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INTERNSHIP REPORT

Submitted by

DOLLU CHANDRAPAL - 110721243017

in partial fulfilment for the award of the degree of

BACHLOR OF TECHNOLOGY
in
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE AND DATA SCIENCE

ANNA UNIVERSITY :: CHENNAI (600025)

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Mr. DOLLU CHANDRAPAL Register No 110721243017 of Fifth semester,
B.Tech ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE & DATA SCIENCE degree course for
21OHS352 Internship at JNN Institute of Engineering Chennai, during the
academic year 2024-2025.

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 TABLE OF CONTENT

ABSTRACT

COMPANY PROFILE

INTRODUCTION

IMPLEMENTATION / MODULES USED

PROJECT OVERVIEW

DETAILED EXPLANATION

OUTPUT

CONCLUSION
 ABSTRACT

This project focuses on Movie Genre Classification using Machine Learning

techniques.
The goal is to automatically predict the genre of a movie based on various features such as
plot summaries, descriptions, and metadata.
The project utilizes natural language processing (NLP) techniques to extract meaningful
information from text data and machine learning models to classify movies into genres.
Various algorithms, including Naïve Bayes, Support Vector Machines (SVM), Random
Forest, and deep learning models like neural networks, are explored to improve classification
accuracy.
Features extraction methods such as TF-IDF, word embedding, and text vectorization are
employed to enhance model performance.
The project aims to contribute to automated content classification and recommendation
systems in streaming platforms.
 COMPANY PROFILE

CodTech IT Solutions, provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to elevate

your digital experience and professional growth.
Movie Genre Classification: We predict all the genres that a movie can be classified
into based on the plot.

COMPANY MISSION:

Empowering Businesses through Innovative IT Services and Consulting, At

CodTech IT Solutions, our mission is to empower businesses with innovative IT services and
consulting. We deliver customized, reliable, and cost-effective technology solutions to help
clients achieve their goals. Our commitment to excellence builds lasting partnerships and
drives success in a digital landscape.

COMPANY VISSION:

Shaping the Future of Technology, Our vision at CodTech IT Solutions is to be a

global leader in IT services and consulting. We aim to shape the future of technology with
innovation, quality, and a customer-centric approach. Through continuous learning and
collaboration, we inspire and lead our clients towards a connected and sustainable future.

COMPANY APPROACH:

Our Winning Approach, We focus on understanding clients' unique needs, delivering

innovative and tailored IT solutions. Through strong partnerships and a commitment to
quality, we ensure reliable, high-performance results. Continuously improving, we stay ahead
of industry trends to drive client success
 INTRODUCTION

CODTECH IT SOLUTION PROJECT – MOVIE GENRE PREDICTION

In the rapidly evolving landscape of cinema, understanding and categorizing film

genres has become increasingly vital. This project focuses on the classification of movie
genres, which serves not only as a tool for organizing films but also as a means of enhancing
viewer experience and facilitating recommendations. With the proliferation of streaming
platforms and diverse content, effective genre classification helps audiences navigate through
vast libraries of films to find narratives that resonate with their preferences.

The significance of genre extends beyond mere categorization; it influences

marketing strategies, audience expectations, and even the creative processes of filmmakers.
By analyzing the characteristics that define various genres such as themes, narrative
structures, and stylistic elements this project aims to develop a robust framework for
classification.

We will explore both traditional genres, like drama and comedy, as well as emerging
hybrid genres that reflect contemporary storytelling trends. Furthermore, we will employ
machine learning techniques to automate the classification process, demonstrating the
potential of technology in enhancing our understanding of film. Ultimately, this project
aspires to contribute valuable insights into the world of cinema and support both film
enthusiasts and industry professionals in their pursuit of storytelling excellence.
 IMPLEMENTATION /MODULES USED

Project Overview
This project focuses on movie genre classification using machine learning techniques. The
goal is to automatically predict the genre of a movie based on various features such as plot
summaries, descriptions, and metadata. The project utilizes natural language processing
(NLP) techniques to extract meaningful information from text data and machine learning
models to classify movies into genres. Various algorithms, including Naive Bayes, Support
Vector Machines (SVM), Random Forest, and deep learning models like neural networks, are
explored to improve classification accuracy. Feature extraction methods such as TF-IDF,
word embeddings, and text vectorization are employed to enhance model performance. The
project aims to contribute to automated content classification and recommendation systems in
streaming platforms.

Implementation Steps

1. Data Collection:

• Web Scraping: Libraries like Beautiful Soup and Scrapy are used to gather movie
data from websites such as IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes, or TMDB.
• APIs: Accessing movie databases via APIs (e.g., TMDB API) to retrieve structured
data, including titles, descriptions, genres, and metadata.

2. Data Preprocessing:

• Pandas: For data manipulation and cleaning, handling missing values, and converting
data types.
• NumPy: For numerical operations and efficient array manipulation.
• Natural Language Processing (NLP):
o NLTK or Spacy: For tokenization, stemming, and lemmatization of movie
descriptions and plot summaries.
o CountVectorizer/TfidfVectorizer: To convert text data into numerical
format, enabling the use of machine learning algorithms.

3. Feature Engineering:

• Encoding Categorical Variables: Techniques like one-hot encoding for converting

genres and other categorical features into a numerical format.
• Text Features: Creating features based on word frequency, character counts, and
other textual attributes.
4. Model Selection and Training:

• Scikit-learn: A versatile library for implementing various machine learning

algorithms, including:
o Logistic Regression
o Decision Trees
o Random Forests
o Support Vector Machines (SVM)
o Neural Networks (using Keras or TensorFlow for deeper architectures)
• Hyperparameter Tuning: Using techniques like Grid Search or Random Search to
optimize model parameters.

5. Model Evaluation:

• Metrics: Evaluation metrics such as accuracy, precision, recall, and F1-score to

assess model performance.
• Cross-Validation: Implementing k-fold cross-validation to ensure the model's
robustness and generalizability.

6. Deployment:

• Flask or Fast API: For creating a web interface to input movie data and receive
genre predictions.
• Docker: To containerize the application for easy deployment and scalability.

7. Visualization:

• Matplotlib and Seaborn: For visualizing model performance, feature importance,

and distribution of predicted genres.
• Plotly: For creating interactive visualizations, enhancing user experience.
Detailed Explanation:

1. Objective:
o Predict the genres of a movie using machine learning, based on textual data
(plot summaries, titles, metadata) and visual data (posters).
2. Data Collection:
o Use movie plot summaries, metadata (cast, director), and visual data (posters)
from databases like IMDb or TMDb.
3. Preprocessing:
o Text Data: Tokenization, stopword removal, stemming/lemmatization, and
vectorization (TF-IDF, word embeddings).
o Image Data: Resizing, normalization, and augmentation for movie posters.
4. Feature Extraction:
o Text-based features from plot summaries using techniques like bag-of-words
or TF-IDF.
o Visual features from images using convolutional neural networks (CNNs).
5. Model Selection:
o Use machine learning algorithms like Naive Bayes, Support Vector Machines
(SVM), Random Forest, and deep learning models like LSTMs (for text) and
CNNs (for images).
6. Training & Evaluation:
o Split the dataset into training and testing sets, and use metrics like precision,
recall, F1-score, and Hamming loss for evaluation.
7. Challenges:
o Multi-label Classification: Handle multiple genres for each movie.
o Class Imbalance: Address uneven distribution of genres using techniques like
oversampling or class weighting.
8. Deployment:
o Integrate into recommendation systems, content management tools, or movie
streaming platforms to automate genre categorization.

OUTPUT
 CONCLUSION

Conclusion for Movie Genre Prediction:

The movie genre prediction project successfully utilized machine learning and natural
language processing to classify movies based on features like plot summaries and metadata.
Despite challenges such as multi-label classification and imbalanced genres, the model
achieved good accuracy. Further improvements can be made by refining data and
experimenting with advanced models to enhance predictive performance. This approach
shows promise in automating genre classification and aiding recommendation systems in the
entertainment industry.

• Successfully used machine learning and NLP to predict movie genres based on
features like plot and metadata.
• Achieved good accuracy despite challenges like multi-label classification and
imbalanced data.
• Feature engineering and model selection were crucial for improving predictive
performance.
• Future improvements could include using more advanced models and incorporating
additional metadata.
• This project shows potential in automating genre classification and supporting
recommendation systems.

The integration of these modules and techniques enables a comprehensive approach to

predicting movie genres effectively. By leveraging both traditional Machine Learning and
advanced NLP methods, the project aims to deliver accurate and insightful genre
classifications, contributing to a richer understanding of cinematic narratives.

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