Generative A.I. presents new creative opportunities not previously possible. I’ve integrated A.I. into my existing editing, 3D, and VFX pipeline primarily through building custom solutions in ComfyUI, an open-source platform, which allows combining local image/video models with paid solutions in the same environment.
Levoit LVAC-200 Vacuum
As Co-Director, A.I. and VFX artist, creating a 2d-animated vacuum commercial without a traditional animation studio seemed out of reach. However, by utilizing experimental A.I. image generation, bold cinematography, and unique visual storytelling we crafted a commercial campaign that not only exceeded our client’s expectations but also drove sales beyond their expectations.
Roles: Co-Director, Editor, Colorist, VFX and AI artist
Pawsync Smart Pet Feeder
The challenge of this product was threefold: 1) this was the first product of a new brand, which meant constant iteration and changes, 2) the packaging artwork was due before the product design was finished, 3) the product is meant for pets, which means most images require a pet in it. The solution to this unique challenge was to combine 3d renders of the product with an A.I. generated animal to provide the most flexibility and lowest cost.
Roles: 3d and AI artist
Blender to Google Nano Banana Pro Pipeline
Part of my role as a more experience 3D artist is enabling other artists to work more effectively. While I typically advocate for doing archviz or Photoshop for a lifestyle product render, sometimes a quicker solution is required. So, I built a custom pipeline that combines open-source Blender addons with tailor-made ComfyUI workflows to directly integrate Google’s Nano Banana Pro into Blender. This allows artists the control over the camera and product lighting that they need while allowing the A.I. to fill in the background.
Roles: 3d and AI artist
Levoit VortexIQ Vacuum
When editing the launch ad for the VortexIQ vacuum, we ran into a significant problem: we needed a shot showing the product sucking hair from underneath but we weren’t able to film it. However, we did have a shot from a previous video shoot for a similar vacuum from the same brand. My solution to our team’s problem was to use a combination of traditional compositing and generative AI imagery to swap out the actor and change the colors on the vacuum to match the new product.
Roles: VFX and AI artist