#26: AI and the future of art w/Finnian Macmanus

What will the industry look like when anyone can create art?

Finnian Macmanus started as a concept artist and now is the Founder and Creative Director of Terraform Studios. His team has worked on projects for Star Wars, Jungle Cruise, Lion King, Wandavision, and many more IPs. 

In this podcast, we discuss the many AI tools that already exist (like Midjourney and Dall-e 2) and what the future might hold for artists. We also talk about what makes a good concept artist, learning design, and what it's like working in film and games.

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Chapter Marks

• 00:00:00 - Intro
• 00:02:21 - The unknown rules of posting studio work to your portfolio
• 00:08:01 - Background on Finnian’s company Terraform
• 00:10:14 - What makes a good concept artist
• 00:18:09 - Useful resources to become a better concept artist
• 00:24:56 - The upsides and limitations of A.I. 
• 00:31:41 - DALL-E 2 vs Midjourney
• 00:34:59- Why Finnian isn't worried about AI
• 00:39:55 - How jobs will change
• 00:45:01 - A potential marketplace for AI content
• 00:47:50 - "The Metaverse"
• 00:50:25 - Predictions about 3d asset creation
• 00:52:26 - Predictions about concept art
• 00:58:06 - The changing career landscape
• 01:02:09 - Why you shouldn't resist AI
• 01:11:38 - Differences between learning design vs technical ability
• 01:14:59 - How to receive feedback on “good design”
• 01:17:27 - Where to find a mentor for concept art
• 01:22:59 - What types of projects Terraform works on
• 01:24:01 - Concept art required for games
• 01:27:53 - How to work in a team for concept art 
• 01:29:17 - Hollywood and games resistance to risky art styles

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