上个月，爱奇艺在横店影视产业园13号棚搞的那场虚拟摄影旗舰棚开放日，让虚拟拍摄的实用价值再受瞩目。 如今虚拟棚已能还原古风城郭、科幻宇宙等超现实场景，相较传统实景搭建，最高可节省40%以上的场景成本。活动上，爱奇艺更甩出一组硬核数据：使 用虚拟制作项目同比暴涨125%，不仅搞定了《天地剑心》《唐朝诡事录之长安》等热门剧集的拍摄，甚至首次全流程深度介入头部院线电影制作。 做虚拟影棚并非爱奇艺的独角戏。腾讯视频今年牵手成都影视城，砸下重资打造亚洲一流虚拟棚与动捕棚，预计年底完成测试调试；优酷靠AI算法把传 统2小时的调试流程砍到20分钟；芒果TV也刚刚升级了4KXR虚拟棚…… 从爱奇艺的旗舰棚落地，到腾讯视频、优酷、芒果TV接连砸钱、砸技术、砸项目，一场席卷行业的虚拟拍摄棚热潮已经成型。看起来硬件设施越迭代越 先进，技术方案越跑越成熟，使用门槛和场景成本双双下降，但骨朵和不同环节的几位从业者聊了聊，发现当技术和资金不再是拦住行业前进的最大壁 垒，最大的拦路虎其实是专业人才的严重短缺。 流程上，没人懂 把虚拟拍摄引入到影视制作，不是换个地方拍戏这么简单，而是建立新的影视制作流程，新流程必然需要新人才。 与传统影视拍 ...

Core Insights - The second AI Visual Creative Competition (VACAT) was held from October 17 to 19 in Longgang District, Shenzhen, showcasing the latest breakthroughs in AI visual technology and aiming to establish itself as the "Oscar" of the AI visual creative field [2][4]. Group 1: Competition Overview - The competition received over 4,600 submissions globally, marking a 36.8% increase from the previous year, with 235 entries making it to the final round [3]. - The event featured various categories including AI art posters, AI visual art films, AI commercial creative films, AI animation narrative films, and AI real narrative films, with awards announced on the opening day [3]. - The participation of prestigious institutions like Beijing Film Academy and the International Student Media Arts Festival highlights the event's professional recognition [3]. Group 2: Quality and Scope of Participation - The competition demonstrated significant improvements in three areas: stronger ecological links, higher quality of submissions, and broader participation [4]. - The quality of entries was noted for its production precision, artistic completion, and visual expression, standing out among similar national events [4]. - The event attracted a diverse range of creators and teams, enhancing its global appeal [4]. Group 3: AI Visual Technology Workshop - An AI Visual Technology Workshop was held during the competition, featuring 22 experts from leading global fields to discuss the latest advancements in AI visual technology [5]. - The workshop aimed to explore innovative applications of AI in artistic creation, showcasing a high level of international collaboration [5]. Group 4: AI Competition Day - The "AI Competition Day" on October 19 served as the climax of the event, testing participants' creativity, technical skills, and adaptability through intensive competitions [6]. - The day included a global AI video vendor team competition and a dual-track event focusing on university and professional teams, highlighting the capabilities of AI video tools [6]. Group 5: Industry Collaboration Opportunities - The event provided a platform for companies in the AI visual creative industry to seek collaborations, with various AI application products showcased [6][7]. - Companies like Yedu Culture Media and Lian Dan Technology expressed interest in transitioning to AI and VR technologies, aiming to find technical partners for content production [7]. Group 6: Publication of the Blue Book - The first "Blue Book on AI Visual Creative Applications" was released during the competition, aiming to fill the gap in systematic research and provide industry guidelines [8]. - The Blue Book outlines the current state, core issues, and future trends of AI in the visual creative field, serving as a comprehensive industry guide [9]. Group 7: Challenges in the AI Visual Industry - Despite rapid development, the AI visual industry faces challenges such as high cognitive costs for creators, who need a blend of industry knowledge and systematic methods [9]. - The Blue Book includes practical content from real-world applications, providing creators with actionable references to enhance their creative efficiency [9].