Over the last decade or so, developing technology in the film and TV industry has allowed for the creation of increasingly photorealistic CG characters in live action - including the digital resurrection of deceased actors. But in the last couple of years, the impact of AI has accelerated that process substantially, seemingly making it easier than ever to bring yesterday’s stars back to life. But... how does it work? And what does the industry think about it?

In this episode, we’re exploring digital actors – the technology, the ethics, and what comes next - with Solent's course leader for CGI and VFX, Dr Ken Pitts.

Find out more about our CGI and VFX courses at www.solent.ac.uk/subjects/digital-arts-animation-games-and-vfx

The best-selling novelist of all time, Agatha Christie continues to draw readers in. No matter how much time passes since Christie's last novel, books keep selling while TV and film adaptations abound.

So, in this episode of Southampton Solent University's ...explained! podcast, leading Agatha Christie historian, Dr Mark Aldridge is on hand to answer why. An Associate Professor of Screen Histories at Solent, Mark is also the award-winning author of non-fiction novels exploring the life and work of Christie.

From the novelist's own mysterious life to the enduring appeal of her characters, this episode is a deep dive into everything Agatha Christie.

Trigger warning: this episode contains references to body image, body weight and cosmetic surgery.

The beauty industry is booming, but is our consumption of it always good for us? In this episode of Southampton Solent University's ...explained! podcast, Lecturer in Makeup and Hair Design, Charlotte Logue dives into the complex world of beauty standards.

Learn more about Southampton Solent University's courses in fashion, makeup and prosthetics at https://www.solent.ac.uk/subjects/fas...