This Print on Demand AI Art Generator Destroys Everyone!

Shimmy Morris
5 Jun 202307:27

TLDRThis video presents a comparison between Adobe Firefly and Mid-Journey, two AI art generators, to determine which one better handles prompts and delivers superior quality results. Adobe Firefly, currently free and user-friendly on Adobe's platform, is compared with Mid-Journey, which requires Discord and costs $10 per month. The test involves inputting the same prompt into both generators. The creator emphasizes the importance of not directly using AI art on merchandise but rather using it for inspiration or elements in a larger design. The results show that while Adobe Firefly produces photorealistic images, Mid-Journey better captures the desired cartoony, Kawaii style suitable for print-on-demand and graphic design. Despite Mid-Journey's edge in this test, the creator appreciates Adobe Firefly's additional features like text effects and generative tools, suggesting the use of both for different purposes. The video concludes by encouraging viewers to explore Adobe Firefly's full potential, particularly its AI text generator, for potential business benefits.

Takeaways

  • 🆓 Adobe Firefly is currently free but may change when integrated into Adobe's tools like Photoshop and Premiere Pro.
  • 💲 Mid-Journey is not free, with the basic plan costing ten dollars per month.
  • 🚀 Adobe Firefly is easier to use as it's hosted on Adobe's website, while Mid-Journey requires using Discord.
  • 🎨 When using AI art, it's advised not to directly apply it to merchandise like t-shirts or mugs without further creative input.
  • 💡 AI art generators can be used to generate characters or elements for larger designs, which can then be manipulated or redrawn for inspiration.
  • 📈 The test compares Adobe Firefly and Mid-Journey by using the same prompt in both to see which performs better.
  • 🔍 Adobe Firefly's results tend to be more photorealistic, which may not be ideal for print-on-demand or graphic design.
  • 🏆 Mid-Journey's results are more aligned with the desired kawaii style and better understood the prompt for a cartoony graphic.
  • 🔄 Despite the preference for Mid-Journey, Adobe Firefly offers other features like text effects, generative fill, and generative recolor that are unique.
  • 📝 The video emphasizes the importance of tweaking prompts to achieve desired results and not just accepting the first output.
  • 📚 The true power of Adobe Firefly lies in its text capabilities, which are not fully showcased in this test and are recommended for further exploration.

Q & A

  • Which AI art generator is being compared in the video?

    -The video compares Adobe Firefly and mid-journey.

  • What is the current status of Adobe Firefly's pricing?

    -Adobe Firefly is currently free, but its pricing may change when it gets integrated into Adobe's other tools like Photoshop and Premiere Pro.

  • Why is using AI art on products like t-shirts and mugs considered not the right way to use AI art?

    -The video suggests that simply slapping AI art onto products often looks terrible, is not creative, and may not sell well or could annoy people. It's better to use AI art as a source of inspiration or to generate elements for a larger design.

  • What tool is used to help create highly visual prompts for the AI art generators?

    -The tool used to help create highly visual prompts is called dsnr.ai.

  • What is the main difference between the outputs of Adobe Firefly and mid-journey in terms of style?

    -Adobe Firefly's outputs tend to be more photorealistic, while mid-journey's outputs are more cartoony and Kawaii, which is better suited for graphic design and print-on-demand applications.

  • What is the user's preferred AI art generator for creating graphics for print-on-demand?

    -The user prefers mid-journey for creating graphics for print-on-demand due to its better adherence to the desired Kawaii style and understanding of the prompt.

  • What feature of Adobe Firefly does the user find particularly appealing?

    -The user is particularly interested in Adobe Firefly's text effects feature, which allows for the creation of unique and visually appealing effects using letters and text.

  • What is the user's approach to generating more refined results from Adobe Firefly?

    -The user suggests generating more results based on the most successful image and then refining the prompt to improve the output.

  • What issue did the user notice with the cat's depiction in the mid-journey's generated images?

    -The user noticed that in several of the mid-journey's generated images, the cat appears to be inside the bowl, which is an odd depiction.

  • What does the user suggest doing with the generated AI art before using it in a design?

    -The user suggests either using the AI art as inspiration, manipulating it, copying it in one's own style, or redrawing elements of it to create a more intricate and original design.

  • Why does the user believe that mid-journey has won in this comparison?

    -The user believes mid-journey has won because it better understood and adhered to the prompt for a Kawaii style cat and produced more suitable graphics for print-on-demand and graphic design purposes.

  • What does the user recommend for viewers interested in the text capabilities of Adobe Firefly?

    -The user recommends checking out another video where they go into detail about Adobe Firefly's AI text generator and its potential as a game changer for businesses.

Outlines

00:00

🎨 AI Art Generator Comparison: Adobe Firefly vs Mid-Journey

The video script begins with an introduction to a comparison between Adobe Firefly and Mid-Journey, two AI art generators. Adobe Firefly is currently free and integrates seamlessly into Adobe's suite of tools, while Mid-Journey requires a monthly fee and is accessed through Discord. The script emphasizes the importance of using AI art responsibly, suggesting that it should be used for inspiration or to generate elements for larger designs, rather than for direct application on merchandise. The test involves inputting the same prompt into both generators to assess their performance. The script also mentions using dsnr.ai to enhance basic prompts for better results with both AI tools.

05:00

📈 Results and Analysis: Which AI Art Generator Performs Better?

The script continues with the presenter's analysis of the generated images from both Adobe Firefly and Mid-Journey. Adobe Firefly's results are described as photorealistic, with some images having oddities such as a cat's neck appearing broken or a spoon being held incorrectly. Despite these issues, the presenter appreciates certain elements like the bowl and spoon in one of the images. Mid-Journey's results are more aligned with the desired kawaii style, although the cat is depicted inside the bowl in several images, which the presenter finds odd. The presenter's favorite from Mid-Journey is chosen for its cartoony and graphic qualities, which are more suitable for print-on-demand and graphic design applications. The presenter concludes that while both tools have their strengths, Mid-Journey better meets the needs for the specific style of graphic design discussed. The script ends with a teaser for a future video that will delve into Adobe Firefly's text effects capabilities.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Adobe Firefly

Adobe Firefly is an AI art generator developed by Adobe. It is currently free and is expected to be integrated into Adobe's suite of tools like Photoshop and Premiere Pro. The term is significant in the video as it is one of the two AI art generators being compared for its ability to handle prompts and deliver quality results. In the script, it is mentioned that Adobe Firefly is easier to use as it is hosted on Adobe's website, contrasting with the other AI art generator, which requires the use of Discord.

💡Mid-Journey

Mid-Journey is another AI art generator that is no longer free and has a subscription cost. It is used in the video to compare its performance against Adobe Firefly. The term 'Mid-Journey' is central to the video's theme as it represents an alternative to Adobe's offering, and the comparison is used to determine which tool is better for generating art based on specific prompts.

💡Print on Demand

Print on Demand (POD) is a business model where products are only produced when a customer orders them, reducing the need for inventory. In the context of the video, it refers to the application of AI-generated art on physical products like t-shirts, mugs, and posters. The script emphasizes that simply slapping AI art onto products is not a creative or effective use of the technology.

💡Discord

Discord is a communication platform that the video mentions is required to use Mid-Journey, making the process slightly more complicated compared to Adobe Firefly, which is in-house on Adobe's website. Discord is used in this context as a platform for interacting with the AI art generator, highlighting the difference in user experience between the two tools.

💡Prompt

A prompt in the context of AI art generation is a text input that guides the AI to create a specific image or piece of art. The video script discusses using prompts to test the capabilities of the AI generators. The effectiveness of a prompt is demonstrated when the creator uses dsnr.ai to enhance basic prompts into ones that the AI can better understand and generate higher quality graphics.

💡dsnr.ai

dsnr.ai is another AI tool mentioned in the video that helps create highly visual prompts by taking more basic prompts and converting them into ones that AI art generators like Mid-Journey and Adobe Firefly can understand better. It plays a supportive role in the process of generating art, emphasizing the importance of crafting effective prompts for the AI.

💡Photorealistic

Photorealistic refers to artwork that closely resembles real-life photographs. In the video, it is used to describe the style of images generated by Adobe Firefly, which is contrasted with the more cartoony or Kawaii style that is preferred for graphic design and print-on-demand applications. The term is significant as it highlights the difference in the output style of the two AI art generators.

💡Kawaii

Kawaii is a Japanese term used to describe something that is cute or adorable. In the video, the creator expresses a preference for a Kawaii style in the AI-generated art, which is more suitable for graphic design and print-on-demand products. The term is important as it represents the desired aesthetic for the art being generated.

💡Text Effects

Text Effects is a feature of Adobe Firefly that allows users to create visually appealing effects using letters and text. It is highlighted in the video as a unique offering of Adobe Firefly that sets it apart from other AI tools. The term is significant as it showcases the versatility of Adobe's AI technology beyond just image generation.

💡Generative Fill

Generative Fill is a feature within Adobe Firefly that allows for the automatic creation of image fills based on user input. It is mentioned in the video as one of the many capabilities of Adobe Firefly, indicating the tool's advanced functionality and its potential for various creative applications beyond just generating standalone images.

💡3D to Image

3D to Image is a feature of Adobe Firefly that converts 3D models into 2D images. This feature is briefly mentioned in the video as part of the suite of capabilities that Adobe Firefly offers. The term is significant as it points to the tool's ability to handle different types of creative tasks and its potential for use in various design contexts.

Highlights

Adobe Firefly and mid-journey are compared to determine which AI art generator better handles prompts and delivers quality results.

Adobe Firefly is currently free and easier to use, being integrated into Adobe's website.

Mid-journey requires a monthly fee and uses Discord, making the process more complicated.

The test involves inputting the same prompt into both AI generators to compare their outputs.

AI art should not be directly used on merchandise without creative adaptation.

AI art generators are suggested for generating characters or elements for larger designs.

dsnr.ai is used to create highly visual prompts for better AI art generation.

Adobe Firefly's results vary, with some images having odd elements like a wrongly oriented spoon.

The author's favorite Adobe Firefly image had minor flaws but was otherwise well-rendered.

Mid-journey's images are more cartoony and Kawaii, suitable for graphic design and print-on-demand.

Mid-journey better understood the prompt for a Kawaii style cat, unlike Adobe Firefly's more realistic approach.

The author prefers mid-journey for creating graphics for print-on-demand, despite Adobe Firefly's strengths in other areas.

Adobe Firefly offers additional features like text effects, generative fill, and generative recolor 3D to image.

The true power of Adobe Firefly lies in its text capabilities, which will be explored in a follow-up video.

Both AI generators have their strengths, but mid-journey is favored for certain graphic design applications.

The video encourages viewers to share their preferences between Adobe Firefly and mid-journey in the comments.

The author plans to use both AI generators moving forward, leveraging their respective strengths.

A detailed exploration of Adobe Firefly's AI text generator and its potential impact on business is promised for the next video.