Disguise has rolled out a significant update to Ask AId3n, its AI-powered workflow assistant for Designer Pro, enabling production teams to automate complex tasks that previously required hours of manual work. The new Gemini 2.5 Pro-powered assistant can now execute direct changes to project files, create custom tools without coding, and handle everything from LED screen configuration to timeline sequencing with simple text commands.
The update positions Disguise as a leader in applying AI to real-time production workflows, addressing the industry's ongoing push for efficiency in an increasingly complex technical landscape.
Point and Click Production: Complex venue setups now take seconds instead of hours
Ask AId3n transforms how production teams approach repetitive technical tasks. Users can now type commands like "set up the screen and stage for Madison Square Garden" and watch as the AI automatically configures the correct screen sizes and resolutions using data from its knowledge base.
The assistant goes beyond simple queries to become what Disguise calls a "true workflow assistant." For concert productions, teams can instruct Ask AId3n to create layers and keyframes for every musical beat of a show, with changes implemented within seconds. Awards ceremonies become similarly streamlined—the AI can instantly generate video layers for presenter introductions, award categories, and winner announcements, complete with section breaks between each segment.
Ask AId3n is now a true workflow assistant, with the ability to execute tasks… It's your instant expert, on hand to not just answer questions, but also handle everything from configuring LED screens to sequencing your timeline or setting up networked machines.
Custom Tools Without Code: Generated solutions become reusable assets across projects
One of the most significant features allows Ask AId3n to generate custom tools based on user requests. When given complex commands, the AI creates executable tools that users can access with a single click. These tools automatically save to users' Disguise Cloud accounts, making them available to entire organizations for future projects.
This capability addresses a common industry pain point—the need for custom solutions without requiring programming expertise. If Ask AId3n's initial results aren't perfect, users can review and edit the generated Python code manually or simply prompt the AI to "fix it" for automated corrections.
The system builds on Disguise's existing ecosystem, integrating with their recently released portable Designer software, X1, and leveraging the company's cloud infrastructure for seamless collaboration across global productions.
Real-Time Reliability: AI assistant designed for live show environments
Unlike general-purpose AI assistants, Ask AId3n specifically targets the high-stakes world of live events where technical failures aren't an option. The system includes robust fallback modes and supports local inference when cloud connectivity becomes unreliable—critical features for venue-based productions.
The AI draws from a continuously updated knowledge base that includes show files, best practices, error logs, and user-contributed solutions. It's fully trained on the Disguise User Guide, ensuring comprehensive troubleshooting support for any Designer-related questions that arise during productions.
For concert touring and large-scale venue work, this translates to immediate technical assistance, error resolution, and content management capabilities that help production teams adapt quickly as they move between different locations and technical setups.
Industry Context: Part of broader AI integration across entertainment technology
The Ask AId3n upgrade reflects wider industry momentum toward AI-powered production tools. Other major platforms including Unreal Engine, Notch, and emerging solutions like RivetAI are similarly integrating artificial intelligence, though Disguise's focus on real-time operational support and event-scale reliability sets it apart.
The timing aligns with increased adoption of AI assistants across creative industries, driven partly by talent shortages and the need to accomplish more complex productions with leaner technical crews. Early user feedback suggests the AI meaningfully reduces error rates while increasing creative flexibility—outcomes that mirror successful AI deployments in other creative fields.
You can download Ask AId3n now from the Plugin Gallery in the Disguise User Guide for all Designer Pro users.
The Final Cut: AI workflow assistants are becoming essential production infrastructure
This update signals more than just feature enhancement—it represents AI becoming fundamental infrastructure for modern entertainment production. As venues demand increasingly sophisticated visual experiences and production timelines compress, tools like Ask AId3n aren't just conveniences but competitive necessities.
The shift mirrors how digital consoles and media servers became standard equipment in previous decades. Production teams that master AI-assisted workflows now will likely set the pace for industry standards as these capabilities become universally expected rather than cutting-edge additions.
