Is it artistically ethical to use AI tools in modern indie filmmaking? That's a big question on a lot of our minds these days as artists and filmmakers, and—oh boy—is it controversial. Our most recent soiree into the debate comes in an ironic twist with the upcoming horror film Late Night With the Devil and recent backlash from a Twitter warrior noticing an AI generated still in the trailer. If AI is a "devil" of sorts to humanist art, should we perpetuate it in any way at all?Per Variety, filmmakers Cameron and Colin Cairnes released a statement defending the choice, stating: “In conjunction with our amazing graphics and production design team, all of whom worked tirelessly to give this film the 70s aesthetic we had always imagined, we experimented with AI for three still images which we edited further and ultimately appear as very brief interstitials in the film. We feel incredibly fortunate to have had such a talented and passionate cast, crew and producing team go above and beyond to help bring this film to life. We can’t wait for everyone to see it for themselves this weekend.”An earnest response, but does it justify not sourcing the art organically and paying artists for their work? It's tricky, and controversial for a reason. So let's discuss below. The Argument(s) Against — (@) Nothing particularly new here, but worth reiterating—AI is a major threat to artists everywhere, but particularly in the film industry. If filmmakers are using AI even on a...
Published By: NoFilmSchool - Thursday, 21 March, 2024