NeuralGarage, a Bangalore-based Generative AI company, has partnered with UFO Moviez, a digital cinema distribution network and in-cinema advertising platform, to launch VisualDub, a Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) technology which aims to revolutionise and redefine the filmmaking and viewing space in a frenzy.
This development comes at a time when audiences have access to a wide variety of global content dubbed in different languages, but with one caveat or ‘flaw’ destroying the viewing experience- the mismatch between the actors’ lip and jaw movements and the dubbed audio.
As a result, to cater to this lack of synchronization between the spoken visual expression and the dubbed audio which often creates a distracting experience for non-native viewers and takes them away from an authentic cinematic experience, the two companies have joined hands to launch VisualDub.
VisualDub, NeuralGarage’s proprietary technology enables one to transform the facial expression of the actors by syncing their lip movements, including smile lines, micros muscles, and movements in the cheeks, mouth, chin, and upper neck with the dubbed audio, resulting in the film looking as if it has been shot in the language of the dub.
That being said, as part of this partnership, UFO Moviez has exclusive rights to bring this GenAI technology to film studios and film producers releasing their projects in India across all languages.
Commenting on the development, Mandar Natekar, Co-Founder and CEO, Neural Garage, said, “VisualDub has been built keeping in mind the exacting expectations from actors, film studios & producers preserving the cinematic expression as the original. The complex Generative AI technology that we have built ensures that visual integrity is retained across every frame and audiences have a mind-blowing experience watching their favorite film in a language of their choice, without the barrier of visual discord that comes in when films are dubbed. We are excited to collaborate with UFO Moviez to bring their technology to the film industry in India. UFO, with their massive network in the film production & distribution fraternity, are the best partners we could have imagined, and together with them, we will bring this technology to the film industry at a rapid pace.”
To this, Rajesh Mishra, Executive Director and Group CEO, UFO Moviez, added, “This partnership marks a significant milestone in the industry, showcasing the capabilities of a completely India-based Generative AI startup in solving one of the biggest problems in filmmaking when they are dubbed into multiple languages. As NeuralGarage and UFO Moviez join forces, audiences can look forward to a new era of multi-lingual visual content that feels natural and authentic, setting the stage for future innovations that will further enhance the viewing experience for lovers of cinema across the world.”
