I Think We’re All Bozos on This Bus
The article that took more than 50 years and a robot to write.
Category: AI
‘Disney 100: The Exhibition’ Debuts, Features AI-Generated Walt Disney Hologram
The Walt Disney Company utilized AI tools to transform archival videos of the iconic founder into a realistic, life-sized hologram that speaks to guests.
Linkin Park Releases Anime-Inspired ‘Meteora’ 20th Anniversary Music Video
The AI-hybrid video for previously unreleased song ‘Lost’ is produced and animated by Shibuya, with AI production by Kaiber.ai.
Podcast EP 194: Spiridon Giannakis and Everything About Art Book Publishing
The German art book publisher/magazine editor discusses the world of print media, his career journey, which culminated with establishing his own publishing business, and the ins and outs of the business.
NVIDIA Updates ‘Instant NeRF’ to Transform 2D Images into 3D/VR
The app can now use real or rendered images - from smartphones, game screenshots, and design applications - to create a virtual reality scene.
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Silver Spoon Rewrites XR Playbook for Nick Simulcast of CBS Christmas Day Game
The NY-based real-time animation and virtual production studio’s immersive ‘Nickified’ game day viewing experience included technological firsts in AI, real-time AR graphics, and mixed reality resulting in record-breaking viewership.
We Need to Chat
ChatGPT will be for creators what plastic surgery is for actors: everyone will use it, but few will admit it.
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MARZ Announces Breakthrough ‘Vanity AI’ De-aging VFX System
New technology is 300 times faster than traditional pipelines, cost-effective, and without capacity constraints; currently in beta, the solution is available as a service, with licensing expected to be available later this year.
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‘¡AI, Caramba!’
2022 will be remembered as the year that AI came in like a wrecking ball.
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Mindshow Powers Personalized Santa Videos on Cameo Kids
The animation company’s real-time proprietary technology delivers Santa’s holiday cheer - powered by high-speed production, automation, and integration with AI.
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Trey Parker and Matt Stone Deepfake Startup Gets $20 Million Investment
The ‘South Park’ creators’ new company, Deep Voodoo, will focus on accelerating AI deepfake technology with the capital secured from Connect Ventures, a partnership between CAA and New Enterprise Associates (NEA).
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Spillt Creates ‘Low Country: The Murdaugh Dynasty’ Main Titles
Creative studio harnesses stock and ripped footage, AI elements, and rough Photoshop comps to create a powerful tone, luring viewers into HBO Max’s 3-part docuseries; the series unravels accusations of fraud, deception, and murder chronicling South Carolina’s Murdaugh family legacy and century-long influence over its legal system.
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Epic Games Releases Unreal Engine 5.1
New release increases efficiency and versatility across industries, and includes enhanced world-building tools; animation, rigging, and modeling enhancements; and updates for virtual production, broadcast, live events.
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NVIDIA Omniverse Beta Release Now Available
Major updates to core reference apps and tools offer increased speed, accessibility, and flexibility for collaborative workflows, making it easier for developers, creators, and novices to build metaverse applications.
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USC Announces Expanded Animation (XA) MFA Program
The XA curriculum explores new forms of animation practice and allows students to design their career paths through individual mentorships and a flexible curriculum; the application deadline is November 15.
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Didimo Announces $7.15M Funding to Expand 3D Avatar Production System
Proprietary AI and cloud-based platform promises to turn 2D images into 3D avatars in 60 seconds; led by Armilar Venture Partners, the investment round will advance product development and create additional customer support.
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Shift Into the Uncanny
Artist Michelle Robinson discusses including artificial intelligence in her process, and the prospect of AI as the ultimate conceptual art form.
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