The Secret Invasion AI Art intro has sparked controversy across the internet. But what does this really mean? Did Marvel replace their animators with robots? How does this technology work, and does it spell the end for all mankind?
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Written by Dodson Seitz https://twitter.com/BaneWruse
Hosted by Ryan Arey (http://twitter.com/ryanarey)
Edited by Harriet Lengel-Enright, Randolf Nombrado, and Sofien Dami
Featuring:
Noah Sterling https://www.instagram.com/noahsterling42
Heather Antos https://twitter.com/HeatherAntos
#SecretInvasion #AI #TheyTookOurJobs
So, what do you think about the AI rt in secret invasion? R you a soulles monster who thinks that humans should be replaced by AI for corporate gain? Let me know your thoughts….
**editor note**
[opening clip: “ a solid clip that hooks people in”]Welcome to ScreenCrush, I’m Ryan Arey. As amazing as the first episode of secret invasion was – it was mired with controversy.
It included the death of a beloved character, and a terrorist attack on Russian soil – but by far the biggest controversy was literally in the opening credits. [clip]
Doug: Yea, what was up with that intro? It was super weird looking – like it was made with one of those.. AI image-maker-thingys…
That’s because its was. The intro was created by Method studios, a visual effects company with a killer resume that includes movies like watchmen, mad max fury road and MANY marvel films.
They used a custom AI tool to give the intro a specific look and the reaction from fans has been…. Mixed.
Doug: Makes sense! isnt there a writers strike going on RIGHT NOW – protesting this exact thing?
There 100% is, which is why the timing of this, couldn’t be worse. A little later I’m going to talk to animation producer Noah Sterling and IDW conics editor heather antos about this, but first, here’s some background.
As we’ve discussed in other videos, on may 2nd 2023, the writers Guild went on strike for the 6th time since its founding and a month later they’re still going strong. [clip]
While the main focus of the strike is to get fair compensation for the writers who create the stories we love, one of the other major concerns is preventing AI script writers from replacing real ones. [clip]
While method studios was only using AI generated animation, the situation feels eerily similar to the EXACT scenario these writers are striking to prevent.[clip]
Beyond that, HOW the software creates those visuals is also a reason for concern.
One of problems – specifically with AI generated art – is the fact that it uses data from thousands of neural networks. [clip] These networks use images from various artists across the Internet -many without permission – to produce art identical to their own. [clip]
In some cases, it’s outright copyright infringment–and in others, It’s really close to the line.
Doug: Well, moral implicatsions aside, it does kinda fit the vibe!
And there’s a portion of fans agree – hence the mixed reactions.
The visually deceptive elements of AI, morphing objects and textures back-and-forth, as well as the big feelings people have behind the technology – couldn’t be more emblematic of a series about Aliens secretly replacing humans.
It was a risky creative decision by creator Ali Selim, but definitely an intentional one–they said “It felt explorative and inevitable, and exciting, and different.” [clip]
And in that way, it’s a success. We can always tell when something digital feels off, it’s like the uncanny valley effect.
Doug: Like Shia about, swinging with all those monkeys in Crysta Skull.
Now, back to secert invasion’s intro. It’s probably the most controversial marvel intro yet, even some of the concept artists who worked on the project have had pretty harsh public comments about this.[stil] Jeff Simpsons said:
“Secret Invasion intro is AI generated. I’m devastated, I believe AI to be unethical, dangerous and designed solely to eliminate artists careers. Spent almost half a year working on this show and had a fantastic experience working with the most amazing people I ever met…”
Some fans have even proposed boycotting the show all together…
Doug: Wait, so your telling me – they’re gonna boycott a show – made by A BUNCH of humans –just cause some of them used AI? Thats skipping on 50 mins of show for like a 40 second intro.
