Epic Battle: YouTuber vs A.I. Animation
Table of Contents
- Introduction
- The Rise of Artificial Intelligence
- Doug Doug's AI-Generated Animation
- Parameters of the Comparison
- Criteria for Rating the Scripts
- Gathering Feedback and Ratings
- Putting the Animation Together
- The Role of Music and Sound Design
- Voice Acting for the Characters
- The Final Animation: Doug Doug's Link vs Mario
- A Comparison of Scripts: AI vs Human
- Results of the Ratings
- Wild Card Judges: Mom and Dad's Opinion
- Conclusion
The Rise of Artificial Intelligence
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been making significant advancements, to the point where it is now getting closer to matching and even surpassing creations made by humans. As someone who has dedicated the past year to creating an animated tournament bracket featuring fictional characters fighting to the death, the concept of AI-generated content became even more intriguing when I stumbled upon a video posted by YouTuber Doug Doug. Titled "I Used AI to Make Video Game Characters Fight to the Death," the video showcases an AI-written tournament between fictional characters engaged in intense battles. This resonated deeply with me, leading me to question how these AI scripts would compare to the fights created by our team. Can humans outperform machines in this arena, or will AI finally prove that "CB Slayer" was right all along?
Doug Doug's AI-Generated Animation
Before delving into the comparison, it's important to establish the parameters. Our Channel previously featured fights between two characters, some of which were also included in Doug Doug's tournament. To ensure a fair assessment, we decided to compare the AI fights to our strongest or most highly-rated animations. Taking into account a fan poll we conducted, it was determined that the "Mario vs Mega Man" episode slightly surpassed "Link vs Ridley." Consequently, the former became our selected video for the comparison. However, to effectively evaluate the scripts, we needed specific criteria to measure them against. After careful consideration, I identified three categories: creativity, narrative strength, and spectacle. Each category would be rated on a Scale of one to ten. Additionally, I added a fourth category for myself as the creator - the ease of production.
Gathering Feedback and Ratings
In order to obtain unbiased feedback, I assembled three teams of judges: the internal Smash Bracket team, the Smash Bracket Discord server community, and a few wild card judges, including my parents. The scripts were distributed among the judges, who would rate each script Based on the predetermined categories. To ensure a fair comparison, I transcribed the entire fight from Doug Doug's video and made it available to the judges. While awaiting the results, I remained busy with the animation process to ensure an equal end product for both scripts. I reached out to animators from our team for assistance, and the workload was divided to meet the tight schedule. However, audio remained a missing piece.
Putting the Animation Together
Addressing the audio aspect, I focused on music first. Our channel typically works with various musicians who Create custom scores for each animation. However, using human-created music for an AI-generated animation wouldn't adequately test its merits. After some research, I discovered sounddraw.io, a Website that could generate music based on specified parameters. With a few clicks, I was able to obtain epic and emotional tracks to suit different sections of the script. The next challenge was sound design, which required meticulous Attention to Detail. Given the short timeline, I enlisted the help of a sound designer from our team who had experience in previous projects.
The Final Animation: Doug Doug's Link vs Mario
After collaborating with animators, musicians, sound designers, and a voice actor from our team, the moment of truth arrived. The video was finally finished. To better understand the AI's performance, it's essential to watch the animation. In this monumental battle between Link and Mario, the AI-generated script came to life. The video showcased the intense fight scenes amidst a backdrop of chaos and vibrant animation. However, to determine how the AI script fared against our own, it was crucial to analyze the ratings and feedback.
A Comparison of Scripts: AI vs Human
The results were in, with ratings from the Smash Bracket team, the Discord server, and the wild card judges. The AI-generated script received significant praise for its creativity, scoring an average of 7.36 out of 10. In the narrative strength category, it scored 6.83, impressing the judges with its compelling story. However, when it came to spectacle, our script came out on top with a score of 6.89. Finally, the ease of production, as judged by the animator, rated the AI script an 8 out of 10, slightly surpassing our own script with a rating of 6 out of 10.
Results of the Ratings
Considering the various ratings, the AI script demonstrated its strengths in creativity and narrative, while our script excelled in spectacle and ease of production. It was clear that both scripts had their merits, and the competition remained tight. However, there was one final opinion that could sway the scales - the judgment of my own parents.
Wild Card Judges: Mom and Dad's Opinion
While my dad remained noncommittal, my mom shared her thoughts. She concluded that she enjoyed "Mario vs Link" more, deeming it a more complete story. With this additional input, the contest was still undecided. The battle between AI and human creativity continued, and the results generated further contemplation.
Conclusion
In the ever-evolving realm of artificial intelligence, the boundaries between human and AI creations blur. Doug Doug's demonstrated experiment with AI-generated scripts showcased the immense potential of this technology. The comparison between our team's scripts and the AI-generated script revealed the unique strengths and qualities of each. While AI demonstrated impressive creativity and narrative strength, our script shone in terms of spectacle and ease of production. The victor in this clash of creativity remained undecided, as both approaches offered a different perspective on scriptwriting and animation. The Journey to discover the true capabilities of AI in this domain had only just begun.