Upcoming Bitcoin biopic 'Killing Satoshi,' starring Casey Affleck and directed by Doug Liman, will use generative AI to create locations and adjust actors' performances without digital replicas. Filming occurs on a markerless performative capture stage with AI-generated backgrounds. This approach aligns with blockchain themes but sparks union concerns over AI in entertainment.
Key Points
- 1.AI tweaks performances via GAI and machine learning
- 2.Markerless capture stage with fully AI-generated locations
- 3.Stars Casey Affleck, Pete Davidson; directed by Doug Liman
- 4.No digital replicas of actors
Impact Analysis
Pushes boundaries of AI in film production, potentially reducing costs but fueling SAG-AFTRA and Equity union debates on actor protections and consent.
Technical Details
Producers can 'change, add to, take from' performances using GAI/ML. Entire settings generated by AI on markerless stage. Avoids full digital doubles per casting notice.
