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Here’s the coolest part of this whole thing: if you join the All Access membership during the summer sale, you can lock in the discounted price for life.
This is one of the only sales that we have planned for this year, so if you are wanting to join the membership, this is the perfect time!
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We made a #StarWars trailer in the style of #wesanderson hope you guys enjoy it!
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What if Wes Anderson directed The Lord of the Rings? We asked the community which video they want to see next and Lord of the Rings took the cake… or should we say Elven bread. We hope you enjoy this Midjourney to Middle-Earth.
#LordOfTheRings #WesAnderson #MovieTrailer #LOTR
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100% AI-Generated.
Just recorded a new tutorial about maximizing cinematic quality using current #AI tools. I'm shooting to drop it on Monday ahead of our August 1st course launch.
#runwayml #midjourney #runway
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Hey friends, here is a Star Wars-Themed AI Movie Trailer. We hope you enjoy it! 🙂
We created a tutorial that teaches you how to get the most cinematic shots possible from PikaLabs just like these. Check it out on our youtube channel!
#ai #aifilms #pikalabs #midjourney #aiart
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We are LOVING the generations from @LumaLabsAI Dream Machine.
Now it’s time to answer the question, how does it compare to these other big name video generators.
For most of these shots, Luma wins.
#lumadreammachine #aifilmmaking #aivideo #filmmaking
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HeyGen has recently been killing it with their AI avatars. I was prepping assets for our AI Film News and cloned my self. This is absolutely mind-blowing. Can you tell which one is me and which one is AI Caleb?
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Here’s a bonus cut of our new #Barbenheimer trailer. You can check out the full extended version over on YouTube.
#barbiemovie #barbie #oppenheimer #movietrailer #AI #midjourney #trailer #margotrobbie #ryangosling #willfarrell #mattdamon
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Can AI bring animation to life like Pixar? ✨
We took this Pixar-style Midjourney image and ran it through all 6 of our favorite AI video tools (Kling, Runway Gen-3, Pika Labs, Skyreels, Minimax and Luma) to see which could create the most magical motion.
The clear champion? Pika Labs absolutely knocked it out of the park! The animation quality is jaw-dropping - seriously giving Pixar vibes with how smoothly it captured the character's wonder and the glowing flowers around her.
Which animated AI videos have impressed you the most lately?
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Happy Monday Everyone! We are back with another #ai movie trailer. What do you get when you combine the cinematic styles of #wesanderson and James Cameron? The Peculiar Pandora Expedition, starring Gwyneth Paltrow and Adrian Brody. We hope you enjoy this one!
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100% AI-Generated. About to record a new tutorial about pulling maximum quality from @pika_labs. Their recent improvements have been an absolute game-changer for AI filmmakers. #AI #PIKALABS #Midjourney #Filmmaking
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Time for another AI video comparison! Today we're looking at Kling 1.6 vs Adobe's new Firefly video generator.
While Firefly shows some cool dynamics in its motion, it struggles a bit with distortion. Kling 1.6 continues to impress with its consistency and better control over the final output.
It's fascinating to see how different tools approach video generation. Which results catch your eye more?
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Ran a test on our Star Wars trailer using @runwayml. All of the shots are 100% animated by #Gen2. This project has 0 keyframes... I can't begin to express how big of a deal this innovation is for the film industry.
#filmmaking #AI #StarWars #Runway #midjourney
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A side-by-side comparison between our hand-animated project and a #gen2 animated project.
Still prefer hand-animation, but the potential is clearly there.
#runway #midjourney #lordoftherings
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Thank you to everyone who showed love on our latest trailer! Here are a few shots that didn’t make the cut. Our favorite is the last one… 😆
#LordOfTheRings #WesAnderson #AITrailer #FilmTrailer #MovieTrailer #FellowshipOfTheRing #TheTwoTowers #ReturnOfTheKing
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Mastering MiniMax: The Art of Prompt Engineering 🎬
Want to take your AI video generation to the next level? The secret lies in how you structure your prompts!
The key is to build layers of complexity - from basic movements to dynamic camera work.
Here are 5 essential steps (with prompts) and a prompt formula that will help you create more engaging AI videos: ⤵️
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Check out our latest AI video comparison! This time we're putting Kling 1.6 head-to-head with Luma's new Ray2 image-to-video feature.
We used the same image and the same prompt for both ("subtle camera movement, natural motion"), just like in our recent Pika 2.1 test. The results? Super interesting! Ray2 brings more dynamic motion and cinematic colors to the table, though with some distortion, while Kling keeps its reputation for solid quality and stability.
Love seeing these different approaches to the same challenge. Which one do you like better?
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AI-Generated Trailer.
Been working working on some workflows with Runway #Gen2 and some traditional enhancement techniques. A fun little project we throw together.
Have an amazing weekend everyone! See ya'll at SIGGRAPH this week. Cheers!
#AI #Midjourney #Runway #Filmmaking
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Runway can now create AI-generated clips up to 18 seconds long!
Check out how stable the new feature is vs the old method (taking the last frame and generating from that).
Can’t wait to play around with this more.
#runway #gen2 #midjourney #AI #AINews
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Is Runway Gen-4 finally better than Veo? 🎬💥
We tested the brand-new Gen-4 alongside Kling, Luma, Pika, and Veo2, animating the exact same Midjourney action shot. Spoiler alert: Gen-4 crushed it, delivering stronger action and more dynamic motion than Veo! Definitely excited to explore it further.
Have you tried Runway Gen-4 yet?
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Must-Know Midjourney Parameters for AI Filmmakers 🎥
Let’s be real—Midjourney has a lot of parameters, and remembering them all can feel a bit overwhelming. But don’t worry! We’ve got you covered with a handful of essentials that are super useful and easy to go back to whenever you need.
These are perfect for elevating your visuals, whether you’re going for that cinematic feel or experimenting with a unique style. And hey, we’ve thrown in some pro tips to help you get even more out of each one!
Here are 5 key parameters every AI filmmaker should know:
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Mastering Camera Angles in Midjourney: A Cinematographer's Guide 🎥
Want to take your AI visuals to the next level? Understanding and implementing camera angles in your Midjourney prompts can dramatically improve your results.
By simply including these angle terms in your prompts, you can direct your shots with more precision and achieve that cinematic look you're after.
Here are some essential camera angles to enhance your AI storytelling: ⤵️
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HUGE NEWS
Hey friends!
As you may have seen in The Hollywood Reporter today, Curious Refuge has been acquired by @promise_ai to create the Hollywood studio (and school) of the future.
We believe that technology has the ability to elevate voices from around the world and this partnership is the perfect way to connect artists (like you) with real-world opportunities.
To celebrate, we’re launching The World’s First AI Animation Competition.
With over $10,000 in prizes and a chance to pitch your film for real-world development, we’re super excited to see the incredible films you create. The winner will also receive their face printed on a potato which is super exciting…
In light of all of this news we want to just reiterate that at its core Curious Refuge is, and will continue to be, a community of artists helping artists.
In this new era we will continue to create and curate the best online AI courses, in-person meetups, competitions, content, helpful newsletters, and inspiration.
We’re stoked to be on this incredible journey with you.
Together, we want to help you share your creative voice, discover new opportunities, and find friends along the way. Because Curious Refuge isn’t just our name—it’s our promise to you.
Much Love,
Caleb & Shelby
Read more here: curiousrefuge.com/blog/curio…
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We wanted to run an experiment to create a late night comedy shows using only #AI. 100% of the news curation, jokes, artwork, and voice were AI.
Is it funny? Is there potential? Would love to know your thoughts.
#ArtificialIntelligence #LateNightComedy #midjourney #comedy
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🎉Big congrats to Simon Meyer! His AI ad for “Culture Pop Soda” took first place in our AI Advertising competition with Vica.
The fun concept and fantastic storytelling really highlight the creative potential of AI in advertising.
Amazing work, Simon! 👏
#aiadvertising #AI #GenerativeAI
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We had the opportunity to test out Dream Machine by @LumaLabsAI and we have been BLOWN AWAY. Here are some videos generated with their image to video model.
The model takes text and (more importantly) image to video!
The best part? You can try it out today! lumalabs.ai/dream-machine
#LumaDreamMachine #AIfilmmaking #AIvideo #Filmmaking
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running some more tests to end the week! Seedance vs Veo 3. honestly both of these tools are incredible.
#aivideogenerator #aivideotools
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. @runwayml just added a new feature that you may not have noticed and we wanted to compare.
You can now upscale your generation to 4K! Our favorite has typically been Topaz Labs, so we wanted to compare the out of both.
Here is the original video from Runway
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As you saw Google launched Veo 2 and we are lucky to have gotten early access so we of course had to compare it with SORA.
The biggest downside to Veo 2 is that you can’t upload an external image. You have to use Google’s new AI image generator. But as you can, it may not necessarily be a downside because Veo 2 can produce some spectacular generations.
Doing some comparisons over the next week or two. Who do you think is the biggest competition for Veo 2?
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Is this the future of first-person POV shots?
We challenged 6 leading AI video tools with the same Midjourney motorcycle image to see which could create the most dynamic first-person ride.
Luma, Kling, Runway Gen-3, Pika Labs, and Skyreels all impressed us with surprisingly realistic results - each bringing their own unique style to the motion while maintaining that authentic feel. Only Minimax fell slightly behind the pack this time around.
Pretty wild to see how far these tools have come at handling complex perspective and motion!
Which AI video tool would you pick for your next POV shot?
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Ever wonder which AI actually creates the BEST images? We tested them all so you don't have to 🔍
We put 4 leading models head-to-head with 5 identical prompts across different cinematic genres - Midjourney, Image FX by Google, Flux 1.1, and Frames by Runway.
Check out the thread below for each prompt comparison and our final verdict! 🧵👇
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Hey Friend! We are sooo excited to announce this year's AI Horror Film Competition at Curious Refuge.
Last year's was an absolute blast and we expect this one to have even more submissions.
Find out more info here and best of luck on your spooky generations!

curiousrefuge.com/ai-horror-…
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I was playing with prompt adherence on a few tools and wanted to test wan 2.2 (via @krea_ai ) against Seedance Pro (via @higgsfield_ai ).
The prompts are listed below, they aren’t super complicated. I think Seedance is better, but Wan 2.2 is pretty impressive!
All in all, its a close call, which do you like better?
1. The man puts both hands on his head, showing that he is overwhelmed and stressed. He then stands up, turns around, and walks down the hallway
2. The person walks toward the car, opens the car door and gets in the car. The car then goes in reverse
3. The woman pushes her hand through her hair, smiles, then crosses the street as the camera follows her, staying at her side.
4. The car drives to the end of the road and the brake lights come on, it then turns left and drives off out of sight.
5. The woman turns and walks out the doorway and to her left out of sight
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Last week, I launched a video showing my favorite workflow for generating ultra-realistic videos using artificial intelligence.
In the workflow, I use one of my new favorite tools, Enhancor, to give realistic qualities to my AI images. Enhancor does a spectacular job refining skin textures. AI images often come out with plastic-y skin and other unrealistic facial features, but Enhancor takes the realism to a new level, unlike any other upscaling tool I’ve seen.
When you combine it with some tools from Topaz Labs and a killer AI video generator, it creates an unbeatable workflow.
Check it out and let me know if there are any other steps you think are important to add!
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Famous director styles, AI edition! 🎬✨
We put 4 different image generators to the test - Midjourney, Image FX, Photon by Luma Labs, and Mystic by Magnific - challenging them to recreate the signature looks of legendary filmmakers.
Check the thread below for all the prompts we used. Our final verdict at the end! 🧵👇
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Finally got to test out Veo 3 and my word it is an insane tool.
We just launched this weeks AI Film News, where we compare Veo3 to Kling 2.0 and Runway, and it’s safe to say Veo is in the running as the best.
Check out this weeks AI Film News and let me know if you agree:
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We were testing out some lip sync tools and wanted to share the comparisons with you.
I was honestly pretty surprised by the generations. @Kling_ai
did much better than expected, but I think @hedra_labs
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I am superrr curious to test out @synclabs
update hopefully soon to see how it compares to these other tools.
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How to Enhance Your AI Videos with Topaz Video AI 🎥
Looking to take your AI videos to the next level? If you’re aiming for maximum cinematic quality, this step is a game-changer.
Most AI video models output footage at lower resolutions (like 720p) and limited frame rates, which might work for quick drafts or experiments but won’t cut it for professional projects.
That’s where Topaz Video AI comes in—it’s the secret sauce for upscaling, enhancing, and polishing your videos to look like they were shot with a high-end camera.
Here’s how to get started:
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Featured in our AI Film Gallery: “Instinct” by Marcello Costa
What does it actually mean to evolve?
“Instinct” is a thought-provoking short film that follows a Neanderthal through a strange and surreal transformation in the jungle. It’s smart, layered, and leaves you wondering — is civilization really progress, or just another trap?
Head to curiousrefuge.com to watch more featured films or submit your own!
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Here are a few scenes that didn’t make the cut for the Star Wars trailer. 😄
#starwars #wesanderson #starwarswesanderson #maythefourthbewithyou #ai
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AI video tool showdown! 🎬
We started with the same Midjourney image and challenged 5 leading models (Luma Ray 2, Runway Gen-3 Alpha, Skyreels, Minimax and Kling 1.6) to bring it to life.
Luma Ray 2 impressed with its excellent physics simulation, while Kling 1.6 showed strong understanding of physics too, even if its motion was a bit less dynamic.
Runway Gen-3 Alpha also showed cool visual quality, while Skyreels and Minimax each brought their unique strengths to the table.
Which AI video generator would you choose for your next project?
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We are superrrr excited about hosting The World's First AI Animation Competition alongside @promise_ai!
The prizes for this competition are incredible. The first-place winner will not only receive $7,000, but they'll also get an opportunity to pitch their film to Promise.
You have until March 28th to submit your work. Check out the rules here: curiousrefuge.com/ai-animati…
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Congratulations to Justin Tolley, our 2nd place winner in the Whipnotic ad competition!
His AI-powered creation combines fun music with playful pastel visuals, resulting in a dynamic piece that truly stands out. It's an impressive showcase of innovative AI advertising.
Great job, Justin! 👏
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New AI video tool alert! 🎬
Genmo just dropped their text-to-video model Mochi 1, and I was super curious to put it to the test against community favorite Hailuo Minimax.
The verdict? Both really impressed me! Minimax is incredible when it comes to sticking to the prompt, while Genmo brings some pretty cool dynamic motion to the table.
There will definitely be a second round battle when (hopefully) Genmo drops their image-to-video model.
Which result catches your eye more?
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AI video tool tsunami test! 🌊 We started with the same Midjourney image and gave 5 leading models an identical prompt: "violent tsunami hitting the city, dynamic motion"
Fascinating to see how Luma Ray 2, Runway Gen-3 Alpha, Skyreels, Minimax and Kling 1.6 each interpreted the challenge - with cool different approaches and results.
The crown goes to Luma Ray 2 this round for its impressive dynamism, realistic physics, and efficiency (fewer iterations needed). But don't sleep on Gen-3! It's been flying under the radar lately yet delivered results that in some aspects outperformed Minimax!
Every tool brings something unique to the table. Which one would you choose for your tsunami scene?
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Goodbye LoRa training! Folks in Hailuo's (aka Minimax) Creator Partner Program have early access to a new feature called "Subject Reference". These examples were created with simple text prompts and just a single image of the character.
While the results might not be silver screen ready just yet, this is a huge step forward and could be extremely helpful for creators!
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Why watch a double feature when you can watch both films in one? She has become death, the destroyer of worlds. We are proud to give you… #Barbenheimer. This is the mashup we’ve all been waiting for.
#barbiemovie #barbie #oppenheimer #movietrailer #AI #midjourney #trailer
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We wanted to wish a big congratulations to Mark Wachholz for winning the first ever AI Film Trailer Competition hosted by Curious Refuge and Submachine. Not only that, but as our first place winner Mark is now a proud owner of a brand new Apple Vision Pro.
Congratulations to all of the winners and we are so grateful to everyone who participated in this competition. If you missed it, don’t worry! We will have another one very soon. :)
#ai #aifilmtrailer #aifilmcompetition #aifilmmaking
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Another test we put together with Dream Machine. One thing we are really amazed by is @LumaLabsAI Dream Machine's ability to create a 3D world from the image. The consistency is really incredible!
Test it for yourself: lumalabs.ai/dream-machine
#LumaDreamMachine #aivideo #aifilmmaking #filmmaking
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Can AI really capture those subtle human emotions? 🎭
We took the same Midjourney image and ran it through 5 different AI video tools (Kling 1.6, Minimax, Gen-3, Skyreels, and Luma) to see which ones could nail those subtle emotional expressions
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Surprise plot twist - the Chinese models knocked it out of the park! Kling 1.6 and Skyreels were quite close with impressive results, and Minimax wasn't far behind with great subtle nuances. Things are getting really interesting in the AI video world!
Which tool would you trust to bring emotional depth to your still images?
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Holy smokes. Never expected this…
Wes Anderson Directing ‘Star Wars’? A.I. Trailer Mimicking Filmmaker’s Style Divides Social Media thr.cm/tz0xs4a
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Spotlight from our Film Gallery: Check out this standout submission from David Blagojević - an AI spec ad for Dior that really caught our eye!
Blending ancient Greek and Japanese inspirations with ethereal beauty, this awesome video used 13,212 generated images to perfectly capture Dior's essence and brand aesthetic, making this a great showcase of AI's potential in luxury advertising!
If you have a video you'd like to see featured in our gallery you can submit it on our website at curiousrefuge.com. We would love to see what you have created!
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Who makes the most explosive AI videos? 💥🚗
We challenged 6 AI video tools with this cool Midjourney action shot to see which could deliver the most cinematic results.
Each tool brought its own approach to the chaos, but Luma absolutely blew us away with its insane fidelity and dynamic motion! The way it handled this explosion scene felt surprisingly close to actual live action footage.
Would you trust AI to handle your next action sequence?
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Check out this impressive AI spec ad for Maybelline by David Blagojević. Created in just 8 days, it showcases cool vibes and stellar art direction that could easily be mistaken for a classic TV commercial. It's a great example of what AI can do in advertising!
If you are interested in learning AI skills similar to the ones shown here, we would love to help you learn and grow! Our AI Advertising course enrollment opens next week. Feel free to check it out. 😁
#AI #GenerativeAI #aiadvertising #maybelline
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Working on some anime-style AI tests. I love how wonky the frog gets in the fourth clip. #runway #gen2 #midjourney #zelda
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We just tested the brand new Hailuo 02—and it’s mind-blowing! @Hailuo_AI 🤯🔥
With up to 1080p output and 10-second clips, this new model delivers insanely accurate prompt adherence, dynamic motion, and some of the best physics understanding we’ve seen yet. It feels like a serious leap forward!
We can’t wait to put it head-to-head with the other top tools. 👀
#aifilmmaking #aifilm #ai #generativeai #aivideo #aivideotools
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New AI project! We survived an earthquake and a hurricane to bring you this adorable planet earth style trailer. 📷 In collaboration with @aminahfolli and @calebwward.
Our September AI Filmmaking course opens up tomorrow. See you there!
#AI #Runway #midjourney #AIFilmmaking
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We have been having some fun playing with Luma Ray 2, and I honestly think a lof of people are sleeping on this AI Video Generator.
The camera movement especially seems to surprise me every single time. Its safe to say we are pretty big fans.
How is your experience with this specific AI Video Generator? How do you think the camera movement compares to Higgsfields?
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We are so excited to announce our New Course, AI Animation in partnership with Storybook Studios. We have had so many requests for this one, and we are superrrr excited for the training to begin.
This is your chance to take your animation skills to a new level utilizing the latest AI tools and workflows.
The waitlist is officially open, and pre-sale opens on October 30th at 11 AM Pacific. You can find more information at curiousrefuge.com/ai-animati…
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Here’s another spectacular scene compilation from Aminah (@VisionnAIre__St) for your Friday!
Alsoooo, check out the AI Generated music that fits perfectly in this film 🔥🔥🔥
Happy weekend! Who wants to see some prompt tips from this next week?🤔
#generativeai #aifilmmaking #aifilm
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Check out this AI Video created by Dinda Prasetyo using Hailuo and Topaz.
The physics in these shots is incredibly impressive, and the consistency is as well. Great work on this, Dinda!
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Huge congratulations to Hal Watmough (@___edit9) for winning first place in our AI Animation Competition. 🏆
Hal created this spectacular film titled ‘LATE.’ They did a wonderful job with the characters, the consistency, and the storyline is amazing.
Big shout-out to @promiseai and @lumalabsai for partnering with us to make this competition the best yet (and again huge thanks to Luma for upping the first-place prize to $10,000 🔥).
Check out the other winners over at curiousrefuge.com. And thank you to everyone who submitted to this contest! It was the biggest one yet!
#AI #AIAnimation #Animation #film #PromiseAI #CuriousRefuge #LumalabsAI
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Since so many loved the shot sequence we posted last week, we wanted to share some Midjourney prompt tips for Cinematic Realism
These will definitely help enahnce your images, as well as your videos!
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Happy Monday everyone! We’re dropping a new video tomorrow. It’s been super fun to combine AI movements and artwork. Stay tuned! 🤩🎊🥳 #lotr #wesanderson #WesAndersonChallenge #AIart #midjorney
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We wanted to test out the ability of Luma's Dream Machine some more, so we remade our viral Lord of the Rings in the style of Wes Anderson! Check out this whimsical reimagining and see Middle-earth in a whole new way. Enjoy!
#StarWars #wesanderson #LumaDreamMachine #aifilmmaking @LumaLabsAI
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Finally, Kling has opened access to everyone, so I was super excited to test it out! For this short video, I tried the image-to-video feature, and the results are pretty cool. It’s definitely a strong opponent to Gen-3 and Luma, if not the best one depending on the shot. Have you tried it yet?
#GenerativeAI #kling_ai #AI
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Big news!! @LumaLabsAI is joining Curious Refuge and @promise_ai as a sponsor of the world's first AI Animation Competition.
The best part? They are upping the 1st place prize to $10,000.
Submissions close tomorrow at 11:59 PM Pacific. You can submit up to 5 films to the competition, so get some coffee and start creating!
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Who says you can't blend AI with real footage?
Check out this awesome week 4 student assignment from our AI Advertising course that really caught our attention!
Jordan Baese created this brilliant spec ad about resurrecting Earth's ancient guardians. By mixing AI and regular footage, his story of mammoth de-extinction through biogenetics shows just how creative you can get with these tools.
Amazing work, Jordan! 👏
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.@LumaLabsAI just gave the ability to have more control over your scene with their new camera motion feature! Time to brew a pot of coffee and stay up all night playing with this 🤣
Prompt: camera orbit right
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New AI video tool alert! 🚨 I just had to try out MiniMax and compare it with Gen-3, using identical prompts and sticking to the text-to-video feature.
I've got to say, I'm completely blown away by MiniMax's realism and prompt fidelity. The best part? It's currently 100% free!
While I hope for an image-to-video feature soon, MiniMax already seems like a strong Gen-3 competitor.
Have you tried it yet?
#ai #GenerativeAI #Minimax #gen3
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Featured in our AI Film Gallery: The Karen you never expected to root for! 😱
"KAREN: UNLEASHED" by AI OR DIE (@aiordieshow@aiordieshow @aiordieshow) is a mindblowing short film packed with jaw-dropping action sequences and storytelling that pushes the boundaries of what seemed possible with AI.
This film flips the script on the "Karen" stereotype in the most unexpected way - but be careful, you might find yourself actually cheering for her…
Check out this and other amazing AI creations in our gallery at curiousrefuge .com– and hey, why not submit your own work? We'd love to see what you're making!
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We wanted to wish you all a happy Friday by sharing this shot sequence created by our team member Aminah (@VisionnAIre__St ). She does a wonderful job utilizing the AI tools to generate some shots that could pass as 100% realistic.
Aminah used Runway Gen-3 to generate these shots. If you want to know how to create beautiful scenes just like these check out our recent video on YouTube. In the video I show you how to use Runway Gen-3 and multiple other Video Generators. Have a great weekend! 😁
#ai #generativeai #RunwayGen3
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🎉 Get ready for the world’s first AI Film Trailer Competition!
We're excited to co-host this event with SubMachine by @MadeByBMP , presenting the biggest contest ever for AI-generated film trailers.
This is your opportunity to showcase your storytelling prowess and compete for incredible cash prizes! With over $5,000 in prizes and an Apple Vision Pro for the first-place winner, the stakes are sky-high.
Submissions are open now! You have until June 6th at 11 AM PST to enter your trailers. We can't wait to see the work you create. Good luck!
For full competition details and submission guidelines, head over to curiousrefuge.com/ai-trailer… .
If you have any questions, don’t hesitate to reach out!
#AI #AIFilm #AITrailerCompetition #FilmTrailers #Storytelling #SubMachine #CuriousRefuge #GenerativeAI #AppleVisionPro #AIFilmmaking
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Mastering Runway Gen-3: Video Prompting Tips
Wondering how to optimize your prompts for video generation in Runway? Here's a breakdown of strategies to enhance your results ⤵
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The world's first AI Horror Film Competition is live! @elevenlabs and @CuriousRefuge are thrilled to sponsor this exciting contest. This is your chance to win cash prizes along with a host of other goodies.
#HallAIween #halloween #Pikalabs #Runway #midjourney #horror
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Text-to-video AI showdown! 🎬 We put Google's Veo 2 against China's new Wan 2.1 using identical prompts to see which creates more realistic videos.
Both models impressed us with their understanding of realism, each with unique strengths and weaknesses. After careful comparison, Veo 2 takes the crown this time around for its superior realism and more natural, dynamic motion.
Have you tried either of these text-to-video tools yet? Let us know what you think in the comments!
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Runway has released image to video for Gen 3. Woot!
We tested it out against the current top ai video generators (Kling & Luma) and wanted to share the results with you. Honestly, I feel like Kling and Luma are holding strong. Which ones your favorite?
#ai #aivideo #aifaking #aivideogenerator
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Mastering Camera Stocks in MidJourney 🎞️
Want to take your AI visuals to the next level? Camera stocks are a fantastic way to control the mood, tone, and color grading of your images.
By specifying a film stock in your prompt, can easily give your visuals a super cinematic feel or retro vibe.
Here are 5 must-try camera stocks you can prompt in MidJourney—and a pro tip to make the most of them! ⬇️
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I wanted to test out and compare how different AI Video generators perform when prompting for emotion in an animated shot.
Super pleased with some of these. Check out the prompt below! 👇
A monarch butterfly gently lands on a young boy's outstretched hand, causing his face to light up with surprise, excitement, and amazement. The camera slowly zooms in on his delighted expression as he gazes at the butterfly.
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The other day we came across this phenomenal AI music video we wanted to share with you
Arata Fukoe (@Arata_Fukoe) used the latest AI tools to create all of it—from the shots to the soundtrack, everything is created using AI! The result is seriously next-level with awesome video editing, great pacing, and super cool visuals.
Great work, Arata!
#ai #aifilmmaking #generativeai
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Check out this insanely good "Superman 1938" AI trailer - would you believe it's a week 2 student assignment? John Nuno created this brilliant video in our AI Filmmaking course, and we're blown away by the storytelling and curation!
Inspired to create your own AI projects? Well, today's your last chance to enroll! Jump over to curiousrefuge.com to get started! For any questions, don't hesitate to reach out!
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Motion sliders are here! Here's a quick comparison of the movement from @runwayml with new movement sliders vs the old default movement. (top is old, bottom is new)
More directorial controls will unlock a new era of storytelling.
Exciting stuff!!!
#runway #midjourney #Ai
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We just launched a new video that is a deep dive comparing the top AI video generators and how to use each of them.
I even give my thoughts on which is the current best all around! Check it out over on YouTube and let me know if you agree.
To start, can you guess which generator was used to create this video?🤔
curiousrefuge.com/blog/the-b…
#aifilmmaking #aivideo #generativeai
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THIS IS HUGE! OpenAI just announced #Sora
@OpenAI is here with another breakthrough in generative AI! Soon we'll all be able to generate 1-minute high-quality videos from a single prompt. 👏
Here's a demo compilation video of Sora!
#OpenAISora #AIRevolution #generativeai #OpenAI
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Big Congrats to @NicolasPomet for winning the second annual AI Horror Film Competition by Curious Refuge, in partnership with Infinity AI!
Nicolas nailed the vintage aesthetic and did a phenomenal job with the storyline. We don’t want to spoil the ending, so make sure you give it a watch!
Once again, congratulations Nicolas!
We hope you enjoy your new creepy baked tater friend. 🤣
#ai #aifilmmaking #generativeai #aicinema #aifilm
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AI Video Showdown: Pika vs Luma
Pika recently launched their new video model with improved motion and I put it to the test on a recent episode of AI Film News.
For a fair comparison, I used Pika's promo video first frames and prompts (when applicable) in Luma. The results? Fascinating!
Pika seems to have the edge with more dynamic motion, while Luma tends to introduce a few more artifacts. Overall both tools are great, even though they share a common challenge: achieving the detailed realism seen in video models like Runway or Kling.
The major issue is, as many of you know, nearly everybody has not able to generate using Pika. There appears to be some sort of issue or delays that have not been fixed.
All in all, it's exciting to see the rapid progress in AI video generation. Have you any success using Pika 1.5?
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SORA is finally here and we have loved seeing all of the generations. We got early access and have been amazed by the content that SORA generates.
Like usual, we wanted to see how it holds up against some of the other best AI Video generators out there. I’m still pleasantly surprised by how well some of these other generators hold up against SORA.
I generated a handful of variations from each and pulled the best one.
What do you think? Generation is the best?
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Get ready to laugh! @Pizza_Later made a hilarious and super cute AI short film that’s like The Office but with puppets that go “poof”—quite literally…
This fun-filled film has awesome consistency and will have you laughing from start to finish.
Who knew puppets could be this explosively entertaining?
#ai #aifilmmaking #aishortfilm
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Is this the most cinematic AI film out there? 🎬🔥
Featured in our AI Film Gallery: "Ava" by Dorian and Daniel Titz (@doriananddaniel)
This hauntingly beautiful short tells the story of an artificial human whose return stirs buried memories and raises deep ethical questions. With moody lighting, cinematic framing, and incredibly realistic visuals, it’s easy to forget this was made entirely with AI!
Explore more standout AI films—or submit your own—at curiousrefuge.com!
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Which AI tool rides the wave best? 🌊🏄♂️
We tested Runway Gen-4, Luma, Kling, Veo 2, and Pika using the same Midjourney image of this epic surfing moment—and the results were seriously impressive across the board.
Each model captured the energy and motion in its own unique way: some leaned into cinematic water dynamics, others focused on camera angles or character realism.
Which one would you pick to animate your next high-energy scene?
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Ever wondered what The Little Mermaid would look like if filmed in the 1950s? Abandoned Films (@abandonedmovies ) brings this idea to life with a super fun AI trailer in Super Panavision 70 style. It's a fantastic blend of vintage aesthetics and AI technology.
Interested in learning to create AI content like this? Our course enrollment opens tomorrow! Feel free to check it out and start exploring into this creative
#ai #generativeai #aifilmmaking #disney
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I've been playing some with @runwayml's Aleph, and I am super excited to explore some more practical applications for filmmakers using this tool. It is a major upgrade for sure.
Even though there are some issues, the ease of use and workflow are changing filmmakers in a major way
More demos coming very soon 👀
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Our AI Advertising competition at Curious Refuge keeps bringing in awesome entries! Take a look at this super cool video submission from @iya_KEN_ Pretty impressive, right? Remember, you've got until the 30th to submit your own!
#ai #generativeai #aiadvertising
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Ran our Whimsical Fellowship trailer through Runway #Gen2 to test the results. The creative potential here is astounding.
Resolution and direction will soon improve & artists from every background will be able to share their cinematic vision.
#runway #midjourney #RunwayGen2
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We created a short AI doc explaining the bizarre (but true) story behind Milli Vanilli, one of the greatest scandals in pop music history.
See the full version on YouTube: piped.video/br9LSlINV4o?si=OmAJ…
#aidocumentary #millivanilli #AI #documentary #girlyouknowitstrue #midjourney
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