AI IN FILM/ VIDEO MAKING - 2 Days Workshop at IIT Madras Research Park

Tech Workshop Series 2026 with Globally Recognized Certification.

2-Day Workshop Pass Includes:

Hands-on training, practical demonstrations, certification, and lunch during the workshop.

Content will be covered from basic to advance level.

Audience:

OPEN TO ALL : Students from any stream, Creators, filmmakers, writers, editors, VFX artists, animators, and AI enthusiasts at all levels of expertise and students who are looking to experience something new.

Learning Objectives:

● Understand the fundamental concepts of AI and its various subfields.

● Explore the current and future applications of AI across different filmmaking stages.

● Grasp the ethical implications of AI in filmmaking and responsible AI practices.

● Gain hands-on experience with essential AI tools for scriptwriting and visual generation.

Module

Welcome to the Workshop

● Workshop Agenda and Goals

● Setting Up Your Workspace for AI Filmmaking

● What is AI?

● Types of AI and Generative AI

● How AI is Revolutionizing Filmmaking

● Ethical and Legal Considerations in AI Filmmaking

● The AI Filmmaking Pipeline

● Activity: Creating a Visual Story Outline Using ChatGPT

● AI Filmmaking Checklist Overview

● Introduction to Visual Storytelling

● Basics of Storytelling and AI Integration

● AI-Driven Inspiration: Stylized Movie Recommendations

● Introduction to AI Tools for Visual Storytelling

● Overview of AI Tools: MidJourney, ChatGPT, Runway, and More (Free & Paid)

● Live Demo: Navigating MidJourney and Crafting Prompts

● Activity: Generate a Visual Storyboard Using AI

● Advanced Workflows: Combining AI and Human Creativity

● Crafting Moodboards and Advanced Storyboards Using AI

● Hands-On: In-Painting and Out-Painting Techniques

● Image-to-Video Generation with AI

● Video-to-Video Generation with AI

● How to Create Consistent Characters and Styles

● Activity: Create a 30-Second Visual Story Using AI

● Simulating Camera Movements with AI Tools

● Lip-Sync and Character Animation with AI

● AI Audio Tools: Eleven Labs, Suno, and More

● Creating Background Music and Voice Overs Using AI 29. Activity: Integrating Visuals,

Audio, and Animations

● Combining Skills for a 2-3 Minute AI Film

● Editing Tips for Impactful Storytelling

● Showcase: Presenting Your AI-Driven Films

● Feedback Session: Peer and Instructor Insights

● Next Steps in AI Filmmaking

● Q&A And Discussion

Resources we provide

● Prompt Templates

● The Production Process Checklist

● Private Group Chat Access (optional)

● Tool lists with links (Free & Paid)

● Tool-dedicated tutorials link

● Templates

● Step-by-step Guide

● Cheat sheets

1. Comprehensive Knowledge of AI in Filmmaking

○ A deep understanding of how AI tools can be used across various stages of filmmaking: from pre-production (story writing and planning) to production (visual creation and character animation) and post-production (editing, VFX, sound design).

Hands-On Experience

○ Practical exposure to top AI tools such as ChatGPT, MidJourney, Runway, Eleven Labs, and more secret tools.

○ Completion of activities like storyboard creation, scriptwriting, video generation, and audio production.

A Finished AI-Driven Film

○ A 30 sec-1 minute film created using AI, showcasing your learning and creativity during the workshop.

4. AI Filmmaking Toolkit

○ A curated list of free and paid tools for AI filmmaking with tips on how to integrate them effectively into

your workflow.

○ Resources like cheat sheets, templates, and workflows for AI-based content creation.

5. Creative Confidence with AI

○ The ability to independently create or enhance projects using AI, saving time and cost while pushing creative boundaries.

6. Networking Opportunities

○ Interaction and collaboration with like-minded creators, filmmakers, and tech enthusiasts during the

workshop.

7. Insight into Future Trends

○ Knowledge of emerging AI technologies and their potential impact on filmmaking and content creation.