Monthly Archives: February 2026

Interactive relighting control for Qwen image creation

A couple of weeks ago I mentioned a cool, simple UI for changing camera angles using the Qwen imaging model. Along related lines, here’s an interface for relighting images:

Martini promises real creative control for filmmakers

This new tool (currently in closed beta, to which one can request access via the site)

Martini puts you in the director’s chair so you can make the video you see in your head… Get the exact shot you want, not whatever the model gives you. Step into virtual worlds and compose shots with camera position, lenses, and movement… No more juggling disconnected tools. Image generation, video generation, and world models—all in one place, with a built-in timeline.

I can’t wait to try stepping into the set. Beyond filmmaking, think what something like this could mean to image creation & editing…

Adobe vets launch AniStudio

My former colleagues Jue Wang & Chen Fang are making an impressive indie debut:

AniStudio exists because we believe animation deserves a future that’s faster, more accessible, and truly built for the AI era—not as an add-on, but from the ground up. This isn’t a finished story. It’s the first step of a new one, and we want to build it together with the people who care about animation the most.

Check it out: