ABOUT THE CLASS

Are you curious about generative AI, the technology that is taking the photo world by storm? Would you like to learn basic techniques that will have you generating your own photorealistic images in no time? Are you interested in the real-world ethical and practical implications that this new technology presents? If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, this course is for you.

AI-driven image synthesis is changing the ways we view and create images. Provide a simple text prompt, a few words describing an image into an app or online platform, and you can create new images in any style or transform existing images to any specification. The possibilities are limitless for conjuring emotional portraits, ethereal landscapes, stunning architecture, complex still-lifes, and any other subjects your creative muse inspires.

AI-driven text-to-image systems are now available to the general public, but navigating this new space and using these novel tools can be challenging and intimidating for new users. In this course, you will learn the basics of AI for photographers including an overview of what it is, the different software and online platforms that use AI to synthesize photorealistic images, and the techniques that will allow you to start imagining and creating images right away. Classes will include technical instruction, slide presentations, group discussions, and practice time where you can receive one-to-one assistance from Charles.

This course will familiarize you with the basics of AI generative imaging and the extraordinary potential of these tools, allowing you to start creating AI-generated images right away!

Who Should Take this Class

This course is perfect for anyone who is interested in learning more about AI for photographers and the techniques they can use to jump into the medium.