Drawing Towards The Future:Teaching Animation During The Surge of AI with Neil Hunter
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As artificial intelligence seemingly spreads its self across all industries, is animation next? But more importantly, what do you do when you teach animation that one day might be done without the need for artists? Do you change course or charge forward with what works? Do you adapt to the changing landscape or wait to see how things unfold? Can the craft survive in the face of advancing technology, or will it undergo significant changes? In this episode we talk to Neil Hunter, the co-coordinator of the Algonquin College Animation Program, on his career as both an animator and teacher. On the role of teachers in ever evolving format and what the future might hold for future students.Finally, we discuss the impact AI might have on animation,education and industry as a whole.
So with the rise of artificial intelligence, the fear from artist's is at a high. Many believe that this technology might replace them. So instead, of speculating we decided to ask them in person. In this week's episode, we were lucky enough to talk to three animation studios that have worked on...
Published 04/11/24
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Published 04/04/24