#26: AI and the future of art w/Finnian Macmanus

What will the industry look like when anyone can create art?
Finnian Macmanus started as a concept artist and now is the Founder and Creative Director of Terraform Studios. His team has worked on projects for Star Wars, Jungle Cruise, Lion King, Wandavision, and many more IPs. 
In this podcast, we discuss the many AI tools that already exist (like Midjourney and Dall-e 2) and what the future might hold for artists. We also talk about what makes a good concept artist, learning design, and what it's like working in film and games.
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Chapter Marks

00:00:00 - Intro
00:02:21 - The unknown rules of posting studio work to your portfolio
00:08:01 - Background on Finnian’s company Terraform
00:10:14 - What makes a good concept artist
00:18:09 - Useful resources to become a better concept artist
00:24:56 - The upsides and limitations of A.I. 
00:31:41 - DALL-E 2 vs Midjourney
00:34:59- Why Finnian isn't worried about AI
00:39:55 - How jobs will change
00:45:01 - A potential marketplace for AI content
00:47:50 - "The Metaverse"
00:50:25 - Predictions about 3d asset creation
00:52:26 - Predictions about concept art
00:58:06 - The changing career landscape
01:02:09 - Why you shouldn't resist AI
01:11:38 - Differences between learning design vs technical ability
01:14:59 - How to receive feedback on “good design”
01:17:27 - Where to find a mentor for concept art
01:22:59 - What types of projects Terraform works on
01:24:01 - Concept art required for games
01:27:53 - How to work in a team for concept art 
01:29:17 - Hollywood and games resistance to risky art styles


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