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May 13th and 14th "Secret Nature 2" screening in Beijing

Duration: 0:07:41

The speaker announces two screenings of the movie "In Search of Nature II" in Beijing on May 13 and 14. Despite obtaining the necessary license, the movie struggled to secure a screening by theaters due to their belief that scientific films are hard to sell. The speaker has decided to take matters into their own hands and buy out the theater to sell tickets themselves. The first screening will feature two films and the second will be followed by an interactive session. The speaker hopes to test whether viewers will recommend the film to others, and believes that every ticket purchased is a step towards supporting and shaping the future of Chinese science films.

Language: Chinese
Topics: Film industryMovies

Cannes Film Festival: Stars shining brightly, not forgetting the environmental protection commitment

Duration: 0:11:11

The Cannes Film Festival, one of the largest film events in the world, has undergone an eco-transformation since 2021, with the organizers taking a series of environmental measures to tackle the environmental challenges. The festival has stopped using single-use plastic bottles, increased the use of electric cars, and promoted online ticket sales. However, the event generates three times more garbage during the festival period and leads to heavy traffic that causes excessive exhaust emissions. The festival's organizers have pledged to continue their commitment to the environment at the 75th Cannes Film Festival by implementing specific measures to reduce pollution. These measures include using 60% electric or hybrid cars in the official car fleet, reducing printing and promoting digital material, and recycling the red carpet. Moreover, the organizers have eliminated plastic bottles and cups and made the red carpet using recyclable materials. Finally, the festival has partnered with green organizations to address environmental issues, reducing the amount of waste generated during the event.

Language: Chinese
Topics: Film industryArtCannes

Film Shots - AI Analysis of How Oscar Blockbusters Are Filmed

Duration: 0:06:55

The podcast discuses how AI technology is being applied in the film industry. While science fiction movies often depict humans defeating advanced robots, companies such as IBM and Nvidia have started to use AI to improve movie production. Filmmakers convey their stories through a language of visuals and sound, and the language of film consists of various types of shots, such as close-ups, mediums, and wides. By analyzing and categorizing these shots using machine learning, the process of creating movies can be made more efficient and effective. With the help of AI, images can be classified into specific shot types, such as close-ups or wide shots, allowing for easier analysis and faster production. Machine learning can be used for supervised learning, where different screenshots can be analyzed and sorted manually to determine which shot types they belong to.

Language: Chinese
Topics: Artificial intelligenceFilm industry