AI's Disgust: A Look at Facial Expressions in Generated Images with Leonardo-ai
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Facial expressions are a powerful tool for conveying emotions in art and storytelling. Dramatic facial expressions, like disgust, can add depth and realism to a scene. However, generating these expressions accurately in AI-generated images remains a challenge. This blog post explores the capabilities of a generative AI model in capturing disgust expressions, analyzing its performance in understanding scene composition, camera position, and aesthetic style. We’ll examine examples of generated images, highlighting the model’s strengths and weaknesses, and discuss the potential for future improvements in generating realistic and emotionally evocative images.
Created with: leonardo-ai
Lost in the Concrete Jungle
A solitary figure sits atop a green garbage bin in a narrow, graffiti-laden alleyway. The gloomy atmosphere and the man’s posture evoke a sense of isolation and melancholic longing, capturing the raw essence of urban life.
Prompt
facial-expressions Disgust: Despair and alienation ; A lone figure, hunched over in a dimly lit alleyway; eye-level; Single Person; overflowing trash bins and graffiti-covered walls; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A man sits on a green garbage bin in a narrow alleyway. The alley is lined with brick walls, one of which is covered in graffiti. There are puddles on the ground.
Aesthetic Score : 0.6
Mood : gloomy, somber, urban
Quality
Entropy : 6.66
Noise : 106
Prompt Clip Score : 0.26
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.10
Image errors : There is some noise in the image, particularly in the shadows. The focus is not completely sharp on the man’s face.
Gruesome Discovery: Woman Found Dead in Blood-Soaked Room
A chilling scene unfolds as a woman lies lifeless on a blood-stained floor, her expression frozen in a mask of terror. The camera’s low angle perspective amplifies the horror, leaving viewers with a sense of dread and unease.
Prompt
facial-expressions Disgust: Horror and disgust ; A superhero, their face contorted in revulsion, as they witness a horrific crime; eye-level; Hero; a chaotic crime scene with blood and debris; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A woman lies on the ground, covered in blood, in a dark and ominous setting. The image is likely intended to evoke a sense of horror and fear.
Aesthetic Score : 0.3
Mood : horror, gruesome, violent
Quality
Entropy : 6.52
Noise : 101
Prompt Clip Score : 0.22
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.20
Image errors : The blood splatter is not very realistic. The lighting is a bit flat. The focus is slightly off. The image is a little bit blurry.
A Moment of Melancholy in the Kitchen
A woman stands amidst a cluttered kitchen, her gaze fixed on a container of food. Her expression speaks of sadness and a sense of unease, creating a somber mood that hints at a deeper story waiting to unfold.
Prompt
facial-expressions Disgust: Disappointment and disgust ; A young woman, her face pale and wrinkled, as she stares at a plate of spoiled food; eye-level; Normal Person; a cluttered kitchen with dirty dishes and a overflowing trash can; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A woman stands in a kitchen, looking distressed as she holds a plastic bin filled with bowls of food. The kitchen seems cluttered and unkempt, with a stack of dirty dishes on the counter and a general sense of disarray.
Aesthetic Score : 0.5
Mood : gloomy, tense, unsettling
Quality
Entropy : 6.90
Noise : 100
Prompt Clip Score : 0.31
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.10
Image errors : There are some minor artifacts and noise in the image, particularly in the shadows and darker areas.
Immersed in the Digital Realm: A Man’s Focused Journey
A man, captivated by the virtual world, sits before two glowing monitors, his expression a blend of focus, intensity, and curiosity. The orange light strip beneath the screens casts a dramatic glow, highlighting his immersion in the digital realm.
Prompt
facial-expressions Disgust: Unease and disgust ; A gamer, their eyes wide with disgust, as they witness a grotesque scene in a virtual reality game; eye-level; Gamer; a brightly lit gaming room with multiple monitors and controllers; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A man wearing a VR headset is looking at the screen of a computer, which is displaying a blurry image of a city, he has a surprised expression on his face, likely while experiencing virtual reality. The image is a close-up of the man’s face and the VR headset.
Aesthetic Score : 0.6
Mood : intense, focused, surprised
Quality
Entropy : 6.64
Noise : 96
Prompt Clip Score : 0.24
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.20
Image errors : The blurry city image in the background is not fully in focus. The image has a slight graininess to it.
Lost in the Shadows: A Man’s Despair in a Grimy Alley
A solitary figure stands amidst a sea of discarded refuse, his face etched with a haunting sense of hopelessness. The dimly lit alleyway, choked with garbage and lined with decaying buildings, amplifies the feeling of unease and potential danger, leaving the viewer questioning the man’s fate.
Prompt
facial-expressions Disgust: Repulsion and disgust ; A man, his face contorted in disgust, as he walks past a pile of rotting garbage; eye-level; Single Person; a dirty and neglected street with overflowing trash cans; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A man in a black jacket is rummaging through a pile of garbage in an urban alleyway. The background shows more garbage and a car in the distance.
Aesthetic Score : 0.2
Mood : desolate, gritty, hopeless
Quality
Entropy : 6.93
Noise : 103
Prompt Clip Score : 0.28
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.10
Image errors : No noticeable errors.
The Green Guardian Watches Over the City
A superhero in a green costume sits on a rooftop, gazing down at the sprawling cityscape. The dramatic lighting and their pensive posture hint at a looming threat, leaving viewers wondering what challenges lie ahead.
Prompt
facial-expressions Disgust: Anger and disgust ; A superhero, their face etched with disgust, as they confront a villain who has committed a heinous act; eye-level; Hero; a dark and smoky cityscape with a towering villainous figure; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A superhero in a green suit and cape is sitting on a rooftop overlooking a city at night. The superhero is looking down with a serious expression on their face.
Aesthetic Score : 0.6
Mood : serious, brooding, contemplative
Quality
Entropy : 6.62
Noise : 97
Prompt Clip Score : 0.24
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.70
Image errors : The image has some minor image errors, the lighting on the superhero’s face seems a bit off, and there’s some noise in the shadows. The background looks a bit artificial.
Chaos in the Kitchen: Cleaning Up After a Wild Night
A chaotic scene unfolds in this kitchen, where food and debris litter the floor and countertops. Multiple people are shown working diligently to restore order, suggesting a stressful or difficult situation. The image captures the aftermath of a wild night, leaving viewers to imagine the events that led to this messy state.
Prompt
facial-expressions Disgust: Horror and disgust ; A family, their faces twisted in disgust, as they discover a dead rat in their kitchen; eye-level; Normal People; a cluttered and messy kitchen with dirty dishes and a overflowing trash can; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A messy kitchen with four people in various states of distress, broken dishes and food strewn about, the scene is chaotic and possibly staged.
Aesthetic Score : 0.2
Mood : tense, chaotic, dramatic
Quality
Entropy : 6.81
Noise : 103
Prompt Clip Score : 0.29
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.10
Image errors : The image has some visible noise and compression artifacts, some parts of the image are blurry and the colors are slightly oversaturated.
Secrets in the Shadows: A Tense Encounter in a Dimly Lit Room
A man sits alone in a dimly lit room, his face illuminated by the glow of a computer screen. The woman behind him is blurred, shrouded in mystery. The atmosphere is thick with suspense, leaving you wondering what secrets are being revealed.
Prompt
facial-expressions Disgust: Fear and disgust ; A gamer, their face pale and sweaty, as they witness a disturbing scene in a horror game; eye-level; Gamer; a dimly lit gaming room with a flickering monitor and a dark, ominous atmosphere; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : Two young adults are in a dimly lit room, possibly a basement or gaming room. They are both looking intently at a computer screen, suggesting they are playing a game or watching something on the screen.
Aesthetic Score : 0.6
Mood : intense, suspenseful, focused
Quality
Entropy : 5.65
Noise : 87
Prompt Clip Score : 0.28
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.10
Image errors : Some slight noise and compression artifacts visible, especially in the darker areas of the image.
A Moment of Disgust: Woman Discovers Roaches on Her Plate
A dimly lit restaurant scene captures the moment a woman discovers roaches on her plate. The moody lighting and her expression of shock and disgust create a palpable sense of unease, drawing the viewer into the unexpected and unsettling situation.
Prompt
facial-expressions Disgust: Revulsion and disgust ; A woman, her face contorted in disgust, as she discovers a cockroach in her food; eye-level; Single Person; a brightly lit restaurant with a table full of food and a cockroach crawling on a plate; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A woman is sitting at a table in a dimly lit restaurant. She is looking at a plate of food in front of her with a look of disgust. The food is likely roaches, and the woman’s reaction suggests she finds them repulsive. The scene is set in a diner-like environment.
Aesthetic Score : 0.6
Mood : horror, disgust, surprise
Quality
Entropy : 6.51
Noise : 97
Prompt Clip Score : 0.31
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.10
Image errors : Some artifacts and noise are visible in the darker parts of the image. There is a bit of color banding in the background.
The Weight of Decision: A Man’s Focused Intensity
A man in a suit sits at his desk, his serious expression and the surrounding office environment creating a palpable sense of tension and intrigue. The flag behind him and the documents spread across the desk hint at the gravity of the situation, leaving the viewer to wonder what decisions are being made.
Prompt
facial-expressions Disgust: Disdain and disgust ; A hero, their face hardened with disgust, as they confront a corrupt politician; eye-level; Hero; a grand, opulent office with a powerful politician sitting behind a large desk; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A man in a suit is sitting at a desk in a government office. He is looking intently at something off-camera. There is a flag, a plant, and some paperwork on the desk.
Aesthetic Score : 0.6
Mood : serious, formal, intense
Quality
Entropy : 6.68
Noise : 96
Prompt Clip Score : 0.30
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.20
Image errors : There are no major image errors, but the lighting is a bit harsh and the shadows are a bit too dark.
Conclusion
The results show that the generative AI model performed well in understanding the scene and camera position, but struggled with the aesthetic aspect. Here’s a breakdown:
- Camera Position: The model scored 0.4, indicating a fair performance. This means the camera position in the generated image was somewhat different from what was requested in the prompt. While not excellent, it’s still within the acceptable range.
- Shot Analysis: The model scored 0.755, indicating a good performance. This means the model was able to understand the scene described in the prompt and create a shot that closely matched the intended composition.
- Aesthetic Analysis: The model scored 0.27, indicating a fair performance. This means the generated image’s aesthetic was somewhat different from what was expected based on the prompt. This suggests the model might need improvement in capturing the desired visual style.
Overall, the model shows promise in understanding scene composition and camera positioning, but needs improvement in capturing the intended aesthetic.
Sources:
- https://dramaresource.com/storytelling/
- https://seedsoftellers.eu/resources/the-body-language-for-young-tellers/
- https://digitalcollections.sit.edu/cgi/viewcontent.cgi?article=1288&context=sandanona&filename=1&type=additional
- https://citeseerx.ist.psu.edu/document?doi=7f842882e9bb1fa2c0e96939bc8d2c37e34e17c0&repid=rep1&type=pdf
- https://www.twinkl.co.uk/search?q=drama+facial+expression
- https://leonardo.ai