Generative Models for Image Synthesis

Explore the cutting-edge world of generative models and image synthesis in this ECE seminar talk by NVIDIA's Jan Kautz at New York University. Delve into the remarkable progress of generative adversarial networks (GANs) and their applications in image synthesis and image-to-image translation. Learn about unsupervised techniques for translating images between domains, such as day to night, and discover how these models can synthesize entirely new images. Gain insights into the innovative use of GANs for defect detection through self-generated training data. The talk covers topics including traditional graphics pipelines, neural image synthesis, GAN examples, supervised vs unsupervised learning, interactive capabilities, and advanced concepts like unit assumption and latent space interpolation. Witness practical demonstrations of image translations, from snowy to summery scenes and sunny to rainy environments, and understand the potential of DeepInversion techniques in this rapidly evolving field of artificial intelligence.