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Paul Schrader uses ChatGPT for script idea, calls output 'second-rate Schrader'

Filmmaker Paul Schrader shared his experience using ChatGPT to generate a script idea, which he found to be a surprisingly good starting point for a "Paul Schrader movie." He prompted the AI with questions about his own work, resulting in a concept titled "The Collection Agent" and a protagonist named "Elias Vane." Schrader noted the AI's output, while not perfect, was impressively close to his style and generated the idea rapidly, contrasting with his usual lengthy development process. AI

IMPACT Demonstrates AI's potential as a rapid idea-generation tool for creative professionals, sparking discussion on its role in filmmaking.

RANK_REASON Commentary from a notable figure (Paul Schrader) on their experience using an AI tool (ChatGPT) for creative work.

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Paul Schrader uses ChatGPT for script idea, calls output 'second-rate Schrader'

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    Paul Schrader Breaks Down ChatGPT’s ‘Not Bad’ Paul Schrader Script Idea https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.indi ewire.com/news/breaking-news/paul-schrader-chatg

    Paul Schrader Breaks Down ChatGPT’s ‘Not Bad’ Paul Schrader Script Idea https:// fed.brid.gy/r/https://www.indi ewire.com/news/breaking-news/paul-schrader-chatgpt-script-idea-ai-on-the-lot-keynote-1235196837/