Overview

This month was largely about laying the groundwork for my studio and refining the Scribe app. I made significant upgrades to my hardware, which has led to better performance metrics, and I took important steps in establishing Watchlight Studio as a formal entity. There were some challenges with testing and naming, but overall, I feel like I’ve made solid progress in both technical and administrative areas.

Highlights & Progress

Tools & Workflow

• Upgraded my hardware to AMD’s AM5 platform and a 7900 CPU, resulting in nearly doubled Cinebench scores vs my previous hardware and while maintaining sub 40C temps.
• Registered the domain for Watchlight Studio and successfully filed for an LLC in Oregon, with the paperwork approved and an Employer Identification Number (EIN) secured.
• Created a logo for Watchlight Studio using SVG, featuring a tree and a lantern, which I think captures the essence of the studio well.

Systems & Features

• Expanded the Scribe app’s compatibility to include Mistral and Ollama, along with adding options for Mistral 7B, Llama 2, and Llama 2 with 7-bit quantization.
• Refactored and reorganized scripts to improve user experience, which has been a focus this month.
• Made progress on polishing output format files for summaries and defined new summary profiles with model names and prompts in a specific format.

Experiments

• Started exploring Docker for smoother app setup, which I hope will alleviate some of the testing limitations I’ve faced.
• Pondered a new name for the app, as I feel that “LLMScribe” doesn’t quite resonate. This has been an ongoing thought process.

Roadblocks

• Encountered limitations in testing due to issues with the transcription and summarization processes.
• Faced difficulties in fully testing the app setup on virtual machines, which has stalled some of my progress.
• A planned trip to Taiwan was postponed, which might impact progress.

Reflections

Looking back, I’m pleased with the progress on the studio front and the technical improvements to the Scribe app. The hardware upgrade has made a noticeable difference, and I’m excited about the potential of the expanded compatibility features. However, the challenges with testing have been frustrating, and I still need to figure out how to effectively test the app setup on virtual machines. The naming question for the app is still open, and I realize I need to focus on that more seriously next month. Overall, I feel like I’m on the right track, but there are definitely areas that need more attention.

Next Steps

• Continue exploring Docker for app setup and resolve testing issues on virtual machines.
• Brainstorm and finalize a new name for the app that feels more catchy and fitting.
• Investigate options for non-NVIDIA GPUs and their compatibility with Windows machines.
• Address uncertainties regarding the app’s monetization and functionality to clarify the direction moving forward.

Generated with Nucleate by Watchlight Studio — distilled from full transcription.