Hi Creatives! 👋 

This week’s newsletter explores the latest advancements in AI and its impact on creative workflows. From open-source innovations to AI-powered advertising, we break down what’s new and how these tools are shaping the future of content creation.

• Open-Source AI in Projection Mapping – A fully node-based AI workflow is redefining creative control.

• Comfy UI Panel Takeaways – SF Meetup Edition – Key discussions on the future of open-source AI for creatives.

• Inpainting with LetzAI – A new feature allowing precise AI-driven object integration in images.

• AI-Powered Advertising – A look at how AI is transforming marketing and content production.

• Google-Powered Creations with Imagen 3 – Freepik’s latest integration with Google’s AI model.

• Pika 2.1 Release – Updates improving AI-generated video quality and motion rendering.

• C.A.S.H. Camp Spotlight – How AI is helping creatives merge real photography with AI-generated content.

👀 Open-Source AI in Projection Mapping

A new AI-powered projection mapping project is pushing creative boundaries—and it was made entirely without prompts.

Digital artist Stéphane Parsoire used ComfyUI, an open-source AI tool, to generate visual projections for Notre Dame de Paris. The project was done with a completely node-based AI workflow, meaning no text prompts were used—just control over AI processes.

🔍 Why does this matter?

• No Prompts Needed – Instead of relying on text inputs, this AI workflow gives artists more control over the generation process through nodes.

• Open-Source Power – Tools like ComfyUI allow creatives to build custom AI workflows rather than being limited by pre-designed AI models.

• AI in Live Experiences – This project showcases how AI can be used in real-world visual storytelling, blending technology with architectural projection mapping.

🔗 Check out the full project: See the post here

💡 Comfy UI Panel Takeaways – SF Meetup Edition

Last Thursday, at the first-ever San Francisco ComfyUI Meetup, I joined Julien Durand (Midjourneyman), Paul Trillo, and the ComfyUI Team on a panel, hosted by Lovis Odin. Together, we explored the power of ComfyUI, from deep technical insights to its growing creative impact.

Here’s a quick recap of the key takeaways:

🛠️ Comfy UI: The Power User’s AI Tool

Comfy UI is not just another AI interface—it’s a powerful, node-based tool giving artists and engineers full control over image and video generation.

🔹 Comfy UI is evolving – While originally designed for power users, 2025 will focus on making it easier to use without losing advanced capabilities.
🔹 Training support is coming – Future updates will allow users to train AI models directly within Comfy UI workflows.
🔹 Growing at lightning speed – Comfy UI has surpassed 10,000 custom nodes, showing the strength of its open-source ecosystem.

🎨 AI for Artists: More Than Just Prompts

Comfy UI opens up new creative workflows beyond simple text prompts:

💡 Node-Based Workflows – Unlike other AI tools, Comfy UI allows users to build custom AI workflows with total creative control.
💡 Real-World Applications – From Notre Dame de Paris projection mapping to Hollywood-style AI animations, artists are finding new ways to push AI beyond static images.
💡 Custom Nodes = Infinite Possibilities – Developers continue to expand the ecosystem with new tools, making Comfy UI even more versatile.

📌 Watch the full discussion here.

🔗 Check out Comfy UI & get involved: Comfy UI GitHub

✨ P.S. Special thanks to Charlene Hsiao—and to everyone who made it happen! 🚀

🎨 Inpainting with LetzAI

AI inpainting is taking a step forward with LetzAI’s new feature—allowing creators to embed custom models directly into their images for ultra-accurate edits.

👀 Example Experiment (Independent Test by @ai_artworkgen on X—Not an Official or Paid Endorsement)

• A Louis Vuitton Tote Bag was trained into LetzAI using just 5 high-quality images with a clear description.

• The AI then accurately integrated the tote into newly generated images without unpredictable “hallucinations.”

The feature lets you train a custom model on specific objects (e.g., a designer bag, product, or unique item) and then use it seamlessly in AI-generated images.

If you're in fashion, e-commerce, or branding, this means better control over AI visuals—no more generic AI outputs!

🔍 How It Works
1️⃣ Train Your Model

• Upload high-quality images

• Define an accurate Model Type (e.g., “Brown Louis Vuitton monogram tote bag with beige leather straps”)

2️⃣ Create Base Composition Images

• Keep prompts simple and clear

• Ensure your subject's pose, style, and details match what’s in your training data

• Avoid prompting for things not in your dataset—AI will guess (aka “hallucinate”)

🔗 See the original post & examples 👉 Click here

🚀 AI-Powered Advertising

Roger Rangel recently shared an exciting proof of concept—the first AI-generated advertisement in Morocco 🇲🇦, made using Hailuo Minimax. This AI-driven platform is making waves in lead generation and marketing automation, allowing businesses (and solo creatives!) to scale efficiently.

🔗 Check it out here: Hailuo Minimax

This project highlights a powerful shift in creative work—a one-person creative agency competing with massive marketing teams using AI. The potential is huge, but what does it take to succeed in this AI-driven creative landscape?

🎥 Key Skills for AI-Driven Filmmaking & Marketing

If you’re looking to leverage AI for content creation, here’s what matters:

• Filmmaking Fundamentals – Understanding storytelling, directing, and cinematic techniques.

• AI Tools & Workflow – Mastering AI tools for scriptwriting, voice cloning, image generation, and video editing.

• Cinematography & VFX – Enhancing visuals with AI-powered camera movements and compositing techniques.

• Marketing & Advertising – Crafting AI-driven ad campaigns with strong storytelling and audience targeting.

• AI-Powered Content Creation – Producing commercial-quality trailers, concept films, and brand campaigns.

• Distribution & Strategy – Using AI for social media growth, audience engagement, and viral marketing.

• Audio & Music Integration – AI-enhanced voiceovers, ADR, and sound design for immersive storytelling.

📌 Read more here.

✨ Google-Powered Creations with Imagen 3

Freepik has integrated Imagen 3, Google’s AI image model, into its AI Suite. This update brings improvements in detail, lighting, and texture, making it a useful tool for creating high-quality AI-generated images.

Imagen 3 offers:

• More refined details – Better textures and lighting adjustments

• Improved text generation – Handles text in images more accurately

• Smoother compositions – Fewer distortions for more consistent results

🔗 Check it out here: Freepik’s AI Suite 

Pika 2.1 is HERE 🫨

Pika Labs just dropped Pika 2.1. This update provides:

• Higher resolution = more professional-looking content without extra post-processing.

• Better motion quality makes AI-generated videos feel smoother and less robotic.

• Text rendering improvements make it easier to integrate AI-generated clips into storytelling and marketing content.

Pika 2.1 is now available at pika.art

Your Creative Potential with AI Video 🎥

Have you ever wondered how to turn a simple still image into an eye-catching video? At C.A.S.H. Camp, we teach you how to bring your visuals to life using the latest AI tools!

Camper Spotlight

Check out this incredible AI-powered creation by Brodie Nalywajko! The background was generated in Midjourney, while the product itself was a real photograph.

At C.A.S.H. Camp, we’ll teach you how to integrate AI-generated backgrounds into your product shots—and even add motion to bring them to life!

Here’s what’s in store:

🖥️ Fresh Techniques: Learn how to blend real products with AI-generated backgrounds and explore motion with AI video tools.

📖 All the Resources: Get all the tools and tutorials you need.

🗣️ Hands-On Learning: Join live sessions to dive into AI-driven creative workflows with us.

🔔 Personalized Support: Small groups mean you’ll get one-on-one feedback to really fine-tune your skills.

📅 The next cohort kicks off on the 11th of February! Don’t miss out—secure your spot today and unlock your creative potential!

That is all for this week!