Tried an AI tool to edit my photos and it made everything look like a cartoon

Ngl, I used this new AI photo editor to fix the lighting on a shot from my trip to Austin and it turned my friend's face into a smooth blob. Learned that these tools still can't handle natural textures like hair or skin without messing it up. Has anyone found one that actually works for portraits?

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wyatt_green312mo ago

Yeah but did you try fixing the lighting manually first?

skyler431mo ago

Honestly, I think people overthink this. Yeah, @wyatt_green31, manual lighting can be a hassle, but is it really that serious? I've messed with a cheap LED panel before and just lived with the color being a bit off. It still worked fine for what I needed. Worst case, you tweak it in post or just move on. Not every shoot needs to be a whole production.

the_jana2mo ago

I tried that with a cheap LED panel once and it was a total disaster. The color temp was way off and I spent an hour wrestling with gels. Your mileage may vary, but manual lighting is a pain if you don't have the right gear.