In this episode of Completely Machinima, hosts Phil Rice, Tracy Harwood, and Damien Valentine explore the stunning AI-powered operatic machinima “Arido Taurajo” — a groundbreaking short film created by Chantal Harvey (aka Mamachinima) in collaboration with digital artist James Morgan, AI composer Roboccini and soprano/AI researcher Maya Ackerman, among others.

🎮 About the Film:
Set in the World of Warcraft universe, Arido Taurajo tells the story of Dahlia, a female warrior torn between family life and adventure. The film combines AI-generated music with human performance, blending digital game visuals and classical opera in a visually rich and emotionally resonant experience.

💡 Discussion Highlights:

The role of AI in creative filmmaking and music generation.
How Roboccini, trained on Puccini operas, composed the film’s aria.
Chantal Harvey’s filmmaking process inside World of Warcraft.
Insights into AI ethics, creative authorship, and collaboration.
The film’s connection to the EU COST Action Grassroots of Digital Europe (GRADE) project, celebrating women and minorities in creative technology.

✨ Whether you’re into AI art, machinima, digital filmmaking, or World of Warcraft, this episode dives deep into the fusion of technology, music, and storytelling.

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Show Notes & Links

Film, by Chantal Harvey –

ALYSIA http://tryalysia.com/ stands for Automated LYrical SongwrIting Application

An interesting recent Video interview with Maya Ackerman on her predictions for the future of creative AI

An interview with James and Maya about the Arido project, here

You can find the ALYSIA app here https://www.withalysia.com/

Phil’s Making Dr Krispia documentary –