Netflix Panel at Busan Discusses AI in Production
Weta FX CTO Kimball Thurston and filmmaker Kang Yun-sung spoke at Netflix's Creative Asia day about using AI tools in production workflows.
Weta FX CTO Kimball Thurston, filmmaker Kang Yun-sung and Netflix's Sung Q Lee discussed the benefits and limitations of AI tools in production workflows at Netflix's Creative Asia day at the Busan International Film Festival, according to Deadline.
Kang screened a teaser for Netflix's upcoming Korean-language action thriller Gulf Of Aden at the event. He said using AI tools on the film produced savings of 30-40% through reduced CGI costs and a simplified, shortened production process.
Thurston said Weta FX has been adopting AI at a measured pace, using it for image clean-up and crowd scene motion rather than image generation.
Earlier AI Work and Other Sessions
Kang Yun-sung's credits include Run To The West, described as South Korea's first feature-length AI-assisted film. Netflix's VFX subsidiary Eyeline Studios had a showreel of its work played at the event.
Netflix's Creative Asia day also included masterclasses with The Blue Road director Han Jun-hee and Possible Love cinematographer Kim Ji-yong.
Quick answers
What did Kang Yun-sung say about AI tools on Gulf Of Aden?
He said using AI tools produced savings of 30-40% through reduced CGI costs and a simplified, shortened production process.
How is Weta FX using AI?
CTO Kimball Thurston said the company has been adopting AI at a measured pace, using it for image clean-up and crowd scene motion rather than image generation.
Was a teaser for Gulf Of Aden shown at the event?
Yes, Kang Yun-sung screened a teaser for Netflix's upcoming Korean-language action thriller at Netflix's Creative Asia day at the Busan International Film Festival.