From Rolling Stone · Jaeden Pinder · · 40s
Olivia Rodrigo Debunks AI Claims in 'Expectations' Video
Olivia Rodrigo's team shows hand-drawn animations prove no AI was used in her 'Expectations' music video.
In brief
Olivia Rodrigo's team shows hand-drawn animations prove no AI was used in her 'Expectations' music video. Olivia Rodrigo's art team confirmed the 'Expectations' music video was created entirely with hand-drawn 2D and 3D animations, debunking AI involvement claims. Originally reported by Rolling Stone.
AI Accusations
Some viewers believed AI may have been involved in the 'Expectations' music video's creative process.
“On Friday, Olivia Rodrigo unveiled a music video for the Chappell Roan -assisted remix of "Expectations", though some viewers believed AI may have been involved in the video's creative process.”
Behind-the-Scenes Proof
The art team showed hand-drawn 2D and 3D animations, analog treatments, and no AI involvement.
“One of the art team’s designers and Rodrigo’s official fan account showed behind-the-scenes footage featuring hand-drawn 2D and 3D animations, analog treatments, and seemingly no AI involvement.”
Video Creation Process
Jack Harrison led analog treatments using 2D and 3D software on a Windows Vista PC to create the retro, low-fi video.
“The video posted by @LiviesHQ compiles drafts of drawings, recordings of 3D animations, and more. Jack Harrison led the analog treatment for "Expectations," which gives the video its retro, low-fi flair.”
The one thing
Olivia Rodrigo's art team confirmed the 'Expectations' music video was created entirely with hand-drawn 2D and 3D animations, debunking AI involvement claims.
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