AI can now help make entire films. What does that mean for Singapore’s film industry?
As Singapore creators experiment with AI in filmmaking, questions are emerging over what it could mean for human creativity, jobs and authorship.
Singaporean filmmakers are exploring the potential of artificial intelligence to assist in creating entire films. The country's first AI-hybrid drama, "Crooks," combines live-action performances with AI-generated environments. With more than 50 crew members being retrained to work alongside AI, the project showcases how the technology could increase efficiency and lower entry barriers for creators.
However, even with these advancements, AI cannot replicate the nuances of human performance, such as actors' emotions and subtle reactions. This raises questions about authorship, as the creative process becomes increasingly automated. While some argue that AI can make filmmaking more accessible and faster, others caution against losing the creative friction that emerges from the collaboration of different perspectives.
Additionally, the lack of collective-bargaining frameworks for performers in Singapore poses challenges for protecting their rights in a world where AI-generated content becomes more prevalent.
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