Throughout the episode, numerous examples and potential use cases for creative visual effects enabled by CSS filters are provided.
Sidhu discusses various AI-powered techniques like photogrammetry, neural radiance fields, and inpainting that can be used to create and manipulate visual effects.
A significant portion of the discussion revolves around the intricate visual effects work involved in creating various elements of the show, from characters like Demerzel to creatures like Beki, as well as specific sequences like the challenging shot of the Mentalic casting no shadow.
The episode discusses the visual effects in Highlander II: The Quickening, highlighting both the impressive and underwhelming elements, and the contrast between well-executed and poorly-executed effects within the same film.
The episode explores various methods for creating unique visual effects by combining CSS and SVG.
The use of Runway's tools in creating visual effects for films like Everything Everywhere All At Once is highlighted.
The podcast episodes explore the various ways that visual effects are being transformed by advancements in artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies.
Several episodes discuss how creators are using AI-powered tools like photogrammetry, neural radiance fields, and inpainting to expand the creative possibilities of visual effects "The AI-powered tools supercharging your imagination | Bilawal Sidhu". The potential for misuse of these technologies, like the creation of deepfakes, is also examined "The TED AI Show: Is AI destroying our sense of reality? with Sam Gregory".
Other episodes delve into the technical aspects of visual effects, analyzing the visual quality and storytelling impact of specific films and shows. For example, the podcast discusses the impressive visual effects work in "Kingdom of the Planet of the Apes" "Kingdom Of The Planet Of The Apes And What's Making Us Happy" and the mix of successful and unsuccessful visual effects in "Highlander II: The Quickening" "Weirdhouse Cinema: Highlander II, Part 2".