The Brutalist AI Controversy Explained
Episode description
Addy Ghani and Joey Daoud break down The Brutalist's AI debate over using Respeecher and Midjourney, explore virtual production innovations at CES, and share firsthand experiences of LA's recent wildfires.
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📝 SHOW NOTES & SOURCES
Connect with Addy @ LinkedIn
https://www.linkedin.com/in/addyghani
GoFundMe: Help Ramiro Rebuild After Losing His Home in the Eaton Fire
https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-ramiro-rebuild-after-losing-his-home-in-eaton-fire
GoFundMe: Ben and Kirby lost everything in the Eaton Fire
https://www.gofundme.com/f/ben-and-kirby-lost-everything-in-the-eaton-fire
Why epic period drama movie The Brutalist was shot on VistaVision
https://www.redsharknews.com/why-epic-period-drama-movie-the-brutalist-was-shot-on-vistavision
The Brutalist and the ongoing debate about the role of AI in the movies
https://www.redsharknews.com/the-brutalist-and-the-ongoing-debate-about-the-role-of-ai-in-the-movies
‘The Brutalist’ Director Brady Corbet Responds to AI Backlash
https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/the-brutalist-ai-backlash-adrien-brody-1236113015/
Kino Flo
https://kinoflo.com
Midjourney
https://www.midjourney.com
Respeecher
https://www.respeecher.com
Pro Tools
https://www.avid.com/pro-tools
CES 2025
https://www.ces.tech
Neural Lab
https://neural-lab.com
Pixomondo PXO AKIRA
https://www.pxoakira.com
Blackmagic Design
https://www.blackmagicdesign.com
NVIDIA CES Keynote
https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/events/ces
Disguise Studio Pro
https://www.disguise.one/en/products/studio-pro
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⏱ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:57 Addy's Background
01:49 LA Wildfire Experience
03:25 Hurricane vs Wildfire Impact
04:43 Evacuation Challenges
06:09 Social Media During Fires
07:51 AI Generated Disaster Images
10:47 Fire Impact on Industry
13:18 Support for Victims
16:16 The Brutalist AI Controversy
17:22 Respeecher Usage Explained
19:24 AI Controversy Discussion
24:26 Craftsmanship in Post-Production
27:28 VistaVision Technology
30:13 AI in Concept Art
34:33 CES 2025
36:33 Trade Show Evolution
38:37 Navigating CES Layout
40:59 NVIDIA's Keynote
43:28 PXO AKIRA
46:01 Vehicle Simulation Tech
48:17 Disguise Studio Pro
50:11 CES vs NAB Discussion
52:08 Closing and Subscriber Update