Course Description

This course is designed to introduce you to the growing role of AI in filmmaking, helping you understand how artificial intelligence is transforming the way content is created across cinema, OTT, and digital media. From idea generation to final output, you’ll learn how to use AI tools to speed up production, reduce costs, and enhance creative storytelling. The program begins with AI-powered ideation, where you will explore how to generate story concepts, scripts, and visual references using intelligent tools. You’ll learn how to quickly develop narratives, create mood boards, and structure ideas that are ready for production. As you progress, the course covers AI-generated visuals and video creation, enabling you to produce high-quality scenes, animations, and cinematic content without relying on large production setups.

A major focus of the course is on sound and audio innovation. You will work with AI tools for voice generation, background scoring, and sound design, understanding how AI in filmmaking is reshaping audio production. Advanced techniques such as AI lip-sync and automated dialogue enhancement will help you create professional-grade outputs with greater efficiency and precision.

The course also emphasizes storytelling and presentation. You’ll learn how to use AI to create compelling pitch decks, pre-visualizations, and concept videos that clearly communicate your ideas to clients, producers, and collaborators. This not only improves your creative process but also gives you a strong advantage in pitching and project development.

By the end of the program, you will have a clear understanding of AI workflows in filmmaking and the ability to create high-quality content across multiple formats. Whether you aim to work in films, advertising, social media, or digital platforms, this course equips you with practical skills and future-ready knowledge in AI in filmmaking, giving you a competitive edge in the evolving media industry. Day 2 focuses on lighting for cinema, including three-point lighting, hard and soft light, contrast and mood creation, and practical lighting for indoor and outdoor scenes. Hands-on sessions include lighting a subject with professional fixtures, using diffusion and reflectors, creating cinematic looks, and shooting scenes with the Arri Alexa while maintaining shot continuity.

Day 3 introduces the post-production workflow for Arri Alexa footage, covering media management, Log vs Rec.709, LUTs, editing pipeline, Digital Intermediate (DI), and color grading basics. Practical sessions include importing footage, basic editing, applying LUTs, primary color correction, look development, and exporting for multiple platforms.