Understanding and Visualizing How Convolutional Neural Networks Learn
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Overview
Explore the inner workings of Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) through detailed visualizations and animations in this 20-minute educational video. Develop a strong intuition about CNNs by following along with illustrated explanations of their fundamental concepts, from basic convolution operations to complex multi-kernel architectures. Master key concepts including kernels, feature maps, 2D convolutions, and the integration of neural networks with convolutional layers. Understand why CNNs excel at computer vision tasks through practical examples and clear visual demonstrations. Progress from simple single-kernel implementations to deep CNN architectures, with special attention given to the importance of network size and structure. Access additional resources including slides, code samples, and supplementary materials through channel membership options, while utilizing provided links to interactive CNN explorers and visualization tools for further learning.
Syllabus
- Intro
- Convolution with a basic example
- Kernels and Feature Maps
- Going 2D
- Convolution + Neural Nets
- Visualizing 1 kernel CNNs
- Visualizing multi kernel CNNs
- Size matters
- Deep CNNs
- Why are CNNs so awesome
- Teaser for next video
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