“Impossible” just takes longer
In an industry that’s constantly evolving, “impossible” is a temporary state.
Maybe 10 Years is Enough for Final Cut Pro X
Our industry is evolving ever faster. Why shouldn’t our tools? Maybe apps should have a best before date.
What Do We Want Machine Learning to be Used for in Post?
Where are the needs for automation in post?
Thought’s about Larry Jordan’s “Worries on the future of Editing”
Larry Jordan got on his (self described) soap box this morning with a thoughtful post about the future of editing in an AI infested world. I think we should all be aware of what’s happening, and I’ve certainly been trying to do my part there, as recent posts attest, but I’m not sure I’m quite as concerned about editing jobs as Larry is. Assistants perhaps.
Larry shared his post with me, asking for feedback, and having written a fairly comprehensive response, I decided to share it here as well. While I mostly address the areas where AI/Machine Learning might be used, and why pervasive automated editing is probably way further in the future than Larry’s concern would indicate, none of that negates Larry’s excellent advice on managing your career.
Wimbledon use IBM Watson AI to “Serve up Highlights”
The report isn’t clear on exactly how Watson’s “AI” is being used but the article says that they are “now curating the biggest sights and sounds from matches to create “Cognitive Highlights,” which will be seen on Wimbledon’s digital channels.”
Apparently using Watson cognitive services to recognize a significant moment, and pull it together with cheers and social media comments to make a 2 minute video.
The AI platform will literally take key points from the tennis matches (like a player serving an ace at 100 mph), fans’ cheers and social media content to help create up to two-minute videos. The two-week tourney at the All England Lawn Tennis and Croquet Club, complete with a Google Doodle to celebrate Wimbledon’s 140th anniversary, began Monday.
New “AI Film Editor” Cuts Scenes in “Your Style”
A newly developed “AI film editor” from Stanford and Adobe cuts in a variety of styles.
Artificial Intelligence and Design
Design in the era of machine learning has to take into account issues of transparency and accuracy.
What Jobs will be lost to AI/Robots?
Half of today’s jobs to be lost to robots/AI in the next 10-20 years.
Preparing for the unknown ‘Jobs of the Future’
Is the best way to prepare for the jobs of the future to focus on imagination, creativity & emotional intelligence?