nice one, dynamic paint perhaps?
Perhaps it was the markerâs appetite; for without it, no dynamic paint would have drooled in this video. 
Thanks a lot, bro
And I thought it was used in forced labour hand drawn animation production. How unglamourous. 
(Yes, my sense of humor is always like that, no reason for concern).
Always cool to come back to this thread every once in a while.
greetings, Kologe
It seems even the most âglamorousâ things have an unglamorous side behind the scenes. What matters is that the result was worth the effort!
Itâs always nice to see you back here, Kologe
Well, itâs rare to find someone that is as crazy as they are talented⌠well done !
Iâll take that as a premium compliment. Thank you! That means a lot.
Talent is a gift. Madness, a visitor that sometimes bursts in like a gentle guest, is always welcome.
I asked the AI: Is this a real photo?
It answered:
Yes, this appears to be a real photograph rather than a drawing or an AI-generated image. It shows ordinary stationery items such as:
A blue pencil sharpener
A Pelikan BR 40 eraser
A pencil
A wooden table surface with natural details such as:
⢠Light reflecting off the metal blade of the sharpener
⢠Realistic, graduated shadows
⢠Visible wood grain texture
⢠Light signs of use on the eraser
⢠The pencil writing on the table
All of these indicators suggest that it is a photograph taken with a camera.
If youâd like, I can analyze it further (for example, estimating the type of lighting or whether it has been digitally edited).
I would like that.
Deeper Visual and Technical Analysis
1 Lighting
⢠The light source appears to be soft and coming from the side (likely natural window light).
⢠The shadows are soft and gradually fading, indicating a diffused, broad light source.
⢠The reflection on the metal blade is logical and consistent with the direction of the light.
⢠There are no unnatural halos or edge glows.
2 Depth of Field
⢠There is a relatively shallow depth of field: the sharpener and eraser are in good focus, while the wooden background is slightly blurred.
⢠The transition into blur (bokeh) looks natural and gradual, typical of real product photography using a physical lens.
⢠There are no random focus inconsistencies or unnatural edge cutouts (a common issue in some AI-generated images).
⢠This suggests the use of a relatively wide aperture (approximately f/2.8 â f/4).
3 Texture and Fine Details
⢠The wood grain contains natural, non-repeating imperfections, with no artificial pattern repetition.
⢠The eraser shows subtle friction marks and small, irregular scratches.
⢠The plastic edges of the sharpener have slight natural variations and are not unrealistically perfect.
4 Perspective and Geometry
⢠The perspective is consistent, with slight line convergence due to the lens angle.
⢠The screw in the sharpener is logically placed, and the blade has realistic thickness.
⢠There are no illogical geometric distortions or incorrect object merging.
5 Text and Printing
⢠The âPelikanâ and âBR 40â text is clear and consistent.
⢠The lettering is straight and properly aligned, without strange distortions (which were more common in earlier AI-generated images).
⢠The logo and symbols are printed accurately.
6 Composition
⢠The image resembles simple product photography on a table.
⢠The arrangement is logical: the sharpener is slightly behind, and the eraser is in the foreground.
⢠There is no visual clutter or unexplained elements.
Indicators Against AI Generation
⢠No edge distortions or unnatural blending.
⢠No artificial over-smoothing or synthetic blur.
⢠Fine details (scratches, subtle irregularities, light dust) appear very natural.
Conclusion
From a purely visual standpoint, all indicators support that this is a real photographic image of a product taken in a natural setting. There are no obvious signs of AI generation or digital manipulation.
If AI is misleading, I apologize; if it is honest, then it has been thoroughly misled!!!
The pencil sharpener doesnât show any clear, realistic details. (itâs a bit blurry)
Since the sharpener is no larger than 3Ă1.5Ă1.3 cm almost, you shouldnât expect me to create very fine details with it, especially if it is new or lightly used, the general shape is enough.
The same goes for the handwritten text; it isnât as sharp as you would expect. The focus between the sharpener and the eraser. with a camera rotation 40°, that would mean only part of the scene falls within the focus circle.
BTW, the phrase âThis is so funnyâ isnât appropriate at all, even when referring to AI.
Excuse me⌠is there something here that is supposed to be funny?
This phrase has nothing to do with art criticism; it is simply ridicule, and it will receive a warm welcome in the trash can ⌠Tushhh (with the tiny noise they call bg music) 
I deeply apologize, this was in no way meant as ridicule.
I think it is a funny idea to ask AI to identify if a render is made by AI or is a real photograph, and the AI doesnât mention the texture of the wood is blurry (compared with how sharp the text is).
I donât expect you to create a photorealistic amount of detail, but it is interesting to see that the AI didnât realize it is a render.
I am aware of this, but the texture of the wood is unsharp/blurry, which doesnât make sense as the text is sharp.
This wasnât meant as criticism, except the materials of the pencil sharpener and the texture of the wood/table isnât photorealistic (I deeply apologize for not saying it more direct//clearly; English isnât my native language)
By the way, your work is amazing!
Everything we do in Blender is unrealistic, even if itâs 99% accurate. So, donât put me under pressure. 
Sometimes a bunch of factors come together and make it look greatâand thatâs the bottom line. Itâs just an imitation.
Weâre just trying to reach a point where we feel personally satisfied.
If you say the material doesnât match, the colors are too saturated, or that itâs not even a pencil sharpener, youâre totally rightâas long as everyoneâs entitled to their own opinion, but not that much. a sharpener is a sharpener with details or without.
For example, I might criticize Van Goghâs painting The Bedroom, and then those (people with a herd mentality) will come along and throw the harshest insults at me. I just let them rant until the next morning. All I can do is pull the covers up tight and get ready for a new nightmare.
Your apology is accepted, bro, and it looks like you meant to write: (This is so fun)
The artwork below is my gift to you.
Thanks a lot. Have a nice day.
Wow, thank you so much!! You are right, the most important thing is to feel personally satisfied (I hope you can use my critique, but again, nothing is perfect: you can always improve something)! Again, I am very sorry for the misunderstanding! I am deeply grateful for your understanding and the artwork! Have a nice day too!
@zoal , I,ve been watching your work for a long time.
You are extremely talented
This field, my bro telemann, is open to all opinions. You may encounter people who disagree with you and others who donât care, but you will always find me open to every perspective, whether it is humorous or sad.
