Deepfake - Zendaya - Originally Michelle Anderson - Virtual Reality
The project aimed for completion during a sitewide freeleech event faced significant editing challenges, leading to a decision to prioritize quality over speed. For over a year, the subject of creating a deepfake of Zendaya seemed impossible due to her unique facial structure, which includes a wide face that sharply narrows to a square chin. This distinctiveness complicates the matching process, particularly when seeking a suitable performer. Despite the difficulties, the fluidity of Zendaya's features allowed for a closer match with a porn performer, Michelle Anderson. While both women share similar heights, their body shapes differ significantly: Zendaya is slender, whereas Anderson has more curves. The deepfake process requires a plausible resemblance; thus, some creative liberties were taken to accept the final results. The VR format presented additional challenges, primarily due to the limited body of work available for Michelle Anderson, who had only participated in a few scenes and one VR scene. The source material's 200-degree fisheye distortion further complicated the editing, resulting in a significant reduction of footage from 47 minutes to just over 20 minutes. The final video is somewhat basic, resembling a montage rather than a traditional scene, with short clips and minimal dialogue. Overall, the quality of the deepfake is satisfactory, though some glitches remain. The editing philosophy focused on preserving as much continuity as possible while making necessary cuts, particularly in the oral action and final sections. Despite the imperfections, the deepfake achieves a level of quality that is deemed acceptable, especially considering the challenges involved. The final product is a 3200x1600 VR deepfake video featuring Zendaya in place of Michelle Anderson, showcasing a variety of sexual positions, concluding with a possibly staged weak creampie.