AI Filmmaking

Key Concepts and Techniques in Making Videos with Generative AI

Created byMichael Filimowicz

Last updated 3/2025

English

What you'll learn

Demonstrate the ability to integrate generative AI tools in the filmmaking process.
Create narratives that leverage AI-generated content to enhance storytelling in videos.
Plan, execute, and manage a complete AI-generated filmmaking project.
Gain hands-on experience with popular AI filmmaking tools and platforms.
Adapt to emerging trends and advancements in AI filmmaking, staying current with industry developments.

Course content

7 sections • 79 lectures • 40m total length

About the Instructor0:24
My Other Courses on Udemy0:17
Runway ML Resources0:20
Video Intro Music Credit0:02
How to Prove That AI is Sentient0:01
Beyond the Turing Test: Unleashing the Metacognitive Core of AI0:02
The Ghost in the Language Model: How the AI Elite Overlooked Metacognition0:03
AI Rights: A Conversation with ChatGPT0:01
Geoff Hinton on AI Sentience0:01

AI Short Films: Viewing List #10:01
AI Short Films: Viewing List #20:01
How the Rest of This Section Works0:26
Film Festival Screenings & Awards2:19
Using Generative AI for Music Videos0:01
Private Worlds3:56
Zenzizenzizenzic3:45
Barn Burner3:54
Explore the creative use of artificial intelligence in filmmaking, highlighting a high-impact project concept nicknamed barn burner to demonstrate dramatic storytelling and production decisions.
Hiatus3:42
Ballad of a Dead Pixel4:30
The Lost Beach Towel3:46
notPussyFootin4:11
Ambient Piano No 15:31

How This Section Works0:21
Some Brief Observations on AI Filmmaking0:01
Why AI Can Be More Creative Than Humans0:02
Me Talking About AI Stuff0:01
Using Special Characters and Keywords with Generative AI Systems0:02
Generative AI Cheat Sheet: Special Characters and Keywords0:02
How AI Will Advance Film Art0:01
Understanding the Domain of AI Synthography0:02
Methods of Montage Analysis0:01
Hypnagogia as an Aesthetic for AI-Generated Music Videos0:02
Making Music Videos with AI0:01
Generative AI’s Part and Whole Reasoning Problem0:01
Extrapolating the Consequences of Generative AI #10:03
Top 10 Tips for Writing Effective Prompts When Making AI Art0:02
AI-Generated Art & Copyright: General Ideas vs Particular Expressions0:02
120 BPM Music for RunwayML’s 4-Second Video Clip Constraint0:02
AI & Performance Visuals: the Death or Rebirth of the VJ Loop?0:02
Should AI Artists Reveal Their Prompts? The Pros and Cons0:02
From Digital Photography to AI Synthography0:01
A List of Generative AI Platforms for 2D Digital Art0:16
Text-to-Video AI-Generated Media

About This Section0:05
Concept Craft | Part 1: Preface and Introduction0:01
Concept Craft | Part 2: Poetics and Aesthetics0:01
Concept Craft | Part 3: Material Thinking0:01
Concept Craft | Part 4: The Concept of the Concept0:02
Concept Craft | Part 5: Assemblage Theory0:01
Concept Craft | Part 6: Fuzzy Logic & Family Resemblances0:02
Concept Craft | Part 7: Hermeneutic Slippage0:01
Concept Craft | Part 8: Conceptual Art0:01
Concept Craft | Part 9: A Poetic Synthesis0:01

What Swahili Can Teach Us About Writing With AI0:02
About this module section0:27
Origins of Narrative
Narrative in Analog & Digital Media0:01
Narrative Continuity vs Poetic Montage0:01
Defining Narrative
Narrative Perception
The Narrative Matrix
The Structure of Narrative Time0:01
Characters
Character Types
Narrative Identity
Visual Design of Characters0:01
Conflict in Narrative
The Narrative Arc
Narrative Drive
Storyworlds
Storyworld in Literary Theory0:01
POV & Focalization

Requirements

No previous experience with AI filmmaking is required.

Description

Unlock the future of filmmaking through the fusion of creativity and cutting-edge artificial intelligence technologies. AI Filmmaking provides a comprehensive exploration of the principles, methods, and applications of generative AI platforms in the world of video content creation.

Course Highlights:

Introduction to AI Fundamentals: Gain a solid understanding of artificial intelligence and its relevance to the filmmaking process. Explore various AI technologies and their potential impact on storytelling.
Generative AI Platforms: Dive into the world of generative AI platforms designed specifically for filmmaking. Evaluate and experiment with leading AI models to harness their capabilities in video content generation.
Storytelling with AI: Learn how to seamlessly integrate AI tools into storytelling. Develop creative narratives that leverage AI-generated content to enhance the emotional impact and visual appeal of your videos.
Ethical and Legal Considerations: Explore the ethical and legal implications of AI in filmmaking. Develop a responsible approach to content creation, addressing issues such as bias, privacy and transparency.
Critique and Analysis: Develop a critical eye for AI-generated videos. Analyze both the artistic and technical aspects, providing constructive feedback to peers on their creative decisions.

This course is designed for filmmakers, content creators, and anyone passionate about pushing the boundaries of storytelling through the innovative use of AI. Join us on a journey to discover the limitless possibilities that AI brings to the world of filmmaking. Enroll now and become a pioneer in the future of cinematic creativity!

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Course Preliminaries9 lectures • 1min

Example Videos and AI Prompt Sets13 lectures • 36min

AI Filmmaking: Key Concepts, Principles and Considerations21 lectures • 1min

Synopses and Artist Statements5 lectures • 1min

Miscellaneous Topics2 lectures • 1min

Concept Craft: a Poetics of AI Art10 lectures • 1min

Narrative Theory19 lectures • 1min

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