Adobe has expanded its Firefly creative AI platform with new video editing capabilities, third-party model integrations, and a lightweight browser-based video editor designed to move beyond “prompt roulette” toward genuine creative control. The update introduces Runway’s Aleph model for precise clip editing, Topaz Astra for resolution upscaling, and Black Forest Labs’ FLUX.2 for enhanced image generation. For filmmakers and content creators who have followed Adobe’s steady development of AI-powered tools, this update represents another step in the company’s strategy to position Firefly as a unified creative hub rather than just another text-to-video generator. The additions address two persistent criticisms of generative video tools: the lack of precise editing control and the need to jump between multiple platforms to achieve professional results. Adobe’s approach now lets users pick the right model for each task while keeping everything within a single interface. We have covered Adobe’s Firefly video capabilities extensively here at CineD, from the initial announcement of the Firefly Video Model to its public beta launch earlier this year. The platform has evolved considerably since those early days, and this latest update continues that trajectory by focusing on workflow refinement rather than just raw generation capability. Prompt to Edit with Runway’s Aleph model The most significant addition for video professionals is the new Prompt to Edit feature, which integrates Runway’s Aleph model directly into Firefly. Rather than regenerating entire clips from scratch when adjustments are needed, creators can now upload existing footage and make targeted edits using natural language instructions. The...
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