Surreal Landscapes and Melting Clocks: Exploring the 'style-aesthetic' AI Trend with Dall-e-3
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The ‘style-aesthetic’ is a captivating new trend in AI-generated art, characterized by its surreal landscapes, whimsical creatures, and a sense of playful distortion. This aesthetic often features melting clocks, floating castles, and other elements that defy gravity and logic, creating a dreamlike and fantastical atmosphere. It’s a visual language that draws inspiration from classic surrealist art, video games, and even children’s fantasy literature. This style has found its way into various forms of art, from digital paintings and illustrations to fashion design and even architecture, showcasing its versatility and growing influence.
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A Lone Knight in a Surreal City
A solitary knight stands amidst a desolate, otherworldly landscape, gazing upon a sprawling city that defies gravity. The scene evokes a sense of mystery, awe, and loneliness, with the knight’s small stature contrasting against the vastness of the city.
Prompt
Surrealist: Epic and melancholic ; A lone knight; wide shot; Heroism; A vast, surreal landscape with floating castles and giant, melting clocks.; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A lone knight stands on a sand dune looking towards a fantasy city with floating buildings and a clock tower in the distance
Aesthetic Score : 0.8
Mood : dreamy, magical, epic
Quality
Entropy : 6.66
Noise : 106
Prompt Clip Score : 0.30
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.90
Image errors : The sand dunes look a bit repetitive and there are some slight aliasing artifacts in the clouds
Lost in Wonder: A Dreamy Journey Through a Magical Forest
A young man stands amidst a vibrant forest, his gaze fixed on the bright blue sky. Towering flowers and fantastical mushrooms surround him, hinting at a surreal and adventurous world. The path leading to a distant clearing beckons him forward, leaving the viewer to wonder what secrets lie ahead.
Prompt
Surrealist: Curious and whimsical ; A young adventurer; close-up; Adventure; A jungle filled with giant, talking flowers and glowing mushrooms.; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A young man stands in a fantasy forest with bright colors, large mushrooms, and a path leading to a light source in the distance.
Aesthetic Score : 0.7
Mood : whimsical, mysterious, adventurous
Quality
Entropy : 6.90
Noise : 122
Prompt Clip Score : 0.29
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.90
Image errors : The image has some slight blurring and artifacting, particularly in the mushrooms and leaves.
Unleashing the Power of Play: A Glimpse into the Future of Gaming
A mysterious blue figure emerges from the hands of a gamer, surrounded by a swirling cloud of video game icons. This captivating image captures the essence of gaming’s boundless potential and the allure of the virtual world.
Prompt
Surrealist: Intriguing and disorienting ; A gamer’s hand holding a controller; close-up; Gaming; A pixelated world bleeding into the real world, with characters and objects from the game appearing in the background.; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A person is holding a video game controller, with a digital ghostly figure emerging from the controller, surrounded by various pixelated objects and video game imagery.
Aesthetic Score : 0.6
Mood : futuristic, mysterious, digital
Quality
Entropy : 6.78
Noise : 105
Prompt Clip Score : 0.28
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.90
Image errors : The pixelated objects are somewhat blurry and lack detail. The digital ghost figure could be made more distinct and less pixelated.
A World of Sweetness: Miniature Candy City Captures Hearts
Step into a whimsical world where a miniature city crafted entirely from candy comes to life. This playful scene, captured with a touch of wonder, evokes a sense of joy and amusement, reminding us of the magic that can be found in the simplest of things.
Prompt
Surrealist: Humorous and absurd ; A tourist taking a selfie; medium shot; Tourism; A city skyline made entirely of candy, with giant, melting ice cream cones in the background.; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A miniature cityscape made of candy is being photographed by a person holding a camera. The city is made up of buildings, a lollipop, a ice cream cone, and other assorted candies.
Aesthetic Score : 0.7
Mood : playful, whimsical, creative
Quality
Entropy : 6.60
Noise : 96
Prompt Clip Score : 0.37
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.90
Image errors : There are some minor artifacts and errors in the image, such as the edges of the buildings being slightly blurry.
Soaring Through a Dream: Family Adventure in a Hot Air Balloon
A whimsical journey awaits as a family embarks on a hot air balloon ride over a fantastical landscape. Floating islands, fluffy clouds, and a winding river below create a scene of wonder and adventure. This dreamy image captures the spirit of exploration and the magic of the unknown.
Prompt
Surrealist: Dreamy and fantastical ; A family traveling in a hot air balloon; long shot; Travel; A sky filled with floating islands and giant, whimsical creatures.; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A hot air balloon with three passengers is flying over a dreamlike landscape filled with clouds and floating islands. The sky is filled with other hot air balloons, suggesting a magical and whimsical atmosphere. The scene is bathed in warm, golden light, adding to the overall sense of wonder and enchantment.
Aesthetic Score : 0.8
Mood : whimsical, enchanting, dreamy
Quality
Entropy : 6.41
Noise : 95
Prompt Clip Score : 0.33
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.90
Image errors : No noticeable errors were identified in the image.
A Dreamy Family Gathering, Surrounded by Clouds and a Giant Cat
This surreal scene captures a family gathered around a coffee table, enveloped in a dreamy atmosphere. Clouds swirl around them, creating a sense of ethereal unreality, while a giant cat looms in the background, adding an element of awe and wonder.
Prompt
Surrealist: Warm and surreal ; A family portrait; medium shot; Family; A living room with furniture made of clouds and a giant, talking cat.; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A group of people and a giant cat are sitting on fluffy clouds. It seems to be a family gathering with a big cat. The little girl is looking at the cat and the cat seems to look back at her.
Aesthetic Score : 0.7
Mood : dreamy, magical, heartwarming
Quality
Entropy : 6.49
Noise : 93
Prompt Clip Score : 0.32
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.90
Image errors : The cat’s fur is slightly blurry and the clouds could use more detail. The floor has some weird texture.
A Solitary Figure Gazes Upon a City Awash in Light and Mystery
A lone, luminous figure stands atop a building, their gaze fixed on a sprawling cityscape bathed in the glow of countless lights. Above, the sky swirls with an ethereal energy, creating a sense of both wonder and mystery. This image evokes a feeling of epic scale, hope, and the unknown.
Prompt
Surrealist: Powerful and unsettling ; A superhero standing on a skyscraper; wide shot; Heroism; A city with buildings that twist and turn like melting wax, with the sky filled with swirling clouds.; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A lone figure stands on a rooftop overlooking a futuristic cityscape. The figure is glowing with an ethereal light and is surrounded by a swirling vortex of clouds.
Aesthetic Score : 0.7
Mood : mystical, futuristic, powerful
Quality
Entropy : 6.68
Noise : 124
Prompt Clip Score : 0.31
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.90
Image errors : The image has some artifacts and errors, particularly in the clouds and the figure’s silhouette. The edges of the city are also somewhat blurry.
Glowing Crystals Illuminate a Mysterious Cave
A group of explorers venture deep into a cavern, their path illuminated by the ethereal glow of blue crystals. The scene evokes a sense of wonder, adventure, and hope, as the explorers navigate the unknown depths.
Prompt
Surrealist: Mysterious and awe-inspiring ; A group of adventurers exploring a cave; medium shot; Adventure; A cave filled with glowing crystals and strange, bioluminescent creatures.; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A group of explorers in a cavern, lit by glowing blue crystals
Aesthetic Score : 0.7
Mood : mysterious, adventurous, futuristic
Quality
Entropy : 6.77
Noise : 115
Prompt Clip Score : 0.34
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.90
Image errors : The crystals have a somewhat unnatural glow and texture.
Lost in the Game: A Gamer’s Immersive Experience
A captivating image of a gamer engrossed in a futuristic video game, with the action reflected in his glasses, creating a sense of intense immersion and suspense. The scene evokes a feeling of being transported into the game world alongside the player.
Prompt
Surrealist: Intense and immersive ; A gamer’s face illuminated by the screen; close-up; Gaming; A digital world bleeding into the real world, with characters and objects from the game appearing in the background.; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A man with a headset is playing a video game. The game appears to be a first-person shooter. The man’s reflection in his glasses shows silhouettes of enemies in the game.
Aesthetic Score : 0.7
Mood : intense, focused, futuristic
Quality
Entropy : 6.69
Noise : 102
Prompt Clip Score : 0.27
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.50
Image errors : The image is somewhat blurry, especially in the background. Some of the details in the reflection are not clear, especially the figures in the background.
A Solitary Figure Gazes Upon a Futuristic City in the Clouds
A lone figure stands on a mountain peak, bathed in golden light, gazing out at a breathtaking vista. Below, a futuristic city floats amidst ethereal clouds, creating a scene of awe and wonder. The contrast between the majestic mountains, the ethereal clouds, and the futuristic city evokes a sense of scale and solitude.
Prompt
Surrealist: Romantic and otherworldly ; standing on a mountaintop; long shot; Travel; A mountain range with peaks that reach into the clouds, with a giant, floating city in the distance.; cinematic
Characteristic
Shot : A lone figure stands on a mountain peak overlooking a vast expanse of clouds below. Above the clouds, a futuristic city floats in the sky, surrounded by hot air balloons. The sky is a soft orange and pink, suggesting a sunset.
Aesthetic Score : 0.7
Mood : peaceful, ethereal, hopeful
Quality
Entropy : 6.37
Noise : 99
Prompt Clip Score : 0.28
AI Evaluation
Likelihood of AI : 0.90
Image errors : The clouds appear a bit too perfectly smooth and the city in the sky could be better integrated into the scene.
Conclusion
The results show that the generative AI model performed okay in terms of camera position and shot analysis, but very well in terms of aesthetic analysis.
Here’s a breakdown:
- Camera Position: The model scored 0.25, which is below the “good” range of 0.5 to 0.75. This suggests that the model didn’t quite capture the intended camera positions as described in the prompt.
- Shot Analysis: The model scored 0.5, which falls within the “good” range. This indicates that the model was able to understand the scene in the prompt reasonably well, but could be better at capturing the specific shot type.
- Aesthetic Analysis: The model scored 0.29, which is within the “very good” range of -0.2 to 0.1. This means the generated image closely matched the expected aesthetic style.
Overall, the model seems to be better at understanding the desired aesthetic than the specific camera positions and shot types.
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- https://openai.com/index/dall-e-3/