What are your thoughts on the risks and opportunities of AI Cinema?
AI Cinema and its incorporation into both professional and indie film provides an exciting glimpse into the future of the art, albeit with some caveats. Much the same as the indoctrination of other ground breaking technologies such as the switch to digital from film, job expectations and work processes will inevitably change as AI is implemented into the work flow. The articles in question for this weeks blog post explore an uncertain future for many occupations in the industry, with voice actors mentioned as specifically on edge about AI and its risks to their job security. In a way, the advent of technology such as this is wielded as a double-edged sword. On one hand, an entirely new realm of creativity and accessibility is opened with AI, on the other, many doors will be shut for those in the industry who find themselves outperformed or left with more accessible alternatives to their services. Which is rather concerning in a corporate and profit margin driven society and industry. While the creative among us may use this technology to reach for the stars, I foresee many corporate interests instead using this resource predominantly as a way to cut costs and reduce labor for higher profit margins.
What do these tools mean for the future of Hollywood entertainment and for independent artists working in the industry?
As the playing field becomes more leveled and AI increases in skill and productivity, I believe the indie and amateur film makers stand to gain the most. Opportunities that remained inconceivable either due to budget or scope now have alternatives that are a prompt and render away. Artists can explore various new ground-breaking formats at lightning speed, combining and remixing elements to explore new ideas and concepts visually and audibly. On the horizon, many new and unique works never before seen will begin to emerge as the technology evolves alongside the artists.