Practical AI Filmmaking
See the Workflow. Steal the Results.
Watch how real sets, live actors, and AI generation are combined to create cinematic worlds on an indie budget.
AI Filmmaking on Skool Cancel anytime.The Output
Inside the Masterclass
Over 30 practical lessons detailing exact prompt structures, compositing workflows, and technical fixes.
State-of-the-Art AI Tools
Master the specific strengths of Google Veo 3, Kling O1, Higgsfield, and Nano Banana Pro for cinematic generation.
Live Action Integration
Learn to replace backgrounds, maintain character consistency, and seamlessly blend generated assets with your camera raw files.
DaVinci Resolve Workflows
Step-by-step guides on upscaling to 4K, matching grain, and grading AI footage to sit perfectly alongside Sony FX3 or a7iv media.
Audio & Worldbuilding
Construct believable environments using AI pre-visualization, custom soundscapes, and advanced VFX replacement.
The Mechanics
Watch a full breakdown of how these shots are constructed.
From Real Footage to Finished Scenes
I’m Blake Ridder, a film director using AI in real movies. Follow the practical choices behind a scene, from what to shoot and what to generate to how the final edit holds together.
- Practical Scene Workflows: Explore camera craft, AI generation, compositing and sound through lessons built around real filmmaking decisions.
- Focused Shot Feedback: Share a before-and-after shot and one clear question. Exchange constructive feedback that helps you decide what to try in your next version.
- Hybrid AI Filmmaking on Skool: Bring your process into a community of filmmakers: ask questions, share useful discoveries and learn from how others approach a scene.
- Downloadable Practice Resources: Use the First Shot Field Guide and Shot Feedback Cards to plan a shot, record your choices and give more useful critique.
Start with one real shot. Build towards a finished scene.
Taught by a Working Director
Most AI educators have never stepped foot on a real set. I have directed over 70 award-winning short films and 4 feature films currently streaming on Apple TV and Amazon Prime. This curriculum is built on practical problem solving.
"After learning this specific workflow, I booked a VFX cleanup gig for a studio indie feature. I stopped waiting around for massive budgets and just started executing the shots myself."
Anastasiia T., VFX Artist"Most AI courses are made by people who only know how to generate weird social media loops. Blake actually shows you how to integrate AI tools into a timeline with live actors. Grounded and practical."
Jamar E., Director