"Before this class, I was afraid of AI, now I'm excited!"

Transform Your Documentary Productions

  • Master the art of utilizing ChatGPT and AI tools in your filmmaking journey.

  • Unlock the potential to create exceptional films faster and easier than ever before.

  • Learn practical strategies to implement AI in various types of documentary and video productions.

  • Discover insider tips and real-world applications of AI tools in filmmaking.

Unleash the Potential of AI in Your Documentary Journey

Join us for this 4-part on-demand class (Fall 2024), Boost Your Documentary Productions with AI, where you'll dive deep into the world of ChatGPT and AI tools. 

Led by Sundance award-winning documentary filmmaker Philip Shane and co-produced with renowned media strategist Peter Hamilton of DOCUMENTARY BUSINESS, this comprehensive course is designed to revolutionize your production process, helping you create captivating documentaries with unprecedented ease and creativity.

Why AI? Why Now?

In the rapidly evolving world of filmmaking, staying ahead of the curve is crucial. 

AI tools like ChatGPT are not just futuristic concepts—they’re practical, powerful resources that can significantly enhance your storytelling capabilities. 

This class guides you through essential AI tools and techniques, enabling you to bring your documentary visions to life more effectively and efficiently than ever before.

And not just documentary features!

Lessons apply to a wide range of video production formats, including short-form stories, trailers, pitch reels, company promotions, and much more!

 "When it comes to learning AI tools for filmmakers, Philip is an exceptional instructor. What sets him apart is his ability to explain complex and intimidating technologies in a way that's easy to follow, and directly relevant to the art and craft of documentary filmmaking." 


 - Doug Block, Producer, Director and Founder of The D-Word


What You'll Learn!

Class 1: Getting Started with AI

- What is AI?

- How AI is revolutionizing filmmaking

- Why AI is exciting for creatives (not scary)

- Easy first step to get started with AI (Hands-on Tutorial)

- Intro to ChatGPT

- How to use ChatGPT to generate ideas, structure your script and organize your project

- Beyond ChatGPT: CLAUDE, PERPLEXITY and other AI helpers

- Q&A and Recap

-- By the end of this class, you will no longer fear AI and will welcome it as your new artistic collaborator!


Class 2: AI Images & Video

- The mind-blowing evolution of AI visuals. 

- How to create your own stunning images with tools like DALL-E and MIDJOURNEY.

- Dive into AI-assisted video content with RUNWAY.ML and LTX STUDIO.

- How AI can make your images and videos look even better.

- Learn how to use TOPAZ.AI to upscale AI-generated and archival content

- How to implement AI visuals in storyboards and interview-based documentaries

- Q&A and Recap

-- By the end of this class, you will have the confidence and knowledge to create stunning visuals using AI!


Class 3: AI Audio

- Sound up! Intro to AI for audio

- Best AI tools for voice cloning, music, voiceovers and more!

- How to use AI to quickly transcribe and translate audio content

- How to easily create your own music and sound effects with AI

- The easiest tool EVER to fix bad audio

- How to achieve instant audio improvements during live recordings with AI

- Q&A and Recap

-- By the end of this class, you will generate narration, fix common audio issues and create your own music soundtrack with ease!


Class 4: AI Post-Production

- Bringing it all together: How filmmaking is transforming in front of our eyes!

- My top 5 favorite "must-have" AI tools for video and documentary production

- Step-by-step: Watch in real-time how to create a short film using only AI

- A few notes on the ethical use of AI in documentary filmmaking

- What's Next? The future of AI for filmmaking

- Q&A and Recap

-- By the end of this class, you will know how to edit a complete video - from start to finish - using AI.


Exclusive Resources

Receive exclusive handouts designed to accelerate your AI journey:

  • ChatGPT Prompt Guide: Tailored for filmmakers, helping you get the most out of AI.

  • AI Resources Tool Kit: A comprehensive reference guide featuring the top AI tools for video and documentary production.

  • Class Replays and Transcripts: Easily access all the class materials inside our state of the art courses platform.

Who Should Join?

This class is perfect for beginner and intermediate filmmakers eager to incorporate AI into their documentary productions.

Whether you're looking to streamline your workflow, enhance your storytelling, or simply explore new creative possibilities, this course offers practical, in-depth content far beyond the typical webinar.
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Meet Your Instructor

Philip Shane

Philip is an award-winning documentary filmmaker with over 35 years of experience. Philip's work has appeared on PBS, ABC, and the History Channel, among many other platforms, including theatrical releases worldwide. Philip's acclaimed films include "BEING ELMO: A Puppeteer's Journey," which won the Special Jury Prize at the Sundance Film Festival.

As an editor, Philip has contributed to numerous high-profile projects. He won the Best Editing Award at Israel's DocAviv Film Festival for "DANCING IN JAFFA". His work on "TIP OF THE SPEAR" for ABC News earned a DuPont Columbia Award for Broadcast Journalism, and "MARTIN LUTHER KING: Searching For The Promised Land" won an Emmy Award for Outstanding Historical Program.

Philip has collaborated with music legends, editing "WINGSPAN" with Paul McCartney and working on projects featuring Bruce Springsteen and Carly Simon. He also edited "THE BEATLES REVOLUTION" for ABC.

Currently, Philip is producing and directing "THE WORLD I WANT TO LIVE IN," a feature documentary about the iconic video game MYST.

Beyond filmmaking, Philip hosts the science podcast WHAT THE IF? and has become a sought-after speaker on AI in documentary filmmaking. He has presented at the DOC NYC and DC/Dox Film Festivals, and conducts in-depth seminars for The D-Word and Peter Hamilton’s Documentary Business & The Producers Alliance for Cinema and Television. He was a featured panelist at the World Congress of Science & Factual Producers and 2024 Woodstock Film Festival.

Philip teaches at the New York Film academy, and also produces the weekly webinar series, AI CAFE, for professional filmmakers.

Philip is deeply committed to helping filmmakers harness the power of AI to tell compelling stories and revolutionize the documentary filmmaking process.

"Philip's AI workshops for D-Word, Documentary Business and World Congress have solidified his reputation as a global authority on how to unlock AI's potential for transforming the production process."

- Peter Hamilton, CEO Documentary Business

Class Details: 4 On-Demand Sessions

Format: Four classes recorded live in Fall 2024, each approximately two hours

Availability: 1-year access to all recordings and content!

Exclusive Resources: Downloadable ChatGPT Guide, AI Resources Tool Kit and Class Transcripts

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You're invited to our game-changing 4-part class.

By the end of this journey, you'll have the practical skills and confidence to seamlessly integrate AI into every step of your filmmaking process—whether it's generating ideas, writing scripts, creating stunning visuals, enhancing audio, or streamlining post-production.

You'll gain the knowledge to navigate the rapidly evolving landscape of filmmaking, embracing AI not as something to fear, but as a powerful ally in your creative and documentary toolkit!
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 "Thank you so much! You definitely got my wheels turning on AI."

- Kristina B.