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"Avatar: Fire and Ash" director James Cameron on generative AI: "That's horrifying to me"

December 1, 2025

James Cameron, the director of 'Avatar: Fire and Ash,' expressed his concerns over the use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking, describing it as 'horrifying.' He emphasized the importance of performance capture technology, which allows actors to create fantasy characters, and noted that much of the visual effects in the 'Avatar' series stem from traditional filming techniques complemented by digital artistry.

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James Cameron directed 'Avatar: Fire and Ash' and has a history of innovative visual effects.
Cameron considers the use of AI for character creation without actors to be 'horrifying.'.
The 'Avatar' franchise utilizes performance capture technology and extensive digital artistry.
Scenes were filmed in a large soundstage in Los Angeles, including underwater shots in a 250,000-gallon tank.

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"Avatar: Fire and Ash" director James Cameron on generative AI: "That's horrifying to me"

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