Video Depth Anything: Consistent Depth for Long Videos

What Is "Video Depth Anything"?

"Video Depth Anything" is an innovative tool designed to handle one big challenge: consistent depth estimation for super-long videos. Think of it as a next-gen upgrade built on the Depth Anything V2 model, using fresh tricks to keep both stability and accuracy on point—whether you’re working with minutes of footage or just short clips.

The brains behind this? A team from ByteDance, known for creating AI tech like TikTok’s recommendation system and a myriad AI tools. Their focus here is to push depth estimation into practical use cases like robotics, AR, and video editing.

Spatiotemporal Depth Consistency
This keeps depth stable across frames, using gradient-matching techniques for smoother transitions.

Handles Super-Long Videos
It’s not limited to tiny clips—this works for several minutes of footage without breaking a sweat.

Keyframe-Based Processing
By focusing on keyframes, it speeds up processing and avoids wasting resources.

Zero-Shot Generalization
The tool handles different datasets without needing a tune-up first.

Real-Time Ready
Its smallest model can hit up to 30 FPS, making it perfect for AR or VR on the go.

This tool solves what older models struggled with: staying consistent with depth over time. Instead of relying on complex tools like camera poses, it uses a simpler, lightweight setup and trains on both labeled and unlabeled data. No fancy tricks—just solid AI design that works.

Possible Use Cases

Unlike other tools, "Video Depth Anything" isn’t just about showing off benchmarks. It performs well in real-world situations. From editing long cinematic shots to helping robots navigate tricky spaces, this tool bridges the gap between static and moving depth estimation.

• Movie Editing: Stabilize depth in long, complex scenes.
• Robotics: Help robots see and understand depth better in dynamic environments.
• AR/VR: Add realistic depth that doesn’t glitch out in extended use.

How to Try It

Test it yourself at Huggungface https://huggingface.co/spaces/depth-anything/Video-Depth-Anything

The tool is also available on GitHub for research and experimental use. Documentation is also online for anyone curious about diving into the details.

"Video Depth Anything" isn’t just another research tool—it’s packed with features that hint at big potential in real-world applications. Whether for AR, robotics, or filmmaking, it’s worth keeping an eye on what comes next.