DD CTO Sees Generative AI's Potential in VFX, But Not Replacing Actors

Digital Domain CTO Hanno Basse sees potential for generative AI in VFX, but not to replace human performances.

Basse says the human audience wants to connect with human beings, not AI characters.

DD has used proprietary tools like Charlatan for digital face replacement in shows like Citadel.

Charlatan Geo enables markerless mocap, making acting easier and more cost effective.

Basse believes generative AI can help with ideation, communication, and removing grunt work in VFX.

DD is developing text-to-animation and virtual human prototypes, but more work is needed.