Feb 04

Build the Next Chapter Before You’re Paid

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Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and direct — and it centers on an idea that quietly changes everything once you see it: You don’t get paid first for the work you want to do next. You build it first. Most people wait for permission. They wait for a client, an investor, or an opportunity to show up before they start creating. But in my experience, it works the other way around. The... read more ›
Feb 03

Higgsfield Vibe Motion Is Here: My Honest Review for Creative Pros

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Higgsfield just dropped this new feature that promises to turn your text prompts into motion graphics. It’s built in partnership with Anthropic (the folks behind Claude), and it seems to be leveraging the power of Remotion (although I'm not 100% sure about that), which has already generated a lot of buzz in the dev community. The promise? "Real-time" motion design control. Prompt, and you get polished motion graphics back. The reality? Well, I took it... read more ›
Feb 02

How To Use LoRAs in Weavy (vs ComfyUI)

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I’m a huge fan of Weavy. It’s arguably the best generative AI canvas app for creative professionals who want the power of a node-based system without the headache of managing a raw ComfyUI installation. But there is a very powerful function in Weavy that is barely documented. I love the product and the company, but their official documentation doesn't explain a lot of the critical details. So, I’m going to do it here. We’re talking... read more ›
Jan 31

Higgsfield Angles 2.0 is here: My 100% Honest Review

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Higgsfield AI just dropped a new app called Angles 2.0, which as you'd guess from the name allows you to create new angles from an existing image. Maybe you wish you’d stepped two feet to the left. Maybe you need a high-angle shot for a vertical social crop, but you only generated a wide eye-level frame... Angles 2.0 aims to solve that problem. I took it for a spin- here’s the breakdown of how it... read more ›
Jan 30

Krea AI Realtime Edit Is Here: My 100% Honest Review

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If you’re tired of tweaking a prompt or reference images, waiting for it to update, and repeating the cycle over and over, you’re going to be excited about Krea Realtime Edit. It’s exactly what it sounds like: a generative AI app that lets you create in real time. Honestly, I was skeptical at first - we've all seen tools that promise "instant" results but deliver a laggy mess. But after putting it through the paces... read more ›
Jan 29

How To Add Film Grain With Nano Banana Pro (3 methods)

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We’ve all seen it: that "uncanny valley" look where an AI-generated image is just a little too perfect, and grain can be the antidote for that. If you’re looking for absolute world-class results, I’m still going to point you toward dedicated plugins like Dehancer Film or Real Nice Images. But lately, I’ve been experimenting with Nano Banana Pro. While it lacks the surgical precision of a dedicated film emulator, it’s surprisingly capable for the basics... read more ›
Jan 28

You Can’t Think Your Way Forward

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Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and direct — and it centers on an idea that runs counter to how most of us try to solve creative problems. When we feel stuck, uncertain, or restless, our instinct is usually to think harder. To analyze. To wait for clarity. But here’s the truth I’ve learned the hard way: you can’t think your way forward. Clarity doesn’t come from sitting on the couch running mental... read more ›
Jan 27

How To Edit Images In Nano Banana Pro (inpainting)

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Nano Banana Pro is easily the most powerful image editing (aka inpainting) app I’ve seen to date. It’s a total game-changer for our community because it handles tasks in minutes that used to take hours - or even days - of high-end retouching. The best part? You don’t need to learn a million keyboard shortcuts. You just talk to it like you’ve got a world-class retoucher sitting right next to you. I’m using Weavy for... read more ›
Jan 24

How to Edit an Image in Midjourney (inpainting): A Creative Pro’s Guide

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Midjourney is arguably the most aesthetic tool in our kit right now, but let’s be honest: it can be a nightmare to control. It’s like working with a world-class painter who refuses to listen to your feedback. And specifically, editing in Midjourney has historically been unpredictable - but it IS possible, as long as you don't expect it to work miracles. Ideally you want to one-shot your Midjourney images with the right style and image... read more ›
Jan 21

How to Control Midjourney: Style References, Image References, and Moodboards

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Midjourney is incredible: it creates aesthetically polished images that nothing else can really touch. But let’s be real: it’s a temperamental artist. It’s inherently chaotic... it requires you to direct rather than control. Your job is to have a creative vision and execute against it. If you can’t control the output, you can’t do the job. Clients don't want happy accidents; they want repeatable systems. They need assets that match a specific brand identity, a... read more ›