Odyssey, an AI startup founded by Oliver Cameron and Jeff Hawke, aims to revolutionize visual storytelling with Hollywood-grade AI technology. They aim to provide filmmakers with advanced AI tools to create stunning and controllable visual content. This technology promises to combine the efficiency and creativity of AI while maintaining human control over every aspect of storytelling.
I'm excited to share @odysseyml, my new thing! 🍿
— Oliver Cameron (@olivercameron) July 8, 2024
We're building Hollywood-grade visual AI, where beautiful scenery, characters, lighting, and motion can be both generated and directed.
Our mission is to deliver a better way to create movies, TV shows, and video games. pic.twitter.com/kQmgQyCHPr
Technology and innovation
Odyssey is developing a sophisticated AI system consisting of four generative models that focus on high-quality geometry, photorealistic materials, dramatic lighting, and controllable motion. This approach allows creative professionals to precisely generate and refine scenes that can be seamlessly integrated into existing Hollywood production processes.
The team and the support
The start-up has a team of AI researchers, computer graphics experts and filmmakers with experience from leading companies and renowned projects. Backed by high-profile investors such as Google Ventures and DCVC, Odyssey is well positioned to make a significant impact on the entertainment industry.
The future of storytelling
Odyssey envisions a future where artificial intelligence complements, rather than replaces, human creativity, ensuring that high-quality, immersive stories continue to captivate audiences. By providing advanced tools for storytellers, Odyssey aims to set a new standard for visual content creation.
Further information can be found on Odyssey.
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