If you've read one of my earlier blog entries, you know that I'm not a fan of current AI. I believe that it has another 30 years to become truly useful. Right now, it's like a 7 year old that will usually do what it's told but could go wild at any moment.
That said, I'm learning how to use Google Gemini to turn some stories into some sort of visual storytelling, whether it's illustration, like a graphic novel/comic book or video.
What I've learned in the last few days is nothing is permanent but the frustration.
Characters do not remain consistent. Gemini does not have a way to keep a character pinned to your story. There is no project, either, although they seem to be making attempts at projects.
I would use a high school or university aged character and in a subsequent image, they've aged 20 extra years. It's like writing a story around the SIMS.
I've seen some people's work on YouTube and I know that they're using better software that has better control. Someone was discussing with me why I chose Gemini and I didn't have a good reason, but that it was available to me. He mentioned two other products and I need to find them and see what they do.
I've spent a lot of time with the camera, capturing a moment in order to tell a story. Is it possible to switch platforms and media to something purely data-driven?
I shall continue to try. Wish me luck.
