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Hey there, Creatives! 👋

Welcome to this week's edition of our newsletter, where we discuss another AI tools and their impact on the creative community. We've got a lineup of intriguing topics that showcase just how rapidly the landscape of technology and art is evolving. Let's jump right in!

Topics of the week:

• 📰 This Week's Headline: Skills Evolution in the AI Era

• 🎥 Spotlight on Stable Video (SVD) from Stability AI

• 🌟Pika Labs' AI Video-Making Innovation

• 📸 “Absolve” VFX Breakdown

• 🌐SDXL Turbo - A Leap in Text-to-Image AI Technology

📰 This Week's Headline: Skills Evolution in the AI Era

🔗 Forbes Article on Skill Evolution

A recent Forbes article reveals a startling prediction: it highlights that nearly half (49%) of the current skills in the workforce may become irrelevant by 2025 because of AI advancements. The impact of AI on jobs and tasks is complex and not simply a matter of replacing tasks with AI. As AI evolves, skills like critical thinking, logical intelligence, interpersonal and intrapersonal intelligence, and structured planning and organization will become more important, while skills involving repetitive tasks, analysis, interpretation activities, and content generation will be in less demand​

Why Does it Matter?

🔄 Rapid Change: Highlights the need for continuous learning and adaptation.

🤖 AI's Impact: Underlines how AI is reshaping skill requirements.

🌟 Opportunity for Creatives: Presents a chance for creatives to integrate AI into their skillset.

🎥 Spotlight on Stable Video (SVD) from Stability AI

🔗 Stable Video Announcement by Alex Volkov ( @altryne )

What is SVD?
A foundational video model by Stability AI, designed for fine-tuning specific tasks, is currently not intended for commercial use. 👏

Why Pay Attention?

• 🌐 Cutting-Edge Tech: Demonstrates the latest in AI-generated video technology.

• 🛠 DIY Potential: Provides a base for creatives to experiment and innovate.

• 📈 Upcoming Web Version: Ensures broader accessibility and ease of use.

Essentials:

• Capabilities: Can generate 14 and 25 frames at 3-30 fps.

• Resources: Available on GitHub and HuggingFace.

• Further Reading: The accompanying research paper.

Resources:

• GitHub Repository

• HuggingFace Model

• Research Paper

🌟Pika Labs' AI Video-Making Innovation

Great news from the AI and video production realm! Pika Labs, pioneering in AI-driven video creation, has secured $35 million in Series A funding, with Lightspeed Venture Partners at the helm.

🚀 The Launch of Pika's AI Video Model

Pika Labs rolls out its advanced video model and creation platform, a boon for filmmakers at any skill level. Their tools are designed to effortlessly transform your creative ideas into reality.

💡 The Impact

This isn't just a tech upgrade; it's a creative revolution. Pika's platform makes high-quality video production accessible and enjoyable, breaking down barriers in digital storytelling.

👀 Witness Pika's Magic

Experience the magic yourself with an animated demonstration of Pika's capabilities. It's a peek into the future of video making, brought to you by Pika Labs.

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“Absolve” VFX Breakdown

"Absolve" sets a new benchmark in visual effects, merging AI and traditional techniques for a unique cinematic experience. Let's dive into this groundbreaking approach:

🔍 Behind "Absolve's" Magic

• AI Integration: The film features advanced AI methods like Stable Diffusion Image 2 Image processing, paired with machine learning tools from the Runway app.

• Traditional VFX Fusion: These AI elements are seamlessly integrated with classic VFX methods, including 3D surface tracking and Houdini liquid simulations.

🌐 A Fresh Cinematic Vision

"Absolve" was an exploration into using AI to enhance narrative storytelling, aiming to create a visual style distinct from conventional 3D effects. This blend of AI and VFX crafts a novel aesthetic in filmmaking.

👁️ Beyond Technique: Artistic Storytelling

"Absolve" is more than its technical innovation; it's an artistic exploration. The film illustrates how AI can transform not just the method but the art of storytelling in cinema, offering a glimpse into the future of AI in film creation.

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SDXL Turbo - A Leap in Text-to-Image AI Technology 🌐

We are officially entering real-time text-to-image generation now with stability AI SDXL Turbo release.

The latest breakthrough in AI-driven image creation - introducing SDXL Turbo by Stability AI. This innovative model is reshaping how we think about text-to-image generation, and here's why it's a big deal:

• Single-Step Image Generation: SDXL Turbo uses Adversarial Diffusion Distillation (ADD), cutting down the image generation process from 50 steps to just one! 🎉

• Unmatched Quality & Speed: It generates high-quality images in record time, making it a game-changer for artists and designers.

• Benchmark Performer: In blind tests comparing different models, SDXL Turbo consistently delivers images that more accurately follow prompts, and with less processing time. 🏆

• Accessible Testing: Although not yet for commercial use, you can experiment with SDXL Turbo on the Clipdrop platform.

This advancement is a sneak peek into a future where your creative ideas can be brought to life with unprecedented speed and fidelity.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/3Glh8ek

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Join us at C.A.S.H. Camp's Cohort 2 in January and amplify your skills through creativity and innovation.

Why Join?

• Collaborate with like-minded creatives.

• Enhance your creative workflow with our live sessions and compiled resources.

• Build a future-proof skillset.

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As we conclude this edition, we hope the topics discussed have provided valuable insights into the evolving world of AI in creativity. Remember, adapting to these changes is crucial for staying relevant in our rapidly advancing technological landscape.