Visual Effects & AI Artist; Co-Founder of Metaphysic.ai; Creator of Viral "DeepTomCruise" Deepfakes; VES Emerging Technology Award Recipient
Chris Ume Biography
Chris Umé is a Belgian visual effects and artificial intelligence artist known for his work in synthetic media and deepfake technology. Umé gained international attention after his hyper-realistic deepfake videos of Tom Cruise went viral on TikTok, amassing approximately 100 million views. Collaborating with Tom Cruise impersonator Miles Fisher, Umé co-created the @deeptomcruise TikTok account, which showcased advanced AI-generated video content. The project required two months to train the AI model using footage of Tom Cruise, followed by meticulous post-production to eliminate visual glitches. Umé utilized DeepFaceLab's open-source algorithm in combination with traditional CGI and VFX techniques to enhance the realism of the videos.
The success of the "DeepTomCruise" project established Umé as a prominent figure in the AI and entertainment industries. He co-founded Metaphysic.ai, a company specializing in AI-driven visual effects, and became a member of Deep Voodoo studio, a group of deepfake experts assembled by Trey Parker, Matt Stone, and Peter Serafinowicz. Deep Voodoo produced the satirical YouTube series "Sassy Justice," which employs a blend of real actors and deepfaked celebrity likenesses. Umé previously gained recognition for a viral video featuring a deepfake of Kit Harington, who plays Jon Snow on "Game of Thrones," delivering an apology for the show's final season.
Metaphysic achieved mainstream visibility by reaching the final of "America's Got Talent" with a live deepfake performance, in which judges Simon Cowell, Howie Mandel, and presenter Terry Crews appeared to perform an opera number through AI-generated visuals. For the finale, Metaphysic presented a deepfake Elvis Presley performance featuring the judges. The company's work attracted the attention of major filmmakers, including Robert Zemeckis, who used Metaphysic's AI technology to create photorealistic avatars of Elvis Presley and to digitally de-age Tom Hanks and Robin Wright for the film "Here" using Metaphysic Live, a real-time face-swapping tool. Umé also served as AI supervisor on "Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga" and "Happy Gilmore 2," and contributed to Eminem's music video "Houdini." Metaphysic received a VES Award for the Emerging Technology Award for "Here" and its Neural Performance Toolset, recognized by the Visual Effects Society.
Umé has been an active voice in discussions about the ethical implications of deepfake technology, advocating for improved detection tools and encouraging critical media literacy. He has emphasized the importance of balancing innovation in generative AI with responsible use. After Metaphysic integrated with DNEG AI group, Umé reflected on his role in advancing AI-driven visual effects and the impact of these technologies on the media industry.
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