In this episode of the podcast, Allan McKay sits down with Olivio Sarikas, a renowned AI expert and YouTuber, to dive deep into the world of AI image generation. Olivio shares his extensive knowledge and experience working with various AI tools, providing valuable insights for both beginners and advanced users. The conversation covers a wide range of topics, from getting started with AI image generation to exploring the latest advancements in the field. Olivio offers practical advice on navigating the learning curve, finding the right tools, and unleashing your creativity with AI. He also discusses the potential career opportunities in the AI industry and shares his thoughts on the future of AI in art and media production. Whether you're an artist, a content creator, or simply curious about AI, this episode is packed with actionable tips and inspiring ideas to help you stay ahead of the curve.

Key Takeaways:

1. AI image generation tools offer a wide range of possibilities for artists, content creators, and businesses.
2. Experimenting with different AI tools and techniques can help you find your unique style and unleash your creativity.
3. Joining AI communities on Discord and Reddit is a great way to learn, get support, and stay up-to-date with the latest advancements.
4. Custom training models and datasets can open up new opportunities for creating specific styles and assets.
5. Embracing the fluidity and randomness of AI can lead to unexpected and inspiring results.
6. AI is becoming an essential tool in various industries, and developing AI skills can enhance your employability and career prospects.

Follow Olivio

• Olivio's Twitter
• Olivio's YouTube
• Olivio's Instagram

Mentioned Tools, Websites, and Resources:

• Midjourney
• Stable Diffusion
• DALL-E
• Krita
• ControlNet
• Automatic1111
• ComfyUI
• InvokeAI
• OpenArt
• Civitai
• Hugging Face
• GitHub
• DreamShaper
• Juggernaut
• Chilloutmix
• RealViz
• RevAnimated
• Patreon

In the latest episode, I'm excited to spotlight David Wahlberg, an esteemed 2D Pipeline Supervisor and Comp Supervisor at Important Looking Pirates VFX in Stockholm, Sweden. With an expansive career of over 17 years, David has traversed the globe, contributing his vast skills to studios in Stockholm, Oslo, London, Sydney and Wellington. His work encompasses roles as a comp supervisor, senior compositor, and a pioneer in developing tools and plugins for Nuke, leveraging his programming expertise in C++ and Python to advance the VFX industry.

David's portfolio boasts participation in major productions such as "The Book of Boba Fett", "The Mandalorian", "Star Wars" sequels, "The Hobbit" series, and more. He is also the founder of Pixelmania, a company at the forefront of AI-powered VFX tools, showcasing his passion for merging technology with visual effects. For insights into David's influential work and Pixelmania's innovative tools, visit www.pixelmania.se.

Join us as we dive into the world of visual effects with David Wahlberg, exploring the blend of art and technology that defines his career and contributions to some of the most iconic visuals in film and television.

https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1996338/

https://pixelmania.se/

https://www.ilpvfx.com/