At Community Living Campaign (CLC), Lunar New Year is always a joyful time — filled with gratitude, culture, and connection. This year, a participant from our Crocker Amazon Connectors added something new to the celebration: a Lunar New Year music video created with the help of artificial intelligence.
The video shows CLC participants singing in honor of the new year, but no one actually recorded vocals. Using AI video tools, still photos were animated so that the faces moved and appeared to sing along to the music.
And Keep an Eye Out for… Kate?
If you watch the video closely, you may spot a familiar face: CLC Co-Executive Director Kate Kuckro, appearing to sing fluently in Chinese.
In reality, Kate does not speak Chinese. The AI animation simply makes it look that way — a playful moment that shows how creative these tools can be.
Meet the Creator: Lisa Wu
CLC participant Lisa Wu created the video. She collaborated with a friend using a Chinese AI video app called “即夢” (“Dream”). The tool allows users to turn photos into animated music videos.
Accessing some Chinese apps from the U.S. can be complicated because it requires switching app store settings. To work around this, Lisa partnered with friends who had access to the Chinese app store so they could experiment with the technology together.
Lisa learned her AI skills from CLC’s technology classes, which have become a place where curiosity and creativity thrive. About 200 participants currently take part in the classes, and roughly half have progressed to using multiple apps to create their own videos. Students are enthusiastic learners, and CLC trainers support that curiosity by helping participants explore new tools and build digital storytelling skills.
A Video Rooted in Gratitude
Lisa’s motivation to create the video was heartfelt. She created it to express gratitude for the services, friendship, and opportunities CLC provides throughout the year. She and other participants have built meaningful connections through language classes and cultural programs — and she wanted to celebrate that spirit.
In addition to being a student, Lisa also volunteers weekly, teaching a dance class at the
Crocker Amazon Clubhouse. Her creativity and generosity embody what CLC is all about.
Creativity Knows No Bounds
Projects like this show how older adults and lifelong learners are embracing new technology and finding fresh ways to share their creativity.
At CLC, curiosity and connection go hand in hand, whether someone is learning a new language, teaching a dance class, or experimenting with AI-powered video.
Check out the video in the image in the top left corner.