[ExI] A short movie I created (with the help of AI)

[Jason Resch]

On Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 12:57 PM Adrian Tymes via extropy-chat <
extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:

> On Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 1:32 PM Jason Resch via extropy-chat <
> extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:
>
>> On Thu, Oct 22, 2026, 5:02 AM Ben Zaiboc via extropy-chat <
>> extropy-chat at lists.extropy.org> wrote:
>>
>>> Try animating something that allows people to enjoy it, instead of
>>> trying to persuade them of something.
>>>
>>
>> I can't imagine such a thing being entertaining: "Here are some thought
>> experiments, they could be right or wrong, we won't show anyone arguing
>> passionately either way for them."
>>
>
> With regards to my prior objection, I concede that this particular subject
> matter - dream-like and not primarily for entertainment - is far better
> suited to the stylistic limitations of AI filmmaking than most stories,
> including my own work.
>

Yes, it does compliment the atmosphere.

That said I have found there are ways to keep the AI more on track. The key
is to generate and supply reference images, particularly of the same
character or object as it would appear from multiple angles. Once you have
this locked down, use a generator that can take external image files as
guidance.

This is how I was able to get the t dt, and even a working QR code to
appear within the video, I first created a PNG with exactly the text I
wanted to appear on the placard, along with the QR code, then supplied it
to an image generator asking that this test appear on an ornately decorated
placard placed next to a copy of the book appearing on top of the reception
desk in the lobby (the lobby also had a reference image).

Jason

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