The CMR M-1 is a new concept camera. Not yet set for mass marketing, it also requires a somewhat inclusive take on the fundamental idea of a camera. The device is co-developed by SpecialGuestX, an interesting creative technology agency, and 1stAveMachine, a global mixed-media production company. As you’ve probably noticed, no traditional camera manufacturers are on board. Quite a hint regarding the product. So what is the CMR M-1? The rather simple, minimalistic design of the CMR M-1 Generative AI camera covers a rather complex contraption. The camera uses a FLIR sensor (Front Looking Infra Red) of an undisclosed size (but considering the showcased lenses, I’d expect it to be no larger than Micro Four Thirds). The choice of an IR-capturing sensor is interesting, though no related features are showcased as of now. The CMR M-1 is a massive, box-shaped camera whose design harkens back to 16mm film cameras. This is true for much more than the physical design. The first Generative AI camera. Image credit: SpecialGuestX On board generative AI The AI side of the CMR-M1 is based on Stable Diffusion algorithms, with five different LoRAs available. LoRA, Low-Ranking Adaptation, is a method of fine-tuning Stable Diffusion checkpoints. Without diving too deep, it resembles an AI LUT or film simulation regarding its effect on the workflow and end result. The LoRAs are loaded onto minimalistic-designed cards. These have a dedicated slot in the camera. Once the LoRA is loaded, the intensity of the generative AI effect is tuned via...
Published By: CineD - Sunday, 7 July