#Japan #Chiyoda #Digital Hollywood #neoAI #Ututor

Digital Hollywood Partners with neoAI to Innovate Learning with 'Ututor'

Digital Hollywood, a prominent IT and digital content training school in Japan, has announced a groundbreaking collaboration with neoAI, an AI technology development firm. Together, they have co-developed an innovative AI tutor named 'Ututor', aimed at revolutionizing feedback in learning web design and video production. Recently, the two entities conducted a verification project to test Ututor's features, particularly its visual feedback capabilities in these creative fields.

Starting in August, this advanced AI feedback tool will first be available to a select group of students and gradually rolled out to all Digital Hollywood attendees and university students.

Background of the Verification Project

The trajectory of this partnership began in October 2024, focusing on 3DCG (3D Computer Graphics) and graphic design. The companies sought to validate the effectiveness of AI in evaluating work and suggesting improvements. With the success of these initial trials, they have now expanded Ututor's application to encompass web design and video production.

Ututor offers a visual feedback system that highlights areas for improvement on a timeline, complemented by automatic suggestions for necessary materials and examples. This tool excels in providing objective evaluations and helps learners organize vast amounts of information, making it an invaluable “additional instructor” for beginners. By offering dual support alongside traditional instructors and trainers, it fosters an environment where even novices can strive for better work.

The core philosophy behind Ututor is not merely to accelerate production or efficiency through AI. Instead, it focuses on cultivating human creativity, fostering critical thinking about the reasons behind creative choices, which represents the essence of AI's role in education. In a time when the use of AI in educational settings is under scrutiny, Digital Hollywood is committed to collaborating with AI tools that enhance human creativity.

Overview of the Verification Project

Implementation Details

• - Duration: April to June 2025 (3 months)
• - Participants: Students and instructors from the Digital Hollywood specialized school
• - Scope: Web design and video production (approximately 40 trainers and students)
• - Objective: To validate the effectiveness of feedback systems in web design and video production.

Achievements of the Verification Project

During this project, various feedback methods suitable for web design and video production were explored. For web design, a direct sticky-note style feedback method was implemented, while a timetable format was developed for video projects. This interface allows creators to intuitively understand what and how to improve their work.

Web Design Implementation

• - The comprehensive feedback system evaluates websites based on three criteria: Structure, Visual Design, and Messaging.
• - Comments are displayed directly on the submitted website design, visually indicating areas for improvement.
• - The AI recommends related materials and resources from Digital Hollywood's platform ‘Any’ based on suggested improvements.

This functionality enables students to grasp both what needs to be revised and what they should learn simultaneously, thereby enhancing their skill acquisition.

Video Production Implementation

• - The system checks for consistency in storytelling, appropriate screen design, and sound compatibility.
• - It can detect editing errors, sync issues between audio and video, and structural flaws in storytelling, thus identifying technical problems automatically.
• - The timetable UI visually marks critical points for feedback along the timeline (e.g., specific time codes), making it easier for users to understand the guidance.
• - Along with improvement suggestions, the system provides references to similar works and editing techniques.

Notably, the video production sector benefits significantly from this, as it implements technical error-checking capabilities, helping beginners avoid common pitfalls.

Additional Features Examined in the Project

In addition to focused evaluations in web design and video production, other functionalities were tested to enhance students' learning experiences:
1. Recommended Works Display: The AI suggests exemplary works that can inspire students during the revision process, helping them visualize their goals.
2. Concept Sheet Reading Functionality: Students can upload PDFs of their concept sheets for automatic content recognition, enabling feedback that considers the project's purpose and intended audience.
3. Character Selection Feature: Students can choose feedback personas such as 'senior mentor' or 'contest judge', allowing tailored guidance based on the chosen character's tone and perspective.

Features of Ututor

Unlike general-purpose LLMs like ChatGPT that primarily provide text-based answers, Ututor is tailored specifically for creative education, featuring:

• - Specialized assessments incorporating the knowledge of experienced Digital Hollywood instructors.
• - A visual approach providing feedback directly on the work itself.
• - Comprehensive coverage from technical error checks to improvement suggestions.
• - Integration with video materials and reference works.

Future Developments

Based on the outcomes of this verification experiment, the following updates are planned:

• - Beta release for 3DCG and graphic design in July 2025.
• - Expected beta release for web design and video production by autumn 2025.
• - Continued development for full integration into Digital Hollywood's curriculum.

As AI technology continues to evolve, Digital Hollywood and neoAI are committed to exploring the potential of AI in creative fields, aiming to establish a new learning cycle that enhances feedback and evaluation for students' creative works. Together, they aspire to contribute new value to the future of creative education.

Roles of the Companies in the Verification Project

neoAI

• - Utilizes advanced AI technology for image and video analysis to develop an AI model incorporating Digital Hollywood’s knowledge.
• - Explores applications of cutting-edge AI technology in creative fields.
• - Constructs applications for verification experiments.

Digital Hollywood

• - Provides practical assessment criteria and instructor expertise.
• - Sets up the verification experiment environment and collects feedback.
• - Designs integration with the curriculum and learning platform 'Any'.

Company Profiles

• - neoAI: Located in Tokyo's Chiyoda ward, specialize in AI research and development, led by CEO Shunsuke Chiba. Visit neoAI
• - Digital Hollywood: Established in Tokyo's Chiyoda ward and led by CEO Akihiro Haruna, the company offers training and consulting services focused on creative education. Visit Digital Hollywood