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A Look at Insight Photo’s AI-Powered Critiques and Inspirations

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In this video, I am introducing an exciting AI software called Insight, designed for photographers. Developed by my friend, Sam Hurd, Insight offers a unique experience by providing real-time inspiration and photograph critiques. The software can be accessed via straightforward methods such as sending photos through SMS or WhatsApp, which then undergo AI processing to produce a grid of four inspirational images.

Insight usually comes with a 3 day free trial. But by using this exclusive link, you will receive a 30 day free trial and a nice discount which is a recurring discount for the life of your subscription. I make no commission on the referral.

Insight is a groundbreaking tool for photographers, utilizing new camera capabilities of sending photos directly from the camera to Insight through FTP. Once received, Insight quickly generates four images to spark inspiration for new poses, light, and composition, enabling photographers to think outside the box and experiment with different ideas. Additionally, Insight offers real-time creative feedback to help improve the quality and composition of the submitted photographs.

Insight is currently tailored for images featuring people and is compatible with certain Canon, Nikon, and Sony cameras that support direct WiFi to FTP capabilities. The software holds potential for future enhancements, including the ability to process images with no people or a single person, catering to a broader spectrum of photography.

In the video, I demonstrated the simple setup process to enable automated image transfers to Insight using the camera’s WiFi capabilities. By setting the camera to RAW mode and converting images to JPEG within the camera, the photographs are seamlessly transmitted to Insight, where they undergo quick processing and are returned as a set of inspirational images. Although specific settings for Fuji cameras were showcased, Insight also supports Canon, Nikon, and Sony models, with comprehensive setup instructions provided on the website.

One of the exceptional features of Insight is its provision for real-time critiques and education on submitted photographs. The software furnishes constructive feedback on various aspects, such as composition and lighting, and suggests creative approaches. By harnessing Sam’s extensive experience and knowledge, Insight offers valuable insights to refine the photographer’s artistic vision and technical execution. The platform’s potential to evolve and incorporate metadata analysis further indicates its promising future in delivering detailed and personalized critiques.

Insight is a remarkable tool tailored to empower photographers with instantaneous inspiration and constructive critiques. Its seamless integration with many modern cameras and its AI-driven capabilities represent the future of photography, fostering creativity and skill refinement.

With plans for further developments and features, Insight promises to elevate the photography experience for a diverse range of photographers. I highly recommend exploring Insight’s potential and experiencing its innovative features firsthand.

Transcription was done by Descript‘s automated transcription services which means it’s an AI-generated transcript. The transcript may contain spelling, grammar, and other errors, and is not a substitute for watching the video.

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Introduction

Scott Wyden Kivowitz: Hello friends. So today I am very excited to share with you something really fun in the AI space for photographers. Now you may know that I work. In the AI space, in the photo industry, I work for a company called Imagen, who does AI culling and AI Editing and also cloud backups for photographers.

Exploring Insight

Scott Wyden Kivowitz: and there’s a lot of cool stuff coming, but I have a friend that created software called Insight.

And what Insight does is it, long story short, it, while you’re shooting in camera, you can send your photo off through either, an SMS message like Apple messages. Or WhatsApp and it’ll send it off to Insight. And what Insight will do is it will look at it and send back a grid of four photos that are for you to be inspired to try new poses or [00:01:00] reposition your subject or whatnot.

It is currently designed for people only, and I know that Sam, who makes the software, is working on. The ability to do it with one person or with no people. ’cause right now, if you send a photo with no people, it actually sends back a photo with people. and it is currently also designed for two people.

Camera Compatibility and Setup

Scott Wyden Kivowitz: with that said, Sam has gotten it working perfectly with canning cameras and Nikon cameras that have. wifi to FTP capabilities in it, which means you can actually use your phone as a hotspot, send right from your camera using the wifi of your phone or the, you know, the, the cell data from your phone via wifi, go directly to an FTP server, which then Insight will take and do its thing for you.

And so. This has been working fantastic for the certain Canon and Nikon models that offer this capability. I know Sony also offers this capability on a lot of their cameras, but. I also know that [00:02:00] Fuji does, and I happen to have a Fuji camera with this capability. My Nikon bodies. My Nikon cameras. I have a Z six, which I’m currently recording on, and I have a Nikon Z seven two.

Both of those do not have this capability to do from wifi to ftp. They have to go to a phone to the Nikon app. Now, Nikon could easily update their firmware to support this feature. They’re just currently not doing it. this is Insight photo. It is insight photo. and I’m not gonna walk through how to go through the entire process of setting up FTP.

I will give you a brief overview on the Fuji camera of how to navigate the menu to figure out where to do it, but I’m not gonna show you. Every little nook and cranny. Sam actually does that, himself. On the website there’s actually actually camera setup page where you can see, you know, what this is, how to set up in Canon, how to set up in Nikon, how to set up in Sony, and so on.

but I’m gonna give you a quick overview so that you can see it. And feel free to [00:03:00] navigate insight photo and check it out for yourself. Insight goes beyond just what I explained with the inspiration. You can see here a photo taken from in camera, and then you can see this grid, the output, obviously it’s different people.

It’s AI that created the people, and then the photo that he used from the inspiration to create the final output. So all this happened within a minute. That’s how fast this goes. Now what’s cool is there are additional features that you could do. to get a critique, for example, of your photo. So you can see here real time creative feedback.

You can reply back with the word insight and it will actually critique your original photo. And I’ve seen Sam do this in person. He’s actually used me as a subject and, it was incredible the kind of feedback that it. Provided all based on Sam’s hours and hours of critiques and education. It’s it’s pretty incredible.

So check out Insight photo.

Demonstration: Using Insight with a Fuji Camera

Scott Wyden Kivowitz: In the meantime, I am going to show you how to set this up with the Fuji camera and [00:04:00] show you what it does. I am now recording with my iPhone. This video right here is my iPhone recording the back screen of the Fuji camera. Now you can see I’m currently set to Insight. Right.

I’m currently set to my preset for insight in the Fuji camera, and if I go down to optional FTP Settings, you can see that I am selecting auto image transfers on, and when I select the type it is jpeg. Now what this means is any JPEG that I have in the camera will automatically send from the wifi in the Fuji camera directly to FDP, to insights.

Now, the way that I do this is I actually have the camera set to RAW mode. So I am shooting in RAW. am I currently on? Yes, I am. Okay. I am shooting in RAW. So if I was to go to preview a photo, here’s a photo of my daughter and it is shot in RAW. You can see that RAW is right there. Maybe it’s hard to see in this on the screen, [00:05:00] but that is a RAW.

Here’s another RAW. Here’s another RAW, and so on and so on. So these are all RAW files. Now, the way that I have set this up is that if I hit the Q button on the Fuji camera, this is now RAW conversion. If I go to file type, it sets a jpeg. Image size is gonna be small. I don’t need to be, you know, I don’t need to be.

Huge Insight does not need to be huge. It is on normal quality and then I just go and I process. Okay, so we’re gonna hit Q again to create Now it is, am I hit? Okay. It is now created the jpeg file, which is going to be sent to Insight. So I’m gonna pull up. Here is my insight. Apple Messages window. So it is currently processing, it is sending it up to Insight.

Okay, so you can see that I got back this [00:06:00] text message. It says, your insight is rendering original file and if I was to open this inside of the browser, what you will see is the original photo, the JPEG that was sent off to Insight. Now we just wait for insight to bring me and show me the, the rendered version, the, the, the inspiration, the insight version.

Now, this usually takes about a minute, and what Sam says is that if you send multiple photos, it still takes about a minute. You can see the result just came in there, and I’ll show you that larger in a second. Now, if you send a bunch of photos, it will take more time. Of course, it has to render a little bit of everything, but here we go.

Let me pull back up. Here is the original photo and I am gonna bring up what it rendered.

You can see here that it did [00:07:00] utilize the door, and I actually really like these two versions at the top, the top left and the top right. I’m not a big fan of the ones in the bottom, especially the one on the bottom right with a really strange arm here, but you can see that it does give you inspiration of, well, here’s what you could do with the hands in this position.

You can move the door in or out. And, and try some new things with some different lighting. You can see the lighting is so much nicer on her face. I didn’t use any lighting on my daughter’s face here. So there’s a lot that can be done as far as that goes in order to, to improve on the photo, right? So that is what has happened here.

Basically, is sent off the photo insight received. It showed you your preview of your original photo, and then, and this is for your reference so that the next photo you receive is, here’s the original, here’s the insights.

Insight’s Critique Feature and Final Thoughts

Scott Wyden Kivowitz: Now I can actually reply. And I can say insight, and what it’s going to do is it’s going to critique the original photo and tell me what I could do better.

[00:08:00] Okay, so what you’re seeing right now is the review of this, the original photo, the original one that I had, which was this one. Right? So what you’re seeing is the original critique of this photo, let’s. Read this while we have the photo up on screen. Okay. Now keep in mind you can see there are two text messages.

This is because Apple messages has some limitation and, until they fully support RCS, it, it has to be truncated into two different text messages. so if you’re using WhatsApp for the transfer, then Sam says that it all goes into one message. So I might switch to WhatsApp. For the time being. I’m not a big fan of WhatsApp, which is why I’m using Apple messages, but I might just so that I get the simplicity, he saw it, he said it’s actually a little bit faster as well for things to come back through there.

So with that said, composition, the composition captures a warm moment with the subject positioned in the upper third of the frame, which is pleasant. However, the angle could be shifted to prevent the partial view [00:09:00] of the purple object, which is where’s the purple object? Oh, probably that handbag right, right there.

possibly a couch or pillow at the bottom. At the bottom, which is distracting.

At the bottom, which is distracting. I’m not sure what the, what’s on the bottom. Okay, well it didn’t catch that correctly, but that’s okay. for a cleaner composition, consider aligning the subject’s eyes with one of the top thirds of the frame and to adhere to the rule of thirds. It’s true pose. The relaxed pose of the subject seems natural and candid, which it’s a hundred percent was her expression is engaging, which makes a photo inviting.

To enhance intimacy, ensure the subject’s entire face is visible and not shadowed. I mean, it’s artistic if you don’t see the whole face, but I totally, totally understand. the light, the lighting on the subject’s face is soft and even, I mean, regular room light, which is flattering, however, the top of the head is slightly in shadow.

[00:10:00] no, not so much user reflector or subtle. oh, top of the, the face. Yes. There. Light slight shadow here. Use a reflector or a subtle fill to brighten the top of the subject’s head and avoid shadows that can detract from facial features, creative approach. For a more creative shot, consider having the subject interact with the cat.

I wonder if he thinks that’s a cat. I don’t see a cat. She does have pet cats, but I don’t see a cat, potentially gazing toward the pet with a shared activity to exhibit their bond. You could also use a shallow depth of field. It already is to, further blur the background and focus of that interaction.

This was F 2.8 by the way, lens and Settings since is portrait, a prime lens around 50, would be ideal for a more natural perspective as an aperture of F 2.8. Would like to give you an a nice. Nicely blurred background while keeping the sharp, the subject in sharp focus use a faster shutter speed to prevent any motion blurs.

So [00:11:00] as you can see right now, insight is not actually looking at the metadata of the photo. So otherwise it would know, it would know perfectly that this was, whatever focal length it was. And it was at, F 2.8. It also had ISO of 800. So, I am using a Zoom lens, so I don’t know exactly what my focal length was, however.

Definitely it was at 2.8 a hundred percent. So, and you can see that right there, it’s at F 2.8, but you can see the idea here. So this is brand new. Sam is gonna be adding a lot to this and it works perfectly. Again, like I said, with the canning cameras that support. Direct wifi to FTP with the Nikon cameras that support direct wifi to FTP Sony cameras, and also some of the Fuji cameras that support direct wifi to ft p.

So definitely recommend that if you are looking for something fun and different, AI based thing to inspire yourself to try new things, to think outside the box, to get real time critiques, practically [00:12:00] real time critiques on your work. Insight photo is definitely worth checking out. insight.photo, it’s not a .com, it’s not a .org, not .net.

None of those. It’s insight.photo, definitely check it out for my friend Sam Hurd. I think you’ll really enjoy it. just click the link in the description and you’ll get right off to the races. You can sign up and give it a try. And there he also tells you what cameras it’s compatible with. He will be working on his own Fuji tutorial.

In the meantime, this was not a specific about a camera, just to show you what Insight could do, and there’s a lot more to come and I’m very excited about it.

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10 responses to “A Look at Insight Photo’s AI-Powered Critiques and Inspirations”

  1. Artful Thinker Avatar
    Artful Thinker

    What an incredible advancement in the field of photography! Insight’s ability to quickly process and return inspirational images based on submitted photos is a brilliant concept. The fact that it can provide real-time feedback on composition and lighting ensures that photographers can continually refine their craft. This is truly the future of photography!

  2. Tech Enthusiast Avatar
    Tech Enthusiast

    Insight’s integration with the latest camera technology is simply outstanding. The convenience of sending photos directly from the camera to receive immediate inspiration and critique is unparalleled. This software provides an excellent platform for photographers to experiment and grow creatively. Highly recommended for anyone looking to elevate their photography skills.

  3. Curious Mind Avatar
    Curious Mind

    The idea of instantaneous feedback and inspiration is a game-changer for photographers. Insight offers a unique blend of technology and artistry that can help photographers push their creative boundaries. The emphasis on real-time critiques and constructive feedback is particularly impressive. I can’t wait to see how this software evolves!

  4. Visionary Explorer Avatar
    Visionary Explorer

    Insight is a truly revolutionary tool for photographers. Its ability to provide real-time inspiration and critiques is invaluable. The seamless integration with modern cameras and the promise of future updates make it a must-have for any serious photographer. Kudos to Sam Hurd for developing such an innovative piece of software!

  5. Creative Sage Avatar
    Creative Sage

    Sam Hurd has outdone himself with Insight. The software’s ability to generate inspirational images and provide real-time creative feedback is a boon for photographers. It’s especially exciting to see the potential for future enhancements. Insight has the power to transform the photography experience by fostering creativity and artistic excellence.

  6. Connor02 Avatar

    Wow this Insight thing is amazing! I can get all my photos critiqued so easy. Love it!

  7. i like how the photos come back so quick. It helps me try new poses. very cool software

  8. Louis Bailey Avatar
    Louis Bailey

    This is a game changer 4 photographers. real-time feedback and inspiration all in one.

  9. Graham Wayne Avatar
    Graham Wayne

    I have a Nikon and this is perfect 4 me! Using the camera wifi to send and get ideas back is super fun!

  10. I really like this Insight thing. Getting new ideas and feedback makes taking photos even more fun.

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