My AI Images Vision

After a conversation with Jonathan Mast yesterday, I've decided to do a deep dive into the world of AI image creation and find a way to address the number one concern of image creators: the inability to create consistent, controllable images.

Specifically, my goal is to create an AI platform (or piggyback off an existing one, if possible) and to create an interface which will allow creators to create repeatable images with fine control over the details.

According to my former boss, Seth Eden, this is a huge goal. It would require downloading a database and learning how to become a programmer. (And I might have to do that to some degree.) We will see. Right now, I'm writing down my vision and the challenge will be how to turn it into a reality.

There are several steps involved (in no particular order)

1. Create a business plan

2. Hire programmers for the job (and perhaps learn some programming)

3. Get funded (I definitely need help here).

4. Start

A major frustration for many artists/designers is the lack of fine control and no ability to create consistent, repeatable images over time. From what I can tell, this randomness and lack of control is intentional and, I think, is one way of avoiding copyright issues (more on that later). My goal is to solve the control problem.

So Who Am I And Why Should You Listen To Me?

My name is Nathan Segal. Here's what I bring to the table.

? I'm a self-taught commercial photographer and I specialize in special effects photography. (I began in 1985).

? I ran a studio creating special effects photography for all the major production houses in Vancouver at that time and created photography for such companies as Nabob, Woodwards, Scott Paper, Chevron, and others.

? I have been working with computer graphics since 1989.

? I worked with a team of photographers and artists to create over 300 digital images for stock photography catalogs.

? I have worked as a software instructor, teaching 3DS Max.

? Later, I became a freelance writer. To date, I have been published over 1,000 times in magazines all over the world and I have 13 books to my credit, one of which was The Corel PHOTO-PAINT X4 Insider, which sold over 11,000 copies.

? I was also the associate editor for WebReference for 5 years. I ran the site and worked with a team of writers from all over the world.

I have much to contribute here, from my background and my understanding of AI.

When I saw what AI could do, it boosted my creativity through the stratosphere. It's been a wild ride and it's clear that AI will be a big part of my future.

I have many ideas on how to help all of you here and I'm going to share the best knowledge I have.

Regarding copyright, I'm astonished by the brazenness of many AI companies which used the content of artists without permission. This is like the days of Napster all over again.

As part of my business plan, here's how to solve the copyright problem.

Use copyright free, royalty free, public domain, and creative commons images and art. If we want to use the work of an artist, gain permission. Create a licensing agreement which honors the artist/photographer, pays them a royalty and gives them recognition for their work. This is how we respect creatives and create sound, ongoing relationships.

There's more, but that's all for now.

Thanks for reading.