Chapter 15 · 8 lessons · 898 min
Making Videos with AI
From a one-line idea to a cinematic clip — no camera required.
Lessons in this chapter
All lessons are free and open — start anywhere, in any order.
- 1The AI Video Landscape (Sora, Veo, Runway, Pika, Kling, Seedance)Who does what, what they cost, and which one to pick for your shot.114 min
- 2The Video Prompt Formula — Shot, Subject, Motion, StyleThe 4-part formula that turns vague vibes into shot-ready prompts.113 min
- 3The Pro Workflow — Script → Storyboard → Shots → EditHow to build a 30-second video in an afternoon, end to end.114 min
- 4Top 7 Mistakes That Make AI Video Look CheapThe exact tells that scream 'AI slop' — and the simple fixes.111 min
- 5ByteDance Seedance 2.0 — The Speed & Value KingWhy the TikTok company's video model quietly became the best deal in AI video.113 min
- 6Common Mistakes & How to Avoid ThemThe 5 traps beginners fall into when working on making videos with ai — and the fix for each.111 min
- 7A Real-World WalkthroughA start-to-finish example of applying making videos with ai to a real project you can copy.111 min
- 8Mental Models That Actually HelpThe 3 mental models we keep coming back to when things get hard in making videos with ai.111 min