Episode 187: Checking In on AI in Photography
We know, it seems like we just talked about AI in photography, but the field is moving pretty fast. Google announced improvements to their generative AI models, which are both impressive and sloppy at the same time. We also look at new AI-based landscape masking tools in Lightroom, speculate on what WWDC could bring to Apple’s Photo app, and more.
Hosts:
- Jeff Carlson: website, Jeff's photos, Jeff on Instagram, Jeff on Glass, Jeff on Mastodon, Jeff on Bluesky
- Kirk McElhearn: website, Kirk's photos, Kirk on Instagram, Kirk on Glass, Kirk on Mastodon, Kirk on Bluesky
Show Notes:
Lightroom Landscape AI Masking, Julieanne Kost
Snapshots:
- Jeff: Anker 737 Power Bank
- Kirk: Steve Reich: Collected Works
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A screenshot from the AI-generated opening video at Google I/O.
Marvel at the chicken car generated at Google I/O.
A landscape photo in Lightroom Classic.
Lightroom Classic has created separate masks for elements in the landscape photo, such as the water (highlighted in red).
The sky has been made darker and more dramatic by adjusting the sky mask that Lightroom created.
There’s a visible halo where the sky mask meets the building, but that can be corrected manually.
