Technology Advanced
1. Do you like to watch movies? What are some of your favourite movies and why do you like them?
2. Have you ever used any A.I programs like Chatgpt, etc? What do you think about them?
3. Do you like to go to the cinema? What do you like and dislike about watching a movie in the cinema.
Artificial Intelligence, or AI, has long been an idea used in science fiction books, movies, and TV. But now as the technology becomes a reality, we are beginning to see how this technology has the potential to change the way we think and work into new industries. One industry, for example, that is facing a lot of change is the movie industry.
Presently, AI is helping mostly in the production phase, using special effects and editing technology. It creates beautiful visual effects and helps speed up the editing process, making it more efficient and cost-effective. Before, an artist would need hours or months to finish a project, and now A.I can do it in a matter of minutes.
That is not all that A.I can do. It’s also possible for actor’s faces to be adjusted to show different emotions, and used to change their voices and put them into different languages. It is likely in the future that actors will no longer be needed to act anymore, and their voices and faces could be easily programmed with a computer. Movies would also no longer need to take months or years to make, and the costs would be a lot less.
Many artists, writers, directors, and actors are now worried that they will lose their jobs to A.I technology. Already, Hollywood has protested against these changes, but the future is mostly uncertain for them. It’s not only artists who are worried about the changes A.I will make to the movie industry. Cinemas also share the concern about the possibilities of virtual reality movies and how they will change the way audiences will want to see movies. Some experts predict that instead of going to the cinema, movies will be seen with virtual reality, and you will be able to explore the world it creates. People wouldn’t have to leave their homes anymore and they could easily put on virtual reality goggles and experience the movie there.
Overall, AI looks to bring significant changes to the movie industry. As technology advances, it will be fascinating to see how AI continues to change the way movies are created and enjoyed by audiences.
1. What is A.I doing in the movie industry today?
2. How have some workers in Hollywood reacted to the changes coming from A.I programs?
3. What do some experts believe will be the future in how audiences watch movies?
4. How might actors be used in the future of movies?
1. It is helping the production phase, in special effects and editing technology.
2. They have protested. Worried they will lose their jobs.
3. Using virtual reality, where you can explore the world it creates.
4. They will no longer be needed. Their faces and voices can be programmed in a computer.
1. Do you like to see special effects (CGI) in movies? Why or why not?
2. Do you think we will have A.I movies in the future? Is this a good idea or a bad idea? How do you think movies or art will change in the future?
3. What industries do you think A.I will change? How so?
Potential: The possibility or capability for development, achievement, or success.
Visual effects: Techniques used to create or enhance visual elements, often in movies or digital media.
Efficient: Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or resources.
Cost-effective: Providing the best value for the money spent; economical.
Adjusted: Altered or modified to fit a particular circumstance or requirement.
Protest: A formal declaration or demonstration of objection, often against a specific action or policy.
Significant: Having importance or meaning, often indicating a notable or considerable impact.
Fascinating: Extremely interesting or captivating, arousing curiosity or admiration.
A.I and the Movie Industry
Step 1: Introduce the topic of movies and how they are changing. Ask students what their favourite movie genres are. Introduce terms like, genres, action, comedy, horror, etc.
Step 2: Have the students discuss the warm-up questions and ask for some answers to have conversations.
Step 3: Introduce the article. Have your students read aloud and go through the vocabulary.
Step 4: Have the students complete the vocabulary worksheet before the reading or after the reading. This will depend on teacher preferences.
Step 5: Let the students discuss the discussion questions and elicit answers from them after they are done. You should get them to use the vocabulary in their discussions.