Olivia Rodrigo’s music videoMusic VideoA short film made to accompany a song, combining visuals, performance, and storytelling to reinforce the music. Since the days of television, music videos have been a space for creativeGo to Music Video Glossary for the “Expectations” remix, featuring Chappell Roan and starring Talking Heads frontman David Byrne, has been accused of using AI. The video, which came out on October 16, is at the center of an ongoing debate over a scene around the three-minute mark in which several logos and animations appear over footage of Rodrigo and Roan. Viewers pointed to the artists’ odd-looking fingers as a sign of possible AI use.
However, graphic artist Jack Harrison, a member of the video’s art team, and Rodrigo’s official fan account quickly debunked the claims. They shared 2D and 3D hand-drawn animations, evidence of an analog treatment on the scenes and the process of making the designs on a Windows Vista PC.
Ten days before the video’s release, Rodrigo told The Hollywood Reporter on October 6 that she would “never” use AI in her music in reaction to the countless AI music uploaded on music streaming services.
“Absolutely no. Hard line on that,” Rodrigo says. “The closest I’d ever got is that once, me and [producerProducerThe person who shapes how a record sounds, from arranging and recording to guiding performances and making creative choices in the studio. A great producer can bring out the bestGo to Producer Glossary] Dan [Nigro] were like, ‘God, I wonder what ideas ChatGPT would have for an Olivia Rodrigo title,’ and they’re all fucking awful.”
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Olivia Rodrigo’s “Expectations” remix music video features Chappell Roan and stars Talking Heads frontman David Byrne.
Olivia Rodrigo’s “Expectations” remix music video was designed by Jack Harrison, a graphic designer of the video’s art team. He shared 2D and 3D hand-drawn animations and the process of making the designs on a Windows Vista PC.
Viewers pointed to the artists’ odd-looking fingers in a scene around the three-minute mark, where several logos and animations appear over footage of Rodrigo and Roan.
Olivia Rodrigo’s “Expectations” remix music video came out on October 16.
In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter on October 6, Rodrigo said she would “never” use AI in her music in reaction to the countless AI music uploaded on music streaming services.
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