How to Deal with A.I. with Mark J. Matthews

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Mark J. Matthews is an LA-based engineer specializing in A.I. research. His work was key in character movement in films including Kung Fu Panda, Shrek Forever After, Madagascar, and installments of franchises Trolls and How to Train Your Dragon. He has multiple patents and two DreamWorks Technical Achievement Awards.
Today we’re getting into the realistic future of AI, how to protect yourself from it as a writer, actor or filmmaker; what Mark did proactively step by step to land a dream job at DreamWorks even after DreamWorks rescinded a first job offer, and the one trait that every person who did land a job at DreamWorks had in common.

1. 2:22Mark’s work in AI, tech, and at DreamWorks
2. 7:07can AI ever fully replace screenwriters or VFX artists?
3. 8:32historical patterns of opposition to technological replacements
4. 16:22Mark’s patents and awards for AI techniques in movies
5. 25:07Exact steps Mark took to land a job at Dreamworks
6. 30:07Canada -> US immigration
7. 35:57Decision to drop out of PhD
8. 37:57Work on How to Train Your Dragon, Trollz, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar
9. 41:17The thing people hired by Dreamworks had in common
10. 44:18TIME CAPSULE

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