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Animated Features Like ‘Transformers One’ and ’Wild Robot’ and More Rely on Artists for the Magic as Machine Learning or AI Works in Support

Animated features like ‘Transformers One’ ‘Wild Robot’ rely on artists for the magic as machine learning or AI works in support.

As technological advances make even more astonishing imagery possible for many of the leading contenders in the animated feature Oscar race, they’re still leaning toward the skilled hands of the artisans who’ve mastered their craft and away from AI or machine learning. While some may use machine learning — a type of AI — in the early stages of motion capture or to iterate ideas, the knowledge of experienced VFX artists and the performance capabilities of animators are central to creating the unique imagery sought by the filmmakers behind these movies. On the flip side, Yoshimizu adds, “hand-drawn animation faces a significant challenge with the shortage of skilled personnel to meet the immense production demands, making the efficiency provided by AI a crucial factor to consider.

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