The Trap of Being Almost Right We think we know when things happened. We’re sure Netflix was always there, that Taylor Swift must have released Red before 1989, that Iron Man came out right after Batman Begins. But we’re wrong. Often. And that’s where it gets interesting. The Order of Five isn’t just another trivia…
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How I Created a 30-Second AI-Generated Prequel Trailer for Transformers in Just Two Hours using MiniMax, ElevenLabs and Wondershare
How I Created a 30-Second AI-Generated Prequel Trailer for Transformers in Just Two Hours In a world where AI tools meet creativity, I recently completed a project that would have been impossible to make just two years ago—a 30-second trailer for a prequel of Transformers titled Transformer Oregon Trail. @christorychannel 🚂🤖 Transformers hit the Oregon…
Bringing My Father’s 1962 Photos to Life with AI Animation
In 1962, my then-teenaged father captured a series snapshots that encapsulated the spirit of Mid-Century America —the images of a family road trip out west. I decided to bring them into the modern day using AI animation tools with low expectations. The experiment went about as well as I could expect. In this video,…
Midjourney vs. Flux: A Deep Dive into AI Image Generators
Midjourney vs. Flux: Which AI Image Generator Truly Shines? In the fast-paced world of AI image generation, Midjourney has been the top dog for ease of use and quality of output. I’ve been seeing articles comparing and Flux. While Midjourney has been praised for its stunning, lifelike visuals, Flux has made headlines for its speed…
Thinking of Moving or Visiting Vermont? Take This Quiz to Find Out if It’s Your Perfect Match!
Are you dreaming of picturesque landscapes, charming small towns, and a sense of adventure, at least when it comes to climate? You probably are. Maybe just for a weekend but if you are like us, you could be thinking let’s go to Vermont permanently. Whether you’re contemplating a move or planning a visit, Vermont offers…
5 Free Online Word Games Like Connections to Challenge Your Vocabulary and Pattern Recognition Skills
A while back, I ranked the NY Times Games, with Connections as my favorite. I’m slightly obsessed with the game and enjoy it most when the puzzle makers seem to be going out of their way to frustrate us. I don’t like it when it’s easy but also walk away. If you are mildly obsessed…
Exploring RunwayML’s Ability to Mimic Iconic Movie and TV Scenes: Matrix, Winnie the Pooh and Game of Thrones
We tested RunwayML Gen 3 a couple a weeks ago. Today, I wanted to experiment to see how well RunwayML can replicate iconic scenes from movies and TV shows. Our subjects? The neon-lit cyberpunk world of The Matrix, the intricate clockwork intro credits of Game of Thrones, and the charming 2D animation of Winnie the…
Mirrors of the Self: Exploring Duality and Identity in ‘Us’ and ‘The Vanishing’
Today, I posted a video examining two psychological thrillers about duality and hidden identities. Two films that brilliantly explore these themes are Jordan Peele’s “Us” and George Sluizer’s “The Vanishing.” Us is an underrated gem and The Vanishing is a classic that Kubrick himself thought was terrifying. Though they’re separated by decades and differ in…
Claude and ChatGPT Debate Each other About the Existence of God
I was going to write a blog where I pitted Claude 3.5 vs ChatGPT with a bunch of tasks and see who is more advanced. I still may but rather I thought let the two chatbots go at it, over one of life’s most divisive and least decisive debates – The Existence of God. The…
No Ones Dies in AI – Voice Cloning Can Bring Back the Dead
Voice cloning technology is here, and it’s good. You’ve heard about celebrities like Scarlett Johansson who have had their voices cloned and used without permission. All you need is 30 seconds of anyone’s voice, and AI gives you a lifetime of conversation. I mean having a Delco accent chatbot telling you to geh head yoos…