Imagine: Three Stories of AI and Creativity

AI and Figurative Realistic Painting with James Seward

Imagine you’re a painter. You've spent countless hours in your studio, honing your craft with every careful brushstroke. After what seems like a lifetime, you now make enough money from your commissions to live a comfortable life. You might even dare to call yourself a professional. However, there are whispers in artist circles all over the city. They say that people are seeing their work dry up and it's AI that's at fault. You’ve seen plenty of AI-generated art and think it's crude, lifeless, and lacks that all-important thing - a soul.  So, is this fear universal? Does AI offer anything good to the art world at all? Today’s guest is James Seward, a realist figurative painter who lives and works in New York City. James’ most recent collection - The Embrace, explores the moment of a hug in a selection of movies, both contemporary and classic. LINKS Corin Lines-Stary on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/corin-lines] James Seward Website [https://www.jameslseward.com/Artist.asp?ArtistID=1957&Akey=7S457VDH&ajx=1#!home] James Seward Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/pajamerz/] More Information on the Embrace Series [https://www.hrm.org/exhibitions/embrace/] We are at the beginning of a creative revolution that is sweeping over a content hungry world. In technology and the arts, AI is set to change everything. For creators the fear and hope is palatable, as they look to a future where AI is part of everything they do. From replacement to ruin, collaboration to co-existence, and everything in between, join Corin Lines-Stary, on a journey to discover what artists, creatives and technologists think about AI and their practice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

AI and Video Games with Farah Ali

Imagine that you're playing a video game. You find yourself in a sprawling world, with vibrant characters, and engaging puzzles for you to solve. You can see how AI would fit neatly into this experience. The potential for art direction, coding, and other parts of the game design process to be made more efficient and creative are huge. You wonder, what is going on in game production right now that is enhancing what you’re seeing on the screen? Today's guest is Farah Ali, VP of Technology Growth Strategy at Electronic Arts. She’s incredibly passionate about increasing accessibility in EAs games, and has seen AI make massive strides in this area. Farah is also the Co-Founder and Board Chair of Pakistani Women in Computing, a global community of women in technology fields hailing from Pakistan and their global allies. In this role, Farah sees a number of barriers that prevent women from entering technology roles in AI. LINKS Corin Lines-Stary on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/corin-lines] Farah Ali on Linkedin [https://www.linkedin.com/in/farahmali/] Electronic Arts Website [https://www.ea.com/en-gb] Pakistani Women in Computing Website [https://pwic.org/] We are at the beginning of a creative revolution that is sweeping over a content hungry world. In technology and the arts, AI is set to change everything. For creators the fear and hope is palatable, as they look to a future where AI is part of everything they do. From replacement to ruin, collaboration to co-existence, and everything in between, join Corin Lines-Stary, on a journey to discover what artists, creatives and technologists think about AI and their practice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

AI and Our Stories with Stephanie Dinkins

Imagine that you had the chance to have a conversation with a real life robot. What would you say to it and what would it say back? You ask yourself - “what are we learning from each other? How do I conceptualize the power I have to feed narratives into this potentially conscious piece of software?” You also think about the idea of stories. Don't they behave just like algorithms? Our stories guide our own personal narratives and shape our lives, even when we don’t always have them at the front of our minds.  Today’s guest is Stephanie Dinkins, an artist and educator who explores ideas of interaction, algorithms and storytelling. All of Stephanie's projects can be found on her website. LINKS Corin Lines-Stary on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/corin-lines] Stephanie Dinkins’ Website [https://www.stephaniedinkins.com/] Stephanie Dinkins on Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/stephanie.dinkins/] Stephanie Dinkins in Time Magazine [https://time.com/collection/time100-ai/6309453/stephanie-dinkins/] We are at the beginning of a creative revolution that is sweeping over a content hungry world. In technology and the arts, AI is set to change everything. For creators the fear and hope is palatable, as they look to a future where AI is part of everything they do. From replacement to ruin, collaboration to co-existence, and everything in between, join Corin Lines-Stary, on a journey to discover what artists, creatives and technologists think about AI and their practice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

AI and Audio Production with Mike Russell

Imagine you’re a podcast producer. You have an increasing number of tools at your disposal. ElevenLabs, Descript and Open AI’s Whisper, are becoming a regular part of your creative process. You even use ChatGPT to research ideas faster than ever before. However, many of your colleagues in podcasting, radio, and music, are worried that they stand on the front line of AI-replacement. So, what's the reality? Should audio creators be concerned? Today’s guest is Mike Russell, Creative Director of Music Radio Creative, a specialised audio branding agency that offers podcast, radio, and music production services. Mike also shares his 25+ years of experience in audio production with his large following on Youtube. He is an AI enthusiast, who regularly talks in person and online about the various ways that AI can augment the creative process. LINKS Corin Lines-Stary on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/corin-lines] Mike Russell on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/imikerussell/?originalSubdomain=uk] Music Radio Creative Website [https://musicradiocreative.com/] Mike Russell on Youtube [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYEiWHoP2IHHgjOapTAYMQw] We are at the beginning of a creative revolution that is sweeping over a content hungry world. In technology and the arts, AI is set to change everything. For creators the fear and hope is palatable, as they look to a future where AI is part of everything they do. From replacement to ruin, collaboration to co-existence, and everything in between, join Corin Lines-Stary, on a journey to discover what artists, creatives and technologists think about AI and their practice. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Imagine: Three Stories of AI and Creativity

In this immersive introductory episode, your host, Corin Lines-Stary, puts you in the shoes of three different practitioners - the Artist, the Creative, and the Technologist, to find out how their worlds are being transformed by AI.  Expect to walk through the echoing rooms of the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, sit at a whirring sewing machine in a fashion designer’s studio, and move from station to station in a weather research lab. Through this brand new series we’ll unwind the worries, the opportunities, and the paradoxes that this new revolution has thrust into public consciousness. Make sure you follow The Creative and the AI wherever you get your podcasts for new episodes every fortnight. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.