AI is Changing Filmmaking

October 12, 2023

Saturday, November 4 at 1 PM
in the Raymund Room

Explore the exciting intersection of artificial intelligence and filmmaking in this dynamic seminar. Discover how AI technologies are revolutionizing the creative and technical aspects of the film industry. The class will review the state of AI, current and future.

You’ll gain insight into:

AI-Enhanced Creativity: Explore how AI influences scriptwriting, character development, and storytelling, allowing filmmakers to push the boundaries of imagination.
Production Efficiency: AI streamlines production processes, from location scouting and casting to post-production editing and visual effects, leading to cost-effective and time-efficient filmmaking.
Audience Engagement: AI is used in audience analytics and marketing strategies to tailor content to specific demographics, maximizing viewer engagement and box office success.
Emerging Technologies: Explore cutting-edge AI tools such as deep learning, computer vision, and natural language processing and their applications in film production.
Ethical Considerations: Discuss the ethical implications of AI in filmmaking, including issues related to bias, privacy, and creative control.

By the end of this seminar, you’ll have the framework of knowledge to begin harnessing AI’s potential in filmmaking, whether you’re a filmmaker looking to innovate your craft or a film enthusiast interested in the future of cinema. Join us on a captivating journey where technology meets artistry in filmmaking.

Mary T Duda has been a multimedia technology industry leader, fine artist, author, and forward thinker for over three decades. Starting out with the technological explosion in the early 1980s, Duda developed a reputation as an authoritative voice in the development and application of multimedia technology. After founding her own digital media company, Duda Design, Inc., she quickly gained acclaim as technical director for Disney World’s EPCOT Grand Opening, which utilized display technology and animation in ways never before realized. Upon completing her work with Disney, Duda became the leading multimedia architect for the Los Angeles Olympic Committee. Duda then went on to work with AFI (American Film Institute), the US, Canadian, and Indonesian Governments, and to develop next-generation ‘edutainment’ programs for publishers such as Houghton Mifflin.

Duda is doing her Ph.D. dissertation on AI XR Ethical Frameworks in Education and accelerated learning using immersive simulation techniques in extended reality (XR) at Pepperdine University. She lectures worldwide on AI/XR, Animation, Digital Games, and Advanced Learning Systems. Duda continues to consult for current technology adaptation. She is a leading proponent of non-violence in digital games and ethics in AI and XR simulations. As a fine artist, she has an exhibit and book on the history of Art and Tech and its influences on society in development for 2024.