Getting Started with Gen AI Video: MidJourney & Runway Essentials
Learn how to create consistent, high-quality videos using Gen AI in this beginner-friendly course, and gain practical skills in leading video LLMs like Runway.
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1 day course
Certificate of Attendance
Live Online, Private
Gen AI can produce professional video content at a fraction of the cost of traditional methods. This course, perfect for beginners, will teach you how you can leverage these AI models.
Join us as we help you develop practical skills to be able to use Runway, and teach you what it takes to craft prompting techniques to quickly ideate and explore.
By the end of the session, you'll have mastered the art of creating videos that follow a clear narrative. You'll also be able to define different video aesthetics using image generation models like MidJourney.
Our Getting Started with Gen AI Video: MidJourney and Runway Essentials course is available as a scheduled Virtual Classroom session. We also offer it as a private course that can be delivered virtually, at your offices, ours, or at any location that works best for you - whether in the US or internationally.
What you’ll learn
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
Understand the fundamental concepts of AI video generation and the roles of image generation models (such as MidJourney) and video generation models
Grasp the basics of using a leading video generation AI model to animate static images
Craft introductory prompting techniques for both MidJourney and the video generation model to achieve basic video effects
Generate your first AI video clips
Understand the current capabilities and limitations of AI video generation technology
Generate visually interesting and appropriate images in MidJourney for use in video
Understand the end-to-end workflow of creating a simple AI video
Think about narrative and structure a short video sequence using AI
Understand the user interface and basic functionalities of Runway
Develop the confidence to start experimenting with AI tools for your own video projects
Course agenda
Introduction to AI Video Generation
- What is AI video and its potential?
- Overview of platforms like Runway, Sora, and Veo
- Understanding the basic workflow: Images to video
- Core principles of prompting: Learn essential techniques to quickly ideate video concepts
MidJourney for Video Visuals
- Creating narrative structure
- Hands-on exercises to construct coherent, engaging video narratives
MidJourney for Video Visuals pt. 2
- Generating images in MidJourney that work well for video
- Considerations for aspect ratios and composition in video
- Practical exercises in creating video-friendly images
- Using MidJourney-generated visuals and style references effectively
Narrative & Structure in Short AI Videos
- Thinking about basic storytelling with AI video
- Planning a simple video sequence
- Tips for creating engaging short videos
Creating Your First AI Video
- Step-by-step guide to generating a short AI video
- Basic animation settings and controls
- Exporting your video
Basic Prompting for Video Effects
- Exploring simple prompting techniques within the video Gen AI model
- Understanding how MidJourney prompts influence video style
- Practical exercises in applying basic video prompts
Who it's for
This course is suitable for beginners looking for step-by-step guidance as they learn how to harness the power of AI to create video and film efficiently. It may interest:
- Marketing professionals
- Social media managers
- Content creators
- Designers
- Sales and business development professionals
- Corporate trainers and L&D professionals
- Anyone interested in exploring the potential of AI for visual content creation
Next Steps
Completed this course and looking to take the next steps in your generative AI Journey? Check out our intermediate-level Mastering Image Generation in MidJourney & ChatGPT course, as well as our video-focused Mastering Gen AI Video Using MidJourney & Runway course and our advanced Advanced Gen AI Content Creation: ChatGPT, MidJourney & Runway course.
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