I've been comparing image and video generation models for a few years now. I typically use the same prompts to compare quality, adherence to the request, and most oddly enough legality of the use of the image. Typically using anything Mickey Mouse triggers fails for any AI company big enough to be sued or have a legal team.

What is interesting about this OpenAI image product is that the images generated are the best quality I've seen. THE BEST. The adherence to what I specifically want, even if complicated, is superior with the OpenAI product. Look at the Messi image. I've wanted a stain glass window style for two years, and FINALLY, a model has delivered.

(*) HOWEVER, the Mickey request gets cancelled right in the middle of the render. The idea that even that partial image is the BEST MICKEY I've seen and follows my request exactly, it's funny that they chicken out and stop the render. You can see what happens below.

I couldn't resist taking the partially renedered image and tried to get otehr AI models to complete it. MidJourney and Photoshop wouldn't touch it. So with a little cropping and an upload to RunwayML, here is an animated Evil Mickey Mouse. With flames.

Castle Generation

Neuschwanstein castle, lightning, pixar style, volumetric lighting, unreal engine, hyper realistic, hyper detailed, maximum details, photorealistic, 8k, rimlight

Family Scene

Family on their laptops while sitting around a Christmas tree with presents underneath and looking worried because they have to finish up work, realistic, 4k

Evil Mickey

Evil mickey mouse taking a selfie in Disneyland surrounded by shocked families, realistic, 70s style polariod, 8k

Messi Generation

Lionel messi wearing his Argentina uniform floating in the air with beams of light behind him posed like Jesus. Sunrise breaking behind him and a soft halo behind his head, in the style of a gothic stained glass window of a church, volumetric lighting, unreal engine, hyper realistic, hyper detailed, maximum details, photorealistic, 8k, rimlight, maximum details

Robot Portrait

rusty robot with bow tie, portrait, 8k, ultra realism, chrome background

OpenAI's latest release, the 4o model, significantly enhances image generation capabilities, pushing the boundaries of what's achievable with AI-driven visual content. With improved realism, higher resolution outputs, and a better grasp of nuanced prompts, 4o positions itself as a powerful tool for creators across various industries, from marketing to entertainment.

To evaluate 4o's performance, we've tested a series of consistent prompts designed to highlight its strengths and expose potential limitations. The results demonstrate marked improvements in detail accuracy, contextual understanding, and creative variation compared to previous iterations. Particularly impressive is 4o's ability to maintain stylistic coherence across diverse image sets, making it highly suitable for brand-focused visual storytelling.

Overall, OpenAI's 4o delivers on its promise of advanced visual generation, offering users robust and reliable image creation capabilities. Whether for generating concept art, marketing materials, or dynamic visual content, this enhanced functionality represents a substantial leap forward, making it easier than ever to produce compelling visuals directly from descriptive prompts.