ChinaTalk How AI is Unlocking Creativity
Oct 25, 2022
In this engaging discussion, creative director Steve Coulson shares his journey of creating a comic book entirely with Midjourney AI art. He delves into the potential conflict between AI-generated art and the livelihoods of traditional artists. The conversation touches on how AI might transform industries like stock photography and the unique challenges faced by non-English speaking artists. Coulson also emphasizes the importance of embracing these tools for young, aspiring creators to gain a competitive edge in the evolving landscape of art.
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The End of Stock Photography
- Stock photography will likely be obsolete by the end of the year due to AI advancements.
- Other commercial art forms, like fashion and food photography, are also under threat.
Image Refinement Tip
- Explore Midjourney's "rerolling" feature to generate multiple image variations.
- Select the best images from a large pool of generated options, similar to editing a photographer's continuous shots.
Prompting with Visual Expertise
- Having an arts background helps in prompting AI art generators effectively.
- Describing visual elements like film stock or lighting types yields better results.