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A.I. Explore
A.I. Explore: Moloko Ice Cream
How about.... Moloko Ice Cream in a PT Barnum influenced poster, overlaid on an ad with minimal copy. Solving problems CREATIVELY is the fun we Creative Pros get to do. Having tools like Midjourney + Photoshop beta at the ready, makes this game - next level enjoyable....
A.I. Explore: AI-Driven Comic-Factory
Traditional comic-making is time-consuming.Comic-Factory AI is making this artistry accessible, easy and fun.I'm hooked. Curious how it works? Enter the Future of Comic Creation: AI-Driven Comic Factory Ever imagined an era where comic creation is a fusion of human...
A.I. Explore: Memphis Design
Here is a different styled presentation today... a slide-deck presentation of the information. Now, let's take a look at these prompts & rendered results. • Memphis design --ar 16:9 • Memphis design, retro 80s graphics --ar 16:9 --s 250 • Men's fashion street...
A.I. Explore: Composing Elements
A.I. Explore: The free DAILY lesson & prompts of Brian Sykes :::A.I. Explore: Composing Elements I had a concept and decided to create the elements in Midjourney, and compose them in Photoshop. Several years ago I was walking at the North Carolina Zoo,...
A.I. Explore: Big Eyes
A.I. Explore: The free DAILY lesson & prompts of Brian Sykes :::"Big Eyes", influenced by Margaret Keane Have you heard of Margaret Keane? Tim Burton told her story in his 2014 movie "Big Eyes." In 1964, she was one of the most famous living artist, but...
A.I. Explore: Diorama of a hyper-modern future city of New London.
One picture, but it took dozens to get it to here... but it does not have any inpainting, no Photoshop beta... nothing but reference, prompt, zoom, re-prompt, re-zoom, until I got what I was trying for. (1) This started as an idea... I wanted a super modern trolley...
A.I. Explore: Midjourney now offers InPainting…
Folks, I have been wanting to see this for a long time. Dall-E hit the ground running with this feature - but Midjourney had the superior visuals. The thing many of the Midjourney 'faithful' had been asking for and longing for - was InPainting... and now it is here....
A.I. Explore: Why Don’t You Move Your AI…
All of these started from a Midjourney image that was created using the following prompt: • circa 2500s Astropunk space ogre sitting in the dark, Vincent Di Fate influence. He puffs on a large lit cigar with plumes of smoke emanating from the burning stogie. The...
Not my video…
I cannot take credit for this video. That goes full to Abel Art (on X, formerly Twitter under the handle A_B_E_L_A_R_T) The video was released on Twitter July 31. While I have seen some more polished results, the storytelling aspect is really well done - creating a...
Thought Leadership
A.I. Explore: Asset Creation for video with Gen-AI
If you saw the video I posted of the BookTrailer, in the end scene there is wispy smoke in the background behind "COMING SOON". This is short video walkthrough for:1 • Creation of the image asset in Midjourney2 • Motion creation of image-to-video in RunwayML Gen...
A.I. Explore: The Dawn of the BookTrailer – A New Horizon for Fiction Publishing
In an era characterized by rapid technological advancements, the world of book publishing remains steadfast and time-honored. Yet, I'd like to suggest a change on the horizon, and it promises to merge the appeal of the cinematic world with the depth of literature....
CHOICES in LEARNING 🚀✨
Every era presents a fresh set of challenges. But with those challenges come unprecedented opportunities. In the age of AI, the horizon of possibilities is vast. Is your team equipped to harness its power? Why not take control of the narrative? 🎓...
The Cost of Inaction (COI)
The Cost of Inaction (COI)Al is a career changer. It is here and it will remain. Creatives need to learn to utilize the tool. The good news though, is they are the best suited to get the most from it. We need not think we can fight the future, but embrace it and grow...
“Prompt Fundamentals” Video Workshop
* A small piece of a lesson inside of chapter 9 - Legofied. Pay close attention to question 3 - because THAT is a secret sauce ingredient in EVERYTHING you communicate... 🔥🎨 Unlock the Art of AI 🎨🔥Artists, creators, and tech...
Sintetica
Who has heard the news? I was featured in the seminal issue #1 of Sintetica digital magazine.Honored deeply. It was exciting to see what I had to say (and which images got chosen to be included.) Sintetica is the FIRST Art Magazine generated by AI in Brazil. Thanks...
🔥🔥 THIS JUST IN: The Digital Experience REDEFINED! 🔥🔥
✨ UNVEILING THE FUTURE - Dive headfirst into the realm of endless possibilities with our REVAMPED and REJUVENATED website. If you thought you’d seen it all, brace yourself. This is the Epicenter of Innovation! 🚀 Elevate your digital journey with the...
Unveiling the Future: ChatGPT’s Newest Features in Generative AI!
For those with a keen eye on the ever-evolving world of Generative AI, there's some exciting news on the horizon! OpenAI, a pioneer in the AI realm, has just rolled out a suite of impressive features for ChatGPT. Whether you're a seasoned AI enthusiast or just dipping...
Cultivating Swifties: Striking a Chord in Marketing (when the market has completely changed)
Recently when driving my son and his wife across the country from Southern Pines, North Carolina to Salt Lake City, Utah, we ended up spending the night in Kansas City, Missouri. (For those that followed our travels - this is the place where the Uhaul had its latch...
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Books & Publications
A.I. Explore digital & print-on-demand resources.
Books & Publications
Since September 1, 2022 – I began teaching a daily lesson on LinkedIn that I called “A.I. Explore:”, and from the things I learned and shared, I began compiling them into resources for those wanting to learn generative AI (particularly text-to-image platforms like Midjourney, Dall-E and Stable Diffusion). These are some of those resources available as both Digital and Physical books.
A.I. Explore:
Prompt Fundamentals
Embark on an insightful journey through generative AI art with ‘A.I. Explore: Prompt Fundamentals.’ This invaluable resource will empower you with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to effectively prompt across various text-to-image platforms. 3rd edition! Covers Midjourney V5
• Over 600 copies sold
A.I. Explore:
Collaborations, Book 1
This book launches my A.I. Explore: Collaborations series that was started as an idea: the creation of compilation books written together with other A.I. creators, where each A.I. Explorer provides one lesson on a topic where they are competent. Covers Midjourney V4.
A.I. Explore:
Collaborations, Book 2
This book continues the Collaboration series with 9 more AI creatives in conjunction with 1 lesson from me (Brian Sykes) to continue digging into the world of gernerative AI as a modern creative. 10 lessons that move you forward in the world of Midjourney. Covers Midjourney V4 & V5.
A.I. Explore:
Snack Sized Prompts and $5 Words
A comprehensive reference guide for A.I. creatives looking to enhance their text2art prompts. Inspired by my passion for vocabulary, this book dives deep into the impact of select words on prompt results. 336-pg treasure! Covers Midjourney V4 and V5.
A.I. Explore:
Tips, Tricks & Rules to Break
Continuing my popular A.I. Explore series with 10 lessons on mastering A.I. text2img generators like Midjourney, Dall-E, and Stable Diffusion (with a special emphasis is placed on Midjourney). Covers Midjourney V.4
A.I. Explore:
Prompt Fundamentals 2nd Edition
This book is the updated original of Prompt Fundamentals. It was revised and released in November 2022 with Midjourney V4 prompting.
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