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Digital Phablet – A comprehensive AI-generated film titled ‘Critterz,’ supported by Altman’s OpenAI, has moved into its production stage, igniting discussions on social media about ethics and its potential adverse effects on artists and animators in the industry.
As reported by The Wall Street Journal, this film, which will integrate OpenAI’s ‘Sora’ into its production process, is scheduled to premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in France. The outlet indicated that Digital Phablet aims to showcase that its technology can produce movies more cost-effectively than traditional Hollywood methods.
Nevertheless, lower costs do not necessarily equate to higher quality. AI “art” has repeatedly demonstrated its deficiency in human touch and originality, often displaying obvious errors in anatomy, awkward animations, and monotonous visual effects. Unlike human artists, who dedicate years to honing their skills and crafting unique worlds through visuals, storytelling, cinematography, and music, AI-generated content frequently falls short of the emotional and creative depth that human artistry offers.
Critterz: An AI-driven film supported by OpenAI begins production
Critterz was initially introduced as a short film in 2023 by Native Foreign, a studio that also utilized OpenAI’s DALL·E 2 during both pre-production and filming stages. The project has limited reviews on IMDb, with a low rating of 2.6/10, and one reviewer dismissively commented, “Screw this AI garbage.”
They expressed frustration, stating, “Shame on the writers for embracing this trashy AI trend, proudly claiming involvement in this senseless nonsense as if dismissing traditional animators entirely is something to be proud of.”
Similar to its original short, Critterz will be produced by Native Foreign and directed by Chad Nelson, who announced via Instagram that the full feature will be a remastered version of the initial short, utilizing Sora.
In his post’s caption, Nelson shared, “One year ago, @openai introduced Sora to the world. To commemorate that milestone, we’re launching ‘Critterz — Remastered,’ a shot-for-shot remake of the award-winning animated short created with DALL·E 2 in 2023.”
He also posted a video comparing the two versions of the film, showcasing the advancements and differences made using Sora.
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This development raises ongoing questions about the role of AI in creative industries and the implications for professional artists and animators worldwide.
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