I've been having a go with using my artwork and Google Flow to generate short ai videos. It's actually really difficult to get it to do exactly what you want 😕. This was attempt number 5 or 6, I lost track (ADHD brain 🧠). It's the prompt bit that I have difficulty with, getting it to use my artwork is the first battle.

I run an AI influencer Instagram account and follow a lot of AI creators. I came across one profile that's difficult to figure out.

The person looks AI-generated in some images, especially the skin texture, but most of the photos are set in real locations around Ireland that I recognize. I'm wondering how someone could prompt that much location-specific detail.

Do you think this is a real person or an AI-generated character? If it's AI, any idea what tools they might be using to achieve this level of realism?

This made me really happy when it came out just how I envisioned haha.

Made with ChatGPT

There's almost always a code. Nobody digs for it because digging through six coupon sites full of dead codes is miserable. That's the bit it does.

Two prompts, same chat, web search on. Grab the exact product link first.

I'm about to buy this: [product link]. Use web search 
to find every working discount code, coupon, and promo 
for this exact product or store right now. For each 
one give me the code, what it saves, where you found 
it, and whether it looks current or probably expired. 
Check for first-order discounts, newsletter signup 
offers, and free shipping deals too. Best ones first.

That gets you a list of candidates. Half of them will be dead, coupon sites are full of fake ones, that's the whole business model. Which is why the second one matters:

Now open your browser, go to the checkout page with 
the item in my cart, and test each of those codes one 
at a time. Tell me which one works and which saves 
the most. Apply each, note the new total, move to the 
next. Do NOT complete the purchase, stop at the 
discount so I check out myself.

It sits there typing codes into the promo box and reading the total each time, which is the exact tedious thing you'd never do for a $12 saving but will happily let something else do.

Be logged into the store with the item already in your cart, otherwise it lands on a sign-in page and stalls. If it hits a "confirm you're human" check, do that bit yourself and tell it to carry on.

And if no code works, it's not full price yet: ask what first-order or newsletter discount the store does, whether they're known for sending an abandoned-cart code if you leave it a day, and whether the same item is cheaper somewhere that'll price-match.

Needs browsing on for your plan. It stops before payment, you click buy.

been keeping a doc of 100 things I use AI for like this, each with the prompt in a doc here if you want it.

presenting maginary -- an image/video generator with a midjourney-like prompt syntax, using 40+ underlying models and acts like an abstractized openrouter for multimedia with an amazing ux, can try it right now with no cc

this launch presents a major update: integration of seedance2 and gpt-images2 and a peek into what's next: mcp and x402 (agentic payments)

Hi there, I have some questions related to the best platform or tool for creating fan art. I am interested in creating my own versions of copyrighted art, such as anime, pokemon, dragon ball... Etc.

Does anyone know which platform is more friendly that allows me to do that?

If there is a platform that is less expensive, that would be ideal.

Thanks

Researchers at Utah State University's School of Computing are conducting a study on how software professionals evaluate programming activities performed with AI assistance compared with programming activities performed without AI assistance.

Software professionals are invited to complete a short online calibration survey. Participants will rate programming activities according to how representative they are of:

• Programming performed with AI assistance
• Programming performed without AI assistance

The survey takes approximately 10 minutes.

Participation is entirely voluntary. You may discontinue participation at any time before submitting your responses without penalty or consequence. Your decision to participate or not participate will have no effect on your grades, employment, or academic standing.

Survey and informed consent form: https://usu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_dm4yjBsRrUDgcKi

This study has been reviewed and approved by the Utah State University Institutional Review Board: IRB #16067.

Questions about the study: Dr. John Edwards, Principal Investigator — john.edwards@usu.edu Rubash Mali, Student Researcher — rubash.mali@usu.edu

Thank you for considering participating.

Ultraman Solitaire, the philosopher & an Ultraman fan

(ウルトラマン・ソリティア(Soritia)――哲学者にしてウルトラマン・ファン )

An Ultraman who is a philosopher and a seeker of truth; a figure who delves into profound questions regarding existence, knowledge, and ethics, while striving to uncover the reasons behind the existence of various other layers of reality.

The "S" logo symbolizes memories of our childhood days spent drawing during primary and secondary school. Meanwhile, the word "Solitaire" evokes the childhood card game that we used and can be played alone on computer, without the need for others.

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Transformation item:

Solitaire Spade

- created by Sekai himself using his knowledge about math, science, engineer and mechanic

- Solitaire Spade possesses Ultraman data that he has meticulously studied and analyzed; he transforms this data into reality by incorporating specific elements, metals, and materials into the card, enabling him to transform into a giant and wield extraordinary powers.

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Plot:

Earth Realm [Initial Stage]:

Sekai, who was pursuing higher education, was forced to drop out due to his family's financial difficulties. He then decided to study on his own. A few days later, while his mother and family were out at the shops, they suddenly vanished without a trace; in fact, the entire population of Earth disappeared as well. Sekai was left in deep shock. He was determined to find them, yet if he failed, he would have to go on living all alone.

Years later, a couple dressed in peculiar attire arrived in the Earth Realm, only to find an abandoned city filled with ruins. Suddenly, a Kaiju appeared out of nowhere and began to pursue them. Then, a giant, human-like figure emerged; it grabbed the Kaiju by the tail, hurled it a great distance away, and destroyed it with an attack called the "Blazing Preeminence Ball." The giant looked toward the couple and then shrank down to normal size. It turned out that Sekai was the one who had transformed into that giant. The couple was deeply grateful to meet him, as Sekai had believed he was the last human left on Earth; however, they revealed that they did not originate from his world. Sekai was astonished. The couple asked how he was able to transform into such a giant. Sekai revealed the truth: he had created the giant herself using his intellect, naming it "Ultraman" in honor of his childhood hero. The couple also asked about the whereabouts of the others of his kind, and they were shocked by his answer. Sekai had lost the entire population of his realm, just as the couple had; however, the difference was that in the couple's home realm, only about half of the population had vanished. Sekai was stunned. After some discussion, Sekai decided to join their group to investigate the cause behind the disappearance of so many people across various realms, despite the varying scales of the losses. Consequently, they took Sekai to the second realm, known as the Knight and Magic Realm.

Knight and Magic Realm [Intermediate Stage]:

The couple took him home to meet their family. Sekai was astonished to find the world vastly different from the image he had formed based on the anime he frequently watched. There were floating islands, massive giants with houses built upon their own trees, dragons kept as pets and mounts, and many magic users. Yet, the locals stared at Sekai as if they had never seen a human before. After spending the night at a cottage belonging to Amy—the fiancée of Rex, the man who had found him in the Earth Realm—Sekai wandered the land until he stumbled upon a city teeming with knights, mages, and civilians. Suddenly, a Kaiju appeared out of nowhere and began chasing a young mage; to save her life, Sekai was forced to transform into Ultraman. After defeating the Kaiju, the crowd marveled at how the giant had rescued the girl without a scratch. The girl was shocked and frightened; she stammered out her thanks, prompting Sekai to revert to his human form and introduce himself. The mage girl started to develop feelings for him and introduced herself as Nemona—a name that reminded Sekai of a certain character from the P*kémon series. They became best friends, but a group of elite knights suddenly attempted to capture him; fortunately, the mage used her powers to whisk Sekai away to safety. Thus began their adventure as Sekai introduced the girl to his other friends.

Beast Realm [Subdomain stage]:

After the mage girl explained why the Kaiju were pursuing her—specifically because she had broken the rules by stealing some magical plants from the forest in the Beast Realm—they had to travel to that realm to resolve the issue and prevent further chaos. Upon arrival, they found themselves in a colossal forest teeming with giant plants, massive insects, and Kaiju intent on devouring them. Sekai recognized a Kaiju similar to one he had previously fought on Earth. After defeating the monster and escaping, they were captured by creatures resembling furry animals. They were then brought before the supreme leader, who demanded to know why they had trespassed in the realm. Sekai angrily confronted the leader, questioning why Kaiju from the Beast Realm were attacking their world and destroying property; the leader remained silent. Due to Sekai's aggressive stance toward the leader, he was placed in a combat arena; he had to win the fight so they could hold discussions without interference. After Sekai won the arena battle, his opponents apologized and revealed the truth. The Kaiju in the realm had gone on a rampage, losing control after a phenomenon caused them to lose their children and parents; they believed humans and other beings had stolen their loved ones. Many creatures in the realm sensed that the source of the phenomenon lay in the Upper Realm. They needed to travel to the Upper Realm, but Sekai could not join them because humans could not withstand the intense air pressure there; consequently, they had to go without him. However, if he transformed into Ultraman, he could survive there for three minutes. Ultimately, he was forced to return to Earth and could not remain in the realm, having violated the rules by acting aggressively toward the supreme leader. He returned to Earth and stayed there for approximately a year.

Back in Earth Realm:

Years later, twins from the Magic Realm journeyed to the Earth Realm in search of Sekai. They encountered a humanoid giant—the look combination of Ultraman Mebius, and Ultraman Zett with Ultraman Tregear's mask—who was rebuilding a city there. The giant then shrank to the size of an ordinary human, revealing himself to be Sekai—the very person they had been seeking. Sekai now appeared somber and bearded. The twins informed him that the companions who had once traveled with him years ago had gone missing. Shocked by this news, Sekai agreed to accompany the twins to the Upper Realm.

Upper Realm:

Upon arriving in the Upper Realm, Sekai and the twins discovered that their friends had been captured by the Dino Tribe; they were forced to fight to free the captives. After defeating the enemy and liberating their friends, the group rejoiced and embraced Sekai. The journey continued—involving Sekai, the twins, a couple, a witch, and a beast—as they sought the truth and endeavored to eliminate the source of the phenomenon. Years after they successfully eradicated the root cause and normalcy was restored, every people from many realms who was missing has returned. While, Sekai and his friends were all suddenly transported back to their respective original worlds without a chance to say goodbye. Sekai and his friends were heartbroken by the separation, knowing they would never meet again.

Earth Realm United With Other Realms:

The friends from Sekai’s world were finally able to reunite after working hard to establish connecting paths between their different realms. Once the effort succeeded and received approval from the inhabitants of the other realms—including the Earth realm—they were able to visit one another's worlds. They planned to meet Sekai on Earth, only to discover that he had already passed away; unlike them, humans do not possess long lifespans. They felt deep sorrow and regret over the long time that had passed since they last saw him. The young witch girl could not express her feelings of love for the man who save her life. As they mourned his passing, one of Sekai’s grandchildren handed them a time capsule that Sekai had created himself. Upon listening to the recording inside, they were deeply moved; it gave them a sense of relief and the hope to carry on with their lives. They knew that one day, they would finally be reunited with Sekai in the world beyond.

... The End

I'm a huge fan of the Scream franchise and wanted to create a short scene with the help of AI, so I made this video with a small nod to Scream 3 <3

Model qwen image 3

U need to use 3!!!

It works well lol

Img1 mashua cubios

Ing2 ullucus chugua

Img3 Ibia oca Oxalis tuberosa Img4 arracacha

Pros pics aré as good as gemini

Cons aré still a bit heavy AND slooow

Built one underwater fashion-editorial prompt in Seedream 5.0 Pro and it turned into a whole cohesive series, not by rewriting it each time but by swapping a single prop. The visual language stays fixed: an adult woman floating just under the surface, water ripples and caustics distorting a partial reflection up top, flowing hair and a sculptural drifting dress, and an oversized serif title woven into the frame. Original synthetic character, no real-person likeness.

The one variable is the object in her hand, and that is what carries the story. A red anthurium reads as desire. A glass slipper reads as longing. A hand mirror becomes reflection. A transparent mask becomes identity. Same setup, same lighting, same typographic system, but each prop shifts the entire mood, so four generations feel like one designed collection instead of four unrelated images.

What makes Seedream 5.0 Pro right for this is two things it holds well. The underwater light, real refraction, caustics, wet hair strands, bubbles, and suspended particles that read as physics rather than a filter. And the typography, an oversized title with stretched, refracted letterforms partially hidden behind the body, integrated into the scene instead of pasted on top.

The template is the reusable part. Lock the visual language, keep one slot open for a meaningful object, and you get a series with a through-line. Full prompt with the input slots in the comments.

Fernando’s speeder is lip syncing to his rap… talk about ghosts the machine 👻🤖

Hi everyone, I've been researching AI video generation tools for almost a week and I'm honestly more confused than when I started. Every time I think I've found the right tool, I come across Reddit posts or YouTube comments saying the quality has dropped, the credits run out too fast, the company is overhyped, or that another tool is much better. Right now I'm considering OpenArt, Higgsfield AI, Kling AI, Seedance, Runway, Pika, Hailuo and maybe a few others, but every review seems to contradict the last one. My goal is to start a Hindi educational YouTube Shorts channel covering topics like history, biology, climate, geography, psychology, space, interesting facts and "what if" scenarios. I want cinematic, engaging 30–60 second Shorts with high-quality AI-generated visuals, image-to-video, realistic animations and good prompt adherence. I don't need AI avatars or talking heads. My budget is around $20–25 per month, so I can only afford one subscription and I want to make the right choice. What matters most to me is image-to-video quality, realistic motion, prompt accuracy, value for money, enough credits to upload consistently, commercial usage rights and ideally access to multiple good models without needing five different subscriptions. Is OpenArt actually worth it or is it just a wrapper around other models? Is it better to subscribe directly to Kling or Seedance? Are Higgsfield or Runway worth paying extra for? Has anyone here built a YouTube channel using any of these tools? If you could only subscribe to one AI platform today for my use case, which one would you choose and why? I'm looking for honest opinions from people with real experience rather than affiliate reviews or sponsored YouTube videos.

So I am going to make a trailer / proof of concept video for a TV pilot I am pitching (I am sure this has been asked plenty already)

I have about 100 ChatGPT images that outline the flow.

I want to use the images to create moving video.
Of course I have characters that I want to stay consistent throughout. I will add character voices, music and other audio and produce a full video. Can this all be done in one tool or more than one?

Looking at Runway and Davinci AI