Last week I was experimenting and put together a 13-second edit — basically the opening of a music video. It’s a little homage to the 90s grunge/rock scene that inspired me when I was younger. Short, raw, and fun to make. What are you working on?

Hey, welcome! 👋 I’m really glad you’re here. This whole thing — the AI Filmmaker Lab — is about experimenting and figuring out how to make AI films feel cinematic instead of just… AI. We’re gonna learn together, share what’s working, what’s not, and push each other to make better stuff. Here’s where to start: - Introduce yourself over in the Introductions area. Just a quick post — who you are, what got you curious about AI filmmaking, maybe what you want to create. Doesn’t need to be fancy. - Check out the starter course. After you say hello, go through the short course I made. It won’t take long, but it’ll show you the process I use to generate cinematic films. Real simple, real practical — something you can try right away. What to expect: every single week, something new will drop here. That could be a fresh prompt, a new course, or another resource to help you level up. So if you’re just joining and it feels a little light — don’t worry. This Lab is alive, and it’s going to keep growing week after week. That’s it for now. From here, share your work, your experiments, even the messy stuff. This isn’t about being perfect — it’s about moving forward and creating together. Glad you’re here. – Cameron

I just added a quick post on the Shooting Ratio in AI, and why not every take is a keeper. Here’s the truth: in traditional filmmaking, often only 1 in 10 shots makes the cut. The same goes for AI. If you’ve been frustrated that most generations don’t hit the mark, you’re not alone. I get frustrated too. That’s the process. Multiple takes lead to the magic. Check it out now in Director’s Notes (in the classroom).

Ok so I think I had something come across my desk and I was wondering about it. There might be a potential project on the horizon and the client might want to use AI generated imagery as part of a final piece (details are still coming together) - what is the best way to price estimates for AI and image generated projects? Do you include iteration time? How is pricing an AI project different than a regular motion design piece?

Experimenting with character consistency and world building in Midjourney