BIO

As a computer science student, I have always found interest in the ways that technology can push society forward to achieve bigger and better goals. A few of the areas that I strive to learn more about are the growing field of artificial intelligence, computer graphics, as well as general high-efficiency programming. Outside of technology, I love to express myself creatively through video editing and other creative efforts. One of the ways I believe technology could aid society is by creating more powerful tools for artists to express themselves more clearly.

Artificial Intelligence As Tools for Artists

Abstract

The use of artificial intelligence (A.I.) image synthesis has developed rapidly within the past few years. Our goal in this study was to understand whether or not these new technologies are a necessary skill for future artists to utilize and understand. We employed Stable Diffusion, a recently developed model that utilizes generative adversarial networks to produce high-quality images based on text or image prompts. Our study further explored how the generated images can be utilized in more complex production chains. This included generating holographic animations with a Looking Glass device as well as stereoscopic imagery for virtual reality headsets. We were able to produce visually pleasing results through our use of these various technologies that would have been incapable without their existence. However, we found that the generated imagery is heavily dependent on one’s ability to create thorough prompts tailored towards each model. Apart from that, the generated images provide lots of utility as inspiration or reference material for artists’ other creative ventures. Overall, we feel that A.I. image synthesis has vast potential as a versatile tool that artists can use to achieve various artistic goals. As well, that prompt engineering is a skill that many artists should learn to utilize effectively moving forward.

Keywords: Artificial Intelligence, Image Synthesis, Stable Diffusion, Art