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Tim Simpson Jr.

@timsimpson.bsky.social

I do cool stuff with cameras, computers, and AI | Multidisciplinary Artist for two decades | Ebike Enthusiast

399 Followers  |  173 Following  |  44 Posts  |  Joined: 14.04.2023  |  2.5382

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I thought it was gorgeous. They just didnโ€™t write the show to take advantage of it. The whole thing feels like a very disjointed production.

28.11.2024 16:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The new Dune show has amazing cinematography, but itโ€™s all tell, and almost no show, at least in the pilot. Horrible writing so far.

28.11.2024 15:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You love that messy, hand drawn look? Donโ€™t use line correction.

You like voice acting? Donโ€™t use Eleven Labs.

These are all valid tools for artists to leverage, but if you love that part of the process, donโ€™t automate it. Do the stuff you enjoy and automate the rest.

27.11.2024 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

The key to using AI well as an individual artist, just like all creative automation, is to automate everything except for the parts that you love.

You love the darkroom? Donโ€™t buy a digital camera.

You love frame by frame animation? Donโ€™t rig your characters.

27.11.2024 16:00 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Iโ€™d love to be added! Thanks for putting this together, Kris!

24.11.2024 02:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Which show? Gonna put it on the watch queue

23.11.2024 19:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The workflow is way different than AE and takes some getting used to, but @cavalryapp.bsky.social is so much more intuitive for making sexy PowerPoints, as I like to call them.

#MotionDesign

16.11.2024 21:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€œAre weโ€ฆ stillโ€ฆ sisters?โ€

#arcane #jinx #vi

15.11.2024 19:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Some solid folks on here. New faces too!

15.11.2024 12:58 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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we've switched our weapons, but we're still the same!
my interpretation of 0009's VNDL
@0009.bsky.social

04.05.2023 06:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Hi Kris! ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป

08.05.2023 23:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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fearful

04.05.2023 17:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I totally agree. Iโ€™ve just been busy with client work that isnโ€™t that interesting to post and other art stuff that isnโ€™t ready yet.

04.05.2023 14:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yep. I just havenโ€™t been on the app that much, haha

04.05.2023 12:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I literally only use it in the context of the AI debates to counter their narratives since I have the work history to back it up.

Otherwise, I completely agree. I almost never call myself an artist aside from that because I donโ€™t see the point. Iโ€™d rather be more specific.

03.05.2023 11:57 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Welcome to the party!

28.04.2023 07:43 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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One of my favorite recent outputs:

From a collection called โ€œdate nightโ€

25.04.2023 23:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 141    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 12    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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"Her fear transformed into fascination as she became one with the underwater world"

26.04.2023 07:15 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Sometimes life feels like one big maze.

24.04.2023 12:10 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 4    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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starlight

24.04.2023 14:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Thanks! Iโ€™ll definitely have to try that

23.04.2023 01:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I am so happy that recent models are finally recognizing what a bicycle looks like, haha

23.04.2023 00:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Itโ€™s been a while, but yes ๐Ÿ‘‹๐Ÿป

23.04.2023 00:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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In a sea of pink and green, the monolith stood tall, a relic from a moment beyond imagination.

23.04.2023 00:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Does anyone know if thereโ€™s a way to login to Bluesky from Desktop?

23.04.2023 00:20 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I think thereโ€™s also a divide between artists who see art as primarily a mechanical skill and those who see it primarily as a means of expression.

There are absolutely reasons to value both, but I obviously fall WAY on the expression side of things.

22.04.2023 22:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

On the flip side, the most pro-AI artists tend to be people with either photography/video backgrounds, or artists who use a HUGE variety of mediums, and are thus largely tool agnostic.

22.04.2023 22:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

I know Iโ€™ve said this before, but Iโ€™m once again struck by the way that different categories of artists are reacting to AI art tools. If someone has an anti-AI take, 9 times out of 10, theyโ€™re a digital illustrator first and foremost. The last 1 out of 10 is a 3D artist.

22.04.2023 22:52 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Very pleased with how this image of Apollo turned out!

22.04.2023 19:21 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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