Rob Legato, a veteran visual effects supervisor who's shaped iconic films from Titanic to The Lion King, offers candid insights on AI in filmmaking in this exclusive interview.
The Oscar-winning filmmaker shares his pragmatic approach to new technology while highlighting the creative challenges that current AI tools present for directors and visual artists.
The "90% problem" with AI in filmmaking—tools that initially impress but struggle with creative refinement
How human vision, not technology, makes films unique
Collaboration between engineers and filmmakers to develop AI tools that enhance rather than limit creative control
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