Adobe is set to revolutionize the world of digital editing with its new AI agents designed for both Photoshop and Premiere Pro. These intelligent assistants will not only suggest editing techniques for your photos and videos but also execute the tasks on your behalf. This groundbreaking announcement comes from a blog post by Ely Greenfield, Adobe’s Chief Technology Officer of digital media.
The Photoshop agentic AI, referred to as the “creative agent,” will debut through a new floating Actions panel. This innovative feature will analyze your images and recommend context-aware edits tailored to your needs. For instance, the AI can suggest removing background distractions or enhancing depth of field by blurring elements behind the main subject. With just a click on the suggested edit, the changes will be applied automatically, streamlining the editing process for users.
Long-time Photoshop enthusiasts are familiar with the traditional methods of photo manipulation, which often involve tedious tasks like masking and layering. However, Adobe has implemented AI capabilities that simplify these processes, such as extending and filling photos on a larger canvas or using the Distraction Removal tool to eliminate unwanted objects from the background.
Adobe envisions a future where Photoshop users can interact with AI agents using natural language prompts. This feature aims to simplify the learning curve associated with complex editing tasks. While the AI can perform the tasks for you, users can also continue to prompt the agent for additional changes or make manual adjustments themselves.
In a recent example shared by Adobe, a user instructs the agent to clean up an image and add a text box behind a person. The AI then outlines a series of actionable steps, which include removing background figures, auto-brightening the image, eliminating distractions, creating a subject layer, and organizing all layers efficiently.
Similarly, Adobe is enhancing Premiere Pro with its new Media Intelligence feature, which was introduced last week. This technology analyzes video content for objects and composition, making it easier for editors to locate the footage they require. The forthcoming AI agent will enable users to direct the AI in making rough cuts of their video projects.
Greenfield emphasizes the role of AI in the creative process, stating, “While AI can’t replace human creative inspiration, with your input it can make some educated guesses to help you get your project off the ground.” He adds that this technology can also facilitate learning complex editing tasks with just a few keystrokes, contributing to the growth of users as editors.
The creative agent for Premiere Pro will eventually assist editors in refining shot selections, adjusting colors, mixing audio, and much more. Moreover, Adobe recently launched Generative Extend, a feature that utilizes AI to add seconds to video clips, enhancing transitions and overall flow.
Adobe plans to unveil the technology behind its first AI agent for Photoshop during its Max event in London on April 24th. This exciting development marks a significant step forward in the integration of AI into creative software, promising to reshape the landscape of photo and video editing.
