Artificial intelligence is changing almost every creative industry, and filmmaking is no exception. Just a few years ago, creating a film required expensive cameras, large crews, professional actors, and months of post-production work. Today, AI tools can help generate scripts, create storyboards, produce visuals, synthesize voices, compose music, and even generate video clips from simple text prompts. If you've ever wondered how to make films with AI, there's never been a better time to start learning. The idea of computers assisting filmmakers isn't entirely new. AI has been used behind the scenes in visual effects and editing for years. However, recent advances in generative AI have put powerful filmmaking tools into the hands of ordinary creators. What once required a Hollywood budget can now be accomplished with a laptop, creativity, and a little patience. Well, mostly patience, AI still occasionally decides your hero should have six fingers. Learning how to ma...
Lately, as I was searching for a job, I found that many job openings require TikTok experience. To explore the terrain of TikTok, I took the plunge. Although I am late to the party, I don’t regret it. Here is what I experienced: As expected, I was bombarded with a ton of dance videos . I didn’t have earphones—just witnessing folks dance without a beat was as hilariously entertaining as a Charlie Chaplin silent movie . Then there were poetic videos—videos that were the unholy lovechild of bad poetry and obnoxiousness. Absurdity at its best! Despite this obnoxiousness, the allure of bite-sized content is undeniable. In a world where time is a luxury, TikTok's snackable videos cater perfectly to those on the go, the perpetually busy, or anyone seeking a quick distraction. It's like the fast food of the social media world. Quality plummets with every other video. My expectation of sensible content hit rock bottom as I scrolled down the feed. From bad grammar and punctuation to c...