SYNOPSIS REPORT
ON
DEEP FAKE PREDICTION
A report submi ed in par al fulfillment of the requirements for award of the
degree of Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Science Engineering.
Submi ed by:
NAME – JASKIRAT SINGH
UNIVERSITY ROLL NO. - 211303046
COLLEGE ROLL NO. – 100
COMPANY NAME – WINNOVATION
DEPARTMENT OF COMPUTER SCIENCE ENGINEERING
M.B.S. COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING & TECHNOLOGY BABLIANA, JAMMU-181101
INTRODUCTION
This project aims to develop a deepfake detection system using AI and deep learning techniques
to identify manipulated images and videos. By leveraging the FaceForensics++ dataset, the system
will focus on facial feature analysis to distinguish real from fake content. Using advanced models
like Convolutional Neural Networks (CNNs) and Vision Transformers (ViTs), the system will be
trained, fine-tuned, and deployed as a web-based application. The goal is to provide an effective
tool for detecting deepfakes, combating misinformation, and ensuring digital media authenticity,
with implications for fields like digital forensics, journalism, and cybersecurity.
OBJECTIVES
1. Data Collection & Preprocessing: Using FaceForensics++ images, preprocessing with
face detection, alignment, resizing, normalization, and augmentation to enhance model
performance.
2. Model Selection & Development: Exploring CNNs and Vision Transformers (ViTs) along
with models like XceptionNet, EfficientNet, and hybrid CNN-transformers to identify the
best approach for detection.
3. Model Training & Fine-Tuning: Fine-tuning pre-trained models with cross-entropy loss,
using Adam optimizer and learning rate scheduling for optimal performance.
4. Model Evaluation: Assessing the model using metrics like accuracy, precision, recall, F1-
score, and AUC-ROC.
5. Deployment: Developing a web app using Flask or FastAPI for real-time detection, and
converting the model for efficient deployment on resource-limited devices.
6. Enhancing Robustness: Implementing data augmentation techniques and exploring
adversarial training to improve the model's generalization and resistance to new deepfake
methods.
PROBLEM STATEMENT
Deepfake technology, which uses AI to create hyper-realistic but fake images and videos, poses
significant threats, including misinformation, identity theft, and financial fraud. Detecting these
deepfakes is challenging due to their sophisticated nature. This project aims to develop a deepfake
detection system using machine learning techniques, specifically CNNs and Vision Transformers,
to accurately distinguish between real and fake images, ensuring a reliable tool to combat the
spread of misleading content and protect individuals from its harmful effect
SCOPE
The future scope of deepfake detection includes continuous adaptation to new deepfake
techniques, expanding detection to images, audio, and video, and improving model robustness
across datasets. It also involves integrating detection systems into social media platforms,
optimizing real-time detection on mobile and edge devices, and detecting subtle manipulations.
The system will support digital forensics, incorporate user feedback for ongoing improvement,
and ensure privacy and ethical considerations are upheld.
METHODOLOGY
1. Data Collection & Preprocessing: Use the FaceForensics++ dataset, extract and resize
faces, normalize, and apply data augmentation techniques to improve model robustness.
2. Model Selection & Training: Train deep learning models (XceptionNet, EfficientNet,
ResNet, Vision Transformers) using transfer learning and fine-tuning, with cross-entropy
loss and Adam optimizer.
3. Evaluation & Validation: Evaluate performance with accuracy, precision, recall, F1-
score, and AUC-ROC, using a separate validation set and confusion matrix for analysis.
4. Deployment: Deploy the model via Flask or FastAPI for web use, and optimize for mobile
and embedded devices using TensorFlow Lite or ONNX.
5. Continuous Improvement: Implement adversarial training, domain adaptation, and
potential integration with audio/text-based detection for better accuracy.
TOOLS & TECHNOLOGIES
1. Development Environment: Jupyter Notebook for Python code, data processing, model
training, and evaluation.
2. Dataset: FaceForensics++ for real and fake face images used to train and evaluate the
model.
3. Programming Language: Python for data processing, model building, and deployment.
4. Deep Learning Frameworks: TensorFlow & Keras for training, PyTorch as an alternative.
5. Pretrained Models: XceptionNet, EfficientNet, ResNet, and Vision Transformers for
feature extraction and classification.
6. Image Processing Libraries: OpenCV for face detection and PIL for image
preprocessing.
7. Data Handling & Visualization: NumPy & Pandas for data management, Matplotlib &
Seaborn for visualization.
8. Model Optimization & Deployment: ONNX/TensorFlow Lite for lightweight model
inference; Flask for a web application to handle deepfake detection.
9. Deployment Process: Flask API for local model deployment, saving the trained model in
TensorFlow/PyTorch format, and running the app on localhost.
EXPECTED OUTCOME
1. High Performance: Strong detection accuracy with reliable evaluation metrics (accuracy,
precision, recall, F1-score, AUC-ROC).
2. Real-Time Detection: Web application for instant deepfake analysis, enabling real-time
detection for media, cybersecurity, and forensics.
3. Adaptability: The system generalizes well across various datasets and deepfake
techniques, utilizing data augmentation and domain adaptation.
4. Scalability and Efficiency: Optimized for deployment on devices with limited resources,
ensuring broad accessibility.
5. Practical Impact: Provides a reliable tool to combat fake content, protect from fraud, and
restore trust in digital media in journalism, law enforcement, and social media.
TIMELINE
Month 1: Data Collection & Preprocessing
Acquire FaceForensics++ dataset.
Preprocess data (face detection, alignment, augmentation).
Month 2: Model Selection & Training
Select deep learning models (e.g., XceptionNet, EfficientNet).
Train models using pre-trained weights and fine-tune.
Evaluate with key metrics (accuracy, precision, F1-score).
Month 3: Evaluation & Deployment
Validate model performance on a test set.
Deploy a web-based application for real-time detection.
Month 4: Optimization & Improvement
Optimize model for mobile/edge devices (TensorFlow Lite/ONNX).
Fine-tune with adversarial training and new data.
Implement user feedback, finalize deployment on cloud, and project wrap-up.
