Hi Creatives! 👋 

In this newsletter, you'll find updates on new AI features, creative industry insights, and projects utilizing advanced generative AI tools. Topics covered include recent updates from Freepik, industry perspectives from Disney's CEO, new developments from Google, creative workflows, and practical AI applications.

This Week’s Highlights:

• ✨New Feature Alert: Meet "Objects"

• 🔥Kling 1.6 Elements now inside of Freepik AI Suite

• Disney CEO Bob Iger: AI Will Transform Entertainment

• Exploring Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash

• Bilawal Sidhu's AI-Powered Content Creation 🚀

• 🎬Puma AI Anthem Film

• ⚔️ No Blender, No Problem: Nem Perez's Medieval AI Workflow

• AI-powered motion: Does it measure up? 🎬✨

• Camper Spotlight

✨Upscale Conf 2025✨

I'm thrilled to announce that I'll be speaking at Upscale Conf 2025 on May 20-21 at San Francisco's gorgeous SFJAZZ Center!

Upscale Conf, hosted by Freepik, is all about bringing together creators, designers, and tech leaders to dive into the exciting crossroads of creativity and AI. Get ready for inspiring talks, interactive workshops, and fantastic opportunities to connect with innovators who are shaping the future of digital creativity.

I'll be joining amazing speakers from Netflix, Google, Microsoft GitHub Copilot, Secret Level, and Pentagram. Let's explore and redefine what’s possible with AI-driven creativity together!

🎟️ Early bird tickets are out now! Use my exclusive code VIPCLAIRE for 50% off your ticket.

✨New Feature Alert: Meet "Objects"

"Objects" is Freepik's latest AI-powered feature designed to save you tons of repetitive work. With just a few clicks, you can effortlessly add the same item across multiple images, keeping things consistent and looking sharp. 🎯

Combine "Objects" with other tools in the Freepik AI Suite, and you've got yourself a complete, hassle-free creative toolkit.

• Consistency, simplified: Ensure your visuals maintain a professional, uniform look—no more mismatched logos or graphics!

• Saves a bunch of time: Spend less time doing tedious tasks and more time doing what you love—creating! 🎨

• More room for creativity: With repetitive tasks out of the way, you've got more headspace to dream up your next amazing idea. 💡

🎉 Ready to see it in action? Check it here.

🔥Kling 1.6 Elements now inside of Freepik AI Suite

Freepik, showcasing their new Kling 1.6 Elements update. If you're looking to seamlessly integrate your reference images into AI-generated videos—with consistent characters and elements—this one's for you.

Check out their original post here.

Disney CEO Bob Iger: AI Will Transform Entertainment

In a recent shareholders' meeting, Disney CEO Bob Iger described artificial intelligence as potentially "the most powerful technology" Disney has ever seen. He highlighted that AI will significantly shape how audiences experience stories, streamlining content creation, personalization, and audience engagement.

Balancing Innovation and Creativity

Iger stressed the importance of protecting intellectual property, respecting creative work, and prioritizing audience trust while exploring AI. Disney is embracing AI thoughtfully, recognizing the tech as a collaborator—not a replacement—for human creativity.

Exploring Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash

Gemini 2.0 Flash allows you to generate a series of photorealistic images that tell a cohesive story.

Key features of Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash:

• 🎨 Image Creation: Easily create and edit images using text prompts.

• 🎬 Multimodal: Handles text, images, audio, and video smoothly.

• 🚀 Fast Responses: Designed for real-time applications with quick performance.

• 🔧 Tool Integration: Can directly use tools like Google Search or execute code tasks.

These features make Gemini 2.0 Flash ideal for interactive apps, creative projects, and content creation.

Bilawal Sidhu's AI-Powered Content Creation 🚀

Bilawal Sidhu recently shared an impressive example of using large language models like Claude, Gemini, Grok, and ChatGPT to effortlessly level-up content creation.

In his latest project, Bilawal created a fully interactive 3D city simulation—complete with traffic systems, pedestrians, and cinematic camera views—entirely through AI-generated code. No traditional 3D software, no manual assets uploads—just clever prompts and smart interactions. 🤯✨

Tools he leveraged:

• Claude 3.7 Sonet: For prompt-driven 3D city simulations and iterative design enhancements.

• Gemini and AI Studio: To quickly annotate and refine dynamic video scenes, including precise HUD overlays and video take analysis.

• ChatGPT & Grok: To seamlessly manage creative workflows and optimize detailed shot lists for video production.

Check out his full post and video demo here.

🎬Puma AI Anthem Film

The impressive AI-powered Puma Anthem Film by creative director Ergin Kuke and team, blending cinematic storytelling with cutting-edge AI techniques.

They created an engaging, human-like film using several AI personas to guide the vision—thinking like a runner, trainer, and fan. Their innovative approach involved AI agents acting as art directors, cinematographers, and scriptwriters to craft traditional-style pencil storyboards. Leveraging Nvidia NIM and custom LORAs in ComfyUI, they defined unique visual aesthetics and used Freepik's FLUX for striking final-look shooting boards.

The film came to life using over 1500 shots processed via Runway and Cosmos (img2vid). Product visuals were meticulously rendered with Omniverse, and the captivating voiceover was crafted by ElevenLabs.

The result? A film that's genuinely cinematic, visually stunning, and authentically human.

👉 Watch the full film and read more

More details here!

⚔️ No Blender, No Problem: Nem Perez's Medieval AI Workflow

Forget complex tools like Blender or Claude—Nem Perez shows us how easy it can be to build a stunning AI-powered 3D scene! Using Storyblocker and Runway First Frame, Nem crafted an impressive medieval knight test without any 3D modeling experience.

Check out Nem's full breakdown here.

AI-powered motion: Does it measure up? 🎬✨

We're experimenting with Google Veo 2 inside Freepik to add motion to our product visuals. It took a few tweaks, but the results impressed us—though some motions still aren't as realistic as traditional filming.

Here's our process in brief:

• Select product images & backgrounds.

• Blend and enhance visuals using generative fill, neural filters, and color adjustments.

• Add motion with Veo 2 (expect multiple tries for optimal results).

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(Disclaimer: For educational exploration only; not commissioned or experimental project.)

✨ C.A.S.H. Camp

Turn static images into engaging product videos using AI-powered motion using the video generation models inside Freepik. We'll guide you through the entire process in our next C.A.S.H. Camp cohort kicking off this April!

✅ Learn blending, enhancing, and motion techniques.
✅ Create eye-catching, AI-generated product visuals.
✅ Elevate your campaigns with cutting-edge skills.

Spots are limited—secure yours today!

Industry Insights
This week's topics highlight several key trends in the AI and creativity space, particularly emphasizing the increasing integration of multimodal AI tools. Major creative platforms like Freepik are steadily incorporating advanced AI functionalities, such as Kling 1.6 Elements, while technologies like Google's Gemini 2.0 Flash further expand possibilities in creative workflows through enhanced automation and consistency. Furthermore, industry leaders like Disney’s Bob Iger underline AI's growing role as a collaborator that complements human creativity rather than replaces it. These developments, along with innovative uses of generative AI for visual storytelling and motion, reflect an evolving landscape where AI tools are becoming essential in creative practices, reshaping traditional workflows and prompting important discussions around intellectual property and creative integrity.

That is all folks.