As always, thanks for your feedback and your suggestions. I'm behind on viewing your latest videos but plan on catching up over the weekend; I'm especially looking forward to your take on Ghost in the Shell.
I've seen the video you have here before and it -- and others you've posted here and elsewhere -- are very informative and helpful. Very worthwhile watching.
I haven't looked into AI too deeply, other than ChatGPT, but plan on investigating further in the near future.
For now, I'm still generating my backgrounds and scenes using DAZ Studio. Sets like the starship bridges were pretty easy to separate the chairs and consoles into different layers to allow the 2D characters to move behind or in front of things in the various rooms, as well as hallways and such.
As mentioned, finally playing with Cartoon Animator has been a blast, more fun than I've had in 3D in years. Once I finish another episode or two of Starship Hriimfaxi, I plan on finishing up my own heads for the characters, and probably making some stranger aliens and such. So much fun to be had.
Thanks again!