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A.I. Explore
A.I. Explore: Well, that’s weird.
(using the --weird parameter in Midjourney) Just shortly after 5.2 made its debut in the Midjourney world, a new thing was introduced to the parameter set of prompting... and it was a little weird. No literally, it is a parameter in the prompt toolbox for Midjourney...
A.I. Explore: Getting Out the Spices…
I love to cook. The mixing of ingredients 'just so' to influence and enhance the flavors - turning up a dish from decent to extraordinary. Take my approach to the lessons shared around A.I. and you may have an understanding of how I do everything! In the same manner...
A.I. Explore: Puddle Reflections
I attended college on the panhandle of Florida, where the frequent flash of a fast torrential rain shower where the winds blew rain sideways and made umbrellas useless as it inverted them. After such storms, puddles covered the campus temporarily and made the most...
A.I. Explore: Collaborations, Book 2
::: Awards Ceremony ::: In case you missed any of the AWARDS, I wanted to put a collection together for all the contributors to "A.I. Explore: Collaborations" Book 2, which I URGE you to grab and enjoy the 10 lessons available for digital download...
A.I. Explore: Roller Coasters
I grew up riding roller coasters. My earliest experience was the Swamp Fox, a wooden coaster in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina that shook you vehemently. Each shake added to the terror my dad incurred with boding words of impending doom. "It might actually fall...
DreamStudio by stability.ai
Let me start by talking about stability.ai Stability.ai proudly identifies itself as "the world's premier open-source generative AI company." Their vision extends beyond mere tech proficiency; they aim "to maximize the accessibility of contemporary AI in order to...
A.I. Explore: 6 How-To AI Videos on YouTube by Brian Sykes
If you were not familiar with the videos or my YouTube channel as an additional teaching and learning resource for Generative AI. Here are the last few educational videos (all under 15-minutes) and packed with clear instruction, inspiration and entertainment. Enjoy! -...
A.I. Explore: Lego Super Battle – vs – Bugs Eye view
I did not like the way LinkedIn presented the image for THIS post. Too much time and energy put to sharing a concept that did not present clearly... so, I took the S-P-R-E-A-D images and dropped them into Adobe Illustrator and exported it as a PDF. This way you can...
A.I. Explore: Disney Owns Star Wars + Muppets
Back in 2011, Disney released a short run packaged pairs of Jim Henson Muppets characters as Star Wars figures. Brilliant move, but short lived and not nearly as impactful as a full blown movie (which I hope comes to pass). As most know - when it comes to calling on...
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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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