Arrr mateys, OpenAI's Sora be churnin' out brain-meltin' music videos like a scallywag on a plunderin' spree! Aye!
2024-05-03
Arrr matey! OpenAI's magic text-to-video Sora tool be makin' its debut in a music video, showin' off its skills and flaws for all to see. Aye, the technology be bringin' both wonder and laughter to the high seas of creativity!
OpenAI's text-to-video tool, known as Sora, has been quite active lately, creating various videos including a short film about a man with a balloon for a head and a glimpse of the future of TED Talks. The tool has now produced its first official music video for synth-pop artist Washed Out.The director of this music video, Paul Trillo, shared that the concept for the video had been in his mind for almost a decade before he was able to bring it to life with Sora's assistance. While the exact reason for Sora's necessity in executing this concept is unclear, it did simplify and expedite the process for Trillo.The video was created using text-to-video prompts in Sora and required minimal post-production work. Despite showcasing Sora's strengths, such as democratizing digital special effects, it also highlighted issues like coherency and the uncanny valley effect.Music videos have historically been a platform for pioneering new digital technologies, and Sora seems to be continuing this tradition. While the tool is not yet ready for full-blown movies, it is expected to be released to the public soon, potentially leading to a surge of AI-powered effects in various visual projects.