AI Filmmaking Pioneer, Dave Clark

Dave Clark is a filmmaker and creative force who's directed commercials for major brands along with multiple narrative films, including his 2019 feature, 'After She Wakes.'

Dave recently released a must-watch short film called ‘Another’ which is not only terrifying and beautifully made, but a great example of blending AI with live action filmmaking.

This film exemplifies Dave's significant contribution to the AI filmmaking landscape, showcasing how AI should not replace humans or any facets of the filmmaking process. Instead, it can serve as an incredible creative tool, adding unique and exciting dimensions to the work. Dave has been a pioneer in the AI filmmaking conversation, demonstrating what accessible AI tools like Midjourney, Magnific, and Runway are capable of when combined with a skilled and discerning eye for cinema. His understanding of cinema and filmmaking has seriously enabled him to get really incredible results.

Dave champions a future where AI is just another tool in the toolbelt and not a replacement for anyone. Dave was also recently brought in by SAG to deliver a presentation on AI and filmmaking to over 1,000 Screen Actors Guild Members.

In this episode Dave get into the practical applications of AI in pre-visualization and post-production, and its ability to bring high-quality VFX within the reach of filmmakers. He stresses the importance of balancing AI tools with traditional filmmaking techniques, ensuring the human touch remains central in storytelling and cinematic aesthetics.

Dave also shares his process for creating ‘Another’ his short film that integrates AI with live action and together we explore how AI can act as a creative partner, offering fresh insights and accelerating the writing and development phase without overriding the unique voice of the writer.

Overall Dave provides valuable insights into how filmmakers can navigate this new landscape, using AI as a tool to enhance, not replace, their creative processes.

SHOW NOTES

Dave's AI Projects:

• Another (Dave's short that integrates AI into live action) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vyeZn4Xks8E
• Dave's AI Adidas Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bzWOyzM3RSs
• Dave's AI Nike Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0c3yiODsOJw
• Dave's AI Tesla Commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n56q3TpNVEs
• Dismal Swamp - Dave’s AI Movie Pitch: https://daveclarkcreative.com/the-dismal-swamp

Follow Dave here:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidarthurclark/
• Instagram: https://t.co/aVtAQYmjnG
• X: https://twitter.com/diesol
• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Afraid2Sleep

Dave's Personal website: https://daveclarkcreative.com/

Other Projects

• T2 AI Remake from Nem Perez - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6rIWHl07Iak

AI Tools Discussed:

• ChatGPT
• Midjourney
• Stable Diffusion
• Stable Video
• Runway
• Pika
• Leonardo
• Comfy UI
• Topaz
• Magnific
• Curious Refuge AI Filmmaking Course

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