Oddbean new post about login | logout I updated the one on the top right. AI generation makes it hard to get expressions right. Not only would her character definitely be smiling, she'd probably be trolling the others for looking so serious in their profile pics. https://m.primal.net/LyTR.png nostr:note1z8xrrqqr7qznn8xh85386zyrtwj0ujjyfg356hlwnyrajlxwahpsq4nnl9
I’ve been trying to make images with ChatGPT but it seems I keep getting crappy results. Have you had more success with mid journey?
Hi Lyn, I think you may use a decentralised AI generation system. They are more limited than MidJourney in some terms, but they are uncensored. It’s better to create characters, I suppose.
I love the update, fwiw. I personally feel our society is starved for authenticity, so “I Am This” vibes don’t resonate with me at all anymore. Responding to this because last night I started watching “Firefly” again, and was shocked how much I resonated with Kaylee-actress Jewel Staite. She seemed genuinely awkward, and it made her magnetic this time around. My 2-sats.
I love Firefly including Kaylee.
One of the most underrated series and still probably Nathan Fillion's best vehicle.
Yeah looks good. Clearly, you’re a fan of all black attire. The smiling girl might wear grey or blue silk blouse and maybe earrings. I don’t she’s your character. How about some guns? Guy on top left seems to be missing a gun. Will the ai not draw a gun? The molle pouches look like they are for sub machinegun magazines. You can’t go wrong with an MP5. If more retro, maybe a beretta M12 or Swedish k.
I specified the clothes color for the two in the left, but not the two on the right, and they came out black anyway. I picture the guy on the bottom right wearing like a white lab coat more often than black. Since it’s focusing more on headshots and it’s the near future, I didn’t give it fun details. The top left guy is zoomed out enough that he could have a gun but it can be hard to get midjourney to listen sometimes.
I like the dynamic that creates. Makes me wonder if she is the hero or the villain. Also points me toward lighthearted or satirical sci-fi action. Either way it feels like the film will take itself less seriously than poster version 1. Also, I’m a huge fan of Broken Money and can’t wait to read the new book! (or manuscript if you want a citizen editor 😅)
Anything like shriver’s the mandibles plot?
I like characters with a humorous side and positive attitude; I'm hoping upper right is your protagonist?😜🤔😁 Just so you know, I'm also a happy ending kinda guy; of course, trouble that leads to Paradise is perfectly OK in a good story. Heinlein's my fave Sci-Fi author, but I'm presently re-reading Jack McDevitt's "Alex Benedict" series about a dealer in interstellar antiquities. Have you read it?😁 I think you would love Benedict's assistant--frequently the protagonist--Chase Kolpath; she rocks those books.🫂😆 First in the series is "A Talent for War," just in case you're looking for a good read... McDevitt also has what I see as one of the best imaginings of real-world application of AI.💖😁 https://image.nostr.build/3fd46949a7b38171100fb347853729e56c2b32e140d2697f0ec469437bc4e104.jpg
I told midjourney to do those same characters but in an over-the-top anime style. XD Ok back to serious work now. I have a finance repot to finish. =/ https://m.primal.net/Lypt.png nostr:note1hlztnsqkpa5pajykqzhwxnewgzc4q2ay7k562f8wu44tnwtl7ceqxceqj6
The realtime visual character development thread is great to watch.
One of them suddenly looks a lot like you.
The best part is…now I have a solid visual framework to go off of at the start of the story!! Also when will you tease the title?!
And Midjourney literally struggles making non-supermodel characters. Like, certain faces I want to be tougher/plainer and it wouldn't do it, so I literally said ugly in the prompt and this popped out: https://m.primal.net/Lytl.png
