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APN 201

About the project

Using his own savings APN201 wants to show that you can make art without grants.
As long as you have brain that is producing ideas you can do anything.
This page is a collection of pictures, videos and text. Describing the art work and the process around it.

Info: info@apn201.com

More is more

ART? Posted by APN201Posted on Wed, May 21, 2025 21:58:59

I have an endless curiosity for trying new things and technologies. AI might already feel like old news to many, but I’m still amazed by the insane pace at which it’s evolving. It’s funny how people instantly dismiss everything made with AI as “crap.” Sure, there’s a lot of crap—but like with any tool, the end result depends on who’s using it. It still takes skill and creativity to make something useful or interesting.

My attention span is short. I test something for a bit, then drop it and move on to the next thing. Knowing that, I have to act fast. I need to get things done quickly before I lose interest. No time to chase perfection. Just quick and dirty. And that’s fine—because if I can churn out 10% quality stuff in one day, I know I could make perfect stuff if I spent a week on it. But just knowing that is enough. I don’t need to prove it.

AI tools actually fit my workflow perfectly. Most of them are subscription-based, and many use a credit system where advanced features cost more. So I lean toward generating a lot of content quickly with the cheaper models. If I get decent results with those, I know the expensive ones would probably be a bit better—but not always. Sometimes the older models are actually better for specific tasks.

What I usually do is subscribe to a tool, cancel the subscription right away to avoid ongoing charges, and use it heavily for a month. Then I move on. I’ve done this with Midjourney, Suno, Kling, and Runway. Midjourney ran out of credits, so now I use free tools like Sora and Ideogram for image generation. That rock video I posted earlier? 100% done with Midjourney and Kling. The rap video was a mix. The latest one was made entirely with Sora and Runway.

The rap video. Same image used as in the rock video. Story is about the times when I was lonely and drunken and wrote a love messages, which were “so good”, that I sent the same to 15 people.

The process is simple. AI video tools kinda suck at image generation and imagination. So I do the imagining myself. I plan the shots, use reference images, then describe what I want to Sora or Midjourney—something like “Make this guy a rock star.” I upload that result to Kling or Runway and prompt it with something basic like “Man is singing rock.” For the music, I use Suno (usually with lyrics I wrote and fine-tuned in ChatGPT), edit it in Audacity into 10-second clips, and then use lipsync tools to match the audio with the generated video. I bring everything together in Adobe Premiere. It’s not perfect, but it works. I’m happy with the results.

Honestly, I’m convinced that a year from now, the same people dissing AI-generated art will end up liking something without even realizing it was made with AI.

The latest one is about a crush I had when I was 15, but I was too shy to say more than “hi” to her every day. I used AI to convert a current FB image of the girl (45 years or so) to an younger version.


The Rocker I Could’ve Been

ART? Posted by APN201Posted on Thu, May 15, 2025 23:14:38

Almost 40 years ago, there was a rip in the fabric of time. It split reality into an alternative timeline where, instead of getting a Commodore 64, I got a guitar. Now, because of another rupture in the timeline, information is leaking between dimensions—and we can finally see what happened.
Let me present to you: APN201 the rocker!

They had a cute waitress who knew my preferences and would often bring me a glass of Amarone before I even asked. I had a bit of a crush on her. One day, a small heart appeared on the chalkboard where they advertised the wine, and I wanted to believe it was for me.

Actually, this is just a continuation of my experiments with AI. I might need to do some AI stuff for an upcoming movie, so I was testing the tools to see how much they’ve improved in a year.
To make this video, I used a lyric I wrote years ago on a cigarette box while being totally heartbroken and self-medicating with too many glasses of Amarone at the Italian restaurant next door. I was a familiar face there. Sometimes I went every day.

Anyway, she didn’t break my heart. Someone else did.
But she taught me how to love, and how to enjoy life.

That night, I put on my best Hugo Boss suit and sat outside the restaurant at a small table, sipping wine, writing the lyrics, and smoking a cigar. The owner walked by, saw the scene, and said: “Bello, bello!”

So—as mentioned—this AI version of me, from that other timeline, was made using Suno, Midjourney, and Kling. The source material? Just the lyrics and a single still image of me.
Everything else is AI-generated.

The source of all evil (the image used to generate everything in the video)

Of course, I still had to plan the shots, write the prompts, and do the editing—but basically, everything you see and hear is artificial.
Just like everything in the real world has been for decades—long before the invention of AI.

At least tits haven’t been real for a long, long time.
I mentioned tits, so I guess that’s a good place to end.



RIP Shapeways

ART? Posted by APN201Posted on Tue, September 10, 2024 15:23:41

Shapeways was the 3D printing service I used to order most of my stuff. The website stopped working, so I did some googling. Seems like they are bankrupt.

This is too-bad. It was my go-to 3D shop. I always said it makes no sense to own a printer, because I can order much better quality prints there. I spent thousands on different test projects and prototypes but also on some real jewelry etc. I had couple of dozen designs available in the Shapeways shop and some people even ordered them. Now all of that is gone. If I can find the models somewhere, maybe I should publish them for free in Thingiverse or somewhere.

The gallery link on my homepage points to Shapeways shop. Also that I need to fix now. Below some examples of my designs.



Virus Shooter: The Game that Overcame a Pandemic Ban

ART? Posted by APN201Posted on Thu, July 04, 2024 09:14:15

A Fun, Simple Arcade Game with a Purpose

Game Description:

Virus Shooter is a fun and simple arcade game. Slide the soap to move it. Tap to shoot soap bubbles. Hit viruses and collect power-ups. Simple, fun, and educational. Wash your hands!

From Corona Killer to Virus Shooter: A Journey

During the lockdown, like many others, I found myself with a lot of free time. To make the most of it, I decided to learn a new skill. I had never tried making a mobile game before, so I thought, why not give it a shot? I stumbled upon an aptly named SDK, Corona, and decided to dive in.

I followed a tutorial on creating an Asteroids-style shooter, but instead of asteroids, I decided to use assets and game logic that would resonate more with our current times. The result? A game where you control a soap bar, shooting soap bubbles at corona viruses. Players earn points by collecting toilet paper and gain extra lives with hand sanitizer.

The Original: Corona Killer

The game turned out better than I expected. Proud of my creation, I uploaded it to the Play Store. However, my excitement was short-lived. The game was banned due to a policy violation, and I was even threatened with the deletion of my account.

A New Beginning: Corolla Killer

Not one to give up, I made some changes. I altered the game’s name and a few assets, rebranding it as Corolla Killer. This version of the game was accepted, and it remained on Google Play, allowing players to enjoy it for free. It gained modest number of downloads. Surprisingly many from Iraq.

Finally, Virus Shooter is Here!

After all these years, I am thrilled to announce that Google has finally released the game in its original form, now named Virus Shooter. It is available on the Play Store, and I am excited to share this simple yet fun and educational game with all of you.

Play Virus Shooter here: Virus Shooter on Google Play

Enjoy the game, have fun, and remember to wash your hands!



R-Tyny music project

ART? Posted by APN201Posted on Sat, June 08, 2024 17:05:10

I create many projects under the motto “Try everything.” While I mostly produce art under my moniker APN201, I sometimes use different names for special projects. One such name is R-Tyny, a virtual artist. The works published under the R-Tyny name are experimental music pieces, heavily utilizing AI, Fiverr, or both.

Make no mistake, I still consider myself the artist behind these works. From a copyright perspective, a work or creation is something where the creator’s unique influence makes the work distinct and unreplicable without their contribution. Ghostwriters have always existed; Warhol, Koons, Michelangelo, etc., did not create all their works themselves. My main discipline is filmmaking, so to me, auteurism spreads across all art forms: you don’t need to do everything yourself, as long as you are the one making the decisions. In pop music, producers like Phil Spector are also called auteurs because their style is evident in their works. However, I believe it goes beyond that. R-Tyny songs all sound different, but none would exist without me.

Most of these R-Tyny works have been published on streaming platforms to make them easily accessible. You can find them on Spotify, YouTube, and Suno. My personal favorites are a couple of songs with lyrics created by my 2-year-old daughter.

P.S. The name R-Tyny refers to the Finnish word “ärtynyt,” meaning irritated.



Deus ex machina

ART? Posted by APN201Posted on Sun, May 26, 2024 23:09:42

God 2.0

I updated my “god” to use model GPT-4o and did also some other improvements.

Although this is very simple experiment with large language mode, it has sparked some discussion. As usual people fire opinions without thinking too much. I mean, if god exists, wouldn’t he also speak through the AI – as there is nothing in existence not controlled by the god?

If the AI bot is not god per se, but a messenger, would he be better in the job than average priests, because he is not human? He is made by humans, and thus is biased, but not for personal gain. Is he interpreting the holy texts better or worse than humans. This god is just the divine being. He does not really represent any particular religion. Does that allow better reaction to users’ worries?

Who know, but it’s fan tough experiment.

https://helppox.com/god



Sleep is back!

ART? Posted by APN201Posted on Sun, May 19, 2024 23:40:44

Some months ago YouTube removed my film Sleep from my other YouTube channel because of nudity. I was very upset for 2 reasons:
1. The video was picked up by the algorithm and was making thousands of views (and dozens of subscribers) every hour. When they deleted the video, all activity on the channel stopped. Almost like if I was shadow banned.
2. YouTube says nudity in context of art is allowed, so they think my video is not art.

I challenged the decision and even appealed, but no help. They said it’s deleted and I cannot ecen appeal anymore.

Meanwhile I learned that it was a subject of university master’s thesis in the University of south Florida. If I knew that earlier.. because it kinda proves it must be art. On other hand it has a page in Wikipedia and premiered in Rotterdam Film Festival and that did not convince them.

I noticed that X (Twitter) user TeamYoutube was very helpful in helping people to fix their channels, so I decided to try one more time.

These guys rock! To my amazement they answered and fixed it. Super!

Thank you TeamYouTube!


New film: Sleep 2023

ART? Posted by APN201Posted on Tue, January 02, 2024 19:09:41

Celebrating 10 Years of Cinematic Innovation

Juha Lilja Unveils “Sleep” Sequel: A Captivating Dive into Digital Wakefulness

In a bold exploration of our digital age, acclaimed filmmaker Juha Lilja returns with the highly anticipated sequel to his avant-garde masterpiece, “Sleep.” A decade after the groundbreaking original, Lilja’s “Sleep” (2023) takes audiences on an unprecedented 5-hour and 21-minute journey, challenging the pervasive influence of mobile phones in our lives.

Synopsis: “Sleep” (2023) marks a radical departure from its predecessor. Instead of the vulnerability of sleep, Lilja confronts the wakeful grip of modern technology. Armed with his mobile phone, he immerses himself for over 5 hours, disconnected from reality. Shot with a Canon EOS M, the unfiltered footage captures Lilja’s digital odyssey—no embellishments, no lights, just raw and thought-provoking reality.

Critique and Aesthetics of Cohabitation: In the spirit of Christopher Costabile’s master’s thesis, Lilja’s “Sleep” serves as both a critique and exemplar of the aesthetics of cohabitation. The unyielding gaze into Lilja’s digital world mirrors our collective obsession with mobile devices. It’s a cinematic reflection, devoid of external lights or effects, exposing the intimate dance between human consciousness and the omnipresent mobile phone.

Sleep poster

YouTube Premiere and Concept Art: Celebrating a decade of innovation, “Sleep” (2023) will premiere on Lilja’s YouTube channel APN 201 Movies on January 15th at 16:00 CET. Embracing the aesthetics of cohabitation, the film takes the form of concept art, aligning with Costabile’s thesis, ensuring its availability to the masses at their own homes. The film might later be screened at selected festivals, events, or galleries.

Availability: “Sleep” (2023) promises a YouTube debut, offering a global audience the chance to witness Lilja’s digital wakefulness. Subsequent screenings at festivals, events, or galleries will be announced in due course.

To understand the significance of the new film, it is useful to first learn about the previous one: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sleep_(2013_film)

For press inquiries, interviews, or additional information, please contact: info@apn201.com

About Juha Lilja: Juha Lilja is an award-winning filmmaker renowned for his avant-garde approach to cinema. With an illustrious career spanning decades, his films continue to provoke thought and redefine the boundaries of cinematic storytelling.

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