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AI can generate anything.
So why do most outputs still feel the same?
DARKCORE85 is my attempt to push against generic AI aesthetics.
Instead of chasing hyper-detail, I focused on:
• Controlled lighting systems
• Material hierarchy
• Character presence
• Cohesive world-building
In a world where generation is easy, authorship becomes the differentiator.
The tool doesn’t define the work.
Direction does.
What do you think will separate serious AI creatives from the noise over the next 2–3 years?
#AICreative #GenerativeAI #CreativeDirection #DigitalArt #FutureOfCreativity #VisualDesign #AIArt
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For this challenge, I created an original AI template in the CapCut AI Template Maker based on my storytelling piece “Feel The Cosmos” — a future where humanity doesn’t colonize worlds, but cares for them.
The concept, visuals, and animation were created with AI — from image generation to animated scenes and sound design. CapCut became the space where I shaped everything into a cohesive story in the multitrack editor.
As a creator, I explore different AI ecosystems to understand each platform’s strengths. CapCut is especially effective for post-production, structure, and scalable template solutions. As its AI evolves, its potential as a generative environment will grow — which makes it exciting to use now.
This project envisions fashion as a technology of memory, where culture becomes the first step in shaping new worlds.
Wow it's so amazing
Exploring the CapCut AI Template Maker as a beginner and honestly loving how fast ideas turn into visuals.
Experimented with AI effects, transitions, and multi-style variations to see how far creativity can stretch.
Still learning, still testing, but every template feels like a new playground. 🎬✨
Excited to keep pushing concepts and share more experiments from the #AIContraCut challenge.
How are you actually using AI in your design workflow?
For me, AI sharpens the thinking before it speeds up the making. I use ChatGPT to turn my ultra detailed briefs into compelling brnd stories and identity descriptions. Great storytelling sells and not everyone is a natural copywriter. It replaces hours of copy refinement and elevates the narrative.
For visuals, I use Google Nano Banana Pro for most concepts, Seedream 4.5 for ultra-realistic 4K mockups, and Mystic 2.5 for surreal, illustrative explorations. They don’t replace creativity, they expand it.
Big insight: AI is only as good as your input. The better the prompt, the better the outcome.
How much time do you invest in crafting the perfect prompt?
Using AI to sharpen briefs before touching Figma is such a smart workflow. Probably 20-30 mins on prompts saves hours of revision later.
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