Open Forum
Cinema in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Cinema in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
With the theme "Cinema in the Age of Artificial Intelligence," the Open Forum emphasized that today's films should maintain their artistic values while exploiting their creative potential.
The Day 3 Open Forum, led by Nizam Asaf, was held at the Tagore Theatre premises on December 15, 2024, at 5 pm, attracting a number of cinephiles. The discussion highlighted that advancements in technology will inevitably influence cinema, and that artificial intelligence can be utilized as an auxiliary tool in select areas. The shift from silent films to sound films and the current incorporation of artificial intelligence in filmmaking were cited as examples. Filmmakers should view the changes brought by such technologies as challenges and strive to improve and innovate.
The VFX sector itself has witnessed significant transformations with the advent of AI. Moreover, technological advancements can simplify our workload. Some participants opined that these possibilities can be leveraged according to a director's interests to create innovative cinema.
Directors Arun Karthik, Krishnendu Kalesh, Vignesh P. Sasidharan, and Ishan Shukla, along with film critic Dr. Sridevi P Aravind, shared their insights at the Open Forum.
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