Deep Nostalgia by MyHeritage

Deep Nostalgia is an advanced feature offered by MyHeritage that utilizes deep learning technology to animate still photos, particularly focusing on the faces within family photographs. This AI-driven service allows users to bring historical images to life by creating realistic facial animations.

Through this process, users can see their ancestors nodding, blinking, smiling, or even looking around, thus providing a unique way to connect with their heritage and experience a more tangible link to their family’s past.

The technology behind Deep Nostalgia analyzes the facial features in a still photo. It applies a pre-recorded driver video of facial movements to the photo, resulting in a smooth and realistic animation of the face. This process does not require any manual editing by the user; it’s fully automated, making it accessible and easy to use for anyone looking to breathe life into their old family photos.

This innovative feature has the power to evoke deep feelings of nostalgia. It’s a testament to the increasingly sophisticated capabilities of AI in enhancing our engagement with historical materials.