Exploring the Future of Personalized AI in Entertainment
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The Future of AI-Driven Entertainment
My sister and I are genuinely frustrated about the cancellation of Night Sky. I also share her disappointment that Avenue 5 was cut short after just two seasons—though she hasn't seen it yet. Once she does, I'm sure her feelings will mirror mine.
There are countless films and shows that I wished had continued longer; it’s not that I wanted them to end, but rather that they deserved a more extended run. I reassured my sister with the slim hope that platforms like Apple TV might see the potential in Night Sky and opt to pick it up for further development. The series concluded with many unresolved storylines that could be explored.
However, producing new seasons or movie spinoffs requires significant funding. The expenses involved—such as hiring actors, directors, and the necessary crew—are beyond what a few friends can manage with just an iPhone.
This financial demand means that new productions must be lucrative. If the original series didn’t garner enough attention or faced critical backlash, funding for sequels becomes unlikely. But perhaps AI could be the solution.
I candidly told my sister that we might not witness this technology evolve to the necessary level in our lifetime, but it’s a possibility worth considering.
What is needed to make this happen?
Crafting a Compelling Storyline
Certainly, a storyline is essential. Fortunately, creating one isn’t overly complicated. By inputting the original material into a suitable AI and providing some guidance on the desired direction, the system can generate an entirely new script. It’s surprisingly straightforward.
We would need to acquire derivative rights from the original creators, but this could be more cost-effective than hiring a human writer.
Revolutionizing Acting with Technology
With the advancements in technology, traditional actors may not even be necessary. AI can analyze extensive amounts of footage featuring an actor and produce deep fakes to portray them in new scenarios as dictated by the script.
Interestingly, I've heard that some actors have already begun to sell their "digital rights," indicating that this concept is already gaining traction.
The Production Challenge
The real challenge lies in the production phase. We would need AI capable of interpreting the new screenplay and utilizing digital actors to bring the spinoff to life. However, perhaps this capability isn’t as far off as we think.
Recent news highlights that Trey Parker and Matt Stone, the creators of South Park, have secured $20 million for their deepfake visual effects venture, Deep Voodoo, showing that significant investment is being made in this area.
Despite this progress, the financial aspect remains a concern. It’s possible that the costs involved could prevent projects like Night Sky or Avenue 5 from being realized. But what if we had access to the necessary software ourselves? Imagine being able to input existing video content and guide the direction we want it to take.
Actors and writers might be open to this arrangement for a nominal fee, akin to receiving royalty payments for minimal effort. Alternatively, perhaps such payments would be included in the software fees.
This scenario opens up the possibility for my sister to develop a Night Sky spinoff centered on a specific character, while my wife, who adored Tony Dinozzo from NCIS, could create her own narratives featuring him.
Is It Possible?
I’m not entirely sure how close we are to achieving this capability, but my intuition suggests it’s not too far off. Although legal considerations might introduce some delays, I believe those obstacles could be navigated relatively quickly.
Wouldn’t it be incredible? What creations would you bring to life?
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