I was having trouble properly making this audio at first, however all it took was some trial and error and I had it down. I used Pixabay to find my background audio. I used speechgen.io and typed in what I wanted the AI to say and exported that into audacity. I was having trouble saving my audacity file so I exported it to iMovie and finished up the project using iMovie. Having a MacBook I have found it much easier to use iMovie for these audio and video assignments.
Category Archives: PSA
Aggressive Tech. PSA
This is a PSA that plays occasionally throughout the day, when Aggressive Technologies are in their early days before they had a hand in everything. Rikaro would hear this and feel a sense of pride in the advancements in the AI he had a hand in improving. The PSA’s will change when Rikaro fights back, where the tone will shift to a more aggressive attitude and they would focus more on violence and hostility within our country, so their tech needs to advance where they can catch Rikaro.
AI PSA
For my Public Service Announcement, I chose to do it about AI and incorporate what Chuckles, my character would say about AI as well.
It says, “AI is like a really eager intern – it’s here to help, but it still needs us to show it where the coffee machine is. Let’s guide it toward success together! After all, we can be more efficient and accomplish much more if we combine our capabilities.”
I used an online text to speech generator to generate my audio. For my background music, I used the Eco Technology sound from Pixabay. For editing everything, I used my absolute favorite – Audacity and finally, SoundCloud to upload it!
Just like my character, I myself think we shouldn’t fully rely on AI. With that being said, AI is useful, we should not cut it out of the picture. Instead, we must work together with it. AI needs our help which is why I added the intern reference in there and we need its help as well!
Hey Everyone, Listen to this!
In the video I used a lot of different kinds of videos to create mine which are listed below:
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4LlV3_wvUE8
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0NuUnwlv2qk
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3xh3z_c4JHk
I used a YouTube downloader to get my videos and sounds. After got them downloaded on my computer, I used my favorite website: Clipchamp to create new videos. I also made my Josh video and audio from Heygen.
Now I had to put them all together and find audio to get with the videos from YouTube. I wrote up a script and I went to natural reader. I typed out different scripts and chose different voices for each character in the video, including the narrator. I had to use the voice memos on my iPhone to record the audio from this website because if I just downloaded from the website, they were going to charge me.
Next I had to mash everything together using Clipchamp. Which was just a lot of play around, cutting videos putting different ones together, adding audio. I finally completed it and then I forgot about the music that needs to be in the background.
I contemplated going through the whole process of putting in the music. I was so tired, but I could not leave the job unfinished. I found a music sound on YouTube, and I just downloaded it as an MP3. If you want to listen to the full song, you can view that here:
Overall, it was not my best work. I was struggling to find videos that looked similar to the next and it was very challenging for me. Then I could not find a good animation for the people talking in my video and I gave up. Definitely not my beset work but I think I did an okay job.
Propaganda and Public Service Announcement!!
What my DS106 Character would write:
Hey there, beautiful souls! Layla here, your friendly neighborhood manga artist, coming to you with a heart full of passion and a canvas brimming with inspiration. Today, I want to take you on a journey through the creation of something very special to me: a women’s rights propaganda poster, coupled with a powerful public service announcement.
As an artist, I believe in the transformative power of art. It’s not just about creating something aesthetically pleasing; it’s about using our voices and talents to spark change, to ignite conversations, and to empower those who need it most.
So, armed with my trusty pen and a heart full of determination, I set out to create a poster that would capture the essence of the women’s rights movement while resonating deeply with my audience. I poured my soul into every stroke, every line, and every shade, infusing the artwork with symbolism and meaning that speaks volumes. The poster features a bold, defiant heroine standing tall amidst a backdrop of swirling colors and powerful imagery. Her gaze is unwavering, her stance unyielding, radiating strength and resilience. Surrounding her are words of empowerment, declarations of solidarity, and calls to action, all woven together in a tapestry of hope and unity.
But creating the poster was just the beginning. I knew that to truly make an impact, I needed to amplify its message and reach a wider audience. And so, I embarked on a journey to transform my artwork into a public service announcement, a rallying cry for change that would resonate far and wide.
Now, I know what you’re thinking. “Layla, isn’t Groundhog’s Day just a harmless tradition, a quirky little celebration of spring’s arrival?” Well, my friends, buckle up, because the truth is far more sinister than you could ever imagine.
For years, we’ve been led to believe that Punxsutawney Phil, the so-called “seer of seers” and “prognosticator of prognosticators,” has the mystical ability to predict the weather. According to legend, if Phil sees his shadow on February 2nd, we’re in for six more weeks of winter. But if he doesn’t, spring is just around the corner.
Sounds innocent enough, right? Wrong. Dead wrong.
The reality is, Punxsutawney Phil is nothing more than a fraud, a charlatan masquerading as a weather oracle. You see, my friends, groundhogs are not weather experts. They’re not meteorologists. They’re not even particularly good at predicting whether or not they’ll find their own shadows.
In fact, the entire premise of Groundhog’s Day is based on pseudoscience and superstition, perpetuated by a cunning cabal of groundhog handlers who profit from the annual spectacle. Year after year, they trot out poor Phil, subjecting him to the bright lights and cameras, all for the sake of perpetuating a myth.
Until next time, keep creating, keep inspiring, and keep spreading love and light wherever you go.
With all my love and gratitude,
Layla!
Public Service Announcement: Coming of the New Civilization – Condemn Aggressive Technologies!
I created a public service announcement based on something my course character would put out to the world. Here is the script:
This is a public service announcement. I repeat, this is a public service announcement. In approximately the next 5 years, our lord and savior Hwei will be bestowing upon this world, a new life form. To prepare for the coming of the new civilization, please remain calm and accept these new beings into your lives. In the meanwhile, please boycott the Aggressive Technologies corporation, as they are actively working towards the downfall of mankind. Again, please do not support their corruption, and welcome the new civilization with open arms.
I used a few basic tools we’ve used already in this course to create this audio. I first went to freesound.org to find an eerie robot backtrack that would aid in the atmosphere of this PSA. Then I did a quick search for a robot AI voice generator that would read out the script for me. Finally, I spliced it all together using Audacity and exported the file to upload into SoundCloud. All of these tasks were pretty easy to put together, since all of this work was practiced during the audio focused segment of DS106, which helped out a ton.
For context on the PSA, my course character Hwei sent out one of his robot creations to signal the coming of his new civilization of perfect automated beings. As he prefers to avoid being in the spotlight as of yet, he programmed one of his loyal servants to be his messenger. The script almost feels like the coming of Christ and Christianity, and the background noise gave it an eerie twist.
The denouncing of Aggressive Technologies and the reasoning behind it is a reflection of Hwei’s delusions and blind hatred towards the megacorporation. It’s quite ironic that he is calling out the megacorporation for corruption and the potential detriment to humanity, while he himself is actively working to replace humankind altogether. In essence, he believes that the robot civilization is the greater of the two evils, although he might not actually believe that what he is doing is evil at all. If this was a real PSA, I wonder how seriously it would be taken by the world. As more of Hwei’s robots assert their presence in the real world, the opinion of the world may just might change out of fear.
Public Service Announcement
This public service announcement warns the audience of Aggressive Technologies’ plan to dominate every market, especially literature. It encourages push back against this corporation to preserve the world with creativity in it. This is the position my character would agree with and this could also show that there is a significant group of people who feel this way and provides some opposition/ obstacles for Aggressive Technologies.
I recorded myself saying the PSA after coming up with a short script. I was going to use an AI text to speech, but that felt wrong for this type of PSA, so I opted for my own, human, voice.
I searched on freesound.org for an ominous sound for the background and settled on one that builds suspense and adds an eerie aspect to the PSA. It feels very dystopian, which is what I was going for.
Using my new knowledge of Audacity I was able to put this together with more ease than I otherwise would have been able to.
PSA
Credit: Unity, Beat Mekanik, Free Music Archive, CC BY
This is a PSA done for AI but paid for by the Isaiah Beacon Foundation. It was inspired by election ads and included a call to action for listeners to vote for the Pro-AI legislation. It pushed pro-unity rhetoric between humans and AI. I chose a open source song that is techno and is titled “Unity,” which I figured was appropriate. I used a text to speech generator that had a robot voice, and I mixed the audios together in Audacity.
PSA! Aggressive Technologies – Redefining Tomorrow, Today!
Have you heard the recent PSA on the radio about Aggressive Technologies? They sound very hopeful, but it still feels eerie, like something isn’t right . . . Here, let me share it with you,
I’ll say, I didn’t put as much work into this one as I had other assignments, because the AI voice generator that I was using (ElevenLabs) told me I needed to upgrade to continue using it so it made me mad, so I couldn’t keep exploring the voices. I would have gone with a different voice, but this one will have to do.
I actually did not write the script, good friend ChatGPT wrote it for me. I prompted it, “create a 1-minute radio public service announcement about Aggressive Technologies becoming more widespread. it is propaganda and the psa is coming from Aggressive Technologies themself.” And it spat out,
“Greetings from the forefront of innovation! This is Aggressive Technologies, the pioneers of a bold new era. We’re thrilled to share exciting news with you, our valued listeners. Brace yourselves, as the groundbreaking advancements of Aggressive Technologies are spreading far and wide, shaping the future of creativity!
Aggressive Technologies is no longer just a name; it’s a movement, a force for progress, revolutionizing how we perceive and interact with technology. Our cutting-edge solutions are becoming more widespread, touching every aspect of your daily life.
Imagine a world where creativity knows no bounds, where the impossible is within reach. Thanks to Aggressive Technologies, that future is now! Our innovative technologies are reshaping industries, powering your world with efficiency, inspiration, and boundless possibilities.
Join us on this journey towards a future where Aggressive Technologies empowers everyone. From smart homes to advanced workplaces, our influence is felt everywhere. Together, we’re creating a world where innovation is not just a luxury, but a way of life.
Embrace the wave of progress! Aggressive Technologies is here to lead the way, ensuring a brighter, more connected future. Visit our website, engage with our innovations, and be a part of the revolution that is reshaping the world.
Aggressive Technologies – Redefining Tomorrow, Today!“
Which I thought worked pretty good! I like how it was enthusiastic! I really wanted it to sound inspiring and convincing, like people aren’t quite aware how much Aggressive Technologies is taking over. People want to join Aggressive Technologies because it is the future, they just don’t quite know the costs there might be. Propaganda!
I used Freesound for the audio and used this sound looped over and over and over for the backtrack. I wanted it to sound like it was interrupting the news, so I kept a news-type of jingle and vibe to it.
Really, this was easy. I used Audacity to mash them together, and all I really did was make the voice louder and the music quieter, as well as making the music fade in and out. I would have added more, but I wasn’t sure what else to add, so I left it at that.
This was a chill assignment! I wish I put more work into it, but I’m kind of uninspired and tired and want to go to bed.
Oh, and about Sol, this is just more and more of the Aggressive Technologies that they run into. Like I mentioned in past posts, they don’t actually spend a lot of time on Earth, but man, do they really keep focused on what’s going on with people. I mean, they have to so that they can tell stories through the sky, but they are very annoyed seeing all this Aggressive Technologies ads. “Imagine a world where creativity knows no bounds, where the impossible is within reach,” the PSA said, but it just leaves a sour taste in Sol’s mouth. I can tell you, they’re not a fan, and they don’t believe what narrative the company is trying to send. They pity those who believe it, but Sol stays out of it.
AGT PSA Global Climate Change
So, for my PSA I had my character read a PSA provided to him by Aggressive Technologies for his pro-AI podcast. I like to think that he currently loves Aggressive Technologies for their AI advancement, but when it comes to AI rights he is still skeptical if it is all for money. Maybe he will fall prey to the money himself if he keeps working with them? I’m not going to lie I had a tough time with this, and it took me like 10 iterations to not have it just be an advertisement for Aggressive Technologies. I hope you enjoy it.