Why Darren Aronofsky thought an AI-generated historical docudrama was a good idea

Darren Aronofsky's decision to partner with AI technology for his historical docudrama "On This Day...1776" has sparked debate about the role of artificial intelligence in filmmaking. According to production sources, the project involves using a variety of AI tools to create photorealistic scenes featuring avatars of historical figures like George Washington and Benjamin Franklin.

The idea behind this approach is to expand what's possible in storytelling while maintaining traditional craftsmanship. However, critics have expressed skepticism about the quality of AI-generated content, citing repetitive camera movements and unnatural characters. The Guardian described the series as "embarrassing," "terrible," and "ugly as sin."

Despite these criticisms, Aronofsky's team is committed to refining their AI tools and learning from feedback to improve the quality of the project. They acknowledge that humans will always be necessary for editing, directing, and providing emotional depth to the story.

One concern raised by critics like yumegaze on social media platforms is that relying too heavily on AI-generated content may lead to a loss of human touch and authenticity in storytelling. The use of real human actors brings unique qualities such as micro-expressions, voice inflections, and body movements that can enhance the impact of a performance.

While acknowledging the potential benefits of AI technology in filmmaking, it's essential to recognize its limitations and potential drawbacks. As the film industry continues to evolve, there's an ongoing debate about how much AI should be integrated into creative processes and whether it will fundamentally change the way we tell stories.

Ultimately, "On This Day...1776" represents a step towards exploring new possibilities in storytelling while maintaining a commitment to traditional craftsmanship. However, its success will depend on striking a balance between embracing innovative technologies and preserving the human element that makes cinema so powerful.
 
I gotta say, I'm both excited and nervous about AI taking over filmmaking ๐Ÿค–๐ŸŽฅ. On one hand, it's dope to see Darren Aronofsky pushing boundaries with this project ๐Ÿ’ก. But on the other hand, can we really trust those AI tools to deliver something real ๐Ÿ”ฎ? I mean, we've seen some pretty cringeworthy stuff online already ๐Ÿ˜‚. Still, I think it's cool that his team is acknowledging the potential drawbacks and trying to refine their tech ๐Ÿ“ˆ. At the end of the day, I just wanna see a good story well-told โ€“ AI or no AI ๐ŸŽฌ. And hey, if it brings people together and inspires new perspectives, then I'm all for it ๐Ÿ‘. Let's hope we can strike that perfect balance between innovation and human touch โค๏ธ.
 
I'm thinking how they're gonna make it work with AI avatars of George Washington & Ben Franklin... it's like they're tryin' to recreate history but instead gettin' this 'embarrassing' result ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ. I mean, can't we just stick to real people for once? Micro-expressions, voice inflections, and body movements are what make a performance genuine & emotional. And what about the actors' chemistry with each other? You just can't replicate that with CGI ๐Ÿ‘ป. Still, I guess it's cool they're tryin' somethin' new... but let's hope they don't overdo it on the AI side of things ๐Ÿค”.
 
๐Ÿค” I mean, who doesn't love a good ol' fashioned revolution... of the CGI department? ๐ŸŽฅ Darren Aronofsky's "On This Day...1776" is trying to use AI to create photorealistic scenes with historical figures, but let's be real, it's still gonna sound like they're reading from a script written by a 10-year-old. ๐Ÿ˜‚ And don't even get me started on the whole "human touch and authenticity" thing โ€“ who needs that when you can have avatars of George Washington with facial expressions that look like they were generated by a confused toddler? ๐Ÿคช Still, I'm curious to see how this project turns out, especially if it means we'll get more AI-generated content that's not completely cringeworthy.
 
I gotta say, this whole AI thing is gettin' me all sorts of thoughts ๐Ÿค”. I mean, on one hand, it's dope to see Darren Aronofsky pushin' the boundaries with tech like this. We're livin' in a time where we can create some crazy-realistic stuff, and that's straight fire ๐Ÿ’ฅ. But at the same time, I'm low-key worried about losin' that human touch, you know? The micro-expressions, the voice inflections, the whole vibe of a live performance... it's hard to replicate with just AI ๐Ÿค–. Don't get me wrong, I love seein' creators experiment and innovate, but we gotta make sure we're still puttin' in that work with our human actors. Can't have 'em just bein' replaced by robots ๐Ÿ˜‚. At the end of the day, it's all about findin' that balance between tech and talent ๐ŸŽฅ.
 
I think it's cool that Darren Aronofsky is experimenting with AI tech for his docudrama... ๐Ÿค” but I get why some people are skeptical about the quality of AI-generated content. I mean, who hasn't seen those repetitive camera movements in movies or vids online? ๐Ÿ˜ณ Still, I believe there's a way to make it work without sacrificing that human touch. Like, wouldn't it be awesome if they could create these photorealistic scenes and then have real actors bring the characters to life with their own energy? ๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿ’ซ The key is finding that balance between innovation and tradition... let's see how Aronofsky's team pulls it off! ๐Ÿ‘
 
๐Ÿค” I mean, I get why some people would think AI-generated content looks weird or repetitive, but at the same time, I think it's kinda cool that Darren Aronofsky is trying something new. Like, we're already seeing a lot of AI in our daily lives, so why not try to integrate it into filmmaking too? ๐Ÿ“บ But yeah, gotta agree that there's a fine line between innovation and losing the human touch. I mean, those actors bring this whole other level of depth to their performances... like, have you seen a real person's reaction when they're trying to convey emotion? It's just not something AI can replicate yet ๐Ÿ™ƒ๐Ÿ’ฌ.
 
I think it's cool how Darren Aronofsky is trying to push boundaries with AI tech in filmmaking ๐Ÿค–. But at the same time, I get why some people are skeptical about the quality of the final product. Like, if the camera movements are repetitive and the characters don't feel real...it can be a bit cringeworthy ๐Ÿ˜•. On one hand, using AI tools can help with things like creating photorealistic scenes and expanding storytelling possibilities. But on the other hand, we need to make sure that humans aren't getting lost in the process ๐Ÿค. I mean, there's something special about real human actors bringing depth and emotion to a performance. So yeah, it's all about finding that balance between innovation and tradition ๐Ÿ’ป.
 
OMG, I'm low-key hyped for this project! ๐Ÿคฏ Darren Aronofsky is like, super bold in using AI tech to create those avatars of historical figures. I mean, who wouldn't want to see George Washington's face on screen? ๐Ÿ˜‚ But at the same time, I can understand why some people are skeptical about the quality of AI-generated content. Like, yeah, repetitive camera movements and unnatural characters aren't exactly gonna win awards... ๐Ÿคฆโ€โ™‚๏ธ Still, I think Aronofsky's team is doing the right thing by refining their tools and learning from feedback. It's all about finding that balance between innovation and traditional craftsmanship, you feel? ๐Ÿ’ก
 
idk about this whole AI thing ๐Ÿค”.. been seeing movies lately where it's like, yeah they're trying but something just feels off ๐ŸŽฅ. I mean don't get me wrong, i love a good revolutionary story and all, but when you use avatars to recreate historical figures, it just feels too... plastic ๐Ÿงฌ. And what about the editing process? can AI really replace that human touch ๐Ÿ’ก? i've seen some of these AI-generated scenes online and they're like straight outta a video game ๐Ÿ˜. I guess it's cool that Aronofsky's team is trying to refine their tools, but at the end of the day, you still need people in the room to bring emotion and life to those characters โค๏ธ.
 
I think it's a total waste of time. Who needs AI-generated characters when you can just use real people? I mean, what's next? Gonna cast AI for leading roles? It's like making a burger with a microwave-made patty ๐Ÿ”๐Ÿ˜’. And don't even get me started on photorealistic scenes... it's gonna look fake as sin! Give me the grit and imperfections of real actors any day ๐Ÿ‘Š๐Ÿป. Can't wait to see how this whole thing turns out ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ
 
I'm low-key excited about this project but also kinda worried ๐Ÿค”. I mean, don't get me wrong, AI can be a game-changer in filmmaking, but we gotta be real - it's not perfect yet ๐Ÿ™…โ€โ™‚๏ธ. Those avatars of historical figures look a bit...off to me ๐Ÿ‘€. I'm all for pushing boundaries and trying new things, but when it comes to creating photorealistic scenes, I think humans are still the best bet ๐Ÿ’ช.

And yeah, the critics have some legit points about the repetitive camera movements and unnatural characters ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™‚๏ธ. But at the same time, I can see how AI-generated content could be used to enhance certain aspects of storytelling. Like, if you're going for a specific aesthetic or style, AI might be able to help with that ๐ŸŽจ.

The thing is, it's all about balance ๐Ÿ”. You gotta have both human touch and AI tech, or else you'll end up with something that feels...off ๐Ÿ˜. I'm curious to see how Darren Aronofsky's team works out the kinks and gets this project just right ๐Ÿคž. Maybe we're on the cusp of something big here! ๐Ÿ”ฅ
 
๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ’ฅ AI-generated historical figures looking like they got stuck in a time loop ๐Ÿ•ฐ๏ธ๐Ÿ˜‚

[Image: A GIF of George Washington's avatar with a freeze frame, eyes glazing over, and a confused expression]

Traditional craftsmanship > AI-generated nonsense ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™‚๏ธ๐Ÿ‘Ž
 
I'm genuinely curious about this whole AI in filmmaking thing ๐Ÿค”๐Ÿ’ก... I mean, on one hand, it's awesome to think about using tech to make historical figures come alive in ways we never thought possible ๐Ÿ‘ป๐Ÿ•บ! But at the same time, I get why people would be skeptical - those camera movements did look kinda weird ๐Ÿ˜ณ and the characters didn't seem super realistic either ๐Ÿคทโ€โ™€๏ธ.

I think it's cool that Darren Aronofsky is trying to find a balance between using AI tools and still doing it "the old way" ๐ŸŽฌ๐Ÿ’ซ... I mean, you can't replicate the nuance of human emotions or performance with just code ๐Ÿ˜ฉ. And yeah, using real actors does add this whole other level of depth to a scene that's hard to replicate with avatars ๐Ÿค.

What do u guys think though? Do we need AI in filmmaking or is it just gonna ruin it for us? ๐ŸŽฅ๐Ÿ’”
 
I'm seeing a lot of hate on this project lol ๐Ÿคฃ but I think it's actually kinda cool that Darren Aronofsky is experimenting with AI tech! I mean, sure, there are some rough edges in those scenes, but I bet it'll get better with time and practice. And let's be real, humans can only do so much - AI can help with the more tedious stuff like special effects and whatnot. But yeah, I agree that we need to balance the tech with the human touch. It's all about finding that sweet spot where creativity meets innovation ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ’ป
 
AI-generated content is getting better but it's still far from being perfect ๐Ÿค–๐Ÿ“บ I mean, think about it, if you're using AI to create photorealistic scenes, what happens when the scene isn't going well? Does the AI just keep running and hope for the best or do we actually have to put in some human effort to fix it? ๐Ÿค” Also, have you seen those old movies where the actors were so bad they were good? I feel like AI-generated characters are gonna be a lot of that too. But at the same time, if we can use AI to create more realistic environments and backgrounds, it could really enhance the overall experience. It's all about finding that balance, you know? ๐ŸŽฌ
 
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