Jon M. Chu, the director of 'Wicked: For Good', has expressed his skepticism towards AI's ability to replicate the magic of a particular moment in one of his films. According to him, the iconic scene where Elphaba (played by Cynthia Erivo) winks at the camera while putting on her witchy cape is an example that no machine could have done justice for.
Chu attributed the success of this moment to the improvisational skills of the actors and the flexibility in his approach to filmmaking. He pointed out that if Elphaba's wink had been scripted, it would have come across as forced and artificial, whereas Erivo's spontaneous take added a layer of authenticity to the scene.
Chu, who has experience working with AI in his creative process, believes that technology can be a powerful tool for information gathering and organization. However, he also emphasized the importance of human intuition and creativity in filmmaking, particularly when it comes to capturing moments like Erivo's wink.
For Chu, the value lies not only in the final product but also in the relationships built between the cast, crew, and fans during filming. He credits his background in technology for keeping him open-minded about AI's potential role in filmmaking, while still valuing the human touch that makes a movie truly memorable.
Chu attributed the success of this moment to the improvisational skills of the actors and the flexibility in his approach to filmmaking. He pointed out that if Elphaba's wink had been scripted, it would have come across as forced and artificial, whereas Erivo's spontaneous take added a layer of authenticity to the scene.
Chu, who has experience working with AI in his creative process, believes that technology can be a powerful tool for information gathering and organization. However, he also emphasized the importance of human intuition and creativity in filmmaking, particularly when it comes to capturing moments like Erivo's wink.
For Chu, the value lies not only in the final product but also in the relationships built between the cast, crew, and fans during filming. He credits his background in technology for keeping him open-minded about AI's potential role in filmmaking, while still valuing the human touch that makes a movie truly memorable.
. That Elphaba wink was pure magic 
! It's not just the actors' skills or the director's approach that make it special, but also the connection between them in that moment 
. AI can help with so many things, like editing and color correction 
, but you can't replicate the spark of human creativity 
. And for Chu, it's about building those relationships too 
. That's what makes movies truly unforgettable 
. I love how he values both tech and human touch 
.
But at the same time, I think AI can actually help us capture those special moments more efficiently. Like, imagine having access to millions of takes of that one scene and being able to analyze them like crazy... it could be super helpful in finding that perfect take 
. I mean, Elphaba's wink is iconic because it was so spontaneous and genuine – you can't program that 
. I mean, there's just something about Elphaba's wink that can't be replicated by machines. It's all about the emotional connection and trust between the actors, you know? And I think that's what makes AI so cool - it can help us gather data and organize our ideas, but at the end of the day, it's the human touch that makes a movie truly special 
It just doesn't work! But humans do 
. And I love how Chu is all about balance - using tech to enhance our creativity, not replace it 
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Cynthia Erivo's performance was lit! That wink scene would've been so cheesy if they'd written it in, but her spontaneity made it pure magic 
, but when Cynthia Erivo does her own thing, it's like magic 
. Don't get me wrong, AI can be helpful with stuff like editing or suggestions, but for moments like this, you need the real deal – human emotions and intuition 
. i think it's so cool how he credits the actors' improvisational skills for making it happen, 'cause at the end of the day, it's those human moments that make a movie truly unforgettable 
. plus, i love how jon chu is all about valuing the human touch in filmmaking - that's what makes movies special! 