Directing the Future: Ethical AI Video for Filmmakers

Drew Geraci

Directing the Future: Ethical AI Video for Filmmakers

Drew Geraci
2h 21m
10 modules (view curriculum)

$29/month
When billed annually.

  • Total Time:

    2h 21m

Description

Step into a new era of filmmaking with Directing the Future: Ethical AI Video for Filmmakers, where acclaimed filmmaker Drew Geraci guides you through the exciting frontier of generative AI video. This isn’t about handing the camera to a machine - it’s about amplifying your creative vision, using your own ideas and original content as the spark for cinematic worlds only you could imagine.

In this course, you’ll discover how AI can become a trusted creative partner - helping you bring impossible shots to life, visualize ambitious ideas, and expand the language of storytelling, while staying rooted in authenticity, originality, and ethical practice. Every lesson is designed to inspire you to dream bigger while ensuring your work remains unmistakably yours.

Whether you want to paint with light in entirely new ways, design breathtaking worlds from your imagination, or simply accelerate the path from concept to screen, this journey will equip you with the tools and principles to direct the future responsibly. Join a generation of filmmakers proving that innovation and integrity are not at odds - they are the future of cinematic storytelling.

Modules

What is Ethical AI?

05m

Explore the critical ethical framework for using AI in filmmaking, from transparency and consent to authorship and copyright considerations. Learn how to navigate the complex landscape of AI-generated content while maintaining professional integrity and creative ownership.

AI Video Generation Tools

06m

Discover the essential AI platforms transforming video production, from Midjourney to Runway and beyond. Master prompt engineering techniques to achieve precise creative outputs and learn how to streamline your workflow through intelligent automation and scripting tools.

The Cost of Using AI

05m

Navigate the economics of AI video tools, from free tiers to professional subscriptions. Learn how to evaluate platform pricing, manage subscription costs effectively, and calculate the real return on investment when integrating AI into your production pipeline.

AI Workflows

04m

Learn how to seamlessly integrate AI into every stage of production, from pre-production brainstorming to post-production color grading and object removal. Discover techniques for enhancing footage, creating scenes from still frames, and building client trust through transparent AI implementation.

What's the Future of AI?

04m

Glimpse the evolving landscape of AI in filmmaking, from emerging roles like prompt engineers and AI visual developers to real-time production enhancements. Understand how AI is reshaping industry economics, creative authorship, and the skills needed to thrive in tomorrow's film industry.

Live Demo: Pre-Production

34m

Watch the complete pre-production process for a fruit juice commercial using AI tools. Follow along as Drew demonstrates script development with ChatGPT, asset planning, and visual style definition—showing exactly how AI accelerates the journey from concept to client-ready pitch.

Live Demo: Post-Production

25m

Experience hands-on AI post-production techniques as Drew transforms raw assets into a polished commercial. Learn asset manipulation in After Effects, AI upscaling to 4K, animation enhancement techniques, and final output workflows that bring professional results to life.

Live Demo: Post-Production II

20m

Dive deeper into advanced AI post-production as Drew combines real footage with AI-generated elements in After Effects. Master techniques for refining AI outputs through Google Flow, solving text quality challenges, and incorporating AI voice narration to create a complete, professional commercial with ethical considerations in mind.

How to Use Google Flow

17m

Master Google Flow's text-to-video capabilities and scene-linking features for AI content creation. Learn to navigate the platform's tools for generating dynamic scenes, adding custom assets, and building seamless camera movements while understanding the ethical copyright considerations involved.

Stills to Live Action Video Creation

16m

Transform still images into dynamic live-action sequences using high-resolution cameras, Lightroom, and Google Flow. Watch Drew create a budget-conscious mermaid transformation project in DaVinci Resolve, demonstrating how to seamlessly blend AI-generated elements with live footage for authentic results.

About the Educator

Drew Geraci

Photographer, Filmmaker

2 Courses

Drew has an affinity for creating brilliantly colored and high impact HDR motion time-lapse productions. His notoriety rose when he landed a job working with David Fincher to create the now iconic House of Cards opening credits. His work has also appeared in shows/advertisements produced by the NFL, HBO, Redbull, Sony, Apple, Nike, Discovery Channel, Cartier and more.

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