Feb 11

The Cost of Playing It Safe

Hey friends, Chase here This episode is short and direct — and it centers on a truth most of us spend years trying to outgrow: playing it safe has a cost. Not just a financial cost. Not just an “I didn’t take the leap” cost. I’m talking about the hidden cost — the slow trade of your originality for approval, your curiosity for compliance, your honest voice for whatever feels least risky. A lot of... read more ›
Feb 06

Kling 3.0 AI Video Is Here: My 100% Honest Review

Kling 3 is here, the followup to the popular Kling 2.6 AI video generation model. After spending the last 48 hours running it through the wringer, I’m ready to call it: this is arguably the most capable general-purpose video model available right now. I’d consider it state-of-the-art, overall. On par with Veo 3.1, and possibly better in some ways. But is it right for your workflow, and your budget? Let’s get into the details and... read more ›
Feb 04

How to Re-Light an Image with Nano Banana Pro

Need to change the lighting in an image after you’ve shot it? Nano Banana Pro is surprisingly good at it. We're talking about results that are on par with a high-end retoucher, but accessible on your devices 24/7. The best part? If you're already using Nano Banana, you don’t need another subscription. You just need to know how to talk to it. But here’s the secret: getting the best results isn't about some fancy "secret... read more ›
Feb 04

Build the Next Chapter Before You’re Paid

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

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)

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

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

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)

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

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 ›