How “Bird Woman, Sacajawea” Used D-ID’s Generative AI for Facial Animation and Inclusive Storytelling

By: GoBeyond Team
July 3, 2025
3 min read
Bird Woman, Sacajawea AI facial animation stills

Quick Overview

The film “Bird Woman, Sacajawea” utilized D-ID’s generative AI and facial animation software to animate characters from images, blending AI-generated animation with live-action and voiceover to create inclusive, diverse storytelling. The technology enabled rapid facial animation and cost-effective production.

Bird Woman, Sacajawea (Film Project)
Bird Woman, Sacajawea (Film Project)
Company Size
Independent film production
Revenue Range
Not publicly disclosed
Primary Challenge
Enabling new storytelling methods with AI-driven facial animation and inclusion
Key Metrics
\- Rapid facial animation\- Cost-effective production\- Inclusive and diverse content creation

The Problem

Traditional facial animation was costly and time-consuming, limiting diverse storytelling

The Solution

Used D-ID’s AI platform to animate still images and integrate with live-action footage and voiceovers

Results

\- Enabled new narrative techniques\- Reduced animation costs\- Enhanced inclusivity and representation

Details

Industry
Media & Entertainment
Departments
Creative & Design
Product Development & Innovation
Use Cases
Animation Creation
Tags
GenAI
Deep Learning
Computer Vision
Auto-Summarization
SaaS
Browser-Based
AI Tools Used
D-ID
Sources
https://www.d-id.com/blog/revolutionizing-motion-pictures-with-d-id-a-case-study/

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