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How to create animated 3D icons with AI

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How to create animated 3D icons with AI
In this tutorial, youāll learn how to transform static icon ideas into animated 3D icons using ChatGPT's image generation combined with AI video tools on Freepik.

Source: Rundown AI
Step-by-step:
Use ChatGPT (GPT-4o) with a style reference and prompt: āGenerate an icon of a [object] in this styleā
Refine your icon with follow-up prompts until itās what you are looking for
Go to Freepik ā Create ā Videos and select an AI model (Runway, Google Veo 2, or Kling 2.0)
Upload your icon, describe the animation (e.g., āThe coffee maker fills the coffee cup with coffeeā and download your favorite generation.
Pro Tip: Experiment with different animation styles and durations. Subtle animations (2-3 seconds) work best for UI elements.
Tutorial Source: Rundown AI
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