SMRTR AIMay 8, 2025Unite AI

HunyuanCustom Brings Single-Image Video Deepfakes, With Audio and Lip Sync

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Tencent has released HunyuanCustom, a new version of its Hunyuan Video model for customized video generation. The system can create deepfake-style videos from a single image, potentially making Hunyuan LoRA models obsolete. HunyuanCustom offers improved identity consistency, audio-driven animation, and video editing capabilities. It outperforms many competing systems in tests, including commercial options like Kling. The release includes two model versions and open-source code, though high GPU requirements may limit immediate accessibility for many users.

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