AI Cinematic Realism (AICR) reframes the central question of synthetic images — from "is it real?" to "is it true?" This video guide and slide deck walk through the framework: the three strata of realism, the manifesto, and a practical field guide for making AI-generated cinema that feels true.
AI Cinematic Realism (AICR): A 12-Part Visual Framework for the Post-Camera Era
AI Cinematic Realism reframes the central question of AI-generated images — from "Is it real?" to "Is it true?" This article presents 12 typographic cards distilling the AICR framework: its three strata, manifesto principles, and commitment to emotional plausibility and accountable authorship in the post-camera era.
AI Cinematic Realism: A Video Introduction
A short video introduction to AI Cinematic Realism, based on concepts from my 2026 book. This guide includes the full transcript and slide visuals, offering an accessible overview of the shift from camera‑based truth to cinematic truth in the age of AI.