ComfyUI Official Meetup - Austin AI Film Fest Edition
Official ComfyUI Meetup - Austin Edition!
From the ComfyUI NYC series, we’re excited to announce the first-ever event in Austin for SXSW and AI Austin Film Fest! In these meetups we dive into the latest advancements in real-time video AI, creative video AI, and the evolving ComfyUI ecosystem.
We are excited to have OriInTheSky, founder of FungAI Media, as our local host for this month’s event!
Some words from Ori......
I am the founder of FungAI, a pioneering media and education company specializing in AI-driven video art and interactive installations. I have collaborated with renowned brands such as Coca-Cola, Maybelline New York, and L’Oréal, and have created music videos and content for acclaimed artists including LSDream, Matisyahu, and Astrix. My mission is to evoke the profound awe, interconnectedness, and planetary perspective typically associated with psychedelic experiences, through substance-free artistic experiences. I also provide comprehensive education in AI animation techniques.
What to Expect:
The Comfy Methodology: We’ll dive into the principles behind the Comfy methodology, discussing when and why to use tools like ControlNets for precise control in image generation.
Motion Models vs. Video Models: Learn about the differences between motion models and video models, and how each can enhance creative AI workflows.
LLMs and Workflow Automation: Explore how LLMs are being integrated into the ComfyUI ecosystem to automate complex workflows and streamline custom node creation.
Austin AI Film Festival
The Austin AI Film Festival is hosting the world's leading AI film directors, studios, thought leaders, and technologists.
When: March 14th and 15th, 9am-7pm
Where: AT&T Conference Center, Grand Ballroom in Austin, Texas
Details:
Experience the future of filmmaking at the AT&T Conference Center. Two days of AI films, panels, art and tech debuts featuring leading directors and studios.
Highlights:
- Film screenings of finalists from 1500+ submissions.
- An Awards Show and After Party to celebrate and network with leaders in the space
- An AI director panel including Jason Zada - Founder @ Secret Level, and Kavan Cardoza - Co-founder @ Phantom X.
- A conversation on ethics in AI filmmaking including Benjamin Michel - Head of Animation @ Asteria Film Co., and Nik Kleverov - Chief Creative Officer @ Native Foreign
- A panel on the future of filmmaking including Joshua Michael Stern, Film and TV Director, and Todd Terrazas, Co-founder @ FBRC.ai and AI LA.
- and more legends in media & entertainment, technologists in artificial intelligence, education professionals etc.
Purchase the VIP experience to attend the Awards Show and After Party with these industry professionals.
Use code COMMUNITY25 for 25% off tickets
Past Events in NYC:
February Meetup: Interview with Spencer Sterling, multidisciplinary artist and machine learning researcher who transforms musical experiences into immersive visual environments.
January Meetup: Kosinkadink, creator of the ComfyUI extension for AnimateDiff, presented on Masking and Scheduling LoRA and Model Weights. He also demonstrated his new real-time manipulation system for LoRA weights, integrated with ComfyStream for AI-driven video adjustments.
December Meetup: Interview with ComfyAnonymous: We explored ComfyUI, its impact on AI workflows, and its role in shaping the future of creative AI.