蒋晨玉：

四大赛道全景透视

AI时代的职业选择智慧

身处纽约的蒋晨玉学姐（NYU电影电视制作与计算机双专业）通过远程投屏，以其在独立电影、电影公会、商业广告及媒体行业的丰富经历，勾勒出一幅清晰的行业地图。

她指出，独立电影制作是纯粹热爱的试验田，创作自由度高、团队氛围融洽，但常面临“无预算可谈”的窘境，且对AI生成内容持高度警惕，以捍卫作品的原创性。相比之下，加入电影公会意味着优厚的待遇，并享有完善的超时补偿福利。然而，本土高昂的制作成本、项目外流趋势，以及公会内部存在的种族与性别歧视问题，也为入行设置了现实壁垒。

 

在商业化程度最高的广告领域，日薪虽高，却需向“流量导向”妥协，创作自由几近于无。此处也是AI渗透最深的领域，虚拟场景合成、静态转动态等技术已能大幅降低成本，重塑工作流程。而媒体行业则更侧重记录，虽能积累经验，但创造性有限，薪资也相对较低。

面对AI的冲击，蒋晨玉学姐坦言：即使影视行业内以及一部分NYU教授极力反对AI，但AI技术的发展不以个人意志为转移。她建议同学们扎实掌握灯光、镜头语言等核心技能，以不变应万变。

张羽驰：

动画全流程拆解

        AI无法替代的创意核心

线下分享的张羽驰学长（NYU电影电视制作）则聚焦动画领域，从参与国内院线动画《三国的星空》到推进个人项目《The Witch Hunt》，他系统拆解了动画制作的全流程。

他详细介绍了从剧本创作、概念设计，到分镜、布局，再到粗动画、关键帧、中间帧及上色的各个环节。他明确指出，在AI的冲击下，2D动画的中间帧绘制、特效生成，以及3D动画的基础建模已成为重灾区，AI能高效完成这些重复性劳动。

然而，现场播放的AI动画案例也暴露了其短板：构图单一、物理逻辑错误、肢体动作失真。张羽驰学长据此强调，分镜设计、故事逻辑构建、角色情感表达等创造性工作，仍是AI难以企及的人类专属领域。对于未来方向，他建议有情怀者深耕2D动画的分镜与导演，而追求更广阔就业面的同学则可学习3D特效、骨骼绑定等技能，向游戏行业拓展。

启迪与展望：

热爱、技能与 审美的永恒价值

在随后的互动问答环节，同学们踊跃提问，问题涵盖3D动画的就业前景、纽约高昂的生活成本、传媒类专业申请策略等现实关切。面对这些疑问，蒋晨玉与张羽驰两位嘉宾毫无保留地分享了他们的经验与思考。

关于作品集准备，他们特别强调：“真正打动人的，是你独一无二的视角和真诚的表达。” 面对AI浪潮，星校学子更应主动构建“不可替代性”：一方面夯实镜头语言、剧本结构、色彩理论等基础能力；另一方面持续培养批判性思维与人文关怀，因为技术终将迭代，但人类对情感共鸣、意义探索和美学创新的渴望，永远不会被算法取代。

这场对话不仅解答了同学们的专业困惑，更传递出一种坚定的信念：在工具日益智能的时代，真正的创作者，永远是那个敢于提问、善于感受、并愿意为心中画面付出时间与热情的人。  

在分享会的尾声，星校电视台负责老师陈煜代表学校向两位嘉宾赠送了精心准备的星校纪念礼物。由于蒋晨玉学姐身在纽约，未能亲自到场接受这份心意，特别由她的妈妈代为领取。最后，在场的所有参与者共同合影留念，记录下这难忘的一刻。照片中每一张笑脸都透露出此次workshop所带来的愉悦与收获，每一个瞬间都是对未来创作之路的美好期许。这次活动不仅让同学们对影视行业有了更深的理解，同时也激励着他们在未来的道路上勇敢追求自己的梦想。

随着快门的响起，“光影逐梦：AI重构中的影视新机遇”主题分享会在一片欢声笑语中圆满结束！  

On the afternoon of January 8th, bathed in gentle winter sunlight, the SSBS TV Studio was filled with warmth and anticipation as the workshop “Chasing Light and Dreams: New Opportunities in Film & Media Amidst AI Disruption” drew to a successful close. Organized by SSBS alumni Jiang Chenyu and Zhang Yuchi—both currently studying at NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts—the event brought together high school students and faculty for an insightful dialogue on career pathways in film and media, and the profound impact of artificial intelligence.

Jiang Chenyu:

A Panoramic View of 

Four Career Tracks in the AI Era

Joining remotely from New York, Chenyu Jiang (double majoring in Film & TV Production and Computer Science at NYU) shared her firsthand experiences across four key sectors: independent filmmaking, unionized productions, commercial advertising, and media documentation.

She described independent film as a “testing ground for pure passion”—offering creative freedom and collaborative camaraderie, yet often operating with little to no budget. Many in this space remain deeply cautious about AI-generated content, viewing it as a threat to artistic originality.

In contrast, unionized film sets offer strong compensation (hourly rates ranging from 

60 – 60–120) and robust overtime protections. However, Chenyu noted significant barriers: rising production costs in the U.S., the offshoring of projects, and persistent issues of racial and gender discrimination within guild structures.

Commercial advertising, while highly lucrative (with daily rates up to $ 400), demands heavy compromise on creative vision in favor of algorithm-driven metrics. This sector has also seen the deepest AI integration—virtual set generation, static-to-motion conversion, and other tools are already reshaping workflows and reducing labor costs.

Meanwhile, media/documentary work—such as campus event coverage—provides valuable entry-level experience but offers limited creative input and modest pay.

Acknowledging that many in the industry (and even some NYU professors) strongly oppose AI, Chenyu emphasized: “Its advancement is inevitable.” Her advice? Master foundational skills—lighting, composition, visual storytelling—that remain essential regardless of technological shifts. Above all, she urged students to prioritize working environments where they feel respected and inspired: “Happiness matters more than salary.”

Zhang Yuchi：

The Animation Pipeline and

the Irreplaceable Human Touch

On-site speaker Yuchi Zhang (Film & TV Production, NYU), who has contributed to the Chinese theatrical animated feature The Starry Sky of the Three Kingdoms and is developing his own short The Witch Hunt, walked the audience through the full animation pipeline—from scriptwriting and concept art to storyboarding, layout, rough animation, keyframing, in-betweening, and coloring.

He explained that AI is rapidly automating repetitive tasks: in 2D animation, in-between frames and visual effects; in 3D, basic modeling and texturing. Yet when he played sample clips generated by AI, their limitations became clear—awkward compositions, flawed physics, and unnatural character movements.

“AI can mimic motion,” Yuchi observed, “but it cannot convey emotion with intention.” He stressed that core creative roles—story logic, emotional nuance, visual narrative design—remain firmly human domains. For aspiring animators, he recommended two paths: those driven by artistic vision should focus on 2D storyboarding and directing; others seeking broader opportunities might explore 3D rigging, effects, or transition into the gaming industry.

Insight & Inspiration: The Enduring Power of Human Creativity

During the Q&A, students asked thoughtful questions about 3D career prospects, the cost of living in New York, and how to prepare competitive portfolios for media programs. Both speakers offered candid advice.

They agreed: “What truly moves reviewers isn’t awards—it’s your unique perspective and authentic voice.” Chenyu added, “AI can generate a hundred backgrounds, but it can’t decide why your character cries in that exact moment.” Yuchi echoed this: “It doesn’t understand ‘quiet sorrow’ or ‘the tension before a breakthrough’—those come from lived experience.”

Their message was clear: in an age of intelligent tools, students must cultivate irreplaceability—not just technical proficiency, but critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and aesthetic sensitivity. “Technology evolves,” they said, “but the human hunger for meaning, connection, and beauty never will.”

Finally, all participants gathered for a group photo. Smiles abounded—each face reflecting not only the joy of the afternoon but also renewed inspiration for their creative journeys ahead.

As the camera shutter clicked, the workshop came to a joyful and meaningful end. Yet for many students, it marked not a finish line, but a beginning: a call to pursue storytelling with courage, curiosity, and unwavering passion in a world where human creativity remains the ultimate light.

A Heartfelt Farewell 

and Lasting Memories

At the conclusion of the event, Mr. Chen Yu, faculty advisor of the SSBS High School TV Station, presented commemorative gifts from the school to both speakers. Since Chenyu was attending remotely from New York, her mother graciously accepted the gift on her behalf—a touching gesture that highlighted the enduring bond between SSBS and its alumni.

Finally, all participants gathered for a group photo. Smiles abounded—each face reflecting not only the joy of the afternoon but also renewed inspiration for their creative journeys ahead.

As the camera shutter clicked, the workshop came to a joyful and meaningful end. Yet for many students, it marked not a finish line, but a beginning: a call to pursue storytelling with courage, curiosity, and unwavering passion in a world where human creativity remains the ultimate light.

 

文字：10-1 刘天爱

文字指导：李婷

图片： 薛雅文 曲昊睿

编辑： 曲昊睿

审核：陈煜