In February, we pushed our first story on SORA; OpenAI had just released the first clips from SORA, which we described at the time as the video equiva

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2024-04-25 21:00:07

In February, we pushed our first story on SORA; OpenAI had just released the first clips from SORA, which we described at the time as the video equivalent of DALL·E for videos. SORA is a diffusion model that generates videos significantly longer and with more cohesion than any of its rivals. By giving the model foresight of many frames at a time, they have solved the challenging problem of ensuring a subject stays consistent even when it goes out of view temporarily. SORA can generate entire videos, all at once up to a minute in length. At the time, OpenAI also published technical notes indicating that it could (in the future) extend generated videos to make them longer or blend two videos seamlessly.

Several select production teams have been given limited access to SORA in the last few weeks. One of the most high-profile was the Shy Kids team, who produced the SORA short film Air Head. Sidney Leeder produced the film. Walter Woodman was the writer and director, while Patrick Cederberg was responsible for the post-production. The Toronto team have been nicknamed “punk-rock Pixar”, while their work has garnered Emmy nominations and been long-listed for the Oscars. We sat down this week with Patrick for a long chat about the current state of SORA.

Shy Kids is a Canadian production company renowned for its eclectic and innovative approach to media production. Originating as a collective of creatives from various disciplines, including film, music, and television, Shy Kids has gained recognition for its unique narrative styles and engaging content. The company often explores adolescence, social anxiety, and the complexities of modern life while maintaining a distinctively whimsical and heartfelt tone. Their work showcases a keen eye for visual storytelling and often features a strong integration of original music, making their productions resonant and memorable. Shy Kids has successfully carved out a niche by embracing new AI technology and creativity, pushing what is possible.