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The Verge · October 25, 2026 · On the brief until November 8, 2026

Blue Planet III is keeping the rough edges in the age of AI

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Creating polished visuals that drive filmmakers to preserve unedited flaws

Producers of BBC's Blue Planet III are keeping flawed shots to prove their footage is authentic. They are retaining floating plankton and visible boats because generated AI images look too polished. This choice turns visual imperfections into proof of real nature.

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Students can discuss whether deliberately keeping visual flaws in an edit is an effective way to prove a documentary is real.

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