Professor Jim’s Photo Process Simulators
As an educator, these AI experiments give me a way to spark interest in traditional photographic processes, driven by my own curiosity about how digital tools can echo the look and feel of analog techniques. They let me translate the experience of darkroom work into something people can try anywhere. Not everyone has access to darkrooms or specialized facilities, so creating these accessible simulations helps more people discover the look, history, and joy of these classic processes.
Professor Jim’s Darkroom Photogram Simulator
Professor Jim’s Darkroom Photogram Simulator is a playful app I built using Google AI Studio to give anyone the simulated experience of making traditional black and white photograms without needing a physical darkroom. By simply describing everyday objects, or uploading photos of objects in a composition, users can generate virtual photograms that mimic the bright white silhouettes and deep black backgrounds of classic darkroom prints. It is easy to use, fun to experiment with, and a great way to explore the beauty of darkroom techniques. Give it a try and see what kind of photogram you can create.
Professor Jim’s Cyanotype Simulator
Professor Jim’s Cyanotype Simulator is a creative app I built using Google AI Studio to let anyone explore the look and feel of traditional cyanotype printing without needing sunlight, chemistry, or a full setup at home. Simply describe the objects or arrangement you want to place on the sensitized paper, and the app generates a virtual cyanotype with the rich Prussian blues and crisp white shapes that define this historic process. It is simple, fun, and a great way to discover why cyanotypes have remained a beloved photographic technique for more than 180 years.