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fromSocial Media Examiner
5 hours ago

AI Video Editing: Save Time and Create Better Videos : Social Media Examiner

AI video tools significantly reduce editing time and costs, enabling marketers to produce consistent, high-quality content efficiently.
#vibe-coding
Venture
fromwww.engadget.com
3 days ago

AI animation studio Toonstar will turn books into digital shows for HarperCollins

HarperCollins partners with Toonstar to adapt book franchises into AI-driven digital shows, starting with the Friendship List series.
Wearables
fromThe Verge
3 days ago

My dream pair of AR gaming glasses needs to have these nine features

Latest AR glasses from Xreal and Viture enhance gaming experiences with features like 3DoF, but no model is perfect for all users.
fromEngadget
4 days ago

Sony's gaming division just bought an AI startup that turns photos into 3D volumes

Following the acquisition, the Cinemersive Labs team will join SIE's Visual Computing Group (VCG) and contribute to our broader efforts in advancing state of the art visual computing within games. This includes applying machine learning to enhance gameplay visuals, improve rendering techniques, and unlock new levels of visual fidelity for players.
Marketing tech
Digital life
fromTechRepublic
3 days ago

Google Vids Just Got a Major AI Upgrade - Here's What's New

Google Vids enables intuitive video creation using AI, allowing users to direct avatars and publish content quickly with simple text prompts.
Games
fromGame Informer
1 week ago

The Video Games You Should Play This Weekend - April 3

Darth Clark returned to Game Informer, and The Super Mario Galaxy Movie was released, marking significant events in the gaming industry.
#animation
Independent films
fromNo Film School
3 days ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Julian Glander produced the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter on a $30,000 budget, navigating festivals and distribution successfully.
Independent films
fromNo Film School
3 days ago

How a $30K Animated Indie Scored a Theatrical Run - Then Landed on HBO

Julian Glander produced the animated feature Boys Go to Jupiter on a $30,000 budget, navigating festivals and distribution successfully.
#generative-ai
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
5 days ago

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.
Artificial intelligence
fromWIRED
5 days ago

'Thank You For Generating With Us!' Hollywood's AI Acolytes Stay on the Hype Train

Generative AI is revolutionary, but it cannot replace human creativity, which is rooted in effort and experience.
fromEngadget
4 days ago

VR game Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City launches on April 30

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Empire City will be released on April 30 for the Meta Quest, Steam VR and Pico, retailing for $25.
Video games
Tech industry
fromFortune
6 days ago

Do creators still need Adobe in the AI era? | Fortune

Adobe must adapt to AI rapidly while maintaining trust with enterprise customers reliant on its software.
#ai
fromIndieWire
5 days ago
Music production

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago
Photography

How to get free AI headshots that don't look fake - with Nano Banana 2

AI can create professional-quality headshots from casual photos without the need for a photographer.
Music production
fromIndieWire
5 days ago

This Is What Honest AI Conversations Sound Like in Hollywood

Mastery in the age of AI is evolving, requiring individuals to excel beyond a baseline of quickly learned skills.
Photography
fromZDNET
2 weeks ago

How to get free AI headshots that don't look fake - with Nano Banana 2

AI can create professional-quality headshots from casual photos without the need for a photographer.
Paris food
fromFast Company
5 days ago

How Disney Imagineers are using AI and robotics to reshape the company's theme parks

Disney Adventure World in Paris showcases advanced technology with its new attractions, including a robotic Olaf and a spectacular nighttime show.
#google-gemini
Photography
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

8 Gemini AI Prompts That Turn Ordinary Photos Into Professional Portraits

Google Gemini enables users to create professional-quality portraits with well-crafted prompts, eliminating the need for studios or photographers.
Photography
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

8 Gemini AI Prompts That Turn Ordinary Photos Into Professional Portraits

Google Gemini enables users to create professional-quality portraits with well-crafted prompts, eliminating the need for studios or photographers.
Photography
fromTechRepublic
6 days ago

8 Gemini AI Prompts That Turn Ordinary Photos Into Professional Portraits

Google Gemini enables users to create professional-quality portraits with well-crafted prompts, eliminating the need for studios or photographers.
Arts
fromIrish Independent
6 days ago

'You have to step in and experience it' - artists on the rise of AI-generated art and the 'essential' gallery visit

Miriam Fitzgerald Juskova's exhibit combines paper quilling with mathematics, showcasing intricate art that engages viewers and emphasizes the value of handmade creations.
fromGame Informer
in 3 weeks

Invincible VS Art Director Talks Creating The Game's Visual Style, Toughest Fighter To Design, And Working With The Series Creators

Whenever you're working with an existing IP, there's always the question of how you're going to translate and adapt, right? Because it's not a one-to-one sort of interpretation.
Graphic design
fromThe Atlantic
5 days ago

Today's Atlantic Trivia: Video Games

Nintendo was founded in 1889, the same year the Eiffel Tower opened in Paris, starting as a manufacturer of Japanese playing cards.
Games
Marketing tech
fromTNW | Artificial-Intelligence
1 week ago

Flipsnack's Living Visuals signals the shift to immersive AI-driven content

Interactive content generates higher engagement than static formats, transforming digital content production expectations in commerce and B2B environments.
fromKotaku
6 days ago

13 Cool Games We Just Saw At PAX East That Should Be On Your Radar - Kotaku

Grave Seasons subverts the typical farming sim aesthetic by introducing a supernatural serial killer, offering mystery and scares in a genre often seen as cozy.
Games
Independent films
fromOpen Culture
1 week ago

See the Climactic Ending of Steven Spielberg's Breakout Duel Recreated Entirely with 3D-Printed Models

Steven Spielberg's journey from a young filmmaker to a Hollywood icon is depicted in The Fabelmans, showcasing his passion for storytelling and filmmaking.
#crimson-desert
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Game Devs Reveal All Their Ugly Placeholder Assets Made Without AI

Crimson Desert's launch faced backlash due to AI-generated art assets mistakenly included in the final game.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

AI-Generated Assets Were "Unintentionally Included" In Crimson Desert, Devs Say

Pearl Abyss acknowledged using generative AI for early assets in Crimson Desert, leading to visual issues in the final release and plans for updates.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Crimson Desert Players Debate If The Game Secretly Uses AI Art

Crimson Desert's launch week faced criticism over controls, stock drops, mixed reviews, and debates on AI-generated art in-game.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Game Devs Reveal All Their Ugly Placeholder Assets Made Without AI

Crimson Desert's launch faced backlash due to AI-generated art assets mistakenly included in the final game.
Video games
fromGameSpot
2 weeks ago

AI-Generated Assets Were "Unintentionally Included" In Crimson Desert, Devs Say

Pearl Abyss acknowledged using generative AI for early assets in Crimson Desert, leading to visual issues in the final release and plans for updates.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Crimson Desert Players Debate If The Game Secretly Uses AI Art

Crimson Desert's launch week faced criticism over controls, stock drops, mixed reviews, and debates on AI-generated art in-game.
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Apple acquires video editing software company MotionVFX | TechCrunch

We are extremely excited to share that MotionVFX is joining the Apple team to continue to empower creators and editors to do their best work. For over 15 years, we've been on a mission to create world-class, visually inspiring content and effects for video editors. From the very beginning, we've been all about quality, ease of use, and great design. These are also the values that we admire most in Apple's products.
Apple
Film
fromFast Company
3 weeks ago

3 AI trends in Hollywood to discuss at Oscars parties

AI's rapid evolution in filmmaking is creating new ethical, aesthetic, and storytelling challenges that are reshaping Hollywood conversations and industry practices.
Graphic design
fromBusiness Matters
2 weeks ago

10 Best AI Video Tools for Creators, Brands, and Growing Channels

AI video tools simplify content creation by allowing creators to start with a strong visual idea and produce videos for various platforms.
Media industry
fromThe Verge
3 weeks ago

Bespoke AI models are the next big thing in filmmaking

Netflix acquired Ben Affleck's AI startup InterPositive for approximately $600 million to integrate customizable generative AI models as a foundational part of its production process.
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
3 weeks ago

Netflix Buys Startup That Modifies Footage Using AI

Major studios are acquiring AI companies and integrating AI technology into production despite ongoing labor disputes over AI protections and consent for using actors' likenesses and voices.
Graphic design
fromForbes
2 weeks ago

Freepik Magnific Precision Signals AI Video's Post-Production Era

Freepik's Magnific Precision tool enhances video upscaling, focusing on improving existing footage quality for commercial content production.
Film
fromInverse
3 weeks ago

Pump Up The Volume! The Rise OF Virtual Production - Hollywood's Most Confusing Miracle

Virtual production technology evolved from 1930s rear projection to modern LED walls, revolutionizing how filmmakers create backgrounds while keeping actors stationary on set.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Val Kilmer set to be be resurrected with AI for new film

He was the actor I wanted to play this role. It drew on his Native American heritage and his ties to and love of the Southwest. But Kilmer was unable to make it to set due to his battle with throat cancer. The film-maker is working in conjunction with the late actor's estate and his daughter, Mercedes, to bring Kilmer back to life with state-of-the-art, generative AI.
Independent films
Video games
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Nvidia's AI Yassification Feature Gives "Starfield" Character Grotesque "Giga-Nostril"

Nvidia's DLSS 5 feature has faced backlash for its AI-generated alterations, particularly a humorous visual error involving exaggerated facial features.
Vue
fromHackernoon
4 weeks ago

SkyReels-V4 Fixes the Most Uncanny Part of AI Video: Bad Sound Sync | HackerNoon

SkyReels-V4 integrates video and audio generation into a unified multi-modal model, addressing the historical separation of these capabilities in AI systems.
Independent films
fromKotaku
2 weeks ago

Val Kilmer Is Dead, But AI Is Bringing Him Back To Star In A New Movie

Val Kilmer will be digitally recreated using AI to complete his role in the film As Deep as the Grave after his death in April 2025, with approval from his family and estate.
Games
from48 hills
2 weeks ago

Is AI gaming ready for primetime? - 48 hills

Google demonstrated live AI-generated NPC dialogue at GDC 2026, with over 60 AI-related talks and events showcasing the gaming industry's focus on artificial intelligence integration.
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Future Sony PlayStation games will use AI to imagine new frames

ML-based frame generation tech is coming to PlayStation platforms, allowing the console to use AI to imagine new frames between the ones it's rendering, creating smoother perceived image quality while typically introducing some amount of lag.
Video games
UX design
fromNeil Patel
1 month ago

How to Use AI for Graphic Design

AI accelerates design workflows through integrated tools that enhance ideation and iteration while requiring human judgment for brand strategy and final decisions.
Graphic design
fromTechCrunch
3 weeks ago

Gamma adds AI image generation tools in bid to take on Canva and Adobe | TechCrunch

Gamma launches Gamma Imagine, an AI image-generation product for creating brand-specific marketing assets, positioning itself between professional design tools and legacy presentation software.
fromBusiness Insider
1 month ago

David Ellison's Paramount is shaking up a key engineering group as it looks to catch up to Netflix's tech

We are evolving our operating model to strengthen accountability, deepen technical specialization, and ensure we are positioned for long term success. Paramount is changing the internal structure of key engineering groups for its streaming services, with the goal of improving user experience and facilitating AI enablement and automated testing.
Television
fromdesignyoutrust.com
2 weeks ago

The Superb Toy Collection Where 3D Models Get Face Tweaks, Restored Paint And Smoke Effects For Ultrarealistic Closeups

Journey426 is a Chinese toy photographer and custom figure artist with a focus on Dragon Ball Z, Berserk, and other anime/game collectibles, creating hyperrealistic setups and custom paint jobs that make plastic figures look like professional photography subjects.
Photography
Artificial intelligence
fromKotaku
4 weeks ago

Take AI's Job And Respond To Real Prompts In New Game

A browser game called 'your ai slop bores me' lets players role-play as AI to answer questions and earn tokens, reversing the typical AI-human dynamic by having humans provide hastily-rendered advice to other players.
Games
fromKotaku
3 weeks ago

15 Incredible Indie Games Made Computer Worlds A Must-Watch

Computer Worlds is a new showcase celebrating innovative indie games, featuring 15 trailers and 16 released titles to highlight unique games struggling for visibility in a risk-averse market.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 weeks ago

Epic and Disney now let Fortnite creators make Star Wars games

Epic Games and Disney launch Star Wars-themed custom game creation tools for Fortnite creators, with publishing available starting May 1st, deepening their partnership following Disney's $1.5 billion investment.
Video games
fromDefector
3 weeks ago

Nvidia Wants To Yassify Video Games | Defector

Nvidia introduced DLSS 5, a generative AI technology for gaming that uses neural rendering to enhance graphics, though early demonstrations show artificial-looking results similar to AI image generation artifacts.
Independent films
fromInverse
4 weeks ago

25 Years Later, Pixar Is Reviving Its Boldest Fantasy Franchise

Monsters, Inc. 3 is in early development at Pixar, marking the franchise's first direct sequel 25 years after the original film.
fromItsnicethat
3 weeks ago

How Procreate Dreams 2 is making animated storytelling more expressive than ever

Each layered element is independent, all housed within one object on your timeline. Multiple elements can be combined into a Flipbook by using the multi-select function. This allows for users to shift, organise, and retime frames.
Graphic design
Video games
fromFuturism
2 weeks ago

Nvidia Ridiculed for "Sloptracing" Feature That Uses AI to Yassify Video Games in Real Time

Nvidia's DLSS 5 AI upscaling feature received overwhelmingly negative backlash from gamers and developers who criticized it for distorting game art styles rather than enhancing visual clarity.
Artificial intelligence
fromBusiness
1 month ago

Image to Image AI: A Smarter Way to Transform and Enhance Visual Content - Business

Image to Image AI transforms existing photos into enhanced or stylized versions using artificial intelligence, eliminating the need for manual editing skills or complex tools.
Independent films
fromInsideHook
1 month ago

Can an AI-Generated Character Have a "Universe"?

Particle6 is creating an AI-generated cinematic universe called the 'Tillyverse' featuring software-generated characters like Tilly Norwood, marking a new approach to shared fictional universes.
Independent films
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Pixar filmmakers really gave a dam about making Hoppers' authentic

Pixar's Hoppers prioritizes comedy and entertainment through a collaborative creative process where a teenage activist's consciousness transfers into a robotic beaver fighting to save a pond habitat.
Marketing
fromForbes
2 months ago

AI Vs. CGI Vs. Mixed Reality: Which Approach Is Right For Your Brand?

Choose production approach—CGI, AI visuals, or mixed reality—based on goals: speed, scale, control, cost, and desired creative realism or impact.
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

Stunning Daily Renders Blending Cinema 4D And AI Into Otherworldly Scenes by Will Toulan

Dad Gets Tattoo So His 6-Year-Old Daughter Wouldn't Feel Different 21 Watercolors That Show How The Sun And Shadows Change Cities The Designer Reveals His Suggestions for Redesigning Famous Brands Naive, Super: Lovely Paintings by Angela Smyth Creative Spontaneous Sketches of Faces and Figures by Pawe Ponichtera Logo Artists Reinterpreted 38 Of The Most Recognizable Logos With A Single Unbroken Line Artist Paints While Under The Influence Of 20 Different Drugs The Uncannily Realistic Landscapes Of Carolyn H. Edlund
Arts
Artificial intelligence
fromFuturism
1 month ago

AI "Filmmaker" Gets Funding, Begs For Ideas On What to Actually Make

Crowdsourcing film ideas for an AI-produced movie elicited ridicule and highlighted concerns that AI tools cannot substitute for genuine creative vision.
fromFast Company
2 months ago

How Google's new AI could change videogames forever

Project Genie, which is currently only available for Google's AI Ultra subscribers, uses AI to build virtual worlds. That sounds interesting, if not necessarily revolutionary. Videogame developers already model and build virtual worlds all the time. Project Genie's simple concept, though, belies the tech's potential impact. The new system, and the Genie 3 model behind it, have the potential to forever change how videogames are built and played.
Software development
Marketing
fromThedrum
2 months ago

Let's think about video

Short-form video dominates digital campaigns and social platforms, while long-form remains valuable for in-depth, informational content when optimized across platforms.
fromThe Verge
1 month ago

Do you believe in magic?

Through the tiny window of short clips on Instagram and TikTok, Mary's world seems enchanting and vast. Bree's work exudes melancholic emotion and ethereal femininity, painting the surfaces of Mary's world in the vibrating style of stop-motion animation, dappled with sparkling light and computer-generated surfaces so convincing it feels like you could pose the model with your own hands. O'Donnell sat down with us to talk a bit about her process creating textures and her life's work making magic real.
Film
fromFast Company
2 months ago

A play with no actors on stage? That's the bet behind the world's first play in mixed reality

When a stranger smiles at you, you smile back. That is why, when Sir Ian McKellen ( The Lord of the Rings, X-Men, Amadeus) walked on the stage in front of me, looked me straight in the eye, and smiled at me, I smiled back. It was the polite thing to do. It was also completely unnecessary, because McKellen was not actually on the stage in front of me. He smiled at me through a pair of special glasses.
Arts
fromThe Drum
2 months ago

Ogilvy launches 'digital human' and experience studio called Reality

"Although most brands have experimented with emerging tech, there is still a lot of IDK and WTF attached to AR, VR, AI, ML, NPC, NFT and web3," said Laws. "When you think that the metaverse and its associated technologies are projected to be worth almost $1.5trn dollars by 2029, that's either a lot of growth to miss out on or a lot of mis-invested budget for brand leaders to be accountable for through poor understanding and unfamiliarity."
Marketing tech
Film
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

To infinity and beyond! Visitors can dive into Pixar worlds in immersive London show

Mundo Pixar Experience recreates 14 detailed Pixar film sets in Wembley for immersive, photo-friendly encounters with iconic scenes and research-driven design.
Marketing tech
fromdiacritical
2 months ago

An AI "Digital Twin" for the Performing Arts

Performing arts suffer from poor discovery due to static listings; personalized, dialog-driven AI experiences can reduce audience risk and increase meaningful engagement.
Photography
fromdesignyoutrust.com
1 month ago

Incredible Behindthescenes Reels Where A Loose Doodle Evolves Into A Polished Illustration Packed With Personality And Story

A diverse collection of contemporary visual art, advertising, and inventive photography highlights creative reinterpretations, surreal manipulations, and socially aware installations across global artists and campaigns.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month ago

Turn your doodles into video clips in minutes with this new AI tool - here's how

Runway's Motion Sketch creates short videos from doodles layered on images, producing impressive results with careful user guidance and requiring a paid Standard account.
fromEngadget
2 months ago

Google's Project Genie lets you generate your own interactive worlds

This past summer, Google DeepMind debuted Genie 3. It's what's known as a world world, an AI system capable of generating images and reacting as the user moves through the environment the software is simulating. At the time, DeepMind positioned Genie 3 as a tool for training AI agents. Now, it's making the model available to people outside of Google to try with Project Genie.
Artificial intelligence
Artificial intelligence
fromFingerlakes1.com
2 months ago

How AI Image Models are Revolutionizing Visual Content Creation and Design | Fingerlakes1.com

AI image models accelerate and broaden visual content creation by generating high-quality images from text prompts and automating design workflows.
Artificial intelligence
fromFast Company
1 month ago

China's new AI video tools close the uncanny valley for good

Chinese generative video models Kling 3.0 and Seedance 2.0 produce film-quality, indistinguishable video with director-level control, overcoming the uncanny valley.
Video games
fromKotaku
2 months ago

Final Fantasy 7 Remake Part Three Will Stick With An Older Engine

FFVII Remake Part Three is playable and being polished using a customized Unreal Engine 4 to accelerate development and ease porting, while limiting AI reliance.
Artificial intelligence
fromZDNET
1 month ago

I turned doodles into video clips in minutes with Runway's new AI video tool - here's how

Runway's Motion Sketch generates short videos from simple doodles on still images, producing impressive results but requiring careful guidance and a paid account.
Artificial intelligence
fromTechCrunch
2 months ago

I built marshmallow castles in Google's new AI world generator | TechCrunch

DeepMind opens Project Genie to US AI Ultra subscribers to create interactive game worlds with Genie 3, Nano Banana Pro, and Gemini, collecting user feedback.
Video games
fromThe Verge
2 months ago

Roblox calls its take on AI world models 'real-time dreaming'

Roblox plans to use AI world models and prompts for "real-time dreaming" to generate and modify interactive 3D experiences in real time.
Artificial intelligence
fromSocial Media Examiner
1 month ago

AI Video Made Easy: How to Create High Quality Content That Grows Your Business : Social Media Examiner

AI video tools enable marketers to create professional, avatar-based and repurposed videos without production skills, dramatically scaling output while saving time and money.
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