Hosted by: Cassie Betts
Executive Producer: Eman Barkley
Air Date: February 1, 2025
“Entering Tech: A Journey from Newbie to Jr. Developer” - Cameron Smith
Episode: 131
Guest: Cameron Smith
How Midjourney Can Elevate Your Business
Episode 131 Recap: How Midjourney Can Elevate Your Business – Featuring Cameron Smith
Introduction to Episode and Guest
Welcome back, Tech Bettsties! In this episode of talktechto.me on KBLA Talk 1580, host Cassie Betts explores the power of AI-generated art with special guest Cameron Smith. If you’ve ever wanted to create stunning visuals without traditional design skills, this episode is for you. Cameron, a junior developer and AI art instructor, breaks down how Midjourney is revolutionizing content creation for businesses, marketers, and creatives.
Welcome back, Tech Bettsties! In this episode of talktechto.me on KBLA Talk 1580, host Cassie Betts explores the power of AI-generated art with special guest Cameron Smith. If you’ve ever wanted to create stunning visuals without traditional design skills, this episode is for you. Cameron, a junior developer and AI art instructor, breaks down how Midjourney is revolutionizing content creation for businesses, marketers, and creatives.
Guest Background in Tech
Cameron Smith started his tech journey at just 14 years old with Made In South LA (MISLA). Now a junior developer and instructor, Cameron specializes in AI-driven design and animation, helping creatives and entrepreneurs harness the power of AI. His experience with Midjourney and other AI tools positions him as an expert in the field, inspiring the next generation of tech talent.
Cameron Smith started his tech journey at just 14 years old with Made In South LA (MISLA). Now a junior developer and instructor, Cameron specializes in AI-driven design and animation, helping creatives and entrepreneurs harness the power of AI. His experience with Midjourney and other AI tools positions him as an expert in the field, inspiring the next generation of tech talent.
Main Insights on Midjourney’s Business Impact
What is Midjourney?
- Midjourney is a leading AI art generation tool that allows users to create professional-grade images without design experience.
- Unlike traditional graphic design, Midjourney operates within Discord, making it highly accessible.
- Midjourney is a leading AI art generation tool that allows users to create professional-grade images without design experience.
- Unlike traditional graphic design, Midjourney operates within Discord, making it highly accessible.
Why Businesses Should Pay Attention
- Cost-Effective Content Creation – No need for expensive design software or hiring professional artists.
- Quick Prototyping & Branding – AI-generated visuals help businesses test branding concepts quickly.
- Marketing Made Easy – Entrepreneurs can create high-quality promotional content in seconds.
- Cost-Effective Content Creation – No need for expensive design software or hiring professional artists.
- Quick Prototyping & Branding – AI-generated visuals help businesses test branding concepts quickly.
- Marketing Made Easy – Entrepreneurs can create high-quality promotional content in seconds.
How Different Industries Use Midjourney
Cameron shares insights on how various industries can leverage Midjourney:
- Restaurants – Generate unique menu designs and social media content.
- Real Estate Agents – Create stunning property visuals and virtual staging.
- Marketers – Craft eye-catching ads, product mockups, and brand assets.
Cameron shares insights on how various industries can leverage Midjourney:
- Restaurants – Generate unique menu designs and social media content.
- Real Estate Agents – Create stunning property visuals and virtual staging.
- Marketers – Craft eye-catching ads, product mockups, and brand assets.
Community Impact & Career Advice
Diversity in AI & Tech Education
Cameron’s work with MISLA’s Animate Our World Bootcamp highlights the importance of tech accessibility for underrepresented communities. By teaching AI art and animation, he helps Black and Brown creatives enter the tech space with practical, in-demand skills.
Cameron’s work with MISLA’s Animate Our World Bootcamp highlights the importance of tech accessibility for underrepresented communities. By teaching AI art and animation, he helps Black and Brown creatives enter the tech space with practical, in-demand skills.
Getting Started with Midjourney
For those new to AI-generated art, Cameron suggests:
- Start small – Experiment with simple prompts.
- Learn prompting techniques – Use clear, descriptive words.
- Understand workflow best practices – Optimize your use of Midjourney on Discord.
For those new to AI-generated art, Cameron suggests:
- Start small – Experiment with simple prompts.
- Learn prompting techniques – Use clear, descriptive words.
- Understand workflow best practices – Optimize your use of Midjourney on Discord.
Final Takeaways & Where to Learn More
Cameron predicts that AI art tools will continue to evolve, offering more customization and integration with other creative platforms. His final advice for businesses:
- Stay creative – AI is a tool to enhance human imagination, not replace it.
- Experiment fearlessly – The best way to learn is by trying new prompts and styles.
- Use AI ethically – Be mindful of copyright issues and ethical concerns when using AI-generated art.
Cameron predicts that AI art tools will continue to evolve, offering more customization and integration with other creative platforms. His final advice for businesses:
- Stay creative – AI is a tool to enhance human imagination, not replace it.
- Experiment fearlessly – The best way to learn is by trying new prompts and styles.
- Use AI ethically – Be mindful of copyright issues and ethical concerns when using AI-generated art.
Stay Connected
✨ Follow Cameron Smith for more AI art insights.
📲 Connect with host Cassie Betts on Instagram: @instabetts, @talktechto.me, and @madeinsouth.la.
🚀 Learn more about Made In South LA’s Bootcamps: MISLA.org.
📻 Thanks for tuning in to talktechto.me, where we push the envelope of tech one keystroke at a time. See you next episode! 🚀
✨ Follow Cameron Smith for more AI art insights.
📲 Connect with host Cassie Betts on Instagram: @instabetts, @talktechto.me, and @madeinsouth.la.
🚀 Learn more about Made In South LA’s Bootcamps: MISLA.org.
📻 Thanks for tuning in to talktechto.me, where we push the envelope of tech one keystroke at a time. See you next episode! 🚀
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