Multi Marginal Temporal Schrödinger Bridge for Video Generation from Static Unpaired Data

Apr 15, 2025·
Thomas Gravier
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Multi-marginal temporal Schrödinger bridge: Example of video generation from static unpaired data showing biotine molecular dynamics.

This project explores cutting-edge techniques in video generation using multi-marginal temporal Schrödinger bridges.

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Key Contributions

  • Multi-marginal Optimal Transport: Extension of classical optimal transport to multiple marginals for temporal consistency
  • Schrödinger Bridge Framework: Application of diffusion-based bridges for video generation
  • Static-to-Dynamic Translation: Novel approach to generate videos from unpaired static images
  • Temporal Coherence: Maintaining consistency across video frames through optimal transport

Technical Approach

The method leverages multi-marginal optimal transport theory combined with Schrödinger bridge formulations to:

  1. Bridge Static Distributions: Connect multiple static image distributions through optimal transport plans
  2. Temporal Interpolation: Generate smooth temporal transitions using diffusion processes
  3. Unpaired Learning: Train on static images without requiring paired video data
  4. Dynamic Synthesis: Produce temporally coherent video sequences

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