The use of artificial intelligence has breached the world of filmmaking, devaluing the role of artistic expression and creativity within film. As films increasingly incorporate forms of generative AI into their filmmaking processes, controversy and debates on the value of AI in film continue to surf... Read more
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This week’s festival – offering virtual screenings, discussions and drive-in movies – is unlike any other, and the effort behind it might be worthy of its own screenplay.
The ubiquity of streaming services is evident in their widespread adoption across various models, including subscription-based and ad-supported platforms.
Cord-cutting has brought about an interesting trend: free streaming. You'll likely have to watch a couple of ads, but you won't have to pay a cent for a subscription. The best free on-demand streaming service is undeniably Tubi, which is full of great movies, especially smaller ones. Meanwhile, the... Read more
Movie audiences flocked to Taylor Swift, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” but were cooler toward returning superheroes like the Flash, Captain Marvel and Aquaman.
AI video editing can be an essential tool that helps improve productivity and creativity in the film industry without taking over the role of video editors.
How AI Will Augment Human Creativity in Film Production
Yeah, this article explains how you can’t tell if the site has a licence or not. Making it seem more legit. It’s still petty theft – similar to not paying the licence fee. Bless the BBC for surviving all this time being scammed before NETFLIX and the rest.
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Yes, please, let’s legalize signal jamming in cinemas. Silencing or switching off your phone at the movies is a common courtesy, but many people don’t think so.
Almost every Fashion Week, we witness the mise-en-scene of cinema as seen through the eyes of some designer, who pays homage to this or that movie with the Main Theme, iconic color palette, or reinterpreting the stage costumes of the of the characters
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Subtitles are excellent at reaching audiences who speak foreign languages and can also help to reach and engage all audiences better, including those who are visually or hearing impaired.
It is the simplicity of sharing content that makes copyright so challenging. There is no single international copyright law. 81% of the employees share content with their immediate colleagues every week, a recent study from Outsell Research shows.
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Let’s also not forget that generative AI can be used for some pretty dark reasons.
Unfortunately, films made with AI have not been well-received by audiences.
AI technology has even been embraced by film schools.
And social media content creation, too!
Generative AI is the future of filmmaking.
Take a look at this company that has developed a full-body VR haptic suit.
https://teslasuit.io/
The suits are available even on Amazon!
You can use the VR haptic suits to watch movies!
VR haptic feedback suits exist, but they are mainly used for gaming.
Check out this virtual film festival scheduled to take place in the metaverse.
https://filmfreeway.com/beyondthescreenmetaversefilmfest
Several film festivals from around the world now offer virtual events.
I found this monthly virtual film festival.
https://filmfreeway.com/dmoffest
The virtual film festival trend became popular during Covid lockdowns but has steadily gained traction since then.
Check out these lists of crowdsourcing platforms for video and media projects.
https://www.cinebody.com/cinebody-blog/video-crowdsourcing-platforms
Veronica Mars (the movie) is another name that comes to mind. It was crowdfunded by fans on Kickstarter.
The Chosen is one of the most famous crowdfunded media projects of modern times!
Many filmmakers now use crowdsourcing to mitigate the risks of producing films and TV shows.
Free streaming services (mostly supported by ads) are on the rise, and they are giving subscription-based platforms a run for their money.
You can find so many others, from YouTube to Amazon Freevee, Sling Freestream, Roku, and Pluto TV, to name just a few.
Plex is also a great service to consider!
https://www.plex.tv/
Try Tubi. It’s completely free but with ads.
This cinema in Bristol can measure audience response to help create better content. How cool!
https://www.bristol.ac.uk/psychology/news/2023/117.html
Filmmakers are now using AI to gather audience insights and create more relatable movies.
Audience insights are vital in the filmmaking process. Without them, films and TV shows can easily flop.
AI video editing can be an essential tool that helps improve productivity and creativity in the film industry without taking over the role of video editors.
How can people trust these technologies when they might take over video editors’ jobs?
Automated video editing and other AI tools are a gift to social media content creators, especially those new to the industry.
The film industry is already using AI video editing, and with amazing results.
Circus shows could also use hologram technology to project animals, giving the audience an entertaining but “cruelty-free” experience.
Check out this L.A. hologram theatre that can resurrect dead celebrities for fans.
https://lamag.com/news/months-delays-worlds-first-hologram-theater-finally-opening-hollywood
Hologram technology can bring characters from ancient historical periods to life, completely revolutionizing the theatre and cinema experience.
Holographic theatres and cinemas are popping up worldwide and will soon revolutionise the entertainment industry.
Yeah, this article explains how you can’t tell if the site has a licence or not. Making it seem more legit. It’s still petty theft – similar to not paying the licence fee. Bless the BBC for surviving all this time being scammed before NETFLIX and the rest.
… up to 5 years – not gonna happen though, easy to say you didn’t realise.
A leader of an illegal streaming gang in the UK got 11 years. Not sure what their “customers” got, other than cheap footy.
It’s official! Glasses-free 3D technology is coming to your PC screens soon.
This Sony screen can offer you 3D viewing without the need of 3D glasses.
Many people hate wearing 3D glasses, so this would be a cool technology.
https://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2010/09/10/nieslen-survey-states-the-obvious-people-hate-3d-glasses.aspx
It seems like the future is already here. The Mosaic film by Steven Soderbergh (featuring Sharon Stone) has a branching narrative.
https://www.indiewire.com/2017/08/mosaic-steven-soderbergh-plot-branching-narrative-hbo-1201868064/
In a few years, most films made will be interactive with branching narratives.
https://onezero.medium.com/is-interactive-storytelling-the-future-of-media-df6de5138520
Immersive interactive films have the potential to revolutionize cinema in unimaginable ways!
Not everyone thinks using phones in the cinema is a bad idea.
A few countries, like France, allow cinemas to use signal jammers. This should be standard practice worldwide.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/entertainment/3735936.stm
Don’t use your phone in movie theatres – it can get you killed!
Yes, please, let’s legalize signal jamming in cinemas. Silencing or switching off your phone at the movies is a common courtesy, but many people don’t think so.
Cult films have inspired several fashion shows in the past
https://pluriverse.blackboxstore.com/design/fashion-shows-inspired-by-cult-movies/
Cult films have cool fashion ideas that are often overlooked. It would be cool if these concepts made it to the mainstream fashion scene.
You can use AI and machine learning to create a speech-to-text subtitle program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WewKL2wSaxs
YouTube has an automatic subtitles generator, but they can leave you reeling because of wrong translations.
Unfortunately, translating your video files to foreign subtitles is a time consuming and expensive task.
Subtitles are excellent at reaching audiences who speak foreign languages and can also help to reach and engage all audiences better, including those who are visually or hearing impaired.
There is a global body in charge of copyrights and intellectual property. Don’t know how effective it is though. https://www.wipo.int/about-wipo/en/
Global copyright has become a mess with increased globalization and the power of “sharing”. Something needs to be done soon!
Many artists and creators have trouble navigating copyright issues. Therefore, a central global body to streamline the industry is vital.
How about an immersive experience of the American civil war?
Wow! You can even control the narrative and make choices in some VR documentaries. https://www.theguardian.com/film/2018/jun/15/virtual-reality-vr-film-making-documentaries-face-to-face-sheffield-docfest
VR is revolutionizing documentaries! Film-makers can now make people emotionally invested in the stories they are telling.
A way to experience some of the horrors of the world first-hand!
VR is the perfect way to make documentaries more engaging
I had one of these but had to send it back, spend more as the expensive ones seem to work really well.
Amazing idea, I would love one, anyone recommend any of these?