Edwin Burns

This project stands out as having one of our favorite intros to date. It features the latest in advanced techniques for both facial animation and AI-replicated voices. We captured an actor's facial muscle movements, mapped them onto a photograph of Ed then refine the animations with proprietary software. Equally as impressive is Edwin's voice which was central to the tribute. We digitized and restored an 8-minute audio recording telling the story of the "lights over Nevada" (which is also used in the film.) We then modeled and recorded an AI version of his voice reading one of his heartfelt letters to his family.

The project also showcases extensive use of parallax and 3D depth map animations to create immersive visuals from still images. And finally to tie it all together, we used our audio engineering experience to mix the restored recordings and music seamlessly. This tribute combines cutting-edge technology with Edwin's words and stories, delivering an unforgettable and deeply personal memorial.