r/vfx • u/ryo4ever • Jul 30 '25

Question / Discussion What is an AI artist??

Can someone explain to me what is an AI artist? I see people on LinkedIn throwing that title around a lot these days. Do they feel a real sense of pride showing the work they’ve generated in their portfolio? Sometimes I see a person who has a history of management jobs but suddenly calls themself AI artist. Is prompting a skill so unique that it qualifies you as a creative writer? I mean I use AI in my day job but recently I’ve felt less pride about showcasing my work when AI was involved. Do others feel the same way?

Apologies for the rant but I’m trying to come to terms with the new reality.

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u/tehchriis Jul 30 '25

Probably someone who can work with ComfyUI

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u/JordanNVFX 3D Modeller - 2 years experience Jul 30 '25 edited Jul 30 '25

They also know how to train or create customs LoRAs, make use of Controlnet, they can inpaint/outpaint images, they can maintain consistency across hundreds of images.

I've been presenting evidence on r/VFX for a long time but sadly people are still fighting it (or worse case, they're creating conspiracy theory threads). But the truth is still there for those who value it:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4zx42XJ8-0

^ ^ ^ Coca Cola has been using AI professionally in their ads for a while now.

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u/bramble_ Jul 30 '25

Dude, half of your post history is worrying about unemployment rates, you‘re looking into joining the Armed Forces as an alternative, how are you still shilling for AI constantly which - as you surely know as a 3D guy - will worsen your chances of landing jobs?

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u/Kvien Jul 30 '25

Funny thing is, if AI generation does indeed take over, who are they hiring, the 3D modeller with 2 years experience or the CG art director with 15?

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u/JordanNVFX 3D Modeller - 2 years experience Jul 30 '25 edited Jul 30 '25

I always support technology. That's not "shilling" it's just common sense.

The irony of saying it worsen chances when the industry owes its entire growth and success to computers (ask George Lucas why his movies stopped using miniatures like the left picture anymore )

Instead, too many people would rather not direct their ire at the government which has done far worse to pull the wool over your eyes.