The TED AI Show How AI will transform dubbing in Hollywood w/ Scott Mann
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Oct 1, 2024 Scott Mann, Founder of Flawless, is reshaping Hollywood dubbing with AI, aiming for authentic viewer experiences. He reveals how AI can make stars like Robert DeNiro speak perfect Spanish, revolutionizing filmmaking and dubbing. The conversation dives into the importance of high-quality dubbing, challenges in traditional methods, and the exciting potential of neural rendering techniques. Mann also discusses the balance between creativity and technology, addressing ethical considerations and the need to protect artists' rights in this rapidly evolving landscape.
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Inspiration for Flawless
- Scott Mann, upon seeing his film "Heist" poorly dubbed, was inspired to find a better solution.
- This led him to the SIGGRAPH conference and the Deep Video Portraits paper, sparking his journey into AI.
Immersion and Attention
- Out-of-sync audio and subtitles disrupt the viewer's immersion and the filmmaker's intended experience.
- Subtitles divert attention, while poor dubbing breaks the connection with the actor's expressions.
From Filmmaker to Entrepreneur
- Scott Mann's journey into AI began with a problem, a solution, and an entrepreneurial drive.
- He sought to improve dubbing, found promising technology, and set out to create a company around it.