Category: Art
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AI Film + Vibe Coding = A Whole New Medium
Over the past year, I’ve been experimenting with how AI changes filmmaking and the nature of film itself. Initially I was focused on the generative AI tools that let you create images and clips from prompts but recently I’ve been experimenting with vibe coding (turning prompts into applications) too. The combination of AI video and…
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AI Doom vs. Boom: Faith in the Face of the Unknown
The debate over whether artificial intelligence will save us or destroy us is one of the most urgent — and most exhausting — conversations of our time. What makes it so frustrating isn’t just the stakes, but the fact that both sides are arguing about futures that are, in a very real sense, unknowable. Once…
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AI & the Future of History
By Michael Tippett | April 23, 2025 This week, I presented The Future of History at On The Periphery, a thought-provoking speaking event at the The Polygon Gallery in North Vancouver. Thanks to everyone who joined us at The Polygon. And for those who couldn’t, I invite you to watch the film I presened below.
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The Future of History
AI is beginning to reshape documentary filmmaking—not just by streamlining production, but by expanding who gets to participate. At Generation Studios, we’ve built Spell, a tool that lets anyone turn their spoken memories into cinematic films. By combining the techniques of journalism, psychology, and visual storytelling, Spell listens, prompts, and helps shape raw memory into…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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.
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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…
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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,…