Hey everyone, it’s Cosmo.

Luma AI just launched a massive update to Dream Machine, their generative video tool. I'm impressed - though it's not without flaws.

The interface is gorgeous - a massive upgrade from typical AI tools. Clean navigation, intuitive controls, and a clever "boards" system for organizing projects. Generation is fast too, typically around 15 seconds.

The good: Natural language prompts work surprisingly well. No more arcane prompt engineering - just type what you want. The "brainstorm" feature suggests creative variations, keeping you in flow. And when outputs work, they're impressive.

The quirks: Camera motion controls are hit-or-miss. I asked for a camera pull-out and got a push-in instead. Some prompt modifications get ignored entirely.

Despite these issues, Dream Machine represents real progress in AI video creation. It democratizes capabilities that would have required a VFX team just years ago. While not perfect, it sets a new standard for generative AI interfaces.

The bottom line: A glimpse of where AI video creation is headed, wrapped in a beautiful package. Worth exploring if you're interested in the future of creative tools.

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Thank you for reading. Till next week! 😊

Best,
Cosmo