How Good Are AI Generated Images?
There is a lot of talk about Artificial Intelligence these days. Among the various uses of AI is image creation.You have probably even seen advertisements for applications and websites that create AI generated images. But how good are they really? And how easy are the images to generate? For starters, below is an example of an AI generated image.
I created this image on a website that allows you to create images with the use of their online app. It's a service that charges a monthly fee and gives you a certain amount of credits each month. Each image generated uses a certain amount of credits. The amount of credits used for each image will vary on their settings. Some features will require more credits than others. If you run out of credits before the month is over, you may purchase more.
Not all images generated are the same quality as the one above. Some generated images may have a person with three arms or three legs. So not every one is perfect. It may take you several attempts to get the type of image you have in mind. You may make numerous attempts and still not get what you want. You may then give up on that idea.
How Are These Images Generated?
The images are generated by typing in a description of the type of image you want. When you don't get what you want, you may just try again. You may also have to re-word the description in an attempt to get something closer to what you are looking for. There are different styles you may choose from as well. This image used the default setting. However, as part of the description, I specified that I wanted a caricature, so that's what I got. You may opt for a more realistic type of image.
The Upsides And The Downsides
I would say that the primary upside to AI generated images is the speed at which they are generated. I do 3D art and animation, and to create an image, it can take hours or days. When all goes right, an AI generated image can just take a few minutes. It also involves minimal knowledge to create an AI generated image. It's a very simple process. To do a 3D art image requires a significant amount of knowledge in the use of the various 3D and graphics applications.
The quality of the AI image can vary but there are times when they create spectacular images. AI allows people with absolutely no artistic ability or technical know-how to create those spectacular images. It does require some creativity though. I have seen some AI images created by some people that were very imaginative.
Now, I have mentioned that I do 3D art and animation. Once I create a character, I can reuse that same character in whatever capacity I want. By being able to use the same character in a variety of ways, I am able to create a familiarity with that character, by people seeing it being used in many ways. With AI generated images, you can't do that. With 3D art, I can. Below is an example of using the same character, in a 3D program, in different ways.
As you can see, the ability to use the same character in a variety of ways allows you to do a lot in the area of branding. That is the advantage that 3D art has over AI generated images.
In Conclusion
So, obviously, there are some good points to make regarding the use of AI and some negative points that could be made as well. Also, AI generated images don't always give you the image you have in mind. There is still much in the area of improvements that have to be made. It is still in the early stages of development. I do expect it to improve greatly over time though
Bob Craypoe.
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