Amazon’s ‘House of David’ Exploits Over 350 AI Shots in Second Season and the Creator Unapologetically Keeps Count!
“Amazon’s ‘House of David’ Used Over 350 AI Shots in Season 2. Its Creator Isn’t Sorry”
“Among House of David’s many quirks, one is that it employs a surprisingly large team of animators and visual effects artists… more than 350 computer-generated images were generated for season 2.” An almost unconventional notion in the traditional movie industry, the team behind this Amazon series, ‘House of David,’ hasn’t shied away from cinematically implementing technology in their approach, to be more precise – with Artificial Intelligence (AI).
Seeing a show putting CGI to this extent of use is no less than a tech-geek’s fantasy taken up several notches. The landscape of entertainment has always been receptive to innovation; the introduction of AI in this sphere only testifies to how well that receptivity is being rewarded. It’s certainly an interesting time to be alive (and be an Amazon Prime subscriber).
Normally when we think about AI, for most, it paints a picture of ‘The Terminator’ or ‘Matrix’-esque post-apocalyptic scenarios, where humanity becomes hapless victims to their robotic overlords. Fortunately, there’s more to AI than doomsday scenarios. If ‘House of David’ has proven anything, it’s that fact. But wait, does having more than 350 CGI shots mean AI has conquered the traditional filmmaking? Not quite.
One might argue the use of AI compromises on the human element, the nuances, and ‘realness’ that one cannot program into a machine. Maybe yes, maybe no. What one cannot deny is the mesmerizing spectacle that AI brings to one’s screen.
Let’s give credit where it’s due though, all these AI-generated visuals don’t create themselves. Behind every pixel, there’s an army of super-talented animators and visual effects artists who bear the responsibility of reducing manual labor and speeding up processes with AI.
Should these artists be anxious? Worried about their jobs, perhaps? The quick answer is – probably not. While technology indeed makes certain aspects of their job easier and faster, creativity still remains something theoretically hard for AI to grasp. The human imagination and the artists’ touch remain as invaluable as ever to the process.
By bracing industry changes and integrating them into its core, ‘House of David’ redefines the power of AI in media production. Is it a perfect blend of human artistry and robotic efficiency? Too early to call. Is it fascinating to watch? Absolutely. Offering a visually stunning narrative, while drowning the audience in CGI, isn’t an easy task, but looks like Amazon has hit the nail squarely.
One thing’s for certain though. AI is more than just lighting-fast computations and logical algorithms. It embodies an endless ocean of possibilities which, as ‘House of David’ attests, includes creating captivating, dynamic visuals for our entertainment. Buckle up, because if this is just the foreshadowing, the main act is sure to be one hell of a ride.