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James Cameron Says Blockbuster Movies Can Only Survive if We ‘Cut the Cost in Half’; He’s Exploring How AI Can Help Without ‘Laying Off the Staff’ (variety.com)

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Note: This is something I would have posted to "Movies and Television" before the merger.

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Director James Cameron argues that blockbuster filmmaking can only survive if the industry finds ways to "cut the cost of [VFX] in half," with AI potentially offering solutions that don't eliminate jobs.

"If we want to continue to see the kinds of movies that I've always loved and that I like to make -- 'Dune,' 'Dune: Part Two,' or one of my films or big effects-heavy, CG-heavy films -- we've got to figure out how to cut the cost of that in half," Cameron said.

Rather than staff reductions, Cameron envisions AI accelerating VFX workflows: "That's about doubling their speed to completion on a given shot, so your cadence is faster and your throughput cycle is faster, and artists get to move on and do other cool things."

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[–] [email protected] 3 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You cannot cut costs in half and not fire someone right? Is there anyone with some credentials that can say I am wrong about this?

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

You could reduce the time needed to a half of it. So costs are halved with the same work force - plus you can do double the movies

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago) (1 children)

Ok but now the people get paid half for the same movie meaning they need 2 gigs

Hmm but they could be hired twice as much too if 2x the amount of movies is produced

[–] [email protected] 1 points 1 day ago (1 children)

There's a limit to how many movies can come out in a year, the big media companies already shuffle releases around so as not to compete with other films or cannibalize their own releases.

[–] [email protected] -1 points 1 day ago* (last edited 1 day ago)

Assuming the blockbuster cinemas still exist in a few years. I have no idea about financials of movie industry but I think everyone has noticed that movie theaters aren't what they used to be. That Minecraft drama also is quite telling

I mean when I browse my local repertoire there is literally fucking nothing there of note. I wanted to invite a loved one but to no avail, best I could do is some mickey 17 I guess. Doesn't look too good but it's just one month out of context I guess.