Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a powerful tool in the film industry, allowing filmmakers to create computer-generated characters and enhance their visual effects. Wonder Dynamics, co-founded by actor Tye Sheridan, is one company that provides an AI platform that makes this technology accessible to a wider range of filmmakers.
Sheridan, who has starred in films such as “Ready Player One” and the “X-Men” franchise, believes that AI can help filmmakers tell stories that were previously unattainable. The platform offers a variety of characters, from robots to aliens, that can be easily customized and animated.
However, the use of AI in filmmaking also raises ethical concerns. Some fear that it could lead to job losses for actors and other behind-the-scenes professionals. Others worry that it could diminish the value of human performance in storytelling.
Sheridan and his co-founder, visual effects supervisor Nikola Todorovic, emphasize that they are not replacing human actors but rather providing them with tools to enhance their work. They also stress the importance of ethical considerations in the development of their technology.
“We don’t want to put actors out of work,” Todorovic says. “We believe that performance art is a huge part of the magic of storytelling, and we want to preserve that.”
The future of AI in filmmaking remains uncertain. However, Sheridan and Todorovic believe that it will continue to play a significant role, with audiences ultimately determining the direction of the medium and the value placed on human performance.
