Look who comes to AI side - Daz Studio AI: Desperation or Realization?
TLDRThe video discusses 3D's decision to reintroduce AI-generated content with the launch of Studio EII, a platform that allows users to create images using pre-made 3D models and settings. While this move supports 3D artists by providing exclusivity for their models in AI renders, concerns arise about the platform's limited customization options and late entry into a competitive market with more sophisticated alternatives. The video invites viewers to try the free version of Studio EII and share their thoughts on its potential and quality.
Takeaways
- 🚀 3D announced a year ago that they would pull out AI-generated content from their store due to artist outcry over concerns about the impact on the creative industry.
- 🎨 Despite the initial stance, 3D has reintroduced AI into their ecosystem with the announcement of their own AI tool, Studio EII, entering the AI market with a product that competes with their previous offerings.
- 🖼️ Studio EII allows users to create 3D models that can be imported into various 3D applications, with the ability to modify and adjust poses, clothing, colors, and more.
- 🎭 The content produced by Studio EII is primarily structured around specific models, clothing, lighting, props, and landscapes, created by independent artists.
- 💰 The introduction of Studio EII has raised concerns among 3D artists about the potential loss of income due to the ease of generating AI images, questioning the need for purchasing 3D models.
- 📉 Sales for some 3D artists have reportedly declined due to the shift in interest towards AI-generated content, prompting 3D to create their own AI engine to adapt to the changing market.
- 🔍 Studio EII offers a free version that allows users to create a limited number of images, with the option to purchase a subscription at a significantly lower cost compared to other AI services.
- 👥 The AI tool provides a selection of characters, environments, and lighting options that are exclusive to 3D Hub, ensuring that the models used are based on specific products.
- 📸 The AI-generated images by Studio EII closely resemble the quality and style of products typically created within the 3D Studio environment.
- 📉 The interface and capabilities of Studio EII are considered limited compared to other more sophisticated AI tools on the market, which may be a disadvantage for 3D.
- 🌐 There is strong competition in the AI space, with other services offering more credits and free options, making it challenging for Studio EII to establish a strong presence.
Q & A
What was 3D's initial stance on AI-generated content?
-3D initially announced that they would pull out all AI-generated content from their store, responding strictly to the outcry of some artists who claimed that AI was destroying the industry.
How did 3D artists feel about AI in the industry?
-3D artists were concerned that AI could potentially replace the need for buying 3D models, as AI could generate almost any image effortlessly from text inputs, posing a threat to their livelihood.
What is the new tool introduced by 3D in response to the AI market?
-3D introduced a tool called 'Studio EI', which allows users to create images using their own models, characters, environments, and lighting, competing with other AI services in the market.
How does the Studio EI pricing model compare to other AI services?
-Studio EI offers a more affordable pricing model, with a subscription that is significantly cheaper than other services like Mid Journey, which costs around $30 per month.
What are the limitations of the free version of Studio EI?
-The free version of Studio EI allows users to create a limited number of images, specifically up to 800 renders, and has lower priority during the generation process compared to paid versions.
How does Studio EI handle the licensing of its models?
-Studio EI likely offers specific licenses for different uses, such as video games, 3D printing, and AI work, ensuring that the models can be used within the EI engine while maintaining exclusivity for the creators.
What is the main advantage of Studio EI for 3D artists?
-The main advantage is that it preserves the 3D artist market by allowing artists to create and secure their models for exclusive use in the EI render, providing an additional revenue stream for creators.
What are some criticisms of Studio EI?
-Some criticisms include the limited customization options and the late entry into a market that already has more sophisticated competitors, potentially making it less appealing to users who seek greater control over their creations.
How does the user experience with Studio EI compare to traditional 3D creation?
-Studio EI is seen as an oversimplified tool that lacks the depth and control of traditional 3D creation, where artists can fully customize and pose models, making it feel more like digital photography than creative modeling.
What is the concern regarding the future of AI in 3D creation?
-The concern is that AI tools like Studio EI might become over-saturated and lose their appeal, similar to what happened with NFTs, where initial excitement eventually waned and did not meet the expected outcomes.
What is the overall sentiment towards Studio EI in the 3D artist community?
-While there is excitement about the new opportunities that Studio EI presents, there is also worry that it might be too little too late, with concerns about its ability to compete with more established and sophisticated AI services.
Outlines
🚀 Introduction to 3D's AI-generated Content Decision and Market Impact
This paragraph discusses 3D's initial decision to remove AI-generated content from their store due to artists' concerns about the negative impact on the creative industry. It highlights the company's strict response to the outcry and the subsequent announcement of their own AI tool, Studio EI, which competes with other products in the market. The paragraph explores whether 3D's entry into the AI market is timely or late and whether they offer a unique approach. It also explains that Studio EI allows users to buy models and modify them within 3D applications, but the actual content, such as clothes, lighting, and props, is created by independent artists. The concern about AI replacing the need for purchasing 3D models is addressed, noting a decline in sales among artists due to the ease of generating images with AI.
📄 Understanding Studio EI's Features and Subscription Model
This paragraph delves into the specifics of Studio EI's functionality, comparing it to other platforms like Mid Journey and NightCafe. It outlines the subscription options and the number of free images available, noting that Studio EI is more affordable than other services. The paragraph highlights the ability to select characters, environments, and lighting to render scenes, and the creation of Luras based on specific products. It also touches on the potential future implementation of upscaling history and expresses concern about the limited control over posing and rendering compared to other AI tools like Stable Diffusion. The paragraph concludes with a discussion about the potential impact of Studio EI on the 3D artist market, emphasizing the importance of preserving the value of 3D creators' work.
🤔 Evaluating the Market Position and Potential of Studio EI
The final paragraph evaluates Studio EI's position in the market, noting the competition from other platforms that offer more customization and free options. It discusses the limitations of Studio EI's interface and the lack of advanced features like control nets, which are available in other AI tools. The paragraph also addresses concerns about the quality of renders and the potential for Studio EI to be overshadowed by more sophisticated competitors. The speaker shares personal insights as a professional photographer and 3D developer, comparing the use of AI tools to digital photography. The paragraph concludes with a cautious outlook on Studio EI's success, hoping that it will provide additional revenue for artists but acknowledging the risk of it becoming another unsuccessful venture like 3D's previous attempt with NFTs.
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Keywords
💡3D
💡AI-generated content
💡D Studio
💡Subscription model
💡Licensing
💡Control nets
💡Rendering quality
💡Market saturation
💡3D artist
💡Digital photographer
💡NFTs
Highlights
3D announced the removal of AI-generated content from their store in response to artists' outcry.
Today, 3D has reintroduced AI with the announcement of their new Studio EII, entering the AI market with a tool that competes with their own products.
Studio EII allows users to create 3D models that can be imported into 3D applications and modified, such as adjusting pose, clothing, color, and more.
Most of the content produced by Studio EII is created by independent artists, not the platform itself.
There is a concern among artists that AI might diminish the market for 3D models, as users could generate images with AI instead of purchasing them.
Sales of 3D models have reportedly declined due to the interest shifting towards AI-generated content.
3D has created their own EI engine, which allows users to create images online with a subscription model that is significantly cheaper than competitors.
Studio EII provides a limited number of free images, and users can purchase a subscription for a more extended period at a low cost.
The platform offers a selection of characters, environments, and lighting options for users to render their scenes.
Users can create images with the models selected, and the platform has a system in place to update the models based on specific products.
The platform's interface and capabilities are considered basic compared to more sophisticated competitors on the market.
The lack of control nets and posing control may hinder the platform's ability to compete with more advanced AI rendering tools.
Some artists are moving back to traditional 3D creation methods, seeking the hands-on experience and customization that AI tools cannot provide.
The platform's success is uncertain, as it faces strong competition from other AI services that offer more features and customization options.
The platform's potential to be a flop is discussed, drawing parallels to 3D's unsuccessful venture into NFTs.
Despite concerns, there is hope that AI will provide another revenue stream for artists and creators.
The video invites viewers to try Studio EII for themselves and form their own opinions on its quality and functionality.
