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STEVE IRBY DROPS BTS SHOTS FROM ASAP ROCKY HELICOPTER — Quick Facts

Steve Irby documented A$AP Rocky's revolutionary Helicopter video production. BTS photos reveal cutting-edge Gaussian Splatting technology behind viral visuals.

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What technology was used in A$AP Rocky's Helicopter music video?
The video used Gaussian Splatting technology through GSOPs software, which transformed Rocky and his crew into digital objects within 3D space to create the trippy visuals.
Who documented behind-the-scenes shots from A$AP Rocky's Helicopter video?
Steve Irby, a Brooklyn-born photographer known for his street photography and signature black and white style, captured BTS photos from the production.
When did A$AP Rocky's Helicopter music video drop?
The video was released on January 12th and immediately went viral, with fans debating whether the visuals were AI-generated.
What is Gaussian Splatting in video production?
Gaussian Splatting is a cutting-edge technology that allows filmmakers to transform subjects into digital objects within 3D space, creating realistic holograms and 3D renderings without traditional CGI methods.
What is Steve Irby known for as a photographer?
Steve Irby is known for documenting NYC's raw authenticity through his signature black and white photography and his ability to capture authentic moments within manufactured spectacle.

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