge digital human technology was utilized to create the Burly Brawl and Super Burly Brawl involving the massive onslaught of Agent Smith clones. I watched the Burly Brawl fairly recently, and the reason why it holds up is the split-screen work is all photography, and as you get into the more virtual work, for its time it was ambitious and pulled off some incredible things, Glass remarks. The Super Burly Brawl took the longest to shoot. There was a side thing where the Wachowskis didnt want just rain. The raindrops had to be oversized. The special effects team was trying to figure out how to make this extra-wet, blobby rain. The street scene took awhile because we had 50 doubles for Agent Smith wearing printed masks; along with them we built mannequins from the cast of Hugo Weaving. The doubles were in the background, and in front of them were two mannequins that they could move left and right. When Hugo brought his kids on set, they were slightly horrified! There was 151 of dad there! And a lot of rain. It was grueling for us and I imagine as well for the actors. The digital doubles of Agent Smith were not simply carbon copies. You always try to bring some level of individuality so it feels more credible. The advantage of working in the Matrix for those movies was it was about a simulation, so it gave us some leeway, Glass adds.Spider-Man 2Sam Raimi rehearses a scene with Alfred Molina during the shooting of Spider-Man 2. (Image courtesy of Columbia Pictures)A signature fight in Spider-Man 2 occurs onboard a speeding train, which showcases the lethal might of Doc Ock. (Image courtesy of Columbia Pictures)A technological and creative breakthrough for Spider-Man 2 was the fidelity achieved in producing a digital double of Alfred Molina as Doc Ock. (Image courtesy of Columbia Pictures)Each one of the tentacles of Doc Ock was given a distinct personality with the circular light in the center conveying a sentient quality harkening back to HAL in 2001: A Space Odyssey. (Image courtesy of Columbia Pictures)It was important to given the digital double of Spider-Man the correct inertia and ground the camerawork to make the performance believable. (Image courtesy of Columbia Pictures)When I learned the story of the film, one of my favorite moments and couldnt wait to get a handle on to make was when Neo and Trinity fly up above the clouds to get rid of the Sentinels that are clinging to the ship, and you get to see the sun for the first time in the real world. Its a great idea, and I love the way it came out.John DJ DesJardin, Visual Effects Supervisor, The Matrix Reloaded & RevolutionsSet in New York City, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind (2004) explores what happens if a couple breaks up and go through a medical procedure to get rid of their memories of each other. This was the best script Ive ever read in my life, states Louis Morin, who was at the time a Visual Effects Supervisor for Buzz Image Group and made suggestions about ways of erasing memories, such as having abstractions melt and disappear. The producer said that Michel Gondry (Be Kind Rewind) didnt want any visual effects supervisor on set. It was to be a free camera style of filmmaking and no lights, like Breathless by Jean-Luc Godard. Camera tracking was hellish. There was the Pan from Hell, which is exactly the Breathless shot and from the peculiar mind of a director who decided to flip the image so that the actor was walking into a flipped image of himself. We then had to marry the two together with tracking, morphing, and put in a telephone pole to help us out. The camera goes four times like that. As Joel Barish (Jim Carrey) keeps going back and forth on the street, the details in the imagery begin to fade away. We had to redo the whole store in CG to be able to erase everything step by step, Morin adds.Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless MindCG chopsticks were added to make the shot transition seamless for the sofa bed scene in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind. (Image courtesy of Louis Morin and Universal Pictures)To visually depict memories being erased, subtle details were removed, such as a leg belonging to Clementine Kruczynski (Kate Winslet). (Image courtesy of Louis Morin and Universal Pictures)The Pan from Hell in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind required seamlessly transitioning back and forth from footage that was flipped 180 degrees. (Image courtesy of Louis Morin and Universal Pictures)Then there was the preceding moment featuring a missing leg belonging to Clementine Kruczynski (Kate Winslet) and a falling car. Michel wanted to have the first moment indicating that the memory of Clementine is being erased and he said, Remove a leg, Morin recalls. I said to him, Nobody is going to notice that. We did it and nobody was seeing it. Also, Clementine didnt turn her head at the right time, so we Frankensteind the shot by taking the head from a longer take, which worked well, but nobody was noticing the leg again! Somebody suggested that we could have a car fall down from the sky. Everybody thought it was ridiculous, but Michel said, Lets do it. We had to do that entire background and car in CG. At the end, everybody liked the idea, and it was powerful. There were also subtle digital adjustments taking place. Joel falls off of the sofa bed and reverses back into another shot of him on the sofa bed eating Chinese food with chopsticks. But the chopsticks werent working so we had to make them CG. A major visual effect was the collapsing house. At first Michel was talking about doing some optical iteration of the image. It wasnt looking great. Then Michel asked, Can we have a chimney collapsing? Upon seeing the test, he went, Wow. Can we have the house collapsing? The house became entirely CG and was destroyed by using rigid body dynamics, Morin says.When I talked to the people who were animating the shots of Spider-Man, I told them to imagine that he had his own cameraman, and the cameraman has to travel the same way as Spider-Man. As a result, you get a much more human or fallible version of camera operation that lends reality to it.John Dyksta, Production Visual Effects Supervisor, Spider-Man 2Departing from the normal routine from recruiting directors from within, Pixar collaborated with Brad Bird (The Iron Giant) to produce a superhero family adventure. In the process of making The Incredibles (2004), Visual Effects Supervisor Rick Sayre had to work out what he calls open problems, such as simulating the long, straight hair of Violet Parr, which was a key part of her character. Violet is a teenage girl and her power is mostly defensive, Sayre notes. She puts up a shield or turns invisible because she wants to disappear. You will often see her with one eye. She is hiding behind her hair. That was important to Brad. The existing hair simulation system had to be overhauled to allow for interaction. Explains Sayre, One of our tricks before was to randomly connect some sets of hairs to other hairs of invisible springs; that would allow for a coif to retain its volume, but that technique doesnt work with long hair because either the hair flattens out if there are no springs, or it looks like cement. We ended up embedding the simulation hairs inside of a volume, which was how they were able to couple their motions and collision responses to each other in a way that still isnt as computationally expensive as every hair looking at every other hair. Its as if theyre embedded in a block of invisible goo that is modulating these responses. We also used that block of invisible goo to infer some information that we used for lighting, shading and shadowing.The house in Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind became entirely CG and was destroyed by using rigid body dynamics. (Image courtesy of Louis Morin and Universal Pictures)A comedic sequence occurs when Fashion Designer Edna Mode demonstrates how indestructible her superhero suits are to Helen Parr by putting them through a series of extreme tests, such as a flame thrower. Its funny you mention that because it has an almost live-action approach, Sayre remarks. We hadnt done a big effects film. Whats happening in the simulation chamber is done by a different team with a different set of techniques, even a different renderer, than Helen and Enda sitting on the other side of the glass. They are essentially on a set looking through the window at greenscreen where nothing is happening, pretending to react to all of this stuff that is done later and comped together. There was no way that we could have done all of that at the same time in the same system. The thing that caused our team the most headaches were the super suits, which were tight-fitting and caused simulation stability and collision fidelity issues. Because Edna is so amazing, her super suits have special visual properties. Theyre shiny and had these surface characteristics where we would see these rendering artifacts coming from the guts of how Catmull-Clark subdivision surfaces got rendered in RenderMan of the day. At some point, we were using a different kind of subdivision surface or a loop subdivision and then reprojecting it. The super suits that Edna doesnt make, like Syndrome, were easier to deal with because theyre more like regular cloth.Being able to make the protagonist crawl walls and swing through the air from buildings in a believable manner, and giving the antagonist mechanical tentacles that have a mind of their own, were a couple of many challenges John Dykstra faced as the Production Visual effects Designer on Spider-Man 2 (2004). Sam Raimi (A Simple Plan) wanted to use as many practical elements as he could, so we pursued Doc Ock that way, Dykstra remarks. It is tough for puppets to defy physics because they are in the real world and want to work in real time. We went through and prevised the entire sequence, and did computer-generated imagery for those shots where we felt puppeteering was impractical. The arms of [Doc Ock] were a digital endeavor from the get-go. The art department worked with us in terms of the design, and we worked with the vendor to figure out the animation look in regards to the speed and mass and how the arms worked. We were defying gravity a lot in Spider-Man 2. Realism was built into the CG camerawork. When I talked to the people who were animating the shots of Spider-Man, I told them to imagine that he had his own cameraman, and the cameraman has to travel the same way as Spider-Man. As a result, you get a much more human or fallible version of camera operation that lends reality to it.The IncrediblesA progression illustrating what dinner is like for the Parr family in The Incredibles. (Images courtesy of Disney/Pixar)The superpowers in The Incredibles are an extension of the character traits. (Image courtesy of Disney/Pixar)Concept art of the Parr home dining room. (Image courtesy of Disney/Pixar)Concept art by Don Shank exploring a major action sequence that occurs during the third act of The Incredibles. (Image courtesy of Disney/Pixar)Dealing with the long, straight hair, which was essential to the character of Violet, was a major technological hurdle to overcome for The Incredibles. (Image courtesy of Disney/Pixar)The Incredibles was the first time for Pixar that the principal cast consisted entirely of stylized human characters. (Image courtesy of Disney/Pixar)An extremely hard shot was the tight closeup of Doc Ock falling. Trust me, that was torn from the artists hands by the time it was put into the film! Dykstra laughs. The idea was to have a moment where we actually featured a CGI character with emotional content, and the challenge was to do it in a way that you would be convinced that it was real, especially when youre doing something with a real person. I suppose Alfred Molina could have done it, but I dont imagine he could have been underwater for so long! CG skin is always tricky. Things like pores and inconsistencies in surface reflectivity often contribute to the complex and somewhat visually noisy thing that is human flesh. In theory, Spider-Man is an ideal CG character because the material of the suit has a smooth matte finish and no hair or fur has to be simulated. When there is an absence of natural phenomenon, you end up questioning the verisimilitude of what youre looking at. It was important to improve upon the specular nature of the suit, and the way it wrinkled had variations in the texture of the surface of the body while it was in motion. Spider-Man 2 occurred during a transitional period from analog to digital solutions. Dykstra states, One of the things that we had to work on in that era was including world noise. We had to take the perfection of the computer-generated model and haul it back into the realm of the real world. Stuff like film grain and how it was reacting. Was it out or in focus? We had to study that to figure out how to apply it to the shots because its the filter through which you see the world.

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Ideal for social media marketers, it simplifies the video creation process with its intuitive drag-and-drop editor and customizable templates. The platform also provides a vast media library of stock images, videos, and music to enhance your creations. Lumen5s AI automatically selects and places text, making video production faster and more efficient.MidJourneyMidJourney is a cutting-edge AI-powered platform that generates breathtaking digital art and imagery. Whether you need concept art, creative illustrations, or unique background visuals, MidJourney delivers unmatched quality with its customizable styles and user-friendly interface. This tool is especially popular among artists, game developers, and marketers looking for visually stunning content to elevate their projects. MidJourney combines the best of AI creativity and human imagination, producing artwork that rivals industry standards in visual appeal and originality.DeepArtDeepArt leverages advanced AI technology to transform ordinary photos into exquisite works of art inspired by iconic painting styles. Whether you want to mimic the brushstrokes of Van Gogh, Picasso, or other masters, DeepArt makes it easy to create gallery-worthy pieces with just a few clicks. Its high-resolution output ensures your creations are suitable for both digital and print purposes. With a free basic version and flexible paid plans, this tool is perfect for artists, marketers, or anyone seeking to add an artistic flair to their content. DeepArt brings AI-powered creativity directly into your hands.PictoryPictory is a powerful text-to-video generator that turns scripts, blog posts, or raw ideas into professional videos. Its AI automatically selects relevant visuals, transitions, and background music to match the tone and content of the script. This makes it ideal for creating explainer videos, marketing campaigns, and educational tutorials with minimal effort. Users can also add voiceovers and captions to enhance accessibility and engagement. Whether youre a beginner or a professional, Pictory streamlines video creation efficiently.SoundrawSoundraw is a versatile AI music generator that empowers creators to produce royalty-free music tailored to their specific needs. With its genre-specific customization options, users can tweak various elements like tempo, mood, and instrumentals to craft the perfect soundtrack for their videos, podcasts, or presentations. Soundraws library is continually updated, ensuring access to fresh and high-quality tracks. Whether youre a filmmaker, YouTuber, or marketer, Soundraw delivers creativity and convenience in one package.AudacityAudacity is a powerful, open-source audio editing software widely used by professionals and hobbyists alike. Known for its user-friendly interface, it offers advanced features such as multi-track editing, noise reduction, and sound effects. With the addition of AI plugins, Audacity now provides even more robust capabilities, including automatic enhancements and precise audio adjustments. Ideal for podcasts, music production, and voiceovers, Audacity supports a wide range of audio formats, ensuring compatibility with most projects. Whether youre a beginner or an expert, Audacity is a reliable tool for studio-quality results.Remove.bgRemove.bg is a lightning-fast tool designed to automatically remove backgrounds from images with just a click. Perfect for e-commerce, social media graphics, and digital marketing, this AI-driven solution ensures high accuracy and a flawless finish. It also supports bulk editing, making it convenient for users handling large image sets. Whether youre creating product thumbnails, profile pictures, or promotional materials, this tool simplifies the editing process, saving time while delivering professional-quality results.KapwingKapwing is a versatile browser-based video editing platform packed with AI-powered tools for creators of all levels. Its auto-captioning feature simplifies adding subtitles, while collaborative editing tools allow teams to work together seamlessly. Additional features like trimming, resizing, and applying effects make it a comprehensive solution for quick video projects. Perfect for YouTubers, marketers, and educators, it delivers high-quality video editing without the need for expensive software or extensive technical expertise.Copy.aiCopy.ai revolutionizes content creation with its AI-driven text generation capabilities. Designed to produce engaging ad copy, blog posts, and product descriptions, this tool offers a variety of templates and real-time suggestions to spark creativity. Its intuitive interface ensures that even non-writers can generate professional-quality content in minutes. Copy.ai is ideal for marketers, entrepreneurs, and small businesses looking to save time while maintaining quality. From catchy taglines to in-depth articles, Copy.ai delivers ready-to-publish text that resonates with your audience.VEED.ioVEED.io is an all-in-one online video editing platform that simplifies the creation process with its AI-powered tools. It offers features like automatic subtitles, audio editing, and visual effects to elevate your content. The intuitive drag-and-drop interface makes it accessible for beginners, while advanced options cater to professionals. VEED.io also supports collaboration, making it ideal for teams. Whether youre a social media influencer, marketer, or educator, VEED.io streamlines video editing, enabling you to produce high-quality content with ease.DesignifyDesignify uses AI to transform ordinary photos into professional-grade visuals effortlessly. With features like automatic color correction, background enhancement, and smart editing, it is a favorite among marketers, designers, and photographers. The platform is ideal for creating eye-catching social media graphics, product images, or promotional materials. Designifys free basic plan offers access to essential tools, while paid plans unlock additional features for advanced users. Whether youre an entrepreneur or a content creator, Designify helps you achieve polished, high-quality results in minutes without requiring extensive editing expertise.SpeecheloSpeechelo is an AI-powered text-to-speech tool that converts written text into natural-sounding voiceovers. Featuring multiple voice styles, tones, and languages, its perfect for creating engaging videos, presentations, and podcasts. The software allows users to add intonation and breathing to enhance the authenticity of the voiceovers. Speechelo is an affordable alternative to hiring professional voice actors. Whether youre a content creator, educator, or marketer, Speechelo delivers realistic voiceovers that elevate your audio and video content.FotorFotor is a versatile photo editing platform packed with AI-driven tools for enhancing and beautifying images. From AI-powered portrait retouching to advanced design tools, Fotor caters to both beginners and professionals. Its intuitive interface makes it easy to edit, collage, and design, while features like background removal and color correction add a professional touch. Whether youre working on personal projects or professional campaigns, Fotor ensures stunning, high-quality results with minimal effort.AI DungeonAI Dungeon is a revolutionary storytelling platform powered by AI that creates immersive, interactive narratives in real time. Users can craft their own adventures by setting the scene, choosing characters, and interacting with the story as it unfolds. From fantasy quests to sci-fi sagas, AI Dungeon adapts dynamically to your input, offering endless possibilities for creative exploration. Ideal for writers, gamers, and storytellers, AI Dungeon delivers an engaging and personalized experience.BoomyBoomy is an innovative AI music creation platform that enables users to compose royalty-free tracks effortlessly. With customization options for mood, genre, and style, Boomy caters to diverse creative needs, from video soundtracks to personal playlists. Its user-friendly interface requires no prior music knowledge, making it accessible to everyone. Whether youre a content creator, filmmaker, or hobbyist, Boomy makes high-quality music creation simple and fun.ConclusionThese 25 AI tools cater to virtually every need a content creator might have, from generating compelling video scripts and crafting engaging written content to editing stunning visuals and composing original music. These tools versatility and efficiency can transform your workflow, allowing you to focus more on creativity and less on repetitive tasks.In addition to the featured tools, other noteworthy platforms such as Adobe Firefly, Vidyo.ai, and Epidemic Sound deserve mention. Adobe Firefly offers advanced generative AI capabilities for creating visuals, Vidyo.ai excels at video summarization and editing, and Epidemic Sound provides a vast library of high-quality, royalty-free soundtracks. These tools further expand the possibilities for creators seeking to produce professional-grade content. Whether youre a beginner exploring new mediums or a seasoned professional looking to enhance your efficiency, these tools can help you achieve your goals. Experiment with these platforms, unlock your creative potential, and watch your content shine like never before! Pragati Jhunjhunwala+ postsPragati Jhunjhunwala is a consulting intern at MarktechPost. She is currently pursuing her B.Tech from the Indian Institute of Technology(IIT), Kharagpur. She is a tech enthusiast and has a keen interest in the scope of software and data science applications. She is always reading about the developments in different field of AI and ML. 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