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The idea of AI generating an entire blockbuster or detective movie induces an excitement and concern at the same time. According to an article by Inverse, proponents argue that AI-generated movies, driven by complex algorithms, could revolutionize storytelling and production. Since AI tools evolve rapidly nowadays, some individuals predict sterling movies generated by AI in perspective of 5-7 years. They point out the fact that it emphasizes the efficiency gains in content creation, driven by AI’s ability to rapidly analyze audience preferences and generate tailored narratives.
“It’s going to be pretty clear those movies that have been made by humans versus those that are made by AI for a while.”
On the other hand, skeptics note that AI-generated storytelling have no emotional depth and authenticity. Critics may argue that the human experience, nuanced emotions, and creativity integral to filmmaking might be challenging for AI to replicate convincingly. The problem with generative AI tools today — and with their human prompters, perhaps — is that giving them the right guidance to sustain a contained story arc and visuals through time is exponentially difficult.
AI-generated short film The Frost:
The Frost is a 12-minute movie in which every shot is generated by an image-making AI. It’s one of the most impressive examples yet of this strange new genre, generated by AI. A script written by Josh Rubin was taken as a basis.
An executive producer, who directed the film, used OpenAI’s image-making model DALL-E 2. After some trial and error to get the model to produce images in a style they were happy with, the filmmakers used DALL-E 2 to generate every single shot. Then they used D-ID, an AI tool that can add movement to still images, to animate these shots, making eyes blink and lips move. He also claimed that it was a strange aesthetic, but they welcomed it with open arms. It became the look of the film. It is also stated that it took three-and-a-half months and a team of seven-plus contractors that whole time to make this 12-minute film.
Conclusion:
The prospect of AI-created blockbusters is fascinating, with potential benefits in efficiency and audience engagement. However, there are challenges because human creativity and emotions are complex and difficult to replicate. Some individuals worry that AI-generated content could replace human creativity, while others argue that AI can enhance human creativity by serving as a helpful tool for creative. AI’s impact on human creativity is still uncertain, but it is clear that AI can expand humans’ understanding of creativity and inspire new ways of thinking. Recently, there have been many short films created using different AI tools. These films are made by machines and can only generate a few seconds of video. The Frost is one of these films and it uses a mix of different styles and techniques. Some parts of the film are like storyboards with still images, while other parts are made up of many short video clips that only last a few seconds.
References:
https://www.inverse.com/culture/when-will-ai-make-a-blockbuster-movie
https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/06/01/1073858/surreal-ai-generative-video-changing-film/
That’s a pretty controversial topic, but I think that for now AI will lose this “battle”
I would love to see a film made entirely by ai
That’s impressive that AI can be used in film industry, I would like to watch this kind of movies!