AI Perspectives: A Filmmaker's View on Generative AI and Content Creation

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Soraya Umewaka, Founder of MatchHat, continues her conversation with Eric Chambers to dive deeper on ways that Generative AI has impacted filmmaking, film production, and visual storytelling. She also shares her observations on the sentiment within the filmmaking community around Generative AI tools.

1. Easier Access to Filmmaking: AI tools are transforming the film industry, enabling filmmakers to create high-quality production-grade content at a lower cost. Some filmmakers are embracing AI tools to tell stories they couldn't otherwise without access to a full film production crew.
2. Inspiration for Storytelling: The use of AI tools raises questions about authenticity and ethics in filmmaking, including the potential for propaganda and deep fakes. Generative AI technologies will continue to challenge audiences to actively seek authentic content and filmmakers to preserve their desire to create using new AI-enabled tools.
3. Unbiased Cultural Expression: Cultural diversity and nuance should be considered when using AI tools to ensure the preservation of diverse storytelling traditions. Prompt and train Large Language Models to generate content that supports a full spectrum of cultural expressions.

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