Director James Cameron recently clarified in an interview that his new film, "Avatar: Fire and Ash," did not use any generative artificial intelligence (AI) technology during its production. He emphasized that the film is still based on real human actors performing through motion capture technology, and he does not want audiences to mistakenly believe that the characters were AI-generated.
In a conversation with ComicBook.com, Cameron stated that he is not entirely against AI technology, but he wants to make it clear that the artistic foundation of the "Avatar" series comes from real performances by actors. He believes that AI should be used as an assistant tool in post-production, rather than replacing the core of human creation. He mentioned that while technological advancements may change the movie-making process, he is more concerned about the potential threat AI could pose to human creators.
In a previous CBS interview, Cameron expressed shock at the ability of generative AI to create virtual actors, calling it a "frightening" phenomenon. He pointed out that AI-generated characters lack real emotion and depth. Although Cameron is cautious about the application of AI, he announced in 2024 that he joined the board of Stability AI and hopes AI can help reduce the cost of visual effects production and improve efficiency. His goal is to push the film industry to produce movies that audiences love at a faster pace.
He remains skeptical about whether AI can create compelling stories, believing that only humans can truly understand emotions and write scripts that touch people's hearts. Cameron emphasized that although AI has value in certain technical aspects, the core of the story must be controlled by humans.
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" will be released globally on December 19, and Cameron looks forward to audiences appreciating this film that focuses on human creativity and real performances.
Key Points:
🌟 Cameron reiterates that "Avatar: Fire and Ash" does not use any AI technology.
🎬 He emphasizes the importance of real actor performances, believing that AI should only play a role in post-production.
🤖 Regarding AI's ability to create stories, Cameron expresses doubt, believing that humans are the ones who can touch the hearts of audiences.
