Ever Battled an AI to Get the Perfect Image? It’s a Roller Coaster Ride You Should Buckle Up For!
Hey everyone! Ever tried pushing the boundaries of AI-generated art? Trust me, it’s an experience that hovers somewhere between a quirky comedy and a never-ending odyssey. Let me take you through my escapades in the wild world of AI artistry and why sometimes, just sometimes, we need our trusty human artists more than ever.
So, there’s been this buzz making the rounds on Facebook—an art director tried hiring AI prompters to whip up some cool art pieces. Simple enough, right? Unfortunately, it turns out not so much. When they asked for minor tweaks like removing a person or fixing perspective errors, the prompters returned an entirely new and often bizarre piece of art. Imagine the frustration!
Revise This… Wait, What?
Recently, I had my share of fun (and headaches) with ChatGPT-4 while trying to create an admittedly quirky piece: a tyrannosaurus locked away in a box. Here’s the dialogue breakdown:
Me: Please generate an image of a tyrannosaurus inside a box. The box should be closed, and the tyrannosaurus should not be visible at all.
ChatGPT: It sounds like you’re asking for an image that implies the presence of a tyrannosaurus without actually showing it…
Okay, we were off to a reassuring start.
Me: No tyrannosaurus visible, just some air holes for its comfort.
What I received was, let’s say, creatively interpretative: a weird box with exotic symbols—squid? Flycatchers? Rolling pins? I wasn’t sure.
Trying again, I erased the strange symbols and asked for a silhouette of a T-rex next to the word “DANGER.” Guess what I got? A silhouette that looked more like a mutated duck than a mighty T-rex. I kept refining: “Facing the text, please! And could it look more like, well, a T-rex?” But it seemed like every tweak I made nudged us further into oddity.
When Dinosaurs Face Extinction… In an AI-Generated Box
After several back-and-forths, the silhouette was somewhat dinosaur-ish but still not facing the text and the lower jaw was strangely heavy. Finally, by a stroke of luck or sheer persistence, everything (almost) clicked into place. I proceeded to request the box appear larger to fit the supposed dinosaur. But alas, the result wasn’t quite right. Sometimes, you keep the texture, lighting, and materials, but change one aspect, and it resets the whole image.
Bake Off Shenanigans: AI and Intricate Latticework
And then there was my stint with a giraffe at the Great British Bake Off. I wanted it making a gorgeous cherry pie with intricate latticework. Revision after revision, the latticework became sloppier, the pie thinner, and the more pies appeared. Imagine calling for a psychadelic chaos bakery. Switching up my request, the basic details stayed, but when I asked for it to be raining outside, the giraffe disappeared into an entirely different image, sans rain.
Is There a Happy Ending?
In another hilarious (or tear-jerking) attempt, I asked for a terrified rabbit chased by a fox. One revision later, the rabbit was now a stoic statue and the fox had evolved into an ambiguous dog-goat hybrid. Each revision was like playing a game where the rules changed every turn.
From trying to restore a fresco of Jesus—with spiraled blue-black eyes and a strangely smooth face—to transforming deer into otherworldly alien fawns in grocery stores, my experiments spiraled down fascinating rabbit holes.
The Real Deal: We Need Human Artists
Here’s my takeaway: If you want something specific and fine-tuned, AI still has a way to go. Human artists offer that personal touch, the nuance, and the understanding that AI currently struggles with. It’s essential to remember this, especially considering all the ethical implications surrounding AI art. Models trained on the works of uncredited artists without their consent and the environmental footprint can’t be brushed aside.
So, next time you need art—whether it’s for your new project, an advertisement, or simply to marvel at—consider calling a real artist! They can translate your vision into reality without the peculiar hiccups.
I’d love to hear your thoughts! Have you had similar AI art adventures or misadventures? Drop your stories in the comments. And don’t forget, if you’re ever stuck with AI art, you can count on a human to rescue you from the digital wilds. Cheers to keeping creativity alive and human!
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