Jacob Piszar 3D Modeler

01/11/2025

The third episode of our web series, The Inhabitants! More to come every Friday!

01/09/2025

Excited to share a comparison of Runway and Sora!

With the recent release of Sora, I was eager to dive into its features and see how it stacks up against Runway’s image to video tool, a tool I’ve used extensively. To test their capabilities, I created the same project on both platforms. Starting with ChatGPT and DALL-E, I generated a series of images with the theme of weather personified. Not only was this a fun and creative concept, but it also allowed for plenty of variety to test how each platform handles different visuals.

The Experiment

Once the images were ready, I imported them into both platforms to see what I could create. Here’s what I found:

Sora: Delivers dynamic movement and often adds a cinematic flair to the final video. However, in many cases, the output included the initial image with little to no motion before cutting to a properly animated shot. This transition felt jarring and used up valuable time, especially since exports are limited to 5-second clips.

Runway: Stays closer to the original image, preserving the core design and details. However, in some cases, it focused on applying effects to the image rather than animating the entire scene or character.

Key Takeaways

Motion and Originality:

Sora takes the lead with more dynamic motion and creativity in its output, although the abrupt transitions can impact the flow.

Consistency: Runway wins in maintaining the integrity of the initial image, which can be a critical factor depending on the project’s goals.

Additional Considerations

Beyond animation quality, I explored the broader toolsets and pricing options for each platform:

Tool Range: Runway offers a more comprehensive suite of tools, making it a versatile option for creators who need an all-in-one solution. Sora, while promising, is currently more limited in its functionality.

Pricing: Runway’s entry-level plan is $15/month, providing videos at the same resolution as Sora’s $20/month plan, but without watermarks and with more features included. Sora’s lower-tier option imposes restrictions that may not suit all users.

Conclusion

Both tools are excellent in their own ways. Runway has established itself as a robust and reliable platform, while Sora shows a lot of promise and brings a unique creative edge to the table. That said, Sora’s handling of initial images and time limitations can hinder its usability for shorter clips.

Ultimately, the best choice depends on your goals and preferences. Do you prioritize motion and cinematic flair, or consistency and a broader feature set?

I’m excited to see how both tools continue to evolve.

With the recent release of Sora, I was eager to dive into its features and see how it stacks up against Runway’s image to video tool, a tool I’ve used extens...

01/08/2025

Weather Personified, I took the DALL-E images I created and plugged them into both Runway and Sora to create this video.

I will be sharing a follow up video comparing Sora and Runway along with my analysis of the image to video tools available with both platforms.

Utilizing Chat GPT and DALL-E to generate a series of images, I visualized different types of weather personified. Once the images were all created, I then p...

01/07/2025

Weather Personified

A series I’m doing visuallizing weather as people, with Chat GPT and DALL-E

Rain, Wind, Snow, Lightning, Sun, Mist, Drought, Hail, Hurricane, Tornado, Heat Wave, and Aurora Borealis

Next I will be animating these using both Sora and Runway

01/04/2025

The second episode of our web series, The Inhabitants. More to come every Friday night!

01/01/2025

Happy New Year!

12/27/2024

The first episode of Four Horsemen & Co’s The Inhabitants is here!

For this cosmic horror web series, I created AI-generated artwork and animations, intentionally crafting an uncanny, otherworldly aesthetic to immerse viewers in the eerie, unsettling world of the series. My goal was to blur the line between reality and the surreal, drawing you deeper into the story’s chilling atmosphere.

Look forward to new episodes every Friday and keep an eye out for an on screen appearance from me in an exciting villainous role!

The first episode of our new Web Series, The Inhabitants. New episodes dropping every Friday!

12/20/2024

Just in time for Christmas, a new short film from Four Horsemen & Co.

I assisted as the Post Production Specialist for this short, and am very pleased with some key scene transition effects I helped put together for this!

Enjoy and Merry Christmas!

A yearly Christmas party brings Kris and Nicole together, but falling in love is the easy part...We hope you enjoy our Christmas Rom-Com, and we wish you all...

12/19/2024

Utilizing Runway, I created this festive fireplace scene. Whether you're wrapping gifts, sipping cocoa, or just need some festive vibes, this crackling fire is here to warm your spirit.

Enjoy, and Merry Christmas!

Enjoy an hour of a relaxing crackling fireplace.Merry Christmas!Created using Runway.

10/14/2024

The finished music video is here!

The official "A Pirate's Invitation" music video.For this project I utilized 's footage of the Pirate and the Scholar, and combined them in fron...

10/13/2024

Some additional images from the upcoming "A Pirate's Invitation" music video! This time I went for some more fantastical elements. Look forward to seeing the music video created by myself and Joe Loudon very soon!

10/12/2024

Excited to share some images I created for a music video I'm working on with a friend! Created using Adobe Firefly

08/20/2024

Thank you all for helping my YouTube channel reach 250 subscribers!
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08/17/2024

My latest real showcasing my work using multiple AI tools!

This demo reel showcases my exploration of AI powered digital art, blending innovation and creativity. Using Leonardo.AI, Photoshop’s generative fill tools, ...

07/27/2024

A wonderful collaboration I did with artists William Alexander who provided a series of paintings and Ian Berk who provided music. Utilizing Will's artwork and Runway's frame interpolation tool, I created a fluid like animation showcasing his paintings in a hypnotic way, then added Ian's music to finish this fantastic video!

Immerse yourself in a breathtaking visual journey, as we bring a series of stunning paintings by William Alexander to life. This video showcases the seamless...

07/12/2024

Our friend created this animation using our new logo and Runway's frame interpolation tool

07/06/2024

Enjoy the first minute of our film What We Become.

07/04/2024

Happy 4th of July!