Ai as a Tool...
If you're on the fence about Ai, its role in the 3D pipeline, or are afraid that Ai will make your skills as an artist redundant, watch this video from the Blender Guru himself. I think it might surprise you.
As I've said this from the start, I think Ai can be a great tool that any artist can use to speed up their pipeline to bring your own imagination to life. I won't pretend to know what's best for every individual artist. You as the artist get to make that call for yourself. As for me, I've showcased to you all how I use Ai to generate 3D models from my designs. And if I can't find a reference image for something I want to create on Pinterest or Art Station, I often use Ai to generate the idea I have in my head and refine it in Krita. And when there is something I want to be very specific on the design for, I forgo Ai all together and spend as much time as I need drawing out my designs. There is also a ton of 3D modeling that I do completely on my own. But having Ai as a tool to help me in the production pipeline has made a drastic difference in my ability to create what I picture in my head. And I think it might also be a helpful tool for you too 😊
One other thing I will add is that, as artists, I believe we all are story tellers at heart. No matter what forma of media you choose to express your story, the story of the art is the heart of the artist. Putting your identity as an artist in a skill or medium rather than in the purpose behind your art that made you want to create in the first place can isolate you in a box. It is the story teller in you that makes your art, whether you use Ai or not, worth it.
My take, of course, is a very controversial position to have in the art world. But I don't want to shy away from that. I would much rather have an open discussion about things like this than promote an ideology that demonizes one side of the isle in order to virtue signal to the other. So whether you are on one side or the other, or in the middle like me, I'd love to hear your thoughts about this video in the comments 😁
Comments (5)
I honestly love you're openness and you're willingness to hear from people across the other side. I think that using it as a tool can help streamline your pipeline, yes, but I am very staunchly anti-AI. Overall Ai data centers can use up to 5 million gallons of water a day for their cooling process and for generation. For local regions this can be devastating. Not only for their quality of life but for their living expenses and the environment as well. Most locals also do no have a say in where data centers are built and they create very little jobs. As someone who cares very deeply about the targeted communities I can not in good conscious use AI generation. Not when it's being used to make the lives of others miserable.
I will say AI has it's place as a tool in some areas, so long as it's not the thing that replaces your entire creative process, if it's just doing everything for you what's even the point?
Agreed. Though I will say, so long as there is someone with a vision behind the final result who can edit and cohesively join things together, the purpose/story is still what is driving the production. Even if it's all technically done by Ai. But I do like what you said, and agree that it has its place rather than being the replacement. Thank you for sharing your thoughts on this 😊
Well said! Btw Ai Is pretty good for making references for people that practice Sculpting/anatomy. Let's say you want some Arcane character, instead of having to go thru 20+images of a character (all with diff colors, light, shadow), you can just generate Front, Back, Side ,3/4 view and use it as reference sheet to have a guide. Obviously there are people that make whole characters from like random ass sketch reference. But overall I agree it can be helpful - Ai
That's a great point! Now that it can make consistent characters, it's a lot easier to get multiple angles without much lighting or proportion difference. Love it!