Art Direction w AI

Art Direction with AI is not just a course on how to use AI tools, but more importantly, it is about aesthetic thinking in the era of technology.

ABOUT ART DIRECTION w AI

Art Direction with AI is not just a course about using AI tools; more importantly, it’s about aesthetic thinking in the age of technology.

A common misconception often encountered is that if we only hear about AI in the media, we might think using AI is very easy, just a few mouse clicks and we’ll have a beautiful product. However, delving into research and practical experience reveals that to create truly outstanding and high-quality products, mastering the following two important factors is necessary:

  1. A solid foundation in aesthetics.
  2. High-level proficiency in controlling and manipulating tools are essential.

With 10 years of experience in architectural visualization training, 4pixos Academy has devoted considerable time to researching AI and contemplating the creation of a course that isn’t just following trends but truly serves to benefit your professional career. This is drawn from firsthand experiences of applying AI to real projects at 4pixos Studio.

This course is tailored specifically for you if you already have a basic knowledge of 3D software (such as 3Ds Max, Sketchup, Blender, etc.) and aspire to use AI to:

  • Optimize the visualization process, saving rendering time, enabling a faster workflow, and the ability to generate more concepts.
  • Harness the creative power of AI to create aesthetically pleasing works that meet both your own desires and client requirements. This includes:
    • A knowledge of aesthetic thinking.
    • Enhanced control ability through understanding the parameters, customization options of AI, and how to integrate them with traditional techniques.
  • Guidance to develop practical skills and apply them to work.
  • Gain insights into the profession from successful individuals in the industry, including trends, changes in the visualization field, and career development opportunities in visualization.

COURSE CONTENT

  • Instructions for Installing Stable Diffusion and MidJourney.
  • Sharing the workflow for AI rendering applications—aligned with the work of visualizers and architects.
  • Overview of the interface, settings, and how to use MidJourney.
  • Propose Camera Angle (with 3Ds Max).
  • Using MidJourney to Create Sketches from Proposed Camera Angles.
  • Overview of Stable Diffusion.
  • Understanding Model Checkpoints and How to Use Checkpoints Effectively.
  • Txt2img Feature: Using Descriptions to Generate Images.
  • How to Write Prompts: Prompt & Negative Prompt.
  • Using ChatGPT to Create Prompts.
  • Exploring ControlNet (for capturing details based on a real project).
  • Img2img Feature (for Image Development and Enhancement).
  • Inpaint (Image Editing for Specific Areas).
  • Understanding Lora.
  • Upscaling.
  • Exploring Aesthetic Foundations: General Knowledge about Composition, Lighting, Color, Effects, etc.

  • Introduction to ComfyUI.
  • Course Summary & Review of Final Projects.