At Batlle, we use artificial intelligence on a daily basis, especially for the generation of images, whether for a presentation, a brochure, a creative concept or to illustrate a client's service on a website. When we present these images to our clients, their first reaction is usually surprise, almost always followed by questions such as: "And that person doesn't exist?" or "Do we have to pay royalties?", while a feeling of innovation floats in the air... probably undeserved. Of course, AI doesn't do everything, you have to give it precise instructions, make adjustments, etc., but the result is spectacular, and, whatever the case, AI has become firmly established in the creative industry. We usually use Firefly, which comes with Adobe's Creative Cloud package, including programs such as Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, among others. Below, we list the most popular programs so you can decide which one suits you best.
1.DALL-E 2 (OpenAI)
Advantages:
-High quality and realism: It can generate very detailed and realistic images from textual descriptions.
-Creativity: Able to create creative and surreal images that do not exist in the real world.
-Variety of styles: Supports multiple artistic styles and can combine concepts in unique ways.
Disadvantages:
-Limited access: Not always available to the general public and may require an invitation or subscription.
-Hardware requirements: Generating images can be resource intensive, requiring powerful hardware.
-Biases: May reflect biases present in the training data, which may result in undesirable or inappropriate results.
2.MdJourney
Advantages:
-Artistic focus: Specialized in the creation of digital art with a distinctive and aesthetic style.
-Ease of use: Allows users to generate images through textual descriptions in a simple way.
-Active community: Strong community on platforms like Discord, where users can share their creations and receive feedback.
Disadvantages:
-Variable quality: Image quality may vary depending on the description and complexity of the request.
-Limitations in detail: May not capture extremely specific or complex details like other more advanced tools.
3. Stable Diffusion
Advantages:
-Open Source: Available for free and open source, allowing customization and integration into different projects.
-Versatility: Capable of generating high-quality images in a variety of styles and contexts.
-Community and resources: Large community of developers and users who contribute to its continuous improvement.
Disadvantages:
-Learning curve: Requires some technical knowledge for optimal configuration and use.
-Required resources: Generating high-quality images may require powerful and suitable hardware.
4. Artbreeder
Advantages:
-Interactivity: Allows users to mix and modify existing images to create new combinations.
-Ease of use: Intuitive and user-friendly interface for users without technical experience.
-Diversity of results: Wide variety of possible combinations and styles, from portraits to landscapes and more.
Disadvantages:
-Limited control: Less control over the final result compared to more advanced tools.
-Input-dependent quality: The quality of the generated images may depend on the base images and the modifications made.
5. DeepArt
Advantages:
-Artistic transformation: Specialized in applying artistic styles to photographs, emulating techniques of famous painters.
-Simplicity: Simple and straightforward usage process, ideal for users looking to transform photos quickly.
Disadvantages:
– Dependence on the base image: The final quality depends largely on the quality of the original image.
– Limitations in creativity: Less suitable for generating completely new images from scratch.
6.Firefly :
Artificial intelligence platform developed by Adobe that is specifically designed for image generation and creative content. This tool is part of Adobe's initiative to integrate more AI capabilities into its products, similar to Adobe Sensei.
Advantages:
- Efficient workflow: Firefly integrates seamlessly with other Adobe tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Premiere Pro, allowing for a seamless and efficient workflow.
-Compatibility: Facilitates the import and export of files between different Adobe applications.
-Extensive Library: Access to a vast library of pre-defined resources and templates that can be used to speed up the creative process.
-Regular updates: Adobe provides constant updates, adding new features and improvements based on user feedback.
- User-friendly interface: Designed to be intuitive, making it easy to use for both professionals and beginners.
-Automation: Automates repetitive tasks and allows you to focus more on creativity.
-High-quality generation: Produces high-quality images and content with impressive realism.
-Advanced customization: Allows fine and customized adjustments, adapting to the specific needs of the project.
Adobe Firefly Disadvantages
Disadvantages:
-Subscription: Requires an Adobe Creative Cloud subscription, which may be expensive for some users, especially if they don't use other Adobe applications frequently.
-Resource intensive: Like many advanced AI tools, Firefly can be hardware resource intensive, requiring powerful computers for optimal performance.
-Initial complexity: Although it is intuitive, it may have an initial learning curve, especially for users who are not familiar with the Adobe ecosystem.
-Integration limitation: It works best within the Adobe ecosystem, which can be a limitation if you are looking to integrate it with other tools or platforms not related to Adobe.
In conclusion, we can say that Adobe Firefly is a powerful AI tool for image generation, ideal for users already immersed in the Adobe ecosystem who are looking for a smooth integration and high-quality results. However, for those looking for cheaper solutions or those who do not depend on Adobe tools, other alternatives such as Stable Diffusion or MidJourney could be more suitable.
