Exploring the Intersection of AI and Cinema: A Journey Through Time
Aniket Bera, director of the Ideas Lab at Purdue University, is redefining how we perceive historical cinema through innovative AI projects.
Key Highlights:
- Reviving History: Bera’s team restored a 1899 film fragment, believed to be the oldest footage of India, showcasing the delicate balance between technology and artistic intent.
- AI’s Role: Bera notes that while AI enhances visual elements, it often risks distorting historical context. “AI doesn’t understand symbolism; it only guesses patterns,” he explains.
- Collaborative Creativity: In the project Oti Uttam, AI allowed for the recreation of the voice of deceased actor Uttam Kumar, but with crucial human oversight in scripting and archival work.
- Future Perspectives: Both Bera and filmmaker Mukherji emphasize that AI should be seen as a collaborator, urging optimism rather than fear in the creative industry.
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