From Script to Screen - AI Workshop

From Script to Screen with AI

Ready to dive into the world of filmmaking and artificial intelligence? Join us for an exciting event where each of the participants will bring a 20 second short film to life from a script in just 8 hours with the help of AI, intersecting creativity and technology. This event is perfect for any artists wanting to learn AI tools to help produce their stories. Don't miss out on this unique opportunity! The trainer is part of a three-person team that created a high-quality 4-minute animated short in just 48 hours. Watch the short 'ONE LAST WISH' below.

8-Hour AI Filmmaking Workshop Breakdown

Introduction and Overview (30 min)

• Goal for the Day: Explain the objective—creating a short movie using AI tools, from script to final film.

• Workshop Breakdown: Briefly outline each stage of the process.

Scriptwriting and Storyboarding (1 hr)

• Demo (15 min): Showcase AI tools to help writers create scripts and storyboards.

• Q&A (10 min): Address questions before participants begin.

Generating Stills and Scenes

Finding a Style (1 hr)

• Demo (15 min): Demonstrate how to define a visual style using AI tools, with examples of different approaches.

• Q&A (10 min): Discuss customizing styles for specific themes.

• Activity (35 min): Exploration and defintion of the style for their project.

Producing Stills (1 hr)

• Demo (15 min): Show how to generate high-quality still images for backgrounds, characters, and key visual elements.

• Q&A (10 min): Answer questions on creating consistent visuals.

• Activity (35 min): Producing the still images needed for their scenes.

Controlling Animations and Scenes (1 hr)

• Demo (15 min): Demonstrate using AI tools to animate stills by controlling motion like zooming and panning.

• Q&A (10 min): Clarify techniques for managing motion and scene composition.

• Activity (35 min): Animation of the scenes and finalizing the visual compositions.

Lunch Break: 30 min

Rough Editing (45 min)

• Demo (10 min): Demonstrate assembling visuals and performing a rough cut using AI tools.

• Q&A (10 min): Address common editing challenges.

• Activity (25 min): Assembling and refining their rough cuts.

Adding Sound and Audio (1.5 hrs)

• Demo (15 min): Show how to add sound design, background music, and voiceovers using AI.

• Q&A (10 min): Discuss how to sync audio with visuals.

• Activity (1 hr 5 min): Integration of audio into the film.

Break: 10 min

Finalizing the Film (1 hr)

• Talk (5 min): Briefly discuss final touches, such as reviewing edits and ensuring smooth audio-visual alignment.

• Activity (55 min): Finalizing the movies and exporting it.

Screening and Wrap-Up (30 min)

• Showcase completed short films.

• General group discussion on their experience and creative process.

• Provide resources for further exploration.

Edmond Yang Bio

Edmond Yang is an interdisciplinary visual designer and entrepreneur based in Oslo, Norway, with over 25 years of experience in design and visual communication. With a diverse professional background and a passion for design and technology, Edmond specializes in leveraging AI to enhance creativity and streamline industries. His expertise spans integrating artificial intelligence into filmmaking, creative processes, design, and digital innovation.

A dedicated advocate for accessible creative technology, Edmond’s workshops and talks inspire educators, students, and professionals to embrace AI-driven tools and unlock new dimensions of creative potential.

His recent short film 'One Last Wish', created during the Cinema Synthetica 48-Hour Challenge, has garnered attention among filmmakers, showcasing the transformative power of AI in production processes and storytelling. In his workshops and talks, Edmond breaks down the processes, tools, and strategies behind his success, offering valuable insights into the future of AI-powered filmmaking.

About One Last WIsh:

Script: Erlend Loe
Director: Simon Valentine
AI Visuals & Animation: Edmond Yang
Edit & Sound: Alex Holm
Actresses: Vilde Moberg & Christiane Schaldemose
Produced as part of Cinema Synthetica Norway 2024, with support from Oslo Kreativ AI Norsk filminstitutt, The Norwegian Film School, Det norske filmakademiet, DAGSLYS, and Reimagine AS

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

NAD - École des arts numériques, de l’animation et du design, 1501 Rue de Bleury, Montréal, Canada