How AI Will Change VFX Forever (Don Allen Stevenson III

AI, 3D Tools & Mixed Reality | Create.Inc Podcast

With Don Allen Stevenson III, we dive into the latest innovations transforming the world of digital content creation. In this episode, we explore tools like Skyglass, Unreal Engine, Move.ai, and Lens Studio, and their impact on the future of mixed reality and digital storytelling. Gain insights into real-time gyroscope-enabled spaces within augmented reality, converting 2D into 3D characters, and how small studios can compete with industry giants using these advanced technologies. Our guest leads us through practical applications, hands-on demonstrations, and step-by-step character creation techniques with Blender, Mixamo and Snapchat's creative tools. Tune in for an AI workshop packed with actionable insights to elevate your content creation journey.

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App mentioned in the episode:

My website https://create.inc/
Anything world https://app.anything.world/
Mixamo https://www.mixamo.com/
FaceFushion https://github.com/facefusion
Lens Studio https://ar.snap.com/lens-studio
11Labs https://elevenlabs.io/
Kugali Studio https://kugali.com/
Ready Player Me https://readyplayer.me/
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Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction
00:26 The Future of AI in Moviemaking
01:17 Live Demos and AI VFX Tools
01:47 Using Skyglass for Real-Time Effects
02:50 Understanding Gyroscopes and Motion Capture
04:14 Importing your own scenes to SKyGlass
06:47 Creating Custom Characters and Rigs
11:17 AI in Hollywood: The Thanos Example
15:24 Move AI and Motion Capture Innovations
20:22 Practical Steps for Creating 3D Content
34:02 Lens Studio and Ready Player Me
40:36 Debating the Democratization of Rigging Skills
41:19 Coding Without Knowing How to Code
43:07 Small Studio Kugali Challenges Disney
44:52 No need for access to Professional Studio Tools
51:25 Creating Custom Characters with Ready Player Me
52:39 Animating Characters in Blender and Mixamo
01:02:10 Using Lens Studio for Body Tracking
01:13:46 Summary and Final Thoughts