These AI Filmmaking Tools are Incredible!
TLDRThis AI film news episode highlights the incredible advancements in AI filmmaking tools. The app Simulan is introduced, which uses AR and AI to create high-quality composites from phone footage. Mid Journey's public beta and Rooms feature are discussed, along with a Sora demo showcasing character transformations. A tool for changing actors' clothing in images is presented, with implications for advertising and film. An AI chatbot of Natalie Potter is mentioned, and a lighting transfer tool is demonstrated. Upcoming AI film events are listed, including the Cannes International Film Festival and AI on the Lot. The Ukrainian government's use of an AI spokesperson and updates to the Udio tool are covered. Open AI's development of a Google search competitor and a classifier for AI-generated content are mentioned. Spotify's AI translation for podcasts and P laab's style presets for video generation are also discussed. The episode concludes with a shoutout to AI films of the week, including Paul Trillo's music video and Randy Travis's AI-restored singing voice.
Takeaways
- 📱 An app called Simulan allows you to create high-quality VFX shots using just your phone by leveraging AR and AI technology.
- 🚀 Simulan's AR virtual production workflow can composite characters into scenes with realistic lighting and reflections, even when shot on an iPhone.
- 🤖 Mid Journey has released a public beta and a feature called Rooms, which is similar to a Discord thread for collaborative content creation and discussions.
- 🧍♂️ Sora, an AI tool, demonstrated the ability to change characters in a scene by simply altering the prompt, showcasing the flexibility of AI in content creation.
- 🎥 AI technology can now change the clothes of actors in images, which could revolutionize advertising and filmmaking by allowing easy outfit changes.
- 👗 A Met Gala event featured an AI chatbot of Natalie Potter, indicating the integration of AI in traditional art and fashion institutions.
- 💡 A lighting transfer tool can dynamically change the lighting of an image, suggesting that AI will soon be able to relight any photo or video with ease.
- 🎉 The Cannes International Film Festival will host an AI filmmaking Meetup, highlighting the growing interest and development in AI film technology.
- 🎬 AI on the Lot in Los Angeles is one of the leading events for AI filmmaking, featuring panels and discussions with top AI filmmakers and creative innovators.
- 🗣️ The Ukrainian government is using an AI spokesperson named Victoria Shei to communicate official messages, demonstrating AI's role in resource-saving and misinformation combat.
- 🎼 Audio tools like Udio are enhancing their capabilities with features like track extension and audio inpaint, which could transform the future of music production.
Q & A
What is the name of the app that allows users to create VFX shots using just their phone?
-The app is called Simulan, which uses AR technology to scan a 360 scene and then upres it using artificial intelligence to get maximum quality.
How does the Simulan app work for creating a scene with a character?
-Simulan works by using AR technology to scan a 360 scene to get reflection maps and lighting data. Then, users shoot a simple representation of their character in that scene using their phone. The app composites the character in the scene, and the low-resolution footage is sent to the cloud, where it is returned as a highly realistic composite with a 3D asset.
What are some examples of the realistic results created with the Simulan app?
-Examples include a robot car character jumping over a bridge, two robots fighting in a garage, a Mech suit robot walking through a park with realistic shadowing, and a detailed shot of a Porsche with moving reflections.
What is the potential impact of these AI filmmaking tools on the future of character compositing in films?
-These tools can significantly simplify the compositing process, allowing for easier integration of various characters like monsters or robots into scenes. This could lead to a faster and more cost-effective VFX pipeline compared to current methods.
What new feature did Mid Journey release for users who have generated over 100 images?
-Mid Journey released a public beta and a feature called Rooms, which is similar to a Discord thread where users can see others generating prompts in a specific style and have the option to enter into a voice chat.
How did Paul Trillo use Sora to create a music video for the band Washed Out?
-Paul Trillo used Sora to create an experimental music video where each scene blends into the next. The process involved curating shots and using prompts to generate visuals and storytelling, which would have been very costly and challenging with previous technology.
What AI tool allows users to change the clothes of actors in images?
-The tool is not named in the transcript, but it allows users to upload a reference image of clothing and then apply that clothing onto a different person's image, with the ability to adjust settings for a more accurate composite.
What is the significance of the AI chatbot created by Open AI and the Met for the Met Gala?
-The AI chatbot is based on Natalie Potter, a New York socialite, and represents a collaboration between traditional art and fashion institutions with AI technology. It showcases the growing embrace of AI in various workflows.
How does the lighting transfer tool work to change the overall lighting of an image?
-The lighting transfer tool allows users to input a prompt describing the desired scene and lighting direction. The tool then processes the image and applies dynamic lighting, creating a more realistic and textured look.
What upcoming AI film event is mentioned in the script, and what can attendees expect?
-The CAN International Film Festival is mentioned, with an AI film making Meetup at the CAN Innovation Studio. Attendees can expect free drinks, AI tech demos, and AI games, along with the requirement of having a festival badge.
How has AI been used to help Randy Travis, a country music artist who suffered a stroke, sing again?
-A team trained an AI model on Randy Travis's voice, enabling him to sing a song again. This project aims to educate people on the positive uses of AI and its potential for good beyond the negative headlines it often attracts.
Outlines
📱 Revolutionary App Simulan for Mobile VFX
The video introduces an app called Simulan that revolutionizes the film industry by enabling users to create high-quality VFX shots using just their smartphones. The app employs AR technology to scan a 360-degree scene and composite characters into the scene. The process involves shooting a simple representation of a character with a phone, which is then sent to the cloud and returned with a highly realistic composite. The video showcases impressive demos, including a robot car jumping over a bridge, two robots fighting in a garage, a Mech suit robot walking through a park with realistic shadowing, and a detailed shot of a Porsche with accurate reflections. The technology's potential for ease of use and the ability to create complex scenes with characters like monsters or robots is highlighted.
🎨 AI Tools for Changing Outfits and Relighting Images
The video discusses an innovative tool that allows users to change the clothes of actors in images using uploaded reference images. This technology could significantly impact advertising and filmmaking. A demonstration is provided, showing how an AI can composite a sweater onto a different person with a high degree of accuracy. The video also covers a lighting transfer tool that can dynamically change the lighting of any image, making it more cinematic. The tool's effectiveness is shown through a before-and-after comparison. Additionally, the video mentions AI's growing presence in fashion and art, with examples like an AI chatbot at the Met Gala and an AI lighting tool.
🎬 Upcoming AI Film Events and Updates
The video provides information about upcoming AI film events, including the Cannes International Film Festival, where an AI filmmaking meetup is scheduled. It also mentions a workshop at the National Film School in Denmark and AI on the Lot in Los Angeles. The video highlights the use of AI by the Ukrainian government to disseminate official messages through an AI spokesperson and the updates to the Uido tool that allow for track extension and audio inpainting. The video also discusses the potential of AI in music production, as demonstrated by a piano solo addition to a track and the ability to change lyrics in a song.
🚀 Advancements in AI with Chat GPT 5 and Style Presets
The video covers the anticipated release of Chat GPT 5, which is expected to be smarter than its predecessor. It also mentions Open AI's development of a Google search competitor and the introduction of a tool called Chat GPT Classifier, designed to identify AI-generated content with high accuracy. The video explores Spotify's use of AI for translating podcasts into native languages, potentially increasing content reach. Additionally, the video introduces a feature from P laab that allows users to add style presets to their video generations, with examples of different styles applied to a video of sizzling bacon.
🎉 AI Films of the Week and Randy Travis' AI-Powered Song
The video highlights three AI films of the week: Paul Trillo's music video, which received a staff pick from Vimeo, an advertisement for a 1980s-inspired Diet Coke commercial, and 'The Rainforest,' an adventure film. It also shares the story of country music artist Randy Travis, who, after suffering a stroke, was able to sing again with the help of an AI model trained on his voice. The video concludes with an invitation to the AI filmmaking meetup at Cannes and an encouragement for viewers to share their AI news or insights in the comments section.
Mindmap
Keywords
💡AI Filmmaking Tools
💡Simulan
💡AR (Augmented Reality)
💡VFX (Visual Effects)
💡Mid Journey
💡Sora
💡AI Chatbot
💡AI-Generated Content Identification
💡AI in Music Production
💡AI Film Events
💡AI Spokesperson
Highlights
A new app is introduced that creates incredible VFX shots using just your phone.
Simulan is a tool that allows shooting an augmented reality version of a scene and enhancing it with AI for maximum quality.
The process involves using LIDAR technology to scan a 360 scene for reflections and lighting data, then compositing a character using phone AR features.
The composited scene initially appears low resolution but is significantly enhanced after being processed in the cloud.
Demo examples include a robot car character performing character replacement and jumping over a bridge with cinematic compositing.
A scene of two robots fighting in a garage showcases realistic camera shake and tracking.
A Mech suit robot walking through a park with realistic shadowing and lighting changes is demonstrated.
A shot of a Porsche with realistic reflections as the viewer gets closer to the car is presented.
The potential for tools like these to revolutionize character compositing in scenes with motion tracking and actor tracking is discussed.
Mid Journey releases a public beta for users who have generated over 100 images, with a new feature called Rooms for community interaction.
Sora demo showcases character and style changes based on user prompts, indicating upcoming functionality.
Paul Trillo creates a music video for the band Washed Out using Sora, demonstrating experimental storytelling.
An AI tool is highlighted that changes the clothes of actors in images based on uploaded images, with significant implications for advertising and film.
Open AI collaborates with the Met to create an AI chatbot of Natalie Potter, a New York socialite, showing the embrace of AI in traditional art and fashion.
A lighting transfer tool is introduced that can change the overall lighting of any image to be more dynamic.
Upcoming AI film events such as the Cannes International Film Festival and AI on the Lot in Los Angeles are announced.
The government of Ukraine uses an AI spokesperson named Victoria Shei to communicate official messages and fight misinformation.
Udio releases updates to their tool, including the ability to extend a track for up to 2 minutes and audio inpaint for specific areas of a track.
Open AI is working on a Google search competitor and has released a tool called Chat GPT Classifier to identify AI-generated content.
Spotify tests AI for translating podcasts, allowing content to be in the native tongue of the listener.
Runway's ability to add style presets to video generations is showcased, allowing users to change the style of a video with ease.
AI is used to restore Randy Travis's singing voice after he suffered a stroke, demonstrating the positive impact of AI in the music industry.