China's first full-process artificial intelligence generated content (AIGC) animated film, "The Reunion Journey," held its test screening in Beijing on Saturday, focusing on the concept of reunion and cultural affinity.
The AI-based movie features a story starring giant panda siblings Tuan Zai and Yuan Niu. Their separation, search for each other, and reunion tell a Chinese story from a global perspective and conveys the concept of family reunion.
The audience were impressed by the detailed fur texture and realistic facial expressions of the panda characters, which showcase the rapid development of AI technology.
"Before entering the cinema, I didn't expect that AI technology can realize such a depiction of details in movies. The brilliance and realism of the action, and the rendering of the scenes are far superior to our preconceived notions of AI technology. It was a real eye-opener for me," said Wang Wenbo, a moviegoer.
The movie was co-produced by China Media Group (CMG), Beijing New Film Union Films and other companies. As China's first theatrical animation produced entirely with AI, the film utilizes CMG's large model for media content, shortening the production time of a conventional animated film from three to five years to one year.
"Regarding quality improvements, such as enhancing hair texture, smoothing transitions, and adjusting lighting, these are actually addressed one by one as we encounter them during the production process. We use new technologies to give the audience a completely fresh and new experience," said Ma Teng, director of the movie.
China's first AI-generated animated movie hits big screen
