Gen Jam SF: Make an Imaginary News Report with AI
Event Overview
Ever dreamed of delivering breaking news with a futuristic spin? Join us for Imaginary News, where teams will craft a wacky, one-of-a-kind broadcast—complete with a talking avatar anchor 🎤 and eye-popping B-roll footage 🎬. Create a talk show / TV news report about an imaginary, fantasy, or scifi world. Get ready to push the boundaries of storytelling with the help of AI-driven tools and your own limitless imagination!
What You’ll Do
Brainstorm & Script ✍️
Collaborate to invent a hilarious, dramatic, or out-of-this-world news story—think alien invasions, time-traveling weather reports, or a local mystery!
Create a Talking Avatar 🤖
Use cutting-edge generative software to conjure up your virtual newscaster—hair color, voice, and personality are all in your hands!
Capture or Generate B-roll 🎥
Source or generate fun backgrounds and action clips to bring your imaginary report to life. (Dinosaur stampede, anyone?!)
Edit & Premiere 🏆
Merge your avatar with B-roll to finalize your broadcast. Share your creation with the group and soak up the applause.
Who Should Attend
Curious Creatives 🎨: Artists, filmmakers, and storytellers eager to experiment with next-level media.
Tech Aficionados 💻: Developers and AI enthusiasts wanting a hands-on taste of generative art tools.
Journalism Innovators 🗞️: Media professionals looking to reimagine news in a playful, futuristic way.
Beginners & Hobbyists 🤩: No experience required—just bring your sense of adventure!
Why Attend
Hands-On Fun: Dive into AI avatars and video editing—no stuffy lectures here!
Team Creativity: Collaborate with fellow creators and power up your imagination.
Tech Insights: Peek behind the curtain of generative media and its real-world applications.
Take-Home Content: Walk away with a polished (and totally made-up) news segment to share.
What to Bring
A laptop or device (for editing and creating your avatar). 💻
Headphones (optional but handy). 🎧
An open mind and a sense of humor (mandatory!). 🤪
Schedule (Sample)
6:00 PM – 6:30 PM: ☕ Arrival & Mingling
6:30 PM – 7:00 PM: Kickoff & AI Tools Demo 🤖
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM: Team Brainstorm & Avatar Creation 💡
8:30 PM – 9:30 PM: B-roll Magic & Video Editing 🎬
9:30 PM – 10:00 PM: Show & Tell + Applause All Around 👏
Join us in San Francisco for an evening of cutting-edge creativity, laughter, and the chance to report tomorrow’s headlines—today (even if they’re totally made up)!
Don’t miss your chance to deliver the wildest news the world’s never seen!