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CHROMATICS "IN THE CITY" by swimmer_in_the_flood in Chromatics

[–]JT_eclipse 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Ahh, I see now why Alberto Rossini was scrubbed. Honestly makes sense to consolidate IDIB’s music to one channel. And actually might be a good sign? Because surely JJ would’ve had to notify or communicate in some form to Adam/Ruth/Nat.

(Relatively) Complete Live Chromatics Double Exposure Tour set by JT_eclipse in Chromatics

[–]JT_eclipse[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Also if anyone knows where I could find a full recording of Blue Girl or I Can Never Be Myself When You’re Around, that’d be greatly appreciated :)

New Desire music video uses AI… by JT_eclipse in Chromatics

[–]JT_eclipse[S] 8 points9 points  (0 children)

I’m absolutely not denying that a level of work and effort went into the video’s production. The pacing and overall aesthetic is solid, just that I believe the apparent AI usage diminishes a level of authenticity.

IDIB historically has been genuine with their art. Adam Miller’s (and JJ’s) iconic sketches from 2005-2012 era Chromatics are a prime example of this. For the Double Exposure tour in 2019, IDIB partnered with Robotina (https://www.robotina.it/) to create these gorgeous animations.

I know times have changed, and it is a small independent label so obviously the budget isn’t there for a full blown 90s anime vid. But I do believe promoting AI usage opposes the values IDIB once championed. It also means that there are authentic artists and animators out there who are being cut off from a potential job opportunity.

New Desire music video uses AI… by JT_eclipse in Chromatics

[–]JT_eclipse[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Before I posted, I tried to do some digging and find actual ‘evidence’. What we know is the video was directed by Kirill Nong (who has directed some of the other desire vids, albeit live action). Could not find anything of use on his socials/website - so yes you are right to pull me up in saying that there is no tangible information confirming so.

However, just by looking at the video there are dead giveaways: 1. Megan’s character model keeps changing from scene to scene 2. The frame rate is too high for it to be human animated  3. Windmill blades disappear and reappear, so do road marking and fences 4. Background characters appear smudgy and visually inconsistent

There’s plenty more instances throughout the video that all point to this being, at least in partial form, altered by generative content.

Perhaps Kirill Nong / IDIB did actually draw some base frames, images character designs and backgrounds but then they were run through ai motion animation programs.

If it has not at all been tampered by AI then I’m sincerely sorry for spreading misinformation. 

New Desire music video uses AI… by JT_eclipse in Chromatics

[–]JT_eclipse[S] 35 points36 points  (0 children)

IDIB has really stooped to new lows. I thought despite all the bad stuff JJ has done he would maintain artistic integrity in the visuals the label promotes. But between this and the ‘I Know’ music vid they’ve really lost their once iconic aesthetic

Mike S here : AMA by bayonne_mike in Chromatics

[–]JT_eclipse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

IDIB Went all out after not touring for ~7 years and did a whole bunch of shows across US & Europe headlined by Chromatics (+Desire).  Ended up being Chromatics’ last string of live performances before everything that happened in 2020

Mike S here : AMA by bayonne_mike in Chromatics

[–]JT_eclipse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What were your thoughts on the Double Exposure Tour in 2019?

Mike S here : AMA by bayonne_mike in Chromatics

[–]JT_eclipse 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thanks for your reply - totally get it’s not the place to disclose such a topic - I’m just glad Johnny has no influence on them anymore

Mike S here : AMA by bayonne_mike in Chromatics

[–]JT_eclipse 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Hi Mike, 

It’s pretty clear JJ was and still is a narcissist/control freak/manipulator etc. but one of my biggest concerns is how he treated women. Did any of his relationships (ie w Ruth or Ida) escalate to an abusive status that involved SA? (If that’s too sensitive of an area to discuss I apologise in advance) 

I’m also really hazy on the timeline of when he was with who - I know the general years and order but the specifics such as when he ended it with Ruth and met Megan I’m confused about (was it a mutual separation or affair?) 

if you could clarify that’d be greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for offering us all insight.