5 A.I. tools filmmakers can use to make better films

With the advancement of A.I. technology there are several filmmakers that are timid in using the technology in their craft. Yet filmmakers are already benefiting from the technology as a tool to help in the filmmaking process so that the filmmakers can focus more on creativity. 

Here are 5 ways A.I. tools are already being used to help enhance the creativity of the modern filmmaker.

Virtual Production

Virtual production tools such as Unreal Engine, Unity, and others can be utilized to create virtual environments, actors, and other objects. Filmmakers can use these tools to design sets or create a virtual environment that can save production cost and time.

Voice and Text Recognition 

Voice and text recognition software such as IBM Watson’s Speech to Text, Google’s Cloud Speech to Text or Amazon’s Rekognition, make it easier to transcribe video content, caption videos and perform other important functions. It allows filmmakers to create and share their films with a wider audience by building accessibility into their content.

Smart Camera Tooling

Smart camera tooling such as Sony’s XDCAM, Panasonic’s VariCam, and ARRI’s Alexa, can help filmmakers obtain higher resolution and dynamic range with lower noise levels. Smart camera tooling has increased efficiency, better color resolutions, and the ability to shoot in low-light conditions.

Automated Video Editing

Automated video editing software like Wistia’s Soapbox, and Animoto’s Social Video, allow filmmakers to edit footage quickly and easily without compromising quality. Filmmakers can add sound, transition effects and background music to enhance the emotional impact of their videos.

Facial Recognition

Facial recognition technology like Amazon’s Rekognition, Microsoft’s Face API or Google’s Cloud Vision, allows filmmakers to identify and tag actors in their videos automatically. It can also be used to identify particular facial expressions, emotions and body-language, helping to analyze the overall effectiveness of a particular sequence. This information can assist directors in planning and executing future projects more efficiently.

This technology is not built to replace humans as the dominate creative force behind filmmaking. The human imagination is more powerful than random data fed into a machine. I also asked the most popular AI language software CHAT GPT “Is A.I. going to replace human filmmakers” to see if there was some plan for the machines to take over as the most creative force on the planet. This is how it responded:

“As an A.I. language model, I am not capable of predicting the future or making assumptions. However, it is highly unlikely that AI will completely replace human filmmakers. Although AI technology is advancing rapidly, it still lacks the creativity, emotions, and intuition that are necessary for storytelling and cinematic vision. While AI may be able to assist in certain aspects of filmmaking, such as pre-production planning and post-production editing, the human touch will always be essential in realizing a film’s full potential.”

As A.I. technology develops as a tool to help filmmakers we will see more opportunities for creative individuals to bring their imagination to life in new and exciting ways. Have you started using A.I. technology in your filmmaking process? Let us know in the comments.