Let's talk about AI and the VFX industry | Leading CGI experts panel

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(chapters below) In this panel, we have an honest conversation about AI, ML, GenAI and its impact on the VFX industry. We talk about new pipelines, discuss the pros and cons of AI, discuss entry-level jobs, training, and have an honest and open discussion about Artificial Intelligence. We have an amazing and diverse panel of industry experts featuring Jahirul Amin, Klaudija Cermak, Ricardo Ferreira, Hugo Guerra, Victor Perez, Courtney Pryce, Alexander Richter, Sajeel Shukla, and Saint Walker, who will be the host of the conversation. Recorded with a live audience during the 10th anniversary of Hugo's Desk. Enjoy, be sure to subscribe, share and leave a comment below. Chapters: 00:00:00 - Intro 00:03:08 - Panel begins 00:05:04 - Alex's position on AI 00:07:04 - Klaudija's position on AI 00:11:04 - Courtney's position on AI 00:13:17 - Hugo's position on AI 00:16:18 - Jahirul's position on AI 00:18:18 - Sajeel's position on AI 00:21:43 - Ricardos's position on AI 00:24:01 - Victor's position on AI 00:29:15 - Will AI mean there will be no entry-level jobs? 00:41:33 - The teachers are threatened by AI! 00:46:07 - Is AI digital theft? 00:48:20 - Teaching core skills 00:55:57 - Lack of fundamentals at school 00:57:35 - Lack of patience by students 00:58:49 - Some schools focus on quantity over quality 01:04:04 - Adapt to the new tools for artistic purposes 01:04:31 - AI apps suggestions 01:09:38 - AI on TikTok 01:11:13 - AI diversity training 01:18:08 - AI needs a governing body 01:21:29 - AI scams 01:22:56 - How to give students a boost so they don't give up because of AI 01:28:11 - You can always change careers if you are not happy! 01:29:55 - Members and patreons --------------------------------- Guests on this Panel include: - Jahirul Amin - Founder of CAVE Academy - Klaudija Cermak - VES London Board Manager - Programme Leader for VFX / VFX Compositing Lecturer at Escape Studios @Escapestudios - Ricardo Ferreira - VES Board Manager UK/ Professor at Católica University - School of Arts / Senior Guest Lecture / Compositor Supervisor / Hugo´s Desk Nuke Course Teacher - Hugo Guerra - Director & VFX Supervisor | Lead Compositor | Creator at Hugo's Desk | co-host VFX Notes Podcast | BenQ Ambassador | VES Member - Victor Perez - Visual Effects Supervisor @nodebynode - Courtney Pryce - Nuke (Studio) Artist | Post-Production & VFX Consultant | Creative Director - Alexander Richter - Award Winning Technical Director & Coach @alexanderrichtertd - Sajeel Shukla - Creative Director | VFX Supervisor | CG Generalist | Technologist Across VFX, Games, Projection Mapping, AR, VR, MR @cgrockstar - Saint Walker - Leading Postgraduate Media courses (inc MA Games, Animation, VFX, Creative AI) at University of Hertfordshire (Former Dean/Director of Industry Engagement at Escape Studios) ------------------------------ My Nuke compositing courses are on SALE 60% OFF. No code is necessary. Just go to: https://hugosdesk.myshopify.com Do you like good food? Buy Ana’s Book (my Wife) ‘Green Recipes for All: Mediterranean-inspired Vegan and Vegetarian Dishes cookbook available on all Amazon: https://amzn.eu/d/2awSzsw ------------------------------ ➡ Follow BenQ: Get 1 year FREE of Pantone Connect Premium: benqurl.biz/3W0GXWN BenQ Designer Monitors: https://www.benq.eu/en-eu/monitor/designer.html https://www.facebook.com/AQCOLORbyBenQ https://www.instagram.com/aqcolor_by_benq/ https://twitter.com/BenQEurope ➡ Follow Hugo: https://www.youtube.com/@HugosDesk https://twitter.com/HugoCGuerra https://www.linkedin.com/in/hugoguerra/ https://hugo-guerra.com If you like our stream, consider supporting the show on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hugosdesk Support Hugo's Desk by buying some products from my Amazon UK Storefront (all earned commissions go to the running of the channel): https://www.amazon.co.uk/shop/hugosdesk ------------------------------ Join this channel to get access to the perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv-7AV9139ZwlwTHiBwS-JQ/join #AI #vfx #cgi