AI-powered film production tools

Ayra Wang

AI-driven motion generators and virtual reality installations are among the highlights of Hong Kong Baptist University's showcase at the Hong Kong International Film and TV Market that ends today.

Organized by the Hong Kong Trade Development Council, the four-day event features more than 760 exhibitors from 34 economies.

At the HKBU pavilion, visitors can explore the "AI Motion Acting Agent," an AI system for motion generation, and "DigitalGuardian," a tool protecting digital creators' intellectual property.

The pavilion also features VR projects inspired by Stanislaw Lem's Memoirs Found in a Bathtub and Hong Kong-UK folklore, as well as "VotR.AR," an AR installation allowing users to explore Leonardo da Vinci's Virgin of the Rocks in 3D.

HKBU's "Future Cinema Systems" platform showcases next-gen film tech, while eight art tech startups present innovations in AI-driven music and visual storytelling.

The pavilion also highlights eight art tech startups, demonstrating innovations in AI-driven music, performing arts and visual storytelling.

HKBU experts also participate in FILMART seminars on AI's role in filmmaking.

Meanwhile, the university will present an Art Basel parallel exhibition at its Kowloon Tong campus from today to April 9, featuring a diverse range of paper artworks.