cine_rahul:
Been seeing a lot of AI generated short films lately… some look insane, like near Hollywood level shots.
Is this actually usable for real filmmaking or just cool demos?
vfx_nikhil:
Runway ML is already being used in small productions.
Not full movies yet, but for:
background shots
VFX fillers
concept scenes
Big studios experimenting quietly.
indie_dir_arun:
I tried making a 2 min short using Pika Labs
Honestly:
visuals = wow
consistency = problem
Same character changes face in next shot 😅
So storytelling becomes difficult.
scriptwriter_meena:
Writers not replaced yet (thank god).
AI can generate scripts, but:
too generic
no emotional depth
Tools like ChatGPT help with ideas, but not full screenplay.
yt_creator_ajay:
For YouTube creators, this is gold.
Using Synthesia for faceless videos.
No camera, no actors, just script → video.
Monetization possible but audience can feel its AI sometimes.
film_student_arjun:
What about full AI movies? Like completely generated?
ai_builder_anu:
Still not there.
Main issues:
character consistency
long scene control
physics errors
voice sync
Even Sora is impressive but not ready for full-length films.
editor_vishnu:
Editing workflow changing a lot though.
AI helps in:
auto cuts
color grading
scene detection
Tools like Adobe Premiere Pro adding AI features directly.
old_school_dir:
As someone in film industry 20+ yrs…
AI is tool, like camera evolution.
People said digital cameras will kill cinema. Didn’t happen.
Same here.
crypto_nft_guy:
Feels like same hype as NFTs again 😂
Everyone posting "AI movie" but most are just 30 sec clips.
indie_dir_arun (reply):
True, but cost reduction is REAL.
Earlier:
1 scene cost lakhs
Now:
AI can generate similar shot in minutes
For indie creators this is huge.
sound_designer_rahul:
Voice + sound also changing.
AI voice tools getting crazy good.
But still lacks natural emotion in long dialogues.
freelancer_meena:
Clients now asking:
"can you make video using AI cheaper?"
So pricing pressure coming.
trader_ashiq:
I see opportunity here.
If someone builds:
AI video automation
niche content channels
Can scale fast.
student_arjun:
So what should we learn if we want to enter this field now?
vfx_nikhil (reply):
Learn combo:
storytelling
basic editing
AI tools usage
Only AI → not enough
Only traditional → slow growth
Mix is future.
cine_rahul (OP):
So summary:
AI not replacing filmmakers
but reducing cost massively
great for small creators
still not ready for full movies
Makes sense.
random_user777:
Biggest change is this:
Anyone with laptop can now "attempt" filmmaking.
Quality may vary, but entry barrier gone.
