What is Cara?
Cara is a dedicated social media and portfolio platform crafted for artists, with a strong focus on authenticity and ethical considerations in the realm of creative expression. It stands out by filtering out generative AI images, thus providing a space where artists can showcase their original work and be discovered by clients, fans, and industry peers. The platform is designed to navigate the complexities of AI in the art industry and to support a future where artists and companies can collaborate effectively and ethically.
How to Use Cara?
Using Cara involves the following steps:
- Sign Up: Register on the platform to create your artist profile.
- Create a Portfolio: Showcase your artwork in a portfolio that can be viewed on both desktop and mobile devices.
- Connect with the Community: Engage with other artists, clients, and industry professionals through the social media feed.
- Utilize Features: Make use of Cara's features such as AI image detection and filtering, multi-video and Sketchfab embeds, and customizable home feed.
- Explore Job Opportunities: Check the jobs board for relevant opportunities in the art industry.
- Stay Updated: Keep up with the latest discussions, educational content, and support within the community.
Features of Cara
- Social Media Feed & Portfolio: A dual functionality allowing artists to share their work on a social media feed and maintain a professional portfolio.
- Automated AI Image Detection & Filtering: A system that automatically detects and filters out AI-generated images to ensure the authenticity of the artwork.
- Multimedia Support: The ability to embed multiple videos and Sketchfab animations within portfolios.
- Custom Home Feed: Personalize your feed to see content that matters most to you.
- Animated GIF Covers: Add dynamic covers to your portfolio using animated GIFs.
- Bookmarks and Albums: Organize and save artwork you admire into bookmarks and albums.
- Cara Glaze: A unique feature that possibly offers a distinctive visual treatment or presentation style (more information is suggested on the platform).
- Custom Crop for Thumbnails & Covers: Adjust the appearance of your thumbnails and covers to fit your aesthetic.
- Jobs Board: A resource for artists to find job opportunities in the industry.
- Ethical Stance on AI: Cara's commitment to not hosting AI-generated portfolios until ethical and data privacy issues are resolved.
Cara's mission is to respect and prioritize the human factor in creativity, providing a platform that is both a community and a professional space for artists to thrive.