AI's Disgust: A Look at Facial Expressions in Generated Images with Scenario
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Facial expressions are a powerful tool for conveying emotions in art and storytelling. In the realm of AI-generated images, capturing the nuances of human expressions, particularly those conveying strong emotions like disgust, presents a unique challenge. This blog post explores the results of an experiment that tested an AI model’s ability to generate images depicting disgust, analyzing its performance in understanding scene context, camera position, and aesthetic style. We’ll delve into the fascinating world of AI’s interpretation of human emotions and explore the potential for future advancements in this field.
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Lost in the Shadows: A Moment of Melancholy in the City
A young woman stands alone in a dimly lit alleyway, her posture and expression hinting at sadness. The stark contrast of light and shadow creates a sense of mystery and isolation, capturing the raw emotion 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 young woman standing in a narrow alleyway, surrounded by garbage bins, with a streetlight illuminating the scene.
Aesthetic Score : 0.6
Mode : gloomy, melancholic, urban
Quality
Entropy : 6.78
Noise : 101
Prompt Clip Score : 0.25
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.80
Image errors : The image is slightly blurry, with some artifacts visible around the edges of objects. The lighting is also a bit unrealistic.
Blood-Stained Portrait: A Moment of Horror
A close-up portrait captures a woman’s face, marred by blood splatters. The intensity of the moment is palpable, leaving a chilling and unsettling impression. The blurred background adds to the sense of disorientation and chaos.
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 close-up portrait of a woman with blood splattered on her face and neck. The background is a blurred out pattern of red and white.
Aesthetic Score : 0.7
Mode : intense, dramatic, unsettling
Quality
Entropy : 6.69
Noise : 109
Prompt Clip Score : 0.21
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.60
Image errors : No visible artifacts or errors in the image.
A Moment of Quiet Melancholy
A woman sits alone at a cluttered kitchen table, her posture and expression conveying a sense of sadness and loneliness. The scene evokes a feeling of contemplation and quiet despair.
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 sits at a kitchen table, looking down at a plate of food. The table is cluttered with dishes, bowls, and jars.
Aesthetic Score : 0.7
Mode : melancholy, contemplative, somber
Quality
Entropy : 6.38
Noise : 94
Prompt Clip Score : 0.31
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.70
Image errors : The image appears to be slightly over-saturated, and the shadows are a bit too dark.
Lost in Thought, Amidst the Digital Glow
A young woman, headphones on, gazes upwards in a dimly lit room filled with computer screens. The soft lighting and her contemplative expression create a sense of mystery and intrigue, hinting at a world of thoughts and dreams unfolding within her mind. In the background, the hum of activity continues, a reminder of the bustling world she’s momentarily escaped.
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 young woman wearing headphones is looking up with a dreamy expression. She is surrounded by computer screens showing various gaming scenes. There are other people in the background, but they are out of focus.
Aesthetic Score : 0.7
Mode : dreamy, contemplative, futuristic
Quality
Entropy : 6.73
Noise : 90
Prompt Clip Score : 0.26
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.80
Image errors : The image has some minor artifacts, particularly around the edges of the woman’s hair. There is some banding in the background. The colors are a bit oversaturated. The woman’s face appears slightly unnatural.
Lost in the Ruins: A Man’s Solitary Journey Through a Desolate City
A young man walks through a debris-filled alleyway, his posture and the surrounding wreckage evoking a sense of loneliness and despair. The gloomy atmosphere and somber mood paint a picture of a city in ruins, leaving the viewer with a feeling of desolation.
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 young man walks down a narrow alleyway littered with garbage and debris. The buildings are dilapidated and worn, giving the scene an air of neglect and hardship.
Aesthetic Score : 0.6
Mode : gloomy, somber, desolate
Quality
Entropy : 6.70
Noise : 111
Prompt Clip Score : 0.28
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.80
Image errors : The image appears to be slightly oversharpened, which creates a noticeable halo effect around some edges, particularly in the man’s hair. The lighting is also a bit flat and lacking in contrast.
She’s Ready to Take on the City
A powerful woman in a black superhero costume stands defiantly against the New York City skyline, her determined gaze fixed on the Empire State Building. The dramatic cityscape and her resolute expression hint at an epic battle to come.
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 woman with long blonde hair, wearing a superhero costume, stands in a city skyline. She is looking upwards, and the Empire State Building is in the background.
Aesthetic Score : 0.75
Mode : dramatic, powerful, serious
Quality
Entropy : 6.74
Noise : 116
Prompt Clip Score : 0.21
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.10
Image errors : No visible errors.
Despair in the Kitchen: A Woman’s Struggle with Poverty and Loneliness
A stark and realistic image captures the despair of a woman struggling with poverty and loneliness. She sits at a cluttered kitchen table, surrounded by dirty dishes and food scraps, her head in her hands. The presence of rats adds to the sense of hopelessness and neglect.
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 woman is sitting in a messy kitchen, looking dejected. There are many dishes, plates, and other items on the counter, and several rats are visible.
Aesthetic Score : 0.4
Mode : melancholy, bleak, disheartening
Quality
Entropy : 6.40
Noise : 104
Prompt Clip Score : 0.28
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.10
Image errors : No obvious errors
Data Overload: The Mission is Underway
A comic book style image captures the intensity of a high-stakes operation. Two women, surrounded by a wall of computer screens displaying maps and data, are caught in a moment of urgent suspense. One woman’s surprised expression adds to the dramatic tension, hinting at a critical development in the mission.
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 : The image depicts a comic book style scene showing a woman in a tense moment in a control room. There are multiple monitors showing different data. The woman is in shock, with her mouth open, looking up and grabbing her headphones.
Aesthetic Score : 0.6
Mode : intense, shocked, suspenseful
Quality
Entropy : 6.60
Noise : 98
Prompt Clip Score : 0.26
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.80
Image errors : There are some slight artifacts in the image, particularly around the edges of objects. The overall rendering style is a bit rough and could benefit from smoother transitions between colors and textures.
Pie and a Surprise: Diner Encounter Turns Unsettling
A woman enjoys a slice of pie at a diner, but her meal takes a creepy turn when a cockroach makes an unwelcome appearance on her plate. The scene is both humorous and unsettling, leaving viewers with a sense of disgust and surprise.
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 eating a slice of pie in a diner. There is a large cockroach on the table next to her.
Aesthetic Score : 0.6
Mode : creepy, unsettling, humorous
Quality
Entropy : 6.87
Noise : 103
Prompt Clip Score : 0.29
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.80
Image errors : The image appears to be generated by AI, and some details are not fully rendered, like the cockroach’s legs.
Leading with Confidence: A Powerful Presence in the Boardroom
A woman in a beige blazer and white shirt commands attention at a desk, her focused expression and the blurred background figures highlighting her authority and importance. The formal setting and serious mood underscore the power dynamics at play.
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 woman in a tan suit sits at a desk in a room with a large group of men, likely a courtroom or congressional hearing.
Aesthetic Score : 0.7
Mode : serious, powerful, tense
Quality
Entropy : 6.78
Noise : 105
Prompt Clip Score : 0.24
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.60
Image errors : The image shows some artifacts, particularly in the background figures. The overall texture appears slightly unnatural, suggesting possible AI generation.
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 0.25, which is considered below average. This suggests that the model didn’t accurately capture the intended camera position described in the prompt.
- Shot Analysis: The model scored 0.72, which is considered good. This indicates that the model was able to understand the scene described in the prompt and create a shot that aligns with it.
- Aesthetic Analysis: The model scored 0.11, which is considered very good. This means that the generated image closely matched the expected aesthetic style.
Overall, the model demonstrated a good understanding of the scene and its aesthetic, but struggled with accurately capturing the intended camera position.
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://www.scenario.com