MiniMax H3: What creatives need to know
Learn what MiniMax H3 is, the creative capabilities MiniMax is introducing, and why this latest AI video model matters for creative workflows.
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AI & Creativity
Welcome to Envato’s AI & Creativity hub — your backstage pass to the tools, trends, and ideas reshaping how modern creators work.
This is where technology meets imagination. We explore how AI is transforming creative workflows — from design and video to music, sound, and storytelling — and how you can use it to enhance, not replace, your craft.
Inside, you’ll find deep dives into generative design, AI video workflows, music and sound generation, image editing, prompt strategy, ethical use, and creative decision-making in an AI-powered world. We unpack how models think (or try to), share practical tips for better prompts, and show you how to blend machine-made output with your own artistic direction.
Think of this as your guide to working with AI, not bowing to it. Whether you’re experimenting with new tools, optimizing your creative pipeline, or just curious about what’s next in creative tech, we’re exploring it all — one curiosity-fueled article at a time.
AI isn’t here to replace your imagination; it’s here to expand your creative playground. Dive in and see what you can make possible.
“Reality itself decided to play along”: how a Kyiv filmmaker’s reckless koala became an award-winning AI comedy
When the jury at OMNI 1.5: HYPERPHANTASIA handed out the Envato Pattern Recognition Award — the prize we created with the festival to honor the most creative fusion of stock, AI and cinematic intent — it went to a five-minute absurdist action-comedy about a koala who just wants to watch the football. The Reckless Play […]
AI music generators vs stock music: What creatives need to know in 2026
Compare AI music generators vs stock music across originality, licensing, cost, and Content ID risk. Learn when AI earns its place, when a licensed catalog is safer, and how a hybrid workflow uses both.
AI text replacement: How to replace text in images without redesigning them
Learn how to replace text in images with AI. Update headlines, add copy, and preserve your design using the Replace or Add Text Shortcut in Envato.
“Prompting is not directing”: how Robert Gaudette turned a drawer full of scripts into an AI film sweeping awards
How do you direct an actor who doesn't exist? Robert Gaudette spent months protecting the gentleness of a man made of pixels — throwing away flawless shots because Marcel wouldn't have moved that way — until a theater full of strangers went quiet for someone who was never there.
How to edit videos with AI: Turn stock footage into custom scenes
Learn how to edit videos with AI using Envato's video stock catalog. Build on stock footage, create matching B-roll, and generate custom scenes with Edit with AI.
AI B-roll generator: Create supporting visuals from a single image with Envato Shortcuts
Learn how to use an AI B-roll generator to create matching supporting visuals from a single image with Envato Shortcuts.
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Top-tier gen AI models. Commercial use. Ever-evolving tools.
ImageGen
Create unique visuals in diverse styles with simple text prompts.
MusicGen
Make your own music with text prompts and presets.
ImageEdit
Remove backgrounds, erase objects & upscale effortlessly.
VideoGen
Generate videos from static images and text prompts.
Plus more
VoiceGen, GraphicsGen, SoundGen and more coming soon.
AI character swap: Replace characters without rebuilding a scene with Envato Shortcuts
Learn how to use an AI character swap to replace characters in images while preserving the scene, composition, and visual style with Envato Shortcuts.
How to change outfits in photos with an AI outfit changer
Learn how to change outfits in photos with an AI outfit changer. Test styling ideas and generate new looks with Envato Shortcuts.
AI video generators vs stock footage: What professional video producers need to know in 2026
Should you generate a shot or license it? This guide compares AI video generators vs stock footage on cost, realism, speed, and licensing, with a repeatable per-shot framework.
AI style transfer: how it works in Envato Shortcuts
Transform images with AI style transfer in Envato Shortcuts. Use presets, reference images, or custom prompts to create new creative directions.
The secret language of great editing: Creatively Obsessed with Ayush Vishwakarma
Editor and filmmaker Ayush Vishwakarma shares how editing creates emotion, why silence matters, and the creative process behind storytelling.
Storyboard with AI: How it works in Envato Shortcuts
Learn how to create a storyboard with AI using Envato Shortcuts. Turn one image into a visual story in minutes with guided AI workflows.
Obsessed with Ayush Vishwakarma
Discover what filmmaker and editor Ayush Vishwakarma is obsessed with right now, from films and music to creative rituals and editing habits.
Product mockups: How to create them for any product in Envato Shortcuts
Learn how to create AI-powered product mockups with Envato Shortcuts. Generate apparel, packaging, poster, merchandise, print, and device mockups in minutes.
AI and Creativity FAQs
AI can generate video, images, music, sound effects, voiceovers, and layouts. It helps creators prototype faster, explore more ideas, and finish projects more efficiently.
Absolutely. Assets created using Envato’s AI tools come with commercial rights, so you can use them in ads, client projects, or monetized social channels.
Not at all. AI enhances creative workflows but doesn’t replace human creativity. Many professionals combine Envato’s AI tools with traditional editing, design, and animation software.
Yes. Envato’s subscription includes a full suite of AI tools — VideoGen, MusicGen, VoiceGen, SoundGen, ImageGen, ImageEdit, MockupGen, and GraphicsGen — designed for content creation with full commercial licensing.
Be specific. Define tone, style, lighting, emotion, or pacing — the more detail you give, the better the results. Clear intent equals creative control.
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Discover ideas faster with ‘Browse by category’ on the Envato blog. Jump straight into the topics that matter most to your work: Design, Video & Filmmaking, Music & Audio, What’s New on Envato, or AI & Creativity. Explore curated articles, tutorials, and trend insights tailored to each discipline. Whether you’re sharpening your skills, testing new tools, or streamlining your process, each category is designed to help you optimize your creative workflow with Envato and move from idea to execution more efficiently.
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