This project was an experiment I’ve wanted to try for a long time! If you’ve been following me, you know I’ve been diving into artificial intelligence and how to fit these advancements into my filmmaking process. This video was a test to see what I could create with no budget—just using these tools to enhance what I already do.
I shot it on the @blackmagicnewsofficial Full Frame with a @meike_global 35mm lens at 1.4 and one @intellytech 2x4 soft box as a key light. I shot every scene twice: one with me and one without, to make it easier to manipulate the background. I used tools like @runwayapp , @luma_ai , @hailuoai_official and generative fill in @photoshop to add effects like fire and explosions. Then I brought everything into @davinciresolvestudios , used Magic Mask to rotoscope myself in, and color-graded to blend it all together.
I’ve learned that AI tools are getting much better at creating VFX and tweaking images you’ve already shot. I’m not about generating entire films on a computer—I’m about enhancing the way I already make films, pushing them further, and doing things I’ve dreamed of but couldn’t afford to try.
This isn’t perfect, but I’m happy with it. I know how I can prep better next time—like spending more time on lighting and fine-tuning the details—but not bad for a first attempt!