Pinar Yanardag Receives Award for AI-Powered Video Production
Pinar Yanardag from Virginia Tech has won a grant for her project that will enable users to have director-like control in AI video generation.
Pinar Yanardag, an assistant professor in the Virginia Tech Department of Computer Science, has received a significant national grant for her project aiming to give users professional control over camera angles and movements in AI-generated videos.
New Control Mechanisms in AI Videos
Current AI video generators generally operate as systems where users have almost no control over camera angles, movements, or specific details.
Initiated to change this situation, the research is supported by a significant CAREER award of $562,245 provided by the National Science Foundation.
Goal of Providing Director-Like Control
Pinar Yanardag aims to open these black-box systems to allow users to have director-like control over AI videos.
The main goal of the project is to make professional-level video production processes accessible and democratic for all users.
Target Audiences and Educational Plans
The researcher's ongoing work targets diverse groups such as educators, scientists in data-scarce fields, filmmakers, and small studios.
The award also provides funding for an integrated educational plan that includes a documentary series and various workshops.