User:VanessaLattas

Summer 2023 Project

WEEK OF 6/12

MON 6/12

- Drafted literature review section, working on annotated bibliography of final paper

- Investigated the available AI generative tools for text-to-video, text-to-photo, and text-to-speech

- Documented a list of these tools, their features, and their drawbacks as it relates to project goals

TUES 6/13

- Met with mentor to share progress and concerns

- Evaluated the storytelling capacity of AI by reviewing materials on ACM database, github

- Compared animated with live video and their independent ability to allow connection with audience

WED 6/14

- Demoed around 10-15 text-to-speech applications, software tools, etc.

- Assessed the emotions/tones appropriate for mental health storytelling (frustration, anger, helplessness, etc.)

- Tested applications for which were most realistic depictions of such emotions/tones

THURS 6/15