Bringing Digital Light to Live-Action Filmmaking

Published: May 27, 2025
Category: News
Bringing Digital Light to Live-Action Filmmaking

USC researchers have developed a groundbreaking AI technique that lets filmmakers change lighting in post-production—without needing complex on-set equipment.

By analyzing depth and surface details in footage, the method, pioneered by Dr. Andrew Gordon and Natali Chavez, brings Hollywood-level effects to creators everywhere, making high-quality visual storytelling more accessible than ever.

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