Lex Fridman Podcast Gavin Miller: Adobe Research
Jun 10, 2019
Gavin Miller, Head of Adobe Research, merges technology and creativity to revolutionize digital artistry. He shares insights on how deep learning is reshaping creative software, making processes like image captioning and background removal seamless for artists. Miller discusses the synergy between poetry and AI, revealing how both drive his imagination. He also delves into the roles of AR and VR in enhancing user experiences, while emphasizing the significance of interns in fostering innovation at Adobe. It's a fascinating exploration of the future of creativity!
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Smart Defaults and Selection
- AI in Adobe products offers smart defaults based on image content for easier editing.
- Selection tools are enhanced by AI's visual understanding, improving background removal.
Learning by Doing
- Explore AI tools through hands-on use rather than solely relying on tutorials.
- This builds deeper understanding and intuition for their application.
SkyReplace and Surrealism
- Adobe's SkyReplace uses AI to select the sky, find matching stock content, and recolor the foreground.
- It aims for natural-looking composites, avoiding surrealism unless intentionally chosen.