Pioneers of AI Presenting: Possible x Artful Intelligence
Dec 25, 2024
This episode features Malick Lombion, a Montreal-based filmmaker renowned for his innovative Hyperlapse X AI technique, which revolutionizes video art by merging hyperlapse cinematography with AI tools like DALL-E. Lombion discusses how AI expands creative horizons rather than replacing human artistry. He shares his journey from self-doubt to creative success and the lessons learned through experimentation. The conversation also highlights the role of diverse perspectives in AI collaborations and the transformative potential of technology in addressing global challenges.
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Méliès's Accidental Special Effect
- Early filmmaker Georges Méliès's camera jammed, leading to the accidental discovery of the first special effect.
- This sparked innovation, including the split-screen, stop-motion, dissolves, fades, and even hand-painted color film.
Lombion's Hyperlapse X AI
- Montreal filmmaker Malick Lombion combined hyperlapse with AI, inventing "Hyperlapse X AI."
- This technique compresses time, space, and reality into surreal visuals.
Collaboration with Sensili
- Lombion collaborated with AI expert Manuel Sensili to refine his technique.
- They spent 24 hours, painstakingly modifying each video frame with DALL-E 2.