Anshul Joshi is a Mumbai-based video editor and occasional short filmmaker. With the advances in AI filmmaking, he is keen on transitioning to a full-time AI short filmmaker. Anshul has been using AKOOL since June 2023. His first project with AKOOL was a deepfake video featuring Shahrukh Khan in "Mission Impossible," which garnered significant attention.
Discovery of AKOOL
Anshul discovered AKOOL through Jordy Vandeput's cinecom.net channel, where Jordy reviewed several deepfake services. Impressed by AKOOL's straightforward usage and excellent results, Anshul decided to give it a try. Previously, he had used DeepFaceLab, which was time-consuming and complex. In contrast, AKOOL's ability to deliver high-quality results with a single image in seconds was a game-changer for him.
The "Tamara" Project
When Runway extended the deadline for their AI Film contest, Anshul decided to participate. He created "Tamara" from scratch in just two weeks, submitting it an hour before the deadline. AKOOL played a crucial role in the creation of "Tamara."
Anshul used AKOOL to create the starter images for "Tamara." AKOOL's image generator quickly produced four options in a consistent style. Although the images were square by default, Anshul used Photoshop AI to expand the canvas to a 16:9 aspect ratio.
To maintain character consistency, Anshul animated the images using Runway. When some generated videos showed deformations, he used AKOOL's deepfake tool to swap Tamara's face back in, ensuring consistency throughout the film.
To showcase Tamara's language capabilities, Anshul uploaded individual video scenes in English and used AKOOL's video dubbing tool to dub them into Hindi, Russian, Chinese, Japanese, and Arabic. This multilingual approach highlighted Tamara's linguistic versatility.
Experience with AKOOL
Anshul credits AKOOL with making "Tamara" possible. He found the platform's interface to be intuitive and user-friendly, significantly reducing the time and effort required for his projects. The reasonable pricing of Akool's services made it accessible and cost-effective, allowing him to experiment and create without financial strain. Anshul was particularly impressed by the high-quality results that Akool consistently delivered, which were on par with or even superior to more time-consuming methods he had used in the past.
Another aspect that stood out to Anshul was AKOOL's commitment to privacy. Unlike other platforms, AKOOL ensured that his creative work remained secure and protected from unauthorized use. This privacy feature was crucial for Anshul, especially when working on innovative and original projects like "Tamara."
Additionally, AKOOL's flexibility in allowing the generation of slightly racy content provided Anshul with creative freedom that other platforms restricted. This capability was essential for certain sequences in "Tamara" and contributed to the film's overall impact and authenticity.
Conclusion
Anshul Joshi's project "Tamara" won the "Best Actress" award at the AI International Film Festival in San Diego on July 18, showcasing the power of AKOOL's AI tools in modern filmmaking. His positive experience with AKOOL highlights the platform's potential to revolutionize the creative process for filmmakers worldwide. Anshul's journey with AKOOL underscores the transformative impact of AI in filmmaking, paving the way for aspiring filmmakers to explore new creative horizons.