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Video Making with AI: From Idea to Final Film

Course Duration:

Total Duration: 24 Hours

Structure: 4 Weeks | 6 Hours/Week | Project-Based

Learning Objectives:

  • Understand AI's role in modern video production
  • Generate scripts, visuals, and audio using AI
  • Animate and edit scenes to create cohesive short films
  • Explore VFX, cinematic techniques, and audio mixing
  • Deliver a polished final video with cinematic appeal

Weekly Breakdown with Time Allocation

Week 1: Foundations of AI Video Creation

Total Hours: 6

Topic Hours
Introduction to AI in Filmmaking & Ethical Considerations 1.0
Basics of Storytelling & Film Concepts 1.0
Writing Film Scripts with ChatGPT 1.0
Prompt Engineering for Visuals 1.0
Text-to-Image Tools: Leonardo AI, Midjourney 1.5
Creating a Storyboard with AI-generated Images 0.5

Assignment: Develop a film concept + storyboard using AI-generated content.

Week 2: Directing AI for Visual Storytelling

Total Hours: 6

Topic Hours
Advanced Prompting Techniques for Visual Consistency 1.0
Image-to-Video Creation: Halo AI, Runway ML 1.0
Voice Cloning & Narration: Eleven Labs, HALO AI 1.0
AI-generated Music & SFX Selection 0.5
Creating Lip-Sync Videos: Magic Hour, Wave2Lip 1.0
Basic Editing: Scene Arrangement, Cuts, Syncing 1.5

Assignment: Create a 30–60 sec teaser with narration, images, and music.

Week 3: Cinematic Techniques & Editing Mastery

Total Hours: 6

Topic Hours
Simulating Camera Moves: Zooms, Pans, Dolly, Drone 1.0
Cinematic Composition & Scene Planning 1.0
Color Grading & Scene Enhancement (Runway ML) 1.0
Motion Effects & Frame Interpolation 0.5
Intermediate Editing: Transitions, Music Sync, Timing 1.5
Adding Narration, Subtitles & Sound Mixing 1.0

Assignment: Create a 30–60 sec teaser with narration, images, and music.

Week 4: VFX, Final Editing & Showcase

Total Hours: 6

Topic Hours
Green Screen, Background Removal & Compositing 1.0
Object Removal, Puppet Animation, Scene Extension 1.0
Audio Cleanup & AI-Generated SFX 1.0
Final Film Assembly: Syncing All Assets in Editor 1.5
Exporting, Sharing, and Showcasing Your Work 0.5
Course Recap, Review & Student Film Showcase 1.0

Final Project: Create a short film (30–90 sec) integrating all AI tools and editing techniques.

AI Tools Covered:

Category Tools
Script Writing ChatGPT
Visual Generation Midjourney, Leonardo AI, Flux
Video Generation Halo AI, Runway ML
Voice Generation Eleven Labs, HALO AI
Lip Sync Magic Hour, Wave2Lip
Audio Editing Runway ML, Audacity (optional)
Editing & VFX Clipchamp, Runway ML, Green Screen, Frame Blending

Course Outcomes:

By the end of this 24-hour program, students will:

  • Understand the AI filmmaking pipeline from start to finish
  • Master prompt engineering and visual consistency
  • Apply professional editing skills to AI-generated content
  • Produce a polished, narrative-driven AI short film
  • Be ready to launch YouTube channels, pitch creative projects, or freelance as AI video creators

Certification:

Receive a Certificate of Completion after submitting the final project. Certificates are shareable on LinkedIn and portfolio sites.