Introduction of Deepfake
The term ‘deepfake’ is the combination of deep learning and fake, which refers to the application of artificial intelligence-based human image synthesis technology. This technology, which went viral in 2016, can superimpose an existing image or video onto a target image or video, creating something that does not exist in real life. Nowadays, with the development of artificial intelligence and deep learning, deepfake has been applied in many industries, such as the film industry, e-commerce and so on. So, is it easy to create deepfake by yourself? How can one detect deepfake? Next, we will provide you with all the information you would like to know.
How to Create Deepfake Easily?
First of all, yes, it is easy to create a deepfake by yourself. You can instantly create a deepfake video or image using an online tool like Deepswap.ai. This tool comes with an advanced inbuilt algorithm that makes video and image processing easy for users.
DeepSwap is an online face-swapping tool, so you don't need to download any apps to start your deepfake journey. All you need is a device and a good internet connection. With DeepSwap, you can create realistic deepfakes within several simple steps. Unlike most face-switching tools that can only detect one or two faces at one time, DeepSwap can swap up to six faces.
Next is a step-by-step tutorial for you to follow.
● For new users, visit Deepswap.ai and register an account with your email address. All your output, which can only be accessed by you, will be saved in “My Uploads”.
● Upload the video or image you want to swap. Ensure the size and length of the video file are as per the guideline set by the tools for better output.
● Click “Add Face” and choose the face that you want to swap the original one with.
● Wait for the system to do its magic. A few seconds later, your realistic output is ready for download.
● Save the output to your phone or you can start the creation all over again.
How to Detect Deepfake?
Despite the fact that deepfakes are getting more and more realistic, it is still possible for one to detect deepfakes. For example, if you are watching a video of a celebrity and wonder whether this video is real or not, you can try to recall your memory to see whether he or she had attended this ceremony before. Based on your knowledge of the celebrity, it is highly possible for you to detect deepfaked videos or images of him or her.
Besides, in some cases, the central part of a deepfake image or video will be of high precision, but the edge of the face may be a little blurry. So this can also be a way for you to detect deepfakes.
The above mentioned deepfake detection methods work when you know the person very well. But identifying the authentic voice and face of a person you do not know will be challenging. So, here are some other ways that may help you detect deepfakes.
1) Unnatural Body Movement
If the character moves awkwardly in a specific direction in a video, it is highly possible that this video is a deepfaked one.
2) Mismatched Skin Tone
If the skin tone of the character is mismatched in an image, then you may consider it as a deepfaked one. For example, the skin tone of the face does not match with that of the neck, or the skin tone of the upper part of the face does not match that of the chin.
3) Unnatural Eye Moment
People usually blink between every two and ten seconds. Therefore, you should expect to see a similar blinking rate in a non-edited video. If not, then it is possible that this video is a deepfaked one. In some cases, the character in a deepfaked video does not blink at all as the related algorithm is usually trained with images with open eyes.
4) Facial hair
If you wonder whether an image in which the character has a beard is a deepfake or not, you can figure that out by examining the beard. If it is a deepfake image, you will notice there is a blank area in between the beard. If it is a video, then the shape of the beard may change.
5) Facial Moles
Some people would have moles on their face. These may be shifted in the deepfake video. Stop the video when you find the moles getting blurry or disappear completely. In most cases, deepfake videos ignore such tiny details; hence they are easy to detect.
Conclusion
Deepfake technology has become a fantastic tool for content creators. With the support of it, content creators can make interesting videos and images to expand their audience base. When people watch such a funny video, they will get amazed and would like to stay tuned.
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