Russ Johnson

Editor, Author, XR Tech enthusiast, Director of Post Production at @AMPcreate. Likes talk'n about stuff. 📱

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

Excited to meet some of the talented @Project0dyssey organizers and creators next month at their live awards event!

[ProjectOdyssey.ai @Project0dyssey]

🥉 3rd Place – "The Dude Behind the Dude: A Musical Experiment" (Behind-The-Scenes Winner) by @RussRayJohnson
(A behind-the-scenes look at the creation of the "Dude Where’s My Beard" music video)

What if the journey behind the music could speak for itself?
The Dude Behind the Dude: A Musical Experiment offers an intimate look into the creative process behind the "Dude Where’s My Beard" music video. Crafted by Russell Johnson, this behind-the-scenes feature reveals the intricate details of AI-driven production, showcasing the fusion of artistic vision with cutting-edge technology.

🎥 Watch the video at: https://t.co/MB0PbeD6SD

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

This week's MatineeAI newsletter offers some closing thoughts on @Project0dyssey season 2. You can check it out here https://t.co/lt11y5OPLT

[ProjectOdyssey.ai @Project0dyssey]

What if AI could redefine the very way we experience film? The Viggle Title Sponsor Award celebrates submissions that expertly utilize Viggle's AI filmmaking tools to create unforgettable cinematic experiences. These winners have transformed innovative technology into art, crafting films that captivate and inspire:

🏆 1st Place: The Other Side – by @PromptMedialab
🥈 2nd Place: ANPU – by @YvesDalbiez
🥉 3rd Place: Space Trash – by @Jas___black
🎖️ Runner-Up: The Dude Behind the Dude: A Musical Experiment – by @RussRayJohnson

Watch these groundbreaking films and see how Viggle's AI tools are pushing the boundaries of creativity in AI filmmaking.

🔗 View the full list of winners here: https://t.co/pnRoKPQKSi

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

So happy to have been involved with Project Odyssey for the first time this season. Learned a lot and had a blast doing it!

[ProjectOdyssey.ai @Project0dyssey]

What if AI could redefine the very way we experience film? The Viggle Title Sponsor Award celebrates submissions that expertly utilize Viggle's AI filmmaking tools to create unforgettable cinematic experiences. These winners have transformed innovative technology into art, crafting films that captivate and inspire:

🏆 1st Place: The Other Side – by @PromptMedialab
🥈 2nd Place: ANPU – by @YvesDalbiez
🥉 3rd Place: Space Trash – by @Jas___black
🎖️ Runner-Up: The Dude Behind the Dude: A Musical Experiment – by @RussRayJohnson

Watch these groundbreaking films and see how Viggle's AI tools are pushing the boundaries of creativity in AI filmmaking.

🔗 View the full list of winners here: https://t.co/pnRoKPQKSi

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

@Project0dyssey So happy to have been involved with Project Odyssey for the first time this season. Learned a lot and had a blast doing it!

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

@Project0dyssey Season 2 wrapped last night with their Award Presentation live stream. Proud to have placed in the top three for the Behind the Scenes category. Hard to image the level of sophistication these tools will reach in the coming year. #AIfilmmaking

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

The winners of @Project0dyssey season 2 will be announced tomorrow (2/13). I've enjoyed both participating and watching as many of the other entries as I could. Here's another finalist that's worth a watch, "The Secret Seance" from Buska_AI. https://t.co/IbRqrqNNeV

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

"Generated by Valley Hi AI," blends uncanny avatars, deformed Corollas, and surreal spaghetti consumption into a gonzo fever dream of car salesmanship.
Read more about Valley Hi’s bold AI experiment and its impact on the auto industry: https://t.co/ha6x0DDAnL 🚀 #AI #Marketing

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

It’s nearly impossible to stay on top of every generative AI tool available these days because there are so damn many. But Pika appears to be surging again with some interesting new features. I love this series of examples from @jonfinger highlighting the new “Additions” tool.

[Jon Finger @mrjonfinger]

Playing around with an imaginary Ai tactical Amazonian security guard… who likes to read during her lunch.
This is really just more exploring Pika Additions capabilities.

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

For gen AI, detailed prompts result in better images. It got me wondering if successful authors might have the secret sauce needed for highly effective AI prompts. Only one way to find out! Let’s history’s great authors to the test. #PromptEngineering #GenerativeAI #AICreativity

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

What!?! No Corman version?

[Culture Crave 🍿 @CultureCrave]

The #FantasticFour cast over the years

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

If you’re like me and can’t do the dishes without cueing up a favorite podcast, you might want a reprieve from the oppressive amount of Elon news. So treat yourself to Sidedoor's classic episode on the “Gentle Anarchy” of the Muppets.
https://t.co/Z846SITwtk

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

This episode of The Matinee AI Minute spotlights Grim Holiday, a standout finalist in the @Project0dyssey Season 2 Narrative Film category. This bizarre comedy-horror story blends AI-driven visuals and eerie humor to create a wicked watch #MatineeAIMinute #GenerativeAI #AIFilm

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

Adobe is making noise again with AI features that are not generative, simply helpful. These new AI utilities aren’t always sexy, and this is a beta feature so some testing will be needed to gauge effectiveness, but I am here for it. https://t.co/0KYAVbISzO #AdobePremierePro

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

The first Matinee AI newsletter is now live. If you're fascinated, flummoxed or even furious about the growth of AI filmmaking then give it a read and lets connect https://t.co/uvBQ7Zxg3D

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

So now miniature guacamole construction workers will haunt my dreams... I'm ok with it

[TechHalla @techhalla]

You’ve probably seen these videos going viral all over the Internet 😋

I don’t know why they work so well, but I do know how to make them!

Prompts and details coming up 🧵👇

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

@Project0dyssey finalists are out today, and I’m really excited to share that my Behind the Scenes entry (The Dude Behind the Dude, https://t.co/roSL83PwVG ) has been short listed in the Top 25. Now for coffee and a look at some of the other finalists https://t.co/DIXZ2KsDzy

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

@404mediaco wins the morning with a cheeky headline (https://t.co/LPGnY0Hq8h). #DeepSeekFreakout That led down a rabbit hole to an article on a 97' lawsuit where NYT was cast in the Open AI role vs. a cadre of freelance writers. An interesting read https://t.co/7rC8aoiiTr

[404 Media @404mediaco]

OpenAI furious DeepSeek might have stolen all the data OpenAI stole from us

🔗https://t.co/oDtSXrFekM

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

@ProjectOdysseyAI finalists will be announced on Friday, making it easier to find the standout entries. BUT, in the meantime I did want to share a selection from the Social Media category. Behold Animal Runway https://t.co/BhDUl8qOlc

[Russ Johnson @RussRayJohnson]

I have questions about #DeepSeek. Can I use it to cheat on my book report about Tiananmen Square? What would Jevons Paradox look like if it was a cartoon animal (see below) To get some clarity I turned to this Hardfork emergency podcast #DeepSeekFreakout https://t.co/agHoIVTbUb