-Developing AI-Assisted Skills to Enhance and Create Still Images- I recently worked on a project that takes a different approach from the traditional “Ken Burns Effect” using AI. I had an old black-and-white photo that needed to come alive for a documentary-style profile video—and while simple pans and zooms have their place, I experimented with… Read More »Turning Old Photos into Dynamic Stories with AI
1️⃣ You love spending hours scrubbing through footage just to find that one quote you vaguely remember.2️⃣ Spreadsheets full of timestamps bring you joy (because nothing says “creative genius” like data entry).3️⃣ You believe storytelling should be a test of endurance, not efficiency.4️⃣ AI might take away the thrill of panicking the night before your… Read More »5 Reasons NOT to Use AI to Search for Soundbites in Hours of Interview Footage
One of the most time-consuming parts of editing a documentary or profile piece is digging through hours of interviews to find key moments. I recently worked with a client on a 10-minute awards banquet profile piece, and we experimented with NotebookLM—Google’s AI-powered research tool—to take some of that heavy lifting off our plate. We uploaded… Read More »AI as a Collaborator in Storytelling—Not a Replacement
As a test case, I’m creating a 60-second PSA for RedefinED Atlanta, a nonprofit focused on educational equity. The PSA follows the “Donut” technique—a reusable open and close with a flexible middle section highlighting a timely initiative. Here’s the AI-powered workflow:🔗 Step 1: Enter webpage links, YouTube videos, PDF links, and pasted text into NotebookLM… Read More »Can AI help us create a solid script using industry techniques? Let’s give it a try.
I used NotebookLM, uploaded some notes about this LinkedIn group, and clicked Create Podcast. What came back? An audio track of a man and a woman casually chatting about the topic. Sure, it’s a bit corny—but imagine this as a high school history lesson or something similar.Then I took the audio, ran it through Premiere… Read More »Inspired by a comment from Russ Jamieson, here’s a wacky video experiment!
-Developing AI-Assisted Skills to Enhance and Create Still Images- I recently worked on a project that takes a different approach from the traditional “Ken Burns Effect” using AI. I had an old black-and-white photo that needed to come alive for a documentary-style profile video—and while simple pans and zooms have their place, I experimented with… Read More »Turning Old Photos into Dynamic Stories with AI
This week, I created my first AI-generated video clip that a client approved. It’s not the best animation in the world, but it’s a big step forward in using AI to generate custom visuals instead of relying on stock footage. I started by generating a still image with ChatGPT, DALL-E, and Adobe Firefly, then animated… Read More »AI is changing video production—fast.
Over the years, we’ve honed our storytelling craft, tackled creative challenges, and built impactful narratives. Now, imagine combining that experience with practical AI skills to push the boundaries of video content creation—and maybe even help the next generation leap ahead. To that end, I’ve started a LinkedIn group: AI Skills Exchange for Video Content Creators.… Read More »Hey Video Production Pros: Let’s Have Some Fun with AI!
“Sometimes, there’s advantages to not seeing things quite so clearly.” That’s the opening line of a 10-minute biographical piece written by my producer client for a new inductee into the Georgia Aviation Hall of Fame. As a young man, he didn’t pass the Navy’s eye exam—an event that completely altered his career path. My job?… Read More »How AI Helped Me Create a Custom Clip for a Biographical Film
ChatGPT just blew my mind, and I have to share this with you! I’ve discovered a way to use ChatGPT to generate a traditional three-column video editing script! It’s quick, organized, and could be game-changing for content creators. Here’s what I asked ChatGPT: “Summarize the following into a concise and emotionally resonant script for a 90-second… Read More »ChatGPT Outputs Video Scripts