Company
Date Published
Author
Le Guin
Word count
1091
Language
English
Hacker News points
None

Summary

Report 5923 is a collaborative sci-fi film created by Y7 and ElevenLabs, utilizing AI tools to explore themes of sound, sonic warfare, and audio-as-virus. The film follows the protagonist, Shevek, across three planets while compiling an ethnographic report, integrating philosophical ideas from Gilles Deleuze and Félix Guattari. AI played a significant role in its creation, with OpenAI's GPT-3.5 fine-tuned on Ursula K. Le Guin's work to co-write the script, resulting in a blend of human and AI inputs. Visual elements were crafted using tools like Midjourney and Runway's Gen-2, leading to innovative character depiction choices, such as portraying the protagonist as an older woman. The project also involved using AI for sound design, leveraging text-to-audio tools and audio neural networks to create a unique auditory experience. ElevenLabs contributed through speech synthesis, enhancing the narrative and character portrayal in the film.