REAL photographer creates “fake” portraits with Midjourney AI

TL;DR

AI can create realistic portray images, but there are still limitations and errors in the generated images.

Transcript

and today I want to see if AI can create a natural photographic looking portray image of a woman today I will show you just the first steps I took to create an image of a woman a portray image with a Sony A1 camera I don't own and the Sony 50 millimeter 1.2 GM lens which also I don't own it would be stunning if I can achieve that imagine you save l... Read More

Key Insights

• 👨‍💼 AI-generated portray images show potential for replacing stock photography in the business world.
• 🏛️ Landscape images and classic product photography can be successfully generated using AI.
• 👻 Mid-Journey allows for customization options such as depth of field and lighting effects.
• ©️ Copyright issues arise when AI incorporates styles from specific photographers.
• 😒 The use of AI in photography is still in its early stages, with significant room for improvement.
• ❤️‍🩹 AI may not replace high-end, innovative photography, but it can serve as a tool for inspiration and idea generation.
• ❓ The potential for creating realistic images with AI is expected to improve significantly within a year.

Questions & Answers

Q: Can AI create natural-looking photographic portray images?

Yes, AI, like Mid-Journey, has the potential to generate realistic portray images, but it still has limitations and errors.

Q: How does Mid-Journey improve the quality of the generated images?

By providing additional information about the camera and lens used, Mid-Journey searches the web for similar images and incorporates their style, resulting in more realistic portray images.

Q: Does the style of the camera used affect the generated images?

Yes, the style changes when using different cameras. Mid-Journey searches for images shot with specific cameras, such as Sony or Fuji, and adjusts the style and colors accordingly.

Q: Are AI-generated images free from distortions and errors?

No, AI-generated images can still have distortions and errors. Mid-Journey struggles with creating natural-looking images and may require multiple attempts to minimize these issues.

Key Insights:

• AI-generated portray images show potential for replacing stock photography in the business world.
• Landscape images and classic product photography can be successfully generated using AI.
• Mid-Journey allows for customization options such as depth of field and lighting effects.
• Copyright issues arise when AI incorporates styles from specific photographers.
• The use of AI in photography is still in its early stages, with significant room for improvement.
• AI may not replace high-end, innovative photography, but it can serve as a tool for inspiration and idea generation.
• The potential for creating realistic images with AI is expected to improve significantly within a year.
• AI-generated images have the potential to emulate the look of expensive camera equipment, providing accessibility to high-quality photography without the cost.

Summary & Key Takeaways

• The content explores the process of using AI to create natural-looking photographic portraits of women.

• The AI, called Mid-Journey, initially generates unrealistic images, but improves when provided information about the camera and lens used.

• While Mid-Journey shows promise, it still has distortions and difficulties with people, but excels at creating classic product and stock photography images.