The Pros and Cons of Integrating AI into Filmmaking

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The Pros and Cons of Integrating AI into Filmmaking

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This week on the No Film School Podcast: can an AI do a decent job writing additional scenes for Lady Bird? In our final segment, the creators of the new app Dynascore join us to explain how AI can help create music that fits your video.
Also: some hot takes on why adding product placement to classic films may not be the craziest or worst idea ever.
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