Man vs Machine - Deke vs Dall-E

Overview

Embark on a 38-minute journey exploring the battle between human creativity and AI-generated art. Witness a step-by-step demonstration of creating artwork using various tools like Fresco, Illustrator, and Photoshop, followed by a comparison with Dall·E 2's machine learning capabilities. Learn techniques for simplifying vector art, composing images, and meeting specific creative prompts. Discover the potential and limitations of AI image generation through practical examples and critical analysis. Gain insights into the current state of AI art tools and their impact on traditional artistic processes.

Syllabus

A Bit of Backstory
Round 1: Art by an Authentic Human Being
I’m Going to Start Thinks Off in Fresco
Bringing Fresco Art into Illustrator
In Illustrator, Here’s Some Stuff I Would Do
Simplifying Your Illustrator Art
All Right, Now Let’s Go into Photoshop!
Meeting the Terms of the ChatGPT Prompt
ChatGPT Prompt, Paragraph #2
How I Built My Dominant Penguin Composition
Cropping the Composition into a Square
Uh Oh, Quick Plug for My Patreon!
Round 2: Art by Dall·E 2 Machine Learning
Dall·E Takes on Giant Pink Elephants!
Introducing the Stability Panel in Photoshop
Generating Images with Dall·E
And Now, Let’s All Judge Dall·E!
Giving Dall·E a Second Chance
Okay, So Clearly, I Won!