Media Technology - Autumn 2023
DE621, 11 - 22 Sep 2023
Course Instructors: Prasad Bokil & Jayesh Pillai
Exploring AI Tools for Visual Narratives
The primary objective was to understand the possibilities and limitations of the current AI tools, that may be useful in ideating on, designing and developing visual narratives. During the course we explored generative AI tools for image, video, audio and music creation.
WEEK-1
STORY BOOK
In the first week, we explored generative AI tools for image creation. The task was to create a children’s story book using only AI tools.
Below are the outcomes from week-1 explorations:
Sammy’s Day at School
Simon George Cherian
The Adventures of Danny the Squirrel
Amal Antony Yesudas
PIP the Rainbow Cloud
Midhun George
Magic Hands
Tejal Sharan
If I were a Bubble
Megha Prajapat
If I were a Cockoo Bird
Akshat Vaidya
Achoo! Achoo!
Arunabh Chaudhury
If I were a Sock
Jignesh Bhatt
If I were a Pencil
Tamanna Sharma
Stella’s Starry Journey
Adarsh S
Nails
Varun Shewale
Tiny Seed, Big Adventure
Anjali Baghel
Hank and the Enchanted Shoes
Suraj
Proud Peackock’s Humble Feathers
Urvi Pachkhandes
Ellie’s Swimsuit
Deekshaa Nim
Family Tails
Digbijoy Banikyas
A Leaf of Hope
Harnong Eh Timung
WEEK-2
SHORT FILM
During the second week, we explored AI tools for video, music and voice generation. The task was to create a short film or music video, using only AI tools.
Below are the outcomes from week-2 explorations:
Bubbles
Jayesh Pillai
+ Pika Labs + BeatBot + Chat GPT
♪ Here I’m stuck in my office, the time stands still.
All I can think of is home, when I was a kid. ♪
Life @ Coliseum
Tejal Sharan, Arunabh Chaudhury, Deekshaa Nim
+ Eleven Labs + VoiceChanger + Midjourney + Runway AI + ChatGPT
An intriguing promo video that takes viewers on a journey through the futuristic campus of Coliseum, the global education capital.
The Other Day
Harnong Eh Timung, Adarsh S, Midhun George, Amal Antony
+ Runway AI + Decoherence + LeiaPIX + Pika Labs + Midjourney + TensorPIX + Eleven Labs + Aiva + Bard + ChatGPT
The film explores the enduring power of love across generations. We follow the protagonist’s journey through childhood, youth, and the discovery of true love.
May I Have Your Attension Please
Simon George Cherian, Urvi Pachkhande, Digbijoy Banikya
+ Runway AI + Pika Labs + Midjourney + Aiva
Life of a father and son and the journey of thier relationship through the years.
Masked
Group: Suraj, Anjali Baghel, Akshat Vaidya, Varun Shewale
+ Eleven Labs + Runway AI + BeatOven + Midjourney + ChatGPT
A girl questions the societal beauty norms and finds beauty in simple things.
Rock On
Megha Prajapat, Jignesh Bhatt, Tamanna Sharma
+ Runway + Pika Labs + Aiva + Midjourney
Story of a boy who feels lost in class. Some days he skips class and he collects pebbles from around the school premises. One day we figure out what he has been upto.