Aalto Studios - Avatars for Localised Lectures

Aalto Studios – AI Avatars for Finnish Course material

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Key Contributions:

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AI Avatars and Voice Clones for Accessibility

• Developed lifelike video avatars and voice clones, capturing each professor's unique teaching style and tone.
• Aligned with Aalto’s commitment to inclusivity by offering Finnish-language content without requiring extensive faculty input.

Script Generation for Complex Subjects

• Leveraged ChatGPT to generate voiceover-ready scripts directly from course materials.
• Fine-tuned scripts for accuracy and clarity, ensuring complex academic content—such as mathematical equations—felt natural and engaging in Finnish.

Streamlined Workflow for Scalability

• Designed a repeatable production pipeline to efficiently create Finnish-language lectures.
• Reduced production demands on faculty while enabling Aalto Studios to scale content creation across multiple courses.
  
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Results and Benefits

• Efficient Localization: A streamlined process for generating Finnish-language lectures aligned with university standards.
• High-Quality Educational Content: Lifelike avatars and voice clones provide an engaging alternative to live lectures.
• Enhanced Accessibility: Consistent and scalable delivery of localized content, bridging gaps for Finnish-speaking students.

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“Collaborating with Make X Media on our digital avatar proof of concept at Aalto Studios was an absolute delight. Leandro taught us everything we needed to know about AI tools for creating avatars, including visual and audio components. He was instrumental in helping us experiment with gestures, scenarios, and b-roll material, providing a comprehensive approach to establishing production processes. We had so much fun experimenting and creating – thank you for this!”
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— Hetta Huhtamäki, Producer, Aalto Studio

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Impact

While the project remains in development, Aalto Studios is positioned as a leader in language accessibility within higher education. MXM’s AI-driven approach not only addresses compliance requirements but also expands the university’s reach and educational impact.