Thinking On Paper: A Technology Podcast For Curious Minds ToonStar: Clicking Buttons Won't Create The Next South Park, But AI Can Shift The Power From Hollywood To Creators - Founders Luisa Huang & John Attanasio
Toonstar founders John Attanasio and Louisa Huang are challenging Hollywood's animation giants with AI technology that cuts production time by 80% and costs by 90%.
Their innovative platform, which produced hits like Steven And Parker and "The Gimmicks" with Mila Kunis, combines AI efficiency with human creativity while using blockchain to let fans shape storylines and characters.
Join your Thinking On Paper Technology hosts Mark Fielding and Jeremy Gilbertson as they explore how Toonstar is reinventing animation for the social media age, testing concepts on TikTok and YouTube to create more engaging content.
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Timestamps
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(00:00) Disruptors And Curious Minds
(00:54) Why Beavis & Butthead Changed Animation For Mark
(02:18) AI Animation Technology Explained
(02:45) Disney & Warner Bros Executives on AI
(04:21) Future of Animated TV Shows
(05:03) Traditional Animation Process Explained
(08:52) Creating Animated Characters in 2024
(10:49) Can AI Write Stories?
(12:47) AI Animation Tools and Software
(14:15) Toonstar Animation Technology
(17:46) Animation Production Costs Today
(19:26) Mila Kunis Web3 Animation Project The Gimmicks
(23:00) Beyond Hollywood: How to Fund Animation Projects
(24:35) Musicly
(27:12) Steven & Parker: Making Viral Animated Content
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