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6 of the best AI plugins for creatives
The best AI plugins can speed up productivity and workflows as well as enhance the end creative output by adding additional AI-powered tools to some of the most popular existing creative software. There are plugins of all kinds, and many of them are updated regularly, expanding functionalities without the need to wait for an in-software solution.
Milan Symphony Orchestra unveils harmonious new identity
Milan Symphony Orchestra has unveiled a sleek new identity that celebrates the rich flavours of Milanese culture in a classy, contemporary visual refresh. Taking cues from the architecture, art and most importantly, the music of Milan, the new design system embodies the city in a delightful, multi-sensory celebration of creativity.
The future of AI in filmmaking - from storyboard to screen
AI is on everyone's lips and at Creative Bloq, we've been shining a spotlight on this important topic across a number of creative disciplines as part of our AI Week. We've heard from artists working in the film industry on how AI could affect VFX, which reveals how issues around AI are nuanced, and it can be difficult to know what the outcome of all this exploration will be.
The best AI tools for filmmaking right now
AI is changing every single industry on the face of the planet, and filmmaking is not escaping. Every product release, new software, hardware launch or trade show has AI at the forefront of branding and marketing. The film industry is far from sheltered from this technological change, but is instead very much involved in driving forward the software and hardware to make it all possible.
The best AI laptops
2. Best for video: HP OmniBook X (pre-order) 4. Best for security: HP EliteBook (pre-order) The best AI laptops are something that a lot of creative professionals are looking at right now. As the name suggests, this new breed of computers are purpose-built to harness the power of AI and machine learning capabilities, directly on the hardware level. This is all handled by neural processing units (NPUs), which can perform trillions of operations per second (TOPS), enabling them to run large language models and generative AI tasks locally without relying on the cloud.
Can AI really be a creative co-pilot?
Artificial intelligence will profoundly change how we work and what we create. Many fear that it will steal jobs, encroach on artistic output and strip creatives of livelihoods. But, as the gimmicky-side of AI loses the buzz, its power to enhance the creative process, complementing human creativity without taking the wheel, is increasingly being recognised.
I used the M4 iPad Pro as a laptop for a week – with impressive results
It's a debate as old as time (well, since 2010): can an iPad replace your laptop? Apple has certainly tried to suggest so, most (in)famously in its 2018 ads in which a young tablet user asks, "What's a computer?". The advent of the iPad Pro has certainly helped make the tablet a contender in recent years, and with the release of the M4 iPad Pro, if you want the best chip Apple has to offer, then for the first time ever you'll have to buy a tablet.
Get results like Gears of War: E-Day with these 500 free Unreal Engine character animations
Whether you're a AAA or an indie game developer Epic Games has a huge freebie for you - the just released Game Animation Sample Project is a massive free-to-download database of over 500 animations and a fully functional character and animation Blueprint, just like those used in upcoming game Gears of War: E-Day.
Turns out AI can even generate HTML5 games
It might be AI image generators that hog the headlines, but artificial intelligence can be used to create various types of content – several of them surprising. Not only are we seeing some increasingly detailed videos entirely generated using AI, but the tech is also being used to create games.
Game engine creator Unity has a plan for AI that is "empowering" and "responsible"
Generative AI in video game development is changing how games are going to be made, and ahead of the release of Unity 6 later this year platform developer is setting out its approach. While all eyes have been on Unreal Engine 5 in recent years, big things are expected from...
A year on, have indie game devs changed their views on AI?
Last year, I asked half a dozen indie game developers about the pros and cons of using generative AI. Their opinions were mixed: some sung its praises, while others were wary or even dismissive of the technology. But how have their opinions changed over time?. There have been many developments...
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