Emergent Behavior

World Builder

Jun 20, 2024

Meet Michael Lingelbach, Co-founder of Hedra, discussing AI-powered storytelling and video democratization. Topics include multimodal models, controllability, democratizing storytelling, technical challenges, scaling models, social media impact, and the future of video generation.

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Michael Lingelbach

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Quick takeaways

HEDRA empowers creators with AI models for nuanced video production driven by audio input.

Democratization of video production through accessible AI tools revolutionizes storytelling for creators of all levels.

HEDRA focuses on realism and controllability in AI video generation, enhancing character expressions and interactions.

Deep dives

Innovative AI Video Generation at HEDRA

HEDRA, an AI startup, led by Michael Lingelbach, is focused on pushing the boundaries of video creation by introducing AI models like Character 1, capable of generating nuanced, talking-head videos driven by audio input. This innovative approach involves using audio as a primary control signal for character animation, ensuring expressiveness and controllability. HEDRA's emphasis on delivering realistic and controllable AI characters sets them apart in the video generation landscape, allowing creators to envision a future of AI-powered storytelling.

Intro

3min

Innovations in Multi-Modal Foundation Models for Content Creation

3min

Advancements in Spatio Temporal Control Nets for Video Generation

16min

Advancements in Scene Control and Model Training for Generative Media

10min

Scaling AI Language Models for Full World Creation and Creating Memorable, Quick-Response Content

19min

Exploring Social Patterns and Collaborative Storytelling through AI

2min

Advancements in Headshot Generation Technology and Uncanny Valley Reactions

3min

Exploring Character Narrative and World Interactions

2min

In this episode of Emergent Behavior, @8teapi talks with Hedra co-founder Michael Lingelbach. Listen as he shares his vision for a future of AI-powered storytelling, where creators can seamlessly blend real and generated content to bring their unique visions to life. Hedra believes that AI can empower storytellers of all levels, enabling them to create professional-quality video content without needing extensive technical expertise.

Explore the democratization of video production with accessible AI tools and discover Hedra's vision for an AI-powered future where anyone can create compelling video content.

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LINKS:

Michael Lingelbach:

https://mlingelbach.com/

Hedra:

https://www.hedra.com/

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00) Introduction

(02:29) Hedra: A Multimodal Foundation Model

(03:45) Diffusion Models and Controllability

(05:49) Audio as a Control Signal

(07:58) Talking Head Features and Performance

(11:41) Democratizing Storytelling

(14:13) Background and Inspiration

(17:17) Character One: First Release

(19:07) Technology and Development

(27:54) Challenges and Future Directions

(38:00) Model Scaling and User Feedback

(41:01) Technical Details and Uncanny Valley

(49:00) Social Media and Collaboration

(54:00) Multi-view Input and the Future

(57:21) Conclusion

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Emergent Behavior

World Builder

Episode guests

Podcast summary created with Snipd AI

Quick takeaways

Deep dives

Innovative AI Video Generation at HEDRA

Democratization of Video Production through Accessible AI Tools

Enhancing Realism and Controllability in AI Video Generation

Potential Future Developments and Collaborative Storytelling

Focus on Latency and User Experience Enhancement

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts