FP: Mildred Morales, 2024

This AI-driven video project created a horror-themed animation featuring two characters: a frightened child and an old man with a haunting smile, both riding bikes through a dark forest. The animation comprises two clips. In the first, the child and the old man bike through the forest, with the child's distorted expressions highlighting their fear. The second clip centers on the old man's sinister smile, amplifying the unease. Although challenges arose in overlaying elements and developing a more complex plot, the project successfully evoked an eerie atmosphere. Distorted facial expressions and exaggerated emotions added a layer of creepiness, balancing the narrative's simplicity.

Ethical considerations were significant. The project used pre-existing movie footage for training data, ensuring no real individuals were involved to mitigate privacy concerns. However, this approach posed questions about copyright and attribution.

Overall, the project showcases AI's potential in creating atmospheric horror narratives. Despite technical and narrative challenges, the use of CogVideoX, LoRA, and ControlNet achieved an eerie and visually engaging result. Future improvements could enhance narrative complexity and character interactions, highlighting AI's creative potential.