Adobe Unveils Latest Innovations at 2024 Sneaks Event

Adobe introduced this year’s Sneaks, a showcase of its latest early-stage innovations across photography, video, audio, 3D, and design. Nine groundbreaking projects were highlighted, giving attendees a glimpse into the future of creative workflows. Co-hosted by award-winning actress Awkwafina, the event offered insight into technologies that may soon become key features in Adobe’s flagship products, used by millions globally.

These new advancements aim to deliver unprecedented speed, precision, and ease to creative professionals, slashing production time from days to mere minutes. Below are some of the key projects featured at the event:

Photo

Project Perfect Blend

This tool makes seamlessly blending people or objects into another image easier than ever. It adjusts color, lighting, and shadows to ensure natural integration. Improved masking technology enhances foreground separation, while generative AI creates custom backgrounds for lifelike compositions.

Project Clean Machine

Unwanted photo flashes, fireworks, or objects blocking the camera can now be removed effortlessly. Project Clean Machine can detect and automatically remove intrusive flashes in both photos and videos, simplifying cleanup and improving media quality.

Video

Project In Motion

Using generative AI, Project In Motion lets users create animations simply by describing them with text prompts—like asking for “pistachio ice cream.” It allows integration with After Effects and offers options to mix styles using reference images, unlocking new creative possibilities.

Project Know How

This project demonstrates the future of content provenance through watermarking and fingerprinting. Users can trace the origins of videos or images even if metadata is removed, promoting transparency and trust across digital and physical spaces.

Vector Graphics

Project Turntable

Project Turntable allows users to rotate 2D vector art in 3D while preserving the original design’s integrity. With just a click and slider, artists can spin their graphics, giving them a 3D-like appearance without altering the essence of the 2D design.

Audio

Project Super Sonic

This tool enables users to generate sound effects with voice prompts or by clicking objects directly in a video. Sounds can be layered within the timeline, providing precise control over audio elements, making it easier to create custom audio for any project.

3D and Design

Project Scenic

With Project Scenic, users can generate 3D layouts for 2D images using AI-driven prompts. It allows precise control over objects and camera views, reducing trial and error while speeding up the design process through regional prompting for detailed adjustments.

Project Remix A Lot

This innovation simplifies turning rough sketches into polished designs. With the help of generative AI, users can refine sketches using inspiration images and make designs fit various shapes and canvases while maintaining their artistic style.

Project Hi-Fi

Project Hi-Fi revolutionizes image creation by transforming any screen capture into a high-quality image using AI. These visuals can be seamlessly imported into Photoshop for further editing, helping designers convert raw ideas into polished images effortlessly.

Adobe’s Sneaks continues to push the boundaries of creative technology, offering tools that empower creators to work smarter and faster. "These projects embody Adobe’s mission to reimagine workflows and provide new opportunities for creativity in every medium."

With innovations like these, Adobe reinforces its position as a leader in creative technology, setting the stage for a future where art and technology blend seamlessly.