Revisiting old posts, I explore the allure of hidden prospect, and illustrate with some AI video.More
Author Archives: Richard Coyne
Life by the fire
I recruit AI to animate an old photograph to illustrate companionship round an open fire.More
Is anyone paying attention?
How AI seems to be paying attention to users and their every word.More
Reverse parametrics
The post explores challenges in deriving 3D models from AI-generated images, highlighting diffusion model limitations.More
Truth and image
Pragmatism emphasizes actions over philosophical correctness, illustrated with a synthetic video.More
Bohemian melancholy
I discuss AI video generation at Helga’s Folly, exploring themes of melancholy and perspective.More
The enchanted garden
I explore enchantment, transforming objects from inert to alive via AI video, mixing delight with horror.More
Mobility and contemplation
Signifiers of visual enchantment illustrated by some AI-generated videos of Sigiriya in Sri Lanka, and the Faroes.More
Surprise videos
Update on synthetic video creation and the surprise element. Illustrated with scenes from a Buddhist cave in Sri Lanka.More
A place to meditate
Sri Lanka’s Buddha statues embody meditation, blending spirituality with public engagement and encouraging “distributed meditation” practices.More