AI in the Film Industry

How AI Is Set to Transform the Film Industry

Lights, camera, AI! The film industry is no stranger to technological advancements, and the latest buzz is all about the utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) tools. With AI, filmmakers can improve their storytelling abilities and streamline their workflows, ultimately making the production process more efficient and effective.

One of the most significant areas where AI is making an impact in the film industry is visual effects. Traditionally, VFX work was time-consuming and labor-intensive, but AI-based tools have made it more accessible and efficient. From generating realistic facial expressions to creating high-quality synthetic images, AI-based VFX tools are revolutionizing the industry.

But AI is not just useful in the production process. It’s also making its mark in pre-production and post-production stages. Scriptbook is a prime example of an AI-powered tool that analyzes a script and predicts its success at the box office. Meanwhile, Adobe’s Sensei and aspects of Blackmagic Design’s DaVinci Resolve are a few among the many emerging AI tools that streamline the post-production process, from color grading and resolution up-sampling, through to to audio mixing and even music generation.

It’s not just behind-the-scenes work that AI is transforming; it’s also making a significant impact in the marketing and distribution of films. With the vast amount of content available online, AI-powered tools like ScriptHop and Cinelytic help filmmakers identify potential audiences and craft marketing strategies that resonate with them.

The film industry is embracing AI tools, and the possibilities are endless. As AI technology continues to evolve, we can expect to see even more exciting developments in the coming years. From improving VFX to crafting effective marketing strategies, AI is transforming the way films are made and marketed.

So, grab your popcorn and sit back because the film industry is using AI to take the movie-going experience to the next level!

Short-Form Content App Quibi Reports Bumper Debut

Perfect timing and a trend towards short-form content have helped smartphone content app Quibi to reach almost 2 million downloads during its launch week.

Cinemas in most countries are currently empty due to the lockdowns triggered by the COVID-19 global health emergency, but audiences’ hunger for filmed content is reaching new heights. Streaming services are seeing spikes in subscriber numbers, content-driven social platforms like TikTok are on the rise, and the appeal of short-form videos of the type popularised on YouTube continues to drive content production to eschew longer-format work in many instances.

Against this backdrop, industry heavyweight Jeffrey Katzenberg founded the short-form video streaming service Quibi, which is headed by CEO Meg Whitman of Hewlett Packard fame. He bills the service as the Netflix of mobiles, which is somewhat curious, since I’m sure Netflix also considers itself to be the Netflix of mobile. That said, short-form content does seem particularly well suited to viewing on smaller devices, so the idea of avoiding the licensing of major motion pictures and switching focus to the production and presentation of original, short-form content may establish Quibi as a niche leader.

“I’m not that smart. I’ve just seen things that have worked.”

Jeffrey Katzenberg, talking about Quibi

In the week since its debut on the Android and iOS platforms, Quibi has chalked up more than 1.7 million downloads, placing it among the ten most downloaded apps on each platform.

Content so far spans three primary categories – those being scripted, unscripted and news/events. Each piece of content is under 10 minutes in length, keeping even dramatic serials bite-sized and well suited to consumption during bus trips, homework breaks and while eating snacks, which seems to be this app’s sweet point. Headline stars of some of the launch content include Sophie Turner (pictured), Liam Hemsworth and Christoph Waltz.

Have you downloaded the app as yet? If so, please leave a comment about your experience below.