“AI image generators are a game changer, but coming up with the perfect prompt is tough,” writes Goodrich.
“Plus, navigating some of these platforms feels like solving a puzzle. I wanted to simplify this process and create a tool that combines intuitive design with the power of AI.” Goodrich created his prototype by leveraging Stable Diffusion and ControlNet. When DreamGenerator takes a picture, it is used as a reference for the AI which keeps the key elements — such as composition and pose — while adding in new imaginative touches.
The camera design pays homage to the simple point-and-shoot while its pancake shape makes it very light and easily fitted into a pocket.“Smartphones do a decent job, but there’s something undeniable about the simplicity of a point-and-shoot… and I find that I take a lot more photos.”The camera appears to be a one-off design with no availability to anyone other than Goodrich. But, it’s an ingenious design from a man with a track record of innovation.