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A nameless model beat every AI video tool on the planet. Then the guy who built Kling claimed it. Open source coming. That plus Canva going agentic, NAB, and open source models running on your laptop. This and more in the latest issue of my newsletter, link in bio. #AIVideo #HappyHorse #AIFilmmaking #OpenSource

AI is "restoring" lost Magnificent Ambersons footage that was destroyed in 1942. That's not restoration. That's fan fiction with a very expensive algorithm.

1/ The film industry is being disrupted faster than at any point in my 40-year career. AI isn't coming. It's here. And most people aren't ready. 2/ I've been through every major tech shift in this industry. Analog to digital. Film to Avid. I consulted for Apple on Final Cut Pro before it democratized editing. Every single time, the same lesson: adapt or get left behind. 3/ Right now Netflix is threatening to sue ByteDance because AI can generate unauthorized Stranger Things scenes. Studios are integrating AI into production pipelines. Post workflows are being automated. This is happening NOW. 4/ Throughout my career I've always felt the need to help fellow creatives understand what's coming. Not hype. Not fear. Just: here's what's real, here's how to work with it. That's why I built AIography. 5/ Story first. Tools second. Learn AI filmmaking from someone who's actually made films for 40 years. Not someone who discovered editing last Tuesday. Founding Members: $29/month, locked for life. 🎬youtu.be/gioHMNBnV0s 🚀skool.com/aiography

SAG-AFTRA endorsed the Trump admin's AI framework. The union and the White House agreeing on something. About AI. In 2026. Stranger things have happened, but not many.

Seedance 2.0 tutorial wave just hit. Everyone's excited about timeline prompting. As an editor, I want to cut where my gut tells me, not guess about timestamps. But I get why people are into it.

AI doesn't replace editors. It makes everything editing. Pre-production? AI generates options. Someone has to choose. Production? AI creates shots. Someone has to sequence them. VFX? Someone has to make it serve the story. Everything becomes post.

"It's Likely Over For Us" In one week: A Deadpool writer said 'it's likely over for us.' The MPA called it 'massive infringement.' And a Pirates of the Caribbean director made a whole movie saying 'F*** AI.' Meanwhile, 54,000 people submitted AI videos to an awards show. The future is… complicated. New AIography Newsletter Out Now!

I Blew a Disc in My Back! Wow, that was painful! 😫 Feeling a bit better now, but that’s the reason why this week’s newsletter was a couple of days late. Despite that, I managed to get it out, and once again, there’s a ton of news popping in the creative AI space. I encourage everyone to check it out. bit.ly/4frckmx Here’s what is covered: Featured Stories: • Clean AI Video Model Set to Launch in Early 2025, Targeting Hollywood Clients • Google’s Veo 2 Challenges OpenAI’s Sora with 4K AI Video Generation • The Rise of AI-Powered Entertainment Studios: A New Frontier in Content Production • Kling AI 1.6 Boosts Realism and Prompt Adherence • Amazon Studios Executive Champions Human Intelligence Over AI in Filmmaking Short Takes: • Google’s Gemini 2.0: A New Frontier for AI-Assisted Content Creation • Cronenberg’s AI Embrace: "The Shrouds" Blends Technology and Mortality • Sora’s Debut: AI Filmmakers Grapple with Mixed Results and Limitations • “Friends” Actress Lisa Kudrow Voices Concerns Over AI in Filmmaking • AI’s Transformative Impact on Entertainment Accessibility • TCL+ Pioneers AI-Generated Films, Sparks Debate on the Future of Filmmaking • Pika 2.0: Advancing AI Video Generation with User Centric Features Video of the Week: "Claw Hard" – An AI-Powered Christmas Tribute to Die Hard by Mean Orange Cat. Super creative, utterly ridiculous, and definitely worth watching for a laugh. #AI #AIFilmmaking #AIVideo #AIContentcreation

🚨 New Issue Alert! 🚨 OpenAI's long-awaited Sora is finally here, shaking up the AI video world! 🎥 We’ve got extensive coverage breaking down the excitement, the critiques, and what it means for creators. ✅ Positive buzz ✅ Sharp critiques ✅ What’s next Read the full coverage now: bit.ly/3OP3wMx

The New Issue of the AIography Newsletter is LIVE! Get the latest news on how AI is changing filmmaking and content creation. This Week: 🎥 Lionsgate Executives Champion Runway AI Partnership 🍿 TCL Chinese Theatre Hosts First AI-Enhanced Film Premiere 🎞️ Flora Launches Unified AI Creative Platform 🎙️ Hedra Unveils Voice Design Feature for Customized Character Voices 🎬AI Transforming Story Pitches and Pre-Viz for Filmmakers Stay ahead of the AI curve in filmmaking—click the link to read this week’s edition and subscribe for more! aiography.beehiiv.com/p/brea…

$5 Million AI Filmmaking Fund, Wild New Tech, and Snoop’s AI-Generated Music Video! aiography.beehiiv.com/p/5-mi…

Titanic Shift: James Cameron Boards the AI Express "Avatar" creator sets sail into an uncharted digital ocean with Stability AI. This and much more in this weeks edition of the AIography newsletter. How AI is changing Filmmaking and Hollywood. aiography.beehiiv.com/p/tita…