Artificial intelligence has been showing up in cartoon shows lately. Sometimes, it is obvious just by looking at a character. Other times, it is seamlessly done with the help of an animator to create an appealing project.
Keep reading to learn about artificial intelligence in animation.
Replacing Animators
Artificial intelligence has the ability to get work done fast. Its work compared to an animator, who may take hours working at one scene, may seem more important than an employee. Due to the surge of AI in the animation field, artists are getting laid off and cannot find jobs because of it. Even simple freelance jobs such as designing a logo or character can be created by AI in seconds, and at no cost. Rather than a replacement, AI should be used with animators. Mundane tasks such as drawing crowds and repetitive motions can be done and taught to AI.
Cost Reduction
Along with firing animators, letting go of them means some costs can be saved. This usually means that money will go to the budget for the project. This leads to money being invested in AI. Then, the money can be used on the artificial program in order to produce work. By putting a scene through artificial intelligence, it saves time and money on operational costs. However, artificial intelligence makes mistakes too. In an automated drawing, sometimes a human’s hair may be out of place, or their eye might randomly crease or differ in color. Cutting costs will have a risk, no matter what is being cut.
Human Creativity
Though artificial intelligence can follow prompts and create images based on what they’re given, they cannot think the same way humans do. Only human animators can draw and execute something they envisioned. Humans have the ability to tell a story through drawings, and every frame makes an impact.
Artificial intelligence can harm and help an animator’s career. It helps by taking on the simpler and less eye-catching parts. But it can become overbearing when it is doing all of the work. Creating the proper balance between AI and animator ensures that both sides will have put their work to good use.
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