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Reviving Old Movies - See How AI Colorizes Black and White Movies

Duration: 0:07:17

In this episode of the "Full Name AI" podcast, the host Rain talks about the theme of reviving old movies. He highlights the importance of these movies, which may have poor image quality but still tell great stories. Rain also discusses the movie "They Shall Not Grow Old," which uses real footage from World War I to create a vivid and authentic portrayal of the war. The movie required a team to spend four years coloring and enhancing the black and white images, with over 1,000 reference photos taken on location. Reviving old movies is no easy feat and requires a lot of time, effort, and money.

Language: Chinese
Topics: Artificial intelligenceTechnology

107. Jiang Wen visited Hong Huang's house and fell in love with Hong Huang's mother at first sight: "Auntie, you can be my girlfriend"

Duration: 0:03:32

The podcast "Uncle Kai Takes You to Watch Movies" covers popular films, TV shows, and celebrity gossip. The host invites listeners to subscribe and follow the show. The host shares a story about when he was a child and complimented the mother of a friend on her beauty. The mother, named Zhang Hanzhi, was a successful diplomat and teacher and the mother of actress Hong Huang. Despite not inheriting her mother's looks, Hong Huang is also talented and unique. She once caused a misunderstanding when she used a common Beijing phrase that her mother didn't understand. Hong Huang and her mother had a strained relationship, but they eventually reconciled before Zhang Hanzhi passed away. Hong Huang has become successful in her own right, living life on her own terms.

Language: Chinese
Topics: Movies

AI supplementary frame - make the movie silky and smooth like hair

Duration: 0:09:54

In this video, the topic is how to increase the frame rate of movies. Currently, most movies and TV shows are shot using 24 to 30 frames per second (fps), which is considered the standard. Our eyes can perceive up to 12 independent images per second, and the brain perceives anything above that as motion. Modern movies using 24 fps are smooth, but older movies shot at lower fps (e.g. 16) look sped up when played at 24 fps. To fix this, frames can be inserted in post-production or the footage can be re-shot.

Language: Chinese
Topics: TechnologyMovies

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

“Ghosts” chase Syrian war criminals at the Cannes Film Festival

Duration: 0:12:46.549333

I am Um Shahin, I am in the program "Moed Feek" where we review the highlights of the 7th edition of the Cannes Film Festival. Today we will be discussing the movie "Mad Max: Fury Road", the new installment of the Australian sci-fi action series about a fierce warrior's long revenge story against the mad leader of a group of barbaric motorcyclists in a post-apocalyptic world. The film features amazing war scenes and car chases in the desert, leaving the audience enthralled by its magic and brutality. Also, we will talk about the French movie "Les Déferlantes" which will be screened at Cannes next week. This ghost story follows a young Syrian man fleeing the war in Syria and escaping to Europe with a secret group of Syrian activists and craftsmen chasing war criminals. It's difficult to talk about these movies as they are very impactful and touch upon sensitive issues, especially the reality of what is happening in Syria. The audience is drawn in by the raw emotions and powerful performances, making them reflect on the harsh realities depicted on screen. Stay tuned for more updates and reviews on upcoming films at the Cannes Film Festival.

Language: Arabic
Topics: MoviesFilm reviews

Hollywood stars shine at Cannes Film Festival

Duration: 0:11:51.146666

In a new episode of the program "Mawaid" on Dot Com, viewers were updated on the highlights of the 77th Cannes Film Festival. The episode began with a discussion about the film "Raw Diamonds" directed by French director Lydia Togutou, which follows the story of a 19-year-old girl living in southern France, seeking love and fast fame through desperate attempts to join reality TV shows. The show also highlighted the return of Hollywood stars to the Cannes Film Festival after a long absence, showcasing their presence and impact on the event. The program also touched upon the resurgence of American cinema after a period of stagnation, with Hollywood giants showcasing their talent at Cannes. The episode also mentioned the American films competing in the festival this year, including "Mega Plus" by Francis Ford Coppola and Kevin Costner's directorial debut. The episode also featured a discussion about actress Meryl Streep's impressive career and multiple Oscar wins, as well as her receiving the prestigious Honorary Golden Palm award at this year's Cannes Film Festival. Finally, the episode touched upon the selection of American actress and director Greta Gerwig as a jury member for the competition, making her the first female filmmaker to achieve such recognition at Cannes.

Language: Arabic
Topics: MoviesHollywood Stars at Cannes

Special coverage from the opening ceremony of the 77th Cannes Film Festival

Duration: 0:11:04.320000

Welcome, our viewers, to this special tribute hosted by the Cannes Film Festival in its 70th edition. This edition promises to be full of stars, films, surprises, and controversies, even before its opening. This year's festival features a diverse selection of films from around the world, with a strong presence of American, French, Iranian, and Chinese cinema. The festival also highlights the lack of African cinema representation this year. The festival also emphasizes gender equality in filmmaking, with only 20% of the films being directed by women. Notable figures in the industry, such as George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola, will be honored during the festival. The festival will also feature a mix of documentary and political films, addressing pressing issues in today's world. Despite the challenges faced by the festival, it is still a platform for showcasing remarkable cinema from various countries. The festival aims to shed light on important topics through the art of filmmaking and provide a space for diverse voices to be heard. This year's Cannes Film Festival promises to be an exciting and thought-provoking event for all cinephiles.

Language: Arabic
Topics: Film industryMovies70th Cannes Film FestivalArab Participation and Representation at Cannes