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How to Make a Movie with AI

How do I plan an AI movie?

Plan it like a normal movie. This is how to make an AI movie: start with story beats, not prompts. A short AI movie can be one scene with one location. The full workflow looks like this:

1. Write the story beats.
2. Write a short script from those beats.
3. Make a storyboard and shot list.
4. Create character sheets.
5. Block the shots in Blender with simple 3D stand-in figures.
6. Generate still frames with image models.
7. Turn stills into video with AI video models.
8. Edit, add sound, and do final cleanup.

How do I write the story beats, script, and shot list?

Write story beats first; they are the key moments in a scene. Write them in plain language before opening any AI tool. If a character changes their mind, that is a beat. If the camera needs to move, that is a shot, not a beat. After the beats are clear, turn each one into a few lines of script. Then make a storyboard from the script. A storyboard is a visual version of the script. A shot list is a checklist of every camera setup. Use a storyboard template and a shot list template to keep things clear. Put the shot number, camera movement, and action on the list. When a shot is clear on paper, the AI tools have less to guess.

How do I make character sheets for AI consistency?

Character consistency is the hardest part of an AI movie. A character sheet helps by showing the same person from different angles and expressions. GPT Image 2 is useful for character sheets. Nano Banana can be used for style frames that set the overall look. Make one sheet for each main character. Keep the sheet open as reference while you generate stills. The more stable the sheet, the more stable the shots will be.

How do I block the shot in 3D?

Blocking means placing simple 3D stand-in figures in a scene. In Blender, block each shot before generating final video. This sets the camera position, lens, and screen direction. It also tells the AI video model what motion needs to happen. You do not need detailed 3D assets or realistic textures. Simple figures are enough to set the spatial logic. Use the same camera position and angle you want in the final shot.

How do I turn stills into AI video?

Start with a still frame that matches your block. Feed it to an AI video model. Seedance 2.5 is the default for final shots on this site. Wan 3.0, Kling, and Runway are also options. Higgsfield is one platform used to run models. Generate several takes of each shot. Watch for faces, hands, text, and physics. Pick the take with the cleanest motion.

How do I edit and finish the movie?

Cut the good takes on a normal editing timeline. Add dialogue, music, and sound effects. Then fix small visual problems by changing the cut, re-framing, or re-generating only the bad shots. Sound is not an afterthought. A movie feels finished only when the sound works. Make the timing match your story beats. If a shot feels too long, cut earlier or replace it with a closer angle.

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