Animator vs The Machine Alex

So with the rise of artificial intelligence, the fear from artist's is at a high. Many believe that this technology might replace them. So instead, of speculating we decided to ask them in person. In this week's episode, we were lucky enough to talk to three animation studios that have worked on countless animation shows and films over the past 30 years.From Big Jump Entertainment we have Cory Morrison and Rob Buchanan of Mercury Filmworks and finally returning guest i...

As many either are looking AI with hesitation, contemplation or embracing it, the group of people who will be impacted the most are not the ones in the industry currently but those about to enter it- students. So this episode we talk to Elise vanHeerden & Yomna Majbour, two third year students from Algonquin College animation program on the verge of graduating. We talk about what inspired them to be in animation, what are their feelings on AI and what concerns they might have with m...

As artificial intelligence seemingly spreads its self across all industries, is animation next? But more importantly, what do you do when you teach animation that one day might be done without the need for artists? Do you change course or charge forward with what works? Do you adapt to the changing landscape or wait to see how things unfold? Can the craft survive in the face of advancing technology, or will it undergo significant changes? In this episode we talk to Neil Hunter, the co-c...

Prepare for a journey through the weaving lanes of animation and technology with the remarkable Ben McEvoy, a paragon of creativity with a techno twist. He comes to us with tales of his escapades in the animation industry, giving a peek behind the curtain to show where art meets the boardroom. As co-founder of the TAFFI Animation Conference and a partner at Friends+Enemies , Ben brings a deep understanding of how true innovation is fostered and flourishes at the crossroads of artistic talent ...

Is storyboarding going to be changed forever? We're getting up close and personal with Zeyd Taha Candan from FYNAL, the brain behind the cutting-edge AI solution that is shaking up the filmmaking industry. Discover how Storyboarder.AI, is making storyboarding more accessible to a wider audience. This program claims it is able to analyze scripts and generating custom images in a matter of moments.FYNAL's Storyboarder.AI could be a game-changer. Programs like these can b...

Get ready to unlock the enigma of stable diffusion and AI models as we sit down with animator and AI enthusiast, Josh McEvoy. This episode we take a deep dive at how exactly generative AI works with convolutions, autoenconders and UNETs and more technical terms. With Josh's expert insights, we peel back the curtain to figure out how it works and how it can work for the animation industry.Have you ever wondered about AI's transformative impacts on animation? We delve into exactly t...