The Vergecast Congress takes on TikTok, privacy, and AI
Apr 23, 2024
Lauren Feiner, a technology reporter for The Verge, discusses the latest tech policy developments in Congress, particularly the rapidly evolving legislation on TikTok, privacy, and AI. Actor Tye Sheridan and visual effects artist Nikola Todorovic dive into their company, Wonder Dynamics, which is pioneering AI-driven tools to enhance filmmaking. They explore how these innovations can make cutting-edge visual effects accessible to indie filmmakers while tackling the ethical implications of AI in creative storytelling.
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Wonder Dynamics Origin
- Tye Sheridan and Nikola Todorovic initially developed an interactive series together, which led them to explore technology.
- This exploration sparked their interest in robotics and computer vision, eventually leading to the creation of Wonder Dynamics.
Wonder Dynamics Technology
- Wonder Dynamics streamlines visual effects production by automating character animation.
- It extracts performance data from live-action footage, enabling quick conversion of actors into animated characters without motion capture suits.
Ethical AI Development
- Wonder Dynamics prioritizes ethical AI development by focusing on extracting information, not generating art.
- They observe natural actor movements, preserving the director's vision and artist's character design, unlike generative AI companies.