AI has become a game-changer in many aspects of our lives. Getting familiar with it and understanding its capacities allow us to unlock and make the most of its potential.
It not a magic button, it requires a deep understanding of the new tools, iterations, time. It also don’t offer the control that traditional CGI has, but combined, they open up a whole new level of creative possibilities that can definitely streamline many parts of a project.
Leaving aside text-based AI uses like idea generation or scripting, here are some examples of how I’ve used AI visually to achieve project goals.
Moodboarding
The first attempt of bringing ideas down to earth: Generating an image. Exploring looks, shapes, textures and lighting, serving as inspirational references during creation. Especially interesting for scientific animation, where creative freedom is greater as there’s no need to replicate real-world materials.