Media Technology - Autumn 2023


DE621, 11 - 22 Sep 2023
Course Instructors: Prasad Bokil & Jayesh Pillai


Exploring AI Tools for Visual NarrativesPermalink

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-1Permalink

STORY BOOKPermalink

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 SchoolPermalink

  Simon George Cherian  

Sammy's Day at School
Sammy's Day at School

The Adventures of Danny the SquirrelPermalink

  Amal Antony Yesudas  

The Adventures of Danny the Squirrel
The Adventures of Danny the Squirrel

PIP the Rainbow CloudPermalink

  Midhun George  

PIP the Rainbow Cloud
PIP the Rainbow Cloud

Magic HandsPermalink

  Tejal Sharan  

Magic Hands
Magic Hands

If I were a BubblePermalink

  Megha Prajapat  

If I were a Bubble
If I were a Bubble

FlyPermalink

  Akshat Vaidya  

Fly
Fly

Achoo! Achoo!Permalink

  Arunabh Chaudhury  

Achoo! Achoo!
Achoo! Achoo!

If I were a SockPermalink

  Jignesh Bhatt  

If I were a Sock
If I were a Sock

If I were a PencilPermalink

  Tamanna Sharma  

If I were a Pencil
If I were a Pencil

Stella’s Starry JourneyPermalink

  Adarsh S  

Stella's Starry Journey
Stella's Starry Journey

The Blue DragonPermalink

  Varun Shewale  

The Blue Dragon
The Blue Dragon

Tiny Seed, Big AdventurePermalink

  Anjali Baghel  

Tiny Seed, Big Adventure
Tiny Seed, Big Adventure

Hank and the Enchanted ShoesPermalink

  Suraj  

Hank and the Enchanted Shoes
Hank and the Enchanted Shoes

Proud Peackock’s Humble FeathersPermalink

  Urvi Pachkhandes  

Proud Peackock's Humble Feathers
Proud Peackock's Humble Feathers

Ellie’s SwimsuitPermalink

  Deekshaa Nim  

Ellie's Swimsuit
Ellie's Swimsuit

Family TailsPermalink

  Digbijoy Banikyas  

Family Tails
Family Tails

A Leaf of HopePermalink

  Harnong Eh Timung  

A Leaf of Hope
A Leaf of Hope


WEEK-2Permalink

SHORT FILMPermalink

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:


BubblesPermalink

  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. ♪

Bubbles - Music Video

Life @ ColiseumPermalink

  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.

Life @ Coliseum - Short Film

The Other DayPermalink

  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.

The Other Day - Short Film

May I Have Your Attension PleasePermalink

  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.

May I Have Your Attension Please - Short Film

MaskedPermalink

  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.

Masked - Short Film

Rock OnPermalink

  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.

Rock On - Short Film