Minh Do
building in ai, web3, scifi writer, audio producer. ❤️: sci-fi, philosophy, anime, comics, film, web3, NFT, editorial, audio, asia, zen.
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- Hi friends, if you’re in San Francisco, I’m hosting this event on Nov 10 for anyone interested. We’re going vibe code a game and a game trailer (or cut scene) all at the same time. That same night, we’ll play the games and watch our videos. Beginners and advanced folks welcome! luma.com/1x4t708c
- In the last 20 yrs, good music has exploded, giving rise to DJ’s who mix, remix, curate and “perform” other people’s music. DJ’s are elevated to music producer/musician levels, desirable artists to see and watch live. I think the equivalent is coming to AI content. We need AI content DJ’s.
- Is it just me or is Bluesky dead for AI content? Threads and Twitter are much more vibrant.
- Example of person who doesn’t understand machine learning research very well pontificating about AI. Where are the well-researched AI folks on Bluesky?
- So-called AI can’t “learn” anything without consuming all the world’s data, and that’s all you need to know to know it’s not in any way intelligent. Actual intelligence only needs 2 or 3 examples to start building patterns. It doesn’t need to see every kitten in the world & still be 50/50 on kittens
- Now that Sora is out, it’s worth addressing the leak letter that came out a few weeks ago. As a person in the alpha creator program, I thought I was frankly a disingenuous letter. But of course, I’m biased. But here’s my caveats. youtu.be/hrETv6AE7Sc
- If you follow me but don’t like my posts, why did you follow me? Bluesky surfacing algo is meh.
- I’ve been quietly shipping YouTube videos without sharing to social media, seeing if I get picked up by the algo. Last week, this video on AI commercials popped off! I was really surprised. youtu.be/DNMzHu4g0DU?...
- Reflections on my short film A Door with No Key. youtu.be/Nf6mk8-ZNFU?...
- It’s been a minute since I made a short. Here’s a poem for ya’ll: A Door With No Key. youtube.com/watch?v=n12Nnl7c5Z8
- So how healthy is the Gen AI creative community on BlueSky?
- Wow. I stand corrected. What are people loving about Bluesky that’s not happening on Threads?
- I think it’s unfortunate that social media is so unoriginal that we all get excited about another Twitter clone. Twitter launched in like 2006. It’s 2024.
- Wait. So who owns Bluesky?
- Crushed yet another Gen Battle today! I absolutely love to help new creators find their voice with AI. Last night, we had over 50 people, split into 8 teams, creating short films in less than 3 hrs! The results were amazing, as usual.
- Been seeing and hearing this joke a lot lately but I am betting that Elon gets more than just this role in the Trump government. After all, he has an AI, space, EV, and automation agenda.
- Damnit. People are here now huh.
- We're back in SF next month! Want to learn how to use AI tools to create short films? Join us on Nov 13th at 5:30p: lu.ma/wahyf4se - We'll be creating short films with AI tools and public domain IP like Winnie the Pooh, Steamboat Willie, Sherlock Holmes, etc.! Create a short film in 2 hrs.
- ADHD isn't a disorder. It's a superpower.
- Just dropped our Machine Cinema newsletter today! Just a few details about our growing community, opportunities to get involved, and teasing events in the next few months! text.machinecinema.ai/p/welcome-to-machin…
- This is how I work on decks.
- “No!” he thought, “my hand…it’s steel. I can’t feel anything. What’s happening to me?!”
- I’m over 48 hr film fests. It’s time for weeklong, monthlong, and longer. It’s not worth the lack of sleep, creative shortcuts, and more. More coming soon.
- In the same way meditators go on meditation retreats to hone their craft, deepen their practice, and hit new meditative milestones, I think AI artists should go on long creative Gen AI retreats to deepen their prompting practice with the latest AI tools.
- I want to go to conferences where not everyone on stage is a well known or famous or a thought leader.
- Hey fam! I’m going to Seoul Korea next month. Any recommendations on people I should meet or places to go?
- My dog Muji is the mascot for everything I do.
- The election went from Republicans being overconfident that Trump was being himself and that was guaranteeing a win to Democrats being so excited that Trump just staying being himself and that guarantees a loss.
- I know too many friends (and acquaintances) whose first instinct is to say “you should” do something based on very little information about what a person is doing. It’s almost always a projection of what the should-er wants to see in their life.
- Super excited to be hosting another Gen Battle next Wednesday, Aug 14 @ 6p. Get together with new friends, come up with a concept album, and get into groups and use AI tools to create new songs and music videos. All are welcome, of all levels! lu.ma/dt2gic64?tk=6H8QKx
- My media diet consists of Twitter, Podcasts, and YouTube, in that order. Twitter for live/news/sources/culture/drama/osint Podcasts for commentary/context/analysis YouTube for culture/commentary/fun/comedy
- I took a risk and updated to iOS18 Public Beta. Pray for me.
- It sucks that tech ruined puffer vests for everyone. If I show up to a date or event in a puffer vest, the immediate assumption is tech bro.
- I admit I'm really struggling with updating my AI film workflow these days because the tools are updating so fast. It's hard to combine my own ideas with what I can do. What I can Dream vs what I Can Do.
- I’d rather be damned for doing than not doing.
- Hinge (and any other dating app) should put their money where their mouth is and sponsor every wedding where the bride and groom met on their app. And the government should subsidize it.
- “The great master has little time for weak students, but he’ll make an exception for this one.”
- Teaser for the next AI film.
- New AI Short Film: The City Artist Mira, an AI and Robotics artist, revitalizes San Francisco’s identity with her art. youtu.be/d9OIHKtQS1Y
- prompting with AI causes flow state. it's worth a study.
- Excited for the Gen Battle tonight at 6:30p in LA! We’re bringing beginners and experienced AI enthusiasts together to learn new AI tools and create music videos all under 2 hrs. Swing through if you’re around! lu.ma/wzjwv82a
- The Bear Season 3 drops tonight at 6pm PST! Who else is excited?!
- I hope the longevity people do realize that the sun is going to explode and the universe is going to end.
- Presenting "We Finally Found You," another AI sci-fi short film by yours truly telling the story of an alien race and their perspective on humanity and their gratitude for our existence. This film used some of my favorite AI tools: Midjourney, Runway, Udio, Lumalabs, Elevenlabs, and CapCut.
- My latest post on the Futility of Co-Existing with AI: minhdo.com/the-futility-of-co-…
- Events I’m most likely going to in 2024: July 11: Diversity in AI July 25: Llama Lounge Aug 1-4: FWB Fest Aug 25-Sept 2: Burning Man Sept 26-28: MCON Oct 7-13: SF Tech week Oct 14-20: LA Tech week Oct 22-23: TED AI Also, monthly Gen Battles: machinecinema.ai/genbattle/
