This AI-generated doc about Brian Eno changes with each viewing-and is already altering how movies are made
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Veteran filmmaker Gary Hustwit challenges the concept of a static film with his documentary on Brian Eno, utilizing custom AI to produce unique versions for each screening. This innovative film debuted at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival and is set for a 24-hour global livestream. The documentary features 500 hours of archival footage interspersed with Hustwit's own recordings of Eno and collaborators. By employing a complex AI program, approximately 70% of the film changes with every viewing, emphasizing Eno's experimental artistry and dynamic contributions to music.
Each version of the film opens with an interview of Eno in the studio and closes with another in his rose garden, providing narrative structure.
The AI program leads to each screening featuring a different version of the film, with roughly 70% of the content changing, showcasing Eno's experimental nature.
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