AI Tools for Creating Fantastic Photos and Visual Storytelling
This 3-hour class will equip participants with the knowledge and skills to use AI tools effectively and legally.
You will explore a range of AI technologies that can generate stunning images and visuals, learn to navigate the complexities of copyright laws and develop efficient workflows to integrate AI into your creative processes.
In the rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence, mastering AI tools for creating impactful visuals is essential for professionals seeking to enhance their storytelling and visual communication.
- Program Description
Course Goal
This course empowers you to leverage AI tools to create innovative, legally compliant visuals that enhance your storytelling and communication projects. Whether you are a marketer, content creator, designer, or educator, this class will help give you the skills and knowledge to transform your ideas into visually engaging narratives using the latest AI technology.
- Learning Objectives
Objectives
By the end of this class, participants will have the opportunity to:
-Understand the fundamentals of how AI technologies work in generating images and visuals.
-Become proficient in prompt engineering to effectively guide AI in producing desired outcomes.
-Gain insights into the legal considerations of using AI-generated images, focusing on copyright issues.
-Learn to use specific AI tools such as Adobe Firefly, Dall-E by OpenAI, Midjourney, and Image Fx by Google.
-Identify the most suitable AI image generator tools for their specific needs.
-Develop a streamlined workflow for AI tools to create compelling visual narratives.
- Topic Outline
Topics Covered
-Introduction to AI in Visual Generation: Understanding the basics of AI technologies and their applications in creating digital media.
-Prompt Engineering: Techniques for crafting effective prompts to achieve better results from AI generators.
-Copyright Considerations: Overview of copyright laws related to AI-generated images and how to navigate these to ensure legal compliance.
-Tool Exploration: Exercises with tools like Adobe Firefly, Dall-E, Midjourney, and Image Fx, including their features and best use cases.
-Choosing the Right Tool: Criteria for selecting AI tools based on project needs and personal or organizational goals.
-Workflow Development: Building efficient processes for integrating AI tools into your work to enhance productivity and creativity.
- Prerequisites
Prerequisites
This course does not have prerequisites, making it suitable for beginners interested in learning about AI-powered visual creation as well as for professionals looking to integrate AI tools into their creative workflow.
Custom training workshops are available for this program
Technology training sessions structured around individual or group learning objectives. Learn more about custom training
University IT Technology Training sessions are available to a wide range of participants, including Stanford University staff, faculty, students, and employees of Stanford Hospitals & Clinics, such as Stanford Health Care, Stanford Health Care Tri-Valley, Stanford Medicine Partners, and Stanford Medicine Children's Health.
Additionally, some of these programs are open to interested individuals not affiliated with Stanford, allowing for broader community engagement and learning opportunities.