Protagonist
The Other Way Works
Can a software engine create a video that tells your life story?The Protagonist project explored the feasibility of developing software that would automatically create a video life story from an individual’s social media content. It was a practical attempt to make sense of our vast stashes of…
Made by
Katie Day
Katie Day is Artistic Director of The Other Way Works and creates playful theatre that immerses our audiences in the story. On a quest to provide magical and bespoke experiences for ever more sophisticated audiences.Working with
Dr John Troyer, University of Bath
Can a software engine create a video that tells your life story?
The Protagonist project explored the feasibility of developing software that would automatically create a video life story from an individual’s social media content. It was a practical attempt to make sense of our vast stashes of personal data in a human, emotional and narrative way, creating a short film memoir of an individual – with the output feeling meaningful, personalised, beautiful and potentially provocative.
Katie Day, The Other Way WorksJohn Troyer, Centre for Death and Society, University of Bath
