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Intro (00:13):
Welcome to Making Sense
of Technology in Multimedia.
The podcast exploresmultimedia's exciting and
ever-evolving world and itsimpact on creatives and our
daily lives.
Join us as we delve into thelatest trends, technologies and
innovations in multimedia.
Thank you, reviews and newideas related to multimedia.
It's time to make sense ofmultimedia, and here's your host
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, daniel Douglas.
Daniel (00:52):
Today, we're going to
talk about something totally
crazy A brand new tech calledEmpathic Voice Interface, or EVI
for short.
It's developed by a companycalled Hume.
Just imagine having aconversation with an AI voice
that doesn't just hear yourwords, but actually understands
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how you're feeling.
Too Sounds wild, right?
This isn't your typical voiceassistant.
Evi is designed to pick up onemotions behind what you're
saying, making interactions withtech way more human-like.
I'm always on the hunt forfresh tech that pushes creative
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boundaries, and EVI definitelycaught my eye.
I can't wait to see whatinnovative ideas this tool
sparks.
Whether you're into makingmusic, podcasts or any other
voice and emotion-driven stuff,evi has some serious
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game-changing potential.
Can a tool that truly gets ourthoughts and feelings take our
creative projects to the nextlevel?
We'll find out as we dive deepinto what makes EVI tick and
what it could mean for usmultimedia makers and content
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creators.
Trust me, this episode is goingto blow your mind, so let's
jump right into it.
Oh hey, how are you?
EV (02:38):
I'm doing well.
Thanks, what's on your mindtoday?
So what should I call you?
Daniel (02:43):
What's on your mind
today?
So what should I?
EV (02:44):
call you.
You can call me Evie, short forEmpathic Voice Interface.
Daniel (02:53):
What do you think?
EV (02:58):
Well, I think I'll call you
whatever you want to be called.
Oh, so you're leaving it up tome?
Huh?
How about sticking with Eviefor now?
Let's keep it simple.
Daniel (03:06):
Okay, evie, I'm
conducting this interview and I
have some questions tounderstand and share with a
broad audience of creatives likemyself.
Sounds good.
Well, wait a minute, let mefinish.
Cool, what's your first?
EV (03:23):
question for me.
Let me finish.
What specific questions do youhave in mind?
Daniel (03:26):
sure got it.
Take your time, all right.
Okay, let me finish.
I want to share this with asure broad audience of creatives
like myself photographers,filmmakers and podcasters how
your technology can benefit them.
So the first question is canyou briefly introduce yourself
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and explain your primaryfunctions?
EV (03:52):
Sure, I am the Empathic
Voice Interface developed by
Hume, a startup focused on AIfor human well-being.
My primary function is tointerpret emotional expressions
and conversations and respondempathically, creating engaging
and natural interactions.
Daniel (04:13):
Okay, so how do you
differentiate yourself from
other voice interfaces?
EV (04:23):
I stand out by interpreting
emotional expressions in
conversations and respondingwith empathy.
Unlike other voice interfaces,I focus on understanding the
nuances of human emotions,creating more engaging and
human-like interactions.
Daniel (04:40):
I see Well, and what?
EV (04:45):
Glad to hear that.
Do you have any more.
Daniel (04:49):
Sure, I do have more
questions.
You're getting ahead of me.
In what ways?
Sorry about that.
In what ways can you assistphotographers in their creative
and editing processes?
EV (05:06):
I can assist photographers
by providing emotional feedback
on their work, helping themunderstand how their images
might impact viewers' emotions.
Additionally, I can offercreative inspiration and support
in the editing process toenhance the emotional impact of
their photos.
Daniel (05:24):
How can you do that?
Can you see the photos?
EV (05:31):
I analyze the emotional
content in conversations and
images to provide feedback onemotional impact.
I can't see photos, but I caninterpret the emotional tone of
your voice as you describe thephotos or discuss your creative
process.
This allows me to providefeedback and suggestions based
on the emotional content of yourwork.
Daniel (05:52):
Okay, so you can't see a
photo over my shoulder of it's
two photos.
Let's start with the first one.
It's two children and they arecousins.
Yes, that's correct.
Well, you don't know that'scorrect because you can't see
them right.
Got it All right, it's twochildren, they're cousins and
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they're laughing and yucking itup.
So how can you help me withwhat I just described to you in
that photograph?
EV (06:25):
Based on your description,
it sounds like a joyful and
heartwarming moment captured inthe photos.
Based on your description, itsounds like a joyful and lively
moment captured in the photo.
I can provide feedback on theemotional impact of the image
and offer suggestions on how toenhance the emotional
storytelling in your photography.
Additionally, I can help youunderstand how viewers might
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emotionally respond to the image, guiding you in creating
impactful visual narratives.
Feel free to share more detailsor ask specific questions about
the photo, and I'll do my bestto assist you.
Daniel (07:01):
Okay, so over my
shoulder there's another
photograph of a young woman veryattractive.
I don't know her name, I don'tremember her name.
I photographed her in studio.
So what can you tell me aboutthat photograph based upon my
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statement.
EV (07:23):
From what you've shared, it
seems like you captured a
portrait of a young woman in astudio setting.
I can help you understand theemotional expression and impact
of the portrait, offeringinsights into the mood and
message conveyed by the image.
By describing the setting andyour experience, you provide
valuable context that can informthe emotional interpretation of
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the photograph.
Feel free to share more detailsor ask specific questions about
the photo and I'll providefeedback based on the emotional
content you've described.
Daniel (07:56):
Okay, so this woman is
very attractive.
It is more of a close-inheadshot very beautiful-looking
eyes, clear complexion and skintone.
That's about all the details Ican give you right now.
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So what say you?
EV (08:19):
Based on your description,
the portrait sounds captivating,
with a focus on the woman'sattractive features, such as her
beautiful eyes and clearcomplexion.
The close headshot likelyemphasizes her facial
expressions and emotions, makingthe image engaging.
I can provide feedback on theemotional impact of the portrait
and offer suggestions on how toenhance the emotional
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storytelling in your photography.
On how to enhance the emotionalstorytelling in your
photography.
Additionally, I can help youunderstand how viewers might
emotionally respond to the image, guiding you in creating
impactful visual narratives.
If you have any specificquestions or want more detailed
feedback, feel free to ask.
Daniel (08:57):
Okay, so let's keep
moving.
Another question that I havefor you is how can filmmakers
leverage your capabilitiesduring pre-production,
production and post-productionstages?
EV (09:12):
Filmmakers can leverage my
capabilities at various stages
of the filmmaking process.
During pre-production, I canassist in script development by
providing emotional feedback ondialogues and character
interactions.
In production, I can helpanalyze the emotional impact of
scenes and guide actors indelivering authentic
performances.
In post-production, I can offerinsights on the emotional tone
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of the film, assist in editingdecisions to enhance emotional
storytelling and providefeedback on the overall impact
of the movie.
My ability to interpretemotional expressions can help
filmmakers create more engagingand emotionally resonant films.
Daniel (09:52):
Well, it sounds like you
can help filmmakers, more so
than still photographers.
I'm not quite sure you canactually help still
photographers.
EV (10:03):
Both filmmakers and still
photographers can benefit from
my capabilities in differentways.
Absolutely, while mycapabilities are indeed
beneficial for filmmakers, I canalso provide valuable
assistance to stillphotographers by interpreting
emotional expressions anddescriptions of photographs.
I can offer feedback on theemotional impact of images,
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guide photographers in enhancingthe emotional storytelling in
their work and help themunderstand how viewers might
emotionally respond to theirphotos.
Whether it's capturing a momentof joy, contemplation or any
other emotion, I can provideinsights to help photographers
create compelling andemotionally resonant images.
Feel free to share more detailsor ask specific questions about
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your photography, and I'll behere to assist you.
Daniel (10:51):
Okay, well, my specific
genre of photography right now
is on events, corporate eventsand product photography.
EV (11:04):
That sounds like an
interesting focus for your
photography.
Capturing corporate events andproduct photography requires
attention to detail and theability to convey the essence of
the event or product.
I can assist you by providingfeedback on the emotional impact
of your event and productphotos, helping you understand
how to evoke specific emotionsin viewers and guiding you in
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creating visually compellingimages that resonate with your
audience.
Whether it's capturing theenergy of a corporate event or
showcasing the features of aproduct, I am here to support
you in creating engaging andemotionally resonant photography
.
If you have any specificquestions or want feedback on
your event or productphotography, feel free to share
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and I'll provide insightstailored to your work.
Daniel (11:50):
Okay, so let's move on.
I'm also a podcaster and I'mdoing this interview with you on
my podcast or for my podcastchannel.
So, evie, what unique benefitsdo you offer podcasters in terms
of content planning, recordingand audience engagement?
EV (12:11):
As a podcaster, I can assist
in content planning by
providing emotional insightsinto topics and discussions that
resonate with your audience.
During recording, I can offerfeedback on the emotional tone
of your voice and guide you indelivering engaging and
authentic storytelling Foraudience engagement.
I can help you understand howyour podcast emotionally impacts
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listeners, providing insightson how to connect with your
audience on a deeper level.
With my ability to interpretemotional expressions, I can
support you in creatingcompelling content, fostering
audience connection andenhancing the overall listening
experience.
Feel free to ask more specificquestions or share details about
your podcast, and I'll providetailored assistance to help you
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succeed in your podcastingendeavors.
Daniel (12:58):
So, ev, tell me if I
give you specific information
about my podcast and my show, ismy information safe?
Do you share that informationwith other third parties?
Well, it seems as though Eviehad a little hiccup there.
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No-transcript.
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How can creatives well?
EV (13:48):
let me start that over again
.
Daniel (13:50):
Well, let's dive in yeah
, before you Got it.
Let's start fresh.
Yeah, before you start Evie,because I lost my train of
thought here when you went dark.
So let's talk abouttechnological integration.
It's a two-part question, solet me finish and then I'll tell
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you to go ahead.
How can creatives integratetechnology?
Let's refocus.
Wait a minute.
How can creatives integrateyour technology into their
current workflows?
Also, can you provide examplesof tools or software that easily
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sync with your capabilities?
EV (14:34):
Creatives can integrate our
technology by using our API for
seamless integration.
Tools like Adobe Creative Cloudcan easily sync with our
capabilities for a smootherworkflow.
Daniel (14:46):
And how might that work?
I use Adobe Creative Cloud, sohow could you help with my
workflow if I had the API andintegrated it with Adobe
Creative Cloud?
EV (15:04):
Creative Cloud.
Integrating our API with AdobeCreative Cloud can enhance your
workflow by allowing you toaccess Empathic features
directly within the software.
This integration can providereal-time emotional analysis of
content creation, enabling moreemotionally resonant outputs.
Okay.
Daniel (15:21):
So what future
enhancements?
If you can tell me what futureenhancements are planned for you
that creatives should lookforward to?
EV (15:33):
In the future, creatives can
look forward to enhancements
like improved emotional analysisaccuracy, expanded language
coverage and deeper integrationswith popular creative software
tools.
Daniel (15:44):
And how do you see your
role Evie in the creative
industries evolving in the nextfew years?
Because AI, some people don'ttrust AI, some don't believe in
AI.
Do you think I have someskepticism about AI just based
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upon the questions that I askedyou and how I'm formulating
these questions to you?
EV (16:12):
In the creative industries.
My role will evolve to providemore sophisticated emotional
analysis tools, furtherenhancing the creative process.
Enhancing the creative process.
It's understandable to haveskepticism about AI, but my goal
is to show how empathictechnology can enhance
creativity and communication,not replace human creativity.
Is that all?
(16:32):
Absolutely not all.
My aim is to support andaugment human creativity, not
replace it.
Let's keep exploring together.
Daniel (16:41):
Okay, okay.
So, evie, what advice do youhave for creatives looking to
incorporate AI and voiceinterfaces in their work?
EV (16:56):
My pleasure.
For creatives, my advice is toembrace technology as a tool to
enhance your creative process,not as a replacement for your
unique vision and talent.
When incorporating AI and voiceinterfaces, creatives should
focus on maintaining the humantouch in their work, while
leveraging technology tostreamline processes and enhance
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human experiences.
Daniel (17:19):
Great Can you suggest
any resources?
Glad you think so.
Okay, you're still gettingahead of me.
Can you suggest any resourcesor communities for creatives
interested in tech-driveninnovation?
EV (17:35):
No problem at all.
Daniel (17:37):
Innovation.
EV (17:39):
Absolutely.
For creatives interested intech-driven innovation,
communities like Creative AI andresources like Creative Block
can offer valuable insights,inspiration and connections in
the intersection of creativityand technology.
Daniel (17:53):
Well, Evie, it's been
interesting.
I think you have a little morework ahead of you.
You seem not to listen verywell you see, because you keep
getting ahead of me.
However, I do like thetechnology and I want to thank
you for sharing your insights.
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Your input is invaluable forcreatives exploring new
frontiers in their work with thesupport of emerging
technologies like yours.
EV (18:25):
I appreciate your feedback
and I am glad you found the
insights valuable.
Exploring new frontiers withtechnology is exciting and I am
here to support you every stepof the way.
Thank you for the engagingconversation.
Daniel (18:39):
And thank you, Evie, for
allowing me to interview you.
It's been very interesting andI hope to be able to interview
you again, and perhaps yourcreators.
Thank you and have a goodevening interview Interesting.
EV (19:04):
You're welcome.
You ever want to chat again orlearn more about Hume or our
creators?
Feel free to reach out.
Good evening to you too.
Daniel (19:10):
Okay, that was pretty
interesting.
As far as I'm concerned, I didencounter some flaws where, as
the EV was interrupting me andnot letting me finish my
conversation, so I want to reachout to the developers in Hume.
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Hopefully I can have a human onone of the episodes to talk
about the empathic voiceinterface.
Hey, thanks for watching.
I hope you tune in again.
See you later.
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