AIGC Technology: Reshaping the Future of the Animation Industry

Rui Gao

doi:10.54097/hset.v56i.10096

Authors

Rui Gao

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54097/hset.v56i.10096

Keywords:

AIGC, animation industry, production efficiency, character design, scene creation, music composition, collaborative production, future landscape

Abstract

This paper explores the transformative role of Artificial Intelligence-assisted Generative Content (AIGC) technology in the animation industry. AIGC's key components, including Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Natural Language Processing (NLP), Reinforcement Learning, Virtual Reality (VR), and Augmented Reality (AR) are elucidated. The technology is seen to catalyze innovations in character and scene design, storyline construction, and scriptwriting, enhancing creativity and efficiency. AIGC's application in music and sound effects production, special effects and editing workflows, as well as in rendering and collaboration stages is also discussed, showcasing the improved work efficiency and quality of final products achieved through AI-assisted tools. Through a case study of the pioneering AIGC-assisted animation, "The Dog and the Boy," we demonstrate the potential of AIGC in driving commercial animation. Despite its current limitations, the study concludes that AIGC technology is poised to reshape the animation industry, promising a future marked by enhanced creative expression, increased efficiency, and the successful integration of AI in traditional workflows.

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