Another ChatGPT Test and Animation Programs

I tried some more experiments with ChatGPT and changed my priorities in which animation program I will try to learn.

ChatGPT Test

I read that one way to test ChatGPT it was to ask it to write a short biography about yourself.  It was reluctant at first, but then after I gave it a little more information about myself, it went ahead with my biography.

Other than the information I provided, the only thing it got right was that I had films shown at several film festivals including the Calgary International Film Festival. Although, I wouldn’t say they were showcased.

Me: Write a short biography of James Beattie Morison

ChatGPT-3: I apologize, but I couldn't find any notable public figures or historical figures named James Beattie Morison. Could you please provide me with more information or clarify your request?

Me: James Beattie Morison is an independent filmmaker based in Calgary

ChatGPT-3: James Beattie Morison is an independent filmmaker based in Calgary, Canada. He has been active in the film industry for several years and has produced a variety of films across different genres. Morison is known for his ability to create engaging stories that connect with audiences on an emotional level.

Morison's interest in filmmaking began at an early age, and he pursued his passion by studying film production at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT). After graduating, he started his career in the industry as an assistant director and worked his way up the ranks.

Morison has produced a number of short films, including "Milk," "Overcomer," and "Conversing with Oceans." His films have been showcased in various film festivals, including the Calgary International Film Festival.

Morison's feature film debut, "Broken Mirrors," explores the story of a woman struggling with addiction and the impact it has on her relationships. The film was well-received by audiences and critics alike and earned Morison recognition as a promising filmmaker.

Morison continues to create compelling stories that tackle important social issues and shed light on the human experience. He is regarded as one of Calgary's most talented and innovative independent filmmakers and has become a notable figure in the Canadian film industry.

Animation Programs

I did some more work on Unreal Engine, but then concluded that what I wanted to do with it would require learning more advanced features. I decided to switch over to iClone and learn that instead. I tried to find some introductory videos but didn’t have much luck.

I think what I’ll do now is go back to NAWMAL and finish off a couple of videos that I’ve been procrastinating on. One of them, about the rocketeer (https://soundcloud.com/dynamiclethargy/the-dread-of-the-daring-rocketeer), I got stuck on because there is one image that I can’t do in NAWMAL. But, I think I can do it in Unreal and then incorporate it into the NAWMAL video.

Once I get those two videos out of the way, I’ll go back to iClone.

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Project Updates 2023 February 5

This week I worked on my new script for the Older Filmmaker’s Club, and started to explore Unreal Engine.

Older Filmmaker’s Club short film script challenge

I worked on my script for the Older Filmmaker’s Club short film script challenge. Last week I had written part of it as a short story. This week I got a draft script done. I decided to leave it for a bit before I had another go at it.

I have mixed emotions about it. It seems to me that it is too superficial. At the same time, I find myself getting very emotional about it. I feel that it was good for me to write it, but I am not sure that I really want to share it with other people.

Changing Priorities

I had planned to do some more experiments with ChatGPT this week. My idea was to feed it one of my story outlines and ask it to write the story based on it. I wanted to see if that would be of any use in helping me write.

However, I changed my mind.

Last year I bought my new computer so I could use some of the newer animation programs. Even the new release Blender, which I had experience with, wouldn’t work on my computer. I felt that it would be better for me to spend my time learning and testing those rather than diving deeper into ChatGPT.

Cascadeur

I looked at Cascadeur, an animation program with AI features. In other programs, when you adjust one body part of a character, you need to adjust all the other parts to fit. For example, when you take a step forward, the rest of your body will shift to maintain balance. With other programs, you have to do this body part by body part. This program uses AI to do it automatically.

It is an interesting approach, but, after a bit of investigation, I decided that it really wasn’t what I was looking for.

·       https://cascadeur.com/

Unreal Engine

Last year I looked at iClone and Unreal Engine, but neither of them would run on my old computer. That is why I bought my new computer.

I had leaned toward iClone, but since Unreal Engine is free to use on movie projects under $1,000,000, I decided I should try it first.

I found a 4-hour long training video on YouTube teaching Unreal Engine for Blender users. Since I have used Blender, I figured this would be a good option. So far, I’ve only watched about 20 minutes of the video. I kept stopping to go try out what they showed. It does seem easier to get the photo realistic look. I was never able to get that with Blender.

·    https://www.reallusion.com/iclone/

https://www.unrealengine.com/

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