AI Tools Deep Dive Into Compositing

Scott Detweiler
Course Number: 14
Level: Intermediate to Advanced

For the past two years I have been working as the Lead QA for stability, the people that invented text to image AI technology. I am going to teach you things you won’t hear from anyone else on this bleeding edge of technology!

In this intermediate program we will cover AI and how it can have a huge positive impact on your business. We will begin by covering how it works, as I have seen so many people who don’t understand it which leads them to poor conclusions.

We will then explore many of the tools available and go in-depth into many of them throughout the course. This will also include Large Language Models like ChatGPT and how to actually use it at an expert level.

This class will also go quite deep into Photoshop and use of AI for compositing.

This is an intermediate level class, and you will be expected to have a laptop capable of running Photoshop and have a solid grasp of the basics.

In the past we did some photography during the class, but this year I think we will stay focused on the post-production and will cover some of those topics by reference.

We will also be covering other areas of retouching and composition as well, as the overall goal of this class is to open the doors to creating much more fine-art and to drastically improve your wall art sales within your portraiture business.

Why you should take this class:

  • Mastery of AI tools & use of tools not yet available to everyone
  • Advanced Photoshop Compositing & Workflows
  • Use of ChatGPT In Business and how to use them at an expert level

Meet the Instructor:

Scott Detweiler
M.Photog.Cr.
Sussex, WI
[email protected]
sedetweiler.com

Ever since I could hold a pen, art has been my language — from the intricate lines of pen & ink to the bold strokes of acrylics. My digital voyage kicked off with Photoshop, back when it was a handful of floppy disks and a whole lot of potential. The shift to photography was a leap towards true ownership — a realization that no matter how much I tweaked an image in Photoshop, it wasn’t wholly mine. Photography was different; it was personal, authentic, and entirely under my creative command.

These days, my camera and I wander through the realms of commercial photography, retouching, boudoir, fine art, and 3D modeling. Sure, I do the corporate headshots and the catalog gigs, but it’s the artistic commissions, the ones that let me paint with my camera, that really get my heart racing.

Sharing what I’ve learned, that’s another part of this journey I treasure. Through workshops, speaking gigs, and travels, I get to pass on the tricks of the trade. My studio near Milwaukee is a bit of a creative hub, buzzing with themed shoots, lighting workshops, and post-production masterclasses.

And now, there’s a new twist in my artistic journey — AI art. It’s like stumbling into a new dimension where art, technology, and imagination fuse into something extraordinary. This isn’t just another tool; it’s a whole new canvas, rich with possibilities that blend the precision I love in photography with boundless creative freedom. Diving into AI art feels like coming home to a place I never knew existed. In fact, I was so captivated by this revolutionary art form that I joined forces with Stability.ai, the company pioneering this incredible technology. Being part of the team that’s pushing the boundaries of creativity and AI is not just a job; it’s a continuation of my artistic odyssey, a chance to be at the forefront of an evolution that’s redefining art as we know it.