SMRTR AINov 4, 2024Ars Technica

New Zemeckis film used AI to de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright

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TriStar Pictures' "Here," a $50 million film directed by Robert Zemeckis, uses real-time AI to age and de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright across 60 years. Adapted from a 2014 graphic novel, the movie employs Metaphysic's AI technology to modify actors' appearances instantly during filming. This approach, trained on the actors' previous films, allows for seamless age transformations without extensive post-production. The film marks a significant advancement in AI-powered visual effects, potentially transforming future filmmaking practices.

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