Adobe Pushes the Boundaries of AI Creativity at Adobe Max
At Adobe Max, Adobe showcased a series of experimental 'sneaks'—early-stage prototypes that hint at future Creative Cloud features. Among the most intriguing are tools that let users walk around inside still photos and conduct interviews with AI-generated characters.
Project In Motion: Walk Around Inside a Photo
One standout sneak, Project In Motion, transforms a flat image into an explorable 3D space. Using generative AI, the tool infers depth and fills in missing areas as you 'move' through the scene, creating a parallax effect that makes the photo feel alive. While still experimental, this points toward a future where static imagery becomes interactive, immersive experiences—a direction Adobe is clearly betting on as spatial computing and VR gain traction in 2026.
Interview Your Characters
Another experiment lets creators interact with their own characters. By feeding the AI a character design and some context, users can ask questions and receive in-character responses. This could be a game-changer for storytellers, game designers, and animators who want to flesh out personalities or explore narrative branches without writing every line manually.
The Sneaks Tradition
Adobe's 'sneaks' are a beloved tradition at Max, offering a glimpse of what might eventually ship in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other Adobe apps. While not all sneaks make it to market, they signal the company's R&D priorities—particularly around generative AI, 3D, and interactive media.
As Adobe continues to integrate AI across its suite, these experiments underscore a broader industry shift: from AI as a productivity booster to AI as a creative collaborator. Whether walking through a photo or chatting with a character, the line between creator and creation is blurring—and Adobe wants to be at the forefront.
via The Verge AI