newslounge.co · Jan 02, 2024

Good Morning and happy new year.

Welcome to our first edition of 2024. Our primary goal is to keep you informed with the latest news and updates about VFX and AI.

We sincerely hope you have a fulfilling year ahead. As we greet 2024, Let’s do so with the awareness of who we are and what we want this new year to feel like.

Please take a moment to respond to our survey (at the bottom of this email). We also invite you to share your thoughts and expectations for the year in the world of VFX.

on Today’s menu:

• A few words to our readers

• A motion controller for video generation

• PikaLab vs Midjourney v6

• VR capabilities in UE games and a lot more 😃 

-Ardy

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HEADLINE

New Career Opportunities and The Future of Filmmaking

A few words to our readers:

The recent surge in AI development, particularly in the world of image, video, and animation generation, has started a transformative phase for the animation industry.

AI is revolutionizing the animation industry by enhancing efficiency, lowering costs, and opening up new creative possibilities. While it poses challenges to traditional roles, it also offers opportunities for those who embrace these new tools.

As we stand at the cusp of 2024, it becomes imperative to understand these developments not merely as observers but as active participants in a rapidly evolving landscape.

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AROUND THE WORLD OF AI

A Unified and Flexible Motion Controller for Video Generation

MotionCtrl offers a new way to control both camera and object movement in your AI generated animations. It's early days yet, but it does give us a little taster of the goodies coming our way in 2024.

When you open MotionCtrl in ComfyUI, you will encounter an intuitive interface. From there, you have the option to choose whether you want to control the camera, the object, or both. Select your choice to proceed.

💥Here are some of the features:

• Custom Camera & Object Motion Controls: MotionCtrl allows users to manipulate both camera and object movements in AI-generated animations.

• Basic Camera Motions: Includes standard movements like pan up, pan down, and similar actions.

• Object Manipulation: Besides camera control, users can also manipulate objects within the animation, like the demonstrated example of swaying roses.

• Combination of Camera and Object Control: MotionCtrl enables simultaneous control of both camera and object movements within the same animation.

• Animate Diff Feature: This upcoming feature is hinted to provide enhanced compatibility and smoother workflows.

• Custom Camera Poses: Allows mixing of different camera movements to create unique sequences.

• Prompt-based Video Generation: Users can input prompts to generate specific types of videos.

If you are wondering about your options for Image-to-Video conversion, here is an in-depth comparison between Pika and Runway.

WATCH THIS

Loki Season 2 VFX Breakdown By TRIXTER

TRIXTER played a crucial role in creating the Temporal Core Environment for the series. They developed the concept of the galactic Loom, a key element in the narrative that weaves time together.

They filled the space with dynamic elements like solar winds and prismatic flares to emphasize the physical danger and volume of the environment. This process involved extensive experimentation to achieve the right visual effects.

“Overall, TRIXTER's role was integral in bringing the Temporal Core Environment to life, blending artistic vision with technical prowess to enhance the series' storytelling and visual impact.” Christopher Townsend explained.

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