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  • The Making of An AI Documentary. Part 1
    The Making of An AI Documentary. Part 1

    Creating AI-generated films inevitably brings up a range of ethical questions. While much has been discussed about whether generative AI is ethical when trained on the work of others, I want to focus on the specific challenges I’ve encountered during a documentary filmmaking course I’m currently taking with Curious Refuge (highly recommend it, by the…

  • The Surreal Aesthetic of AI-Generated Sporting Events
    The Surreal Aesthetic of AI-Generated Sporting Events

    AI generated MMA. See the full video here. Credit: Guillaume Hurbault Artificial Intelligence is poised to disrupt Hollywood and as I’ve said earlier, the AI revolution will not only challenge the current production processes but is also likely to introduce entirely new aesthetic forms which promise to be really weird. As the tools for creating…

  • The Best AI Filmmakers in the World

    We are in the early stages of AI filmmaking, a burgeoning field that is rapidly gaining traction and revolutionizing how we create and consume cinematic content. Early talent is emerging, showcasing innovative uses of AI to tell compelling stories and produce stunning visuals. Here we celebrate the pioneering filmmakers who deserve recognition for their contributions…

  • Maximum Perception Trailer

    I created a trailer for Maximum Perception for the CuriousReforge AI trailer contest. This was made using only AI. Tools that were used include Midjourney, RunwayML, Leonardo, ElevenLabs, Magnific, Final Cut Pro and Photoshop. Let me know what you think.

  • Generative AI & The Advertising Industry

    Clay Christensen, a renowned scholar, introduced the theory of disruptive technology to explain how new innovations can upend established industries. According to Christensen, disruptive technologies initially emerge in niche markets, often overlooked by major players because they are not as profitable or sophisticated. However, these technologies gradually improve and begin to attract mainstream customers, eventually…

  • RunwayML’s new Lip Sync Tool is a Game Changer

    THE MINE, by Michael Tippett using RunwayML’s new Lip Sync feature One of the biggest challenges in creating films using AI is crafting realistic conversations. It’s incredibly difficult to generate scenes with any emotional subtlety, as AI often struggles to capture the nuances of human interaction. This complexity becomes even more apparent in dialogue-heavy scenes,…

  • AI on the Lot

    Over over 800 innovators, artists, and professionals in the AI space gathered last week in Los Angeles to explore the ways in which AI and film will intersect in the future. Here is a write up of the event. Some of the more notable attendees included: Kathryn Brillhart Kathryn Brillhart is a Cinematographer, Director, and…

  • Using AI to Understand Art and Design History

    One of the most useful and least discussed features of Midjourney is its ability to describe an image. You can upload any image and it will tell you what it is and decompose its elements. Its like having the world’s greatest art historian teaching you art history. For example, Midjourney describes this image in the…