How I Made an AI Music Video, Part 2: Video Generation
In this second part of my series, I break down the technical workflow I used to create the AI-generated visuals for "Through the Mystic Green," focusing on the challenge of maintaining character and style consistency across shots when video models treat each clip as isolated. Rather than fighting against the AI's limitations, I embraced a "happy accidents" approach inspired by Bob Ross, letting the AI guide the creative process and working collaboratively with tools like Kling 2.1 to create unexpected but compelling visual storytelling moments.
How I Made an AI Music Video, Part 1: Music Generation and Remixing Workflow
In this video, I break down the music production process behind my AI-generated animated music video "Through the Mystic Green," demonstrating that working with AI isn't about typing a prompt and getting a finished product—it's a collaborative, iterative process that requires traditional remixing and editing skills. I'll walk you through my complete workflow using Suno for music generation, from initial creation to stem separation and final production in Ableton, showing how AI serves as a powerful productivity tool that enhances rather than replaces creative expertise.
Through the Mystic Green
An experimental AI-generated music video combining generative AI for both music and visuals. This is the complete music video referenced in my upcoming tutorial series where I break down the entire production process, showing how AI tools integrate with traditional music production workflows.
AI in Creative Writing: A Conversation with The Nerdy Novelist
In this conversation with Jason Hamilton (The Nerdy Novelist), we explore how AI is transforming creative writing, from his personal journey integrating AI into his writing process to his innovative approach to community-based business models. His thoughts provide valuable perspectives on working both smarter and harder with AI tools while maintaining authentic human connections, offering crucial insights for creators and educators navigating this technological transformation.
AI Can't Do the Dishes Yet: Navigating Creative Careers in the Era of Emerging AI
In this video, I address viewer comments on my previous discussions about generative AI in creative professions, exploring how the principles of critical skills, process focus, and agility apply to professional practice. I examine various impacts of AI, from challenges for voice actors to copyright issues, while emphasizing the importance of critical thinking and adaptability in navigating the evolving landscape of AI in creative fields.
GameAudioGPT is here!
In this video, I introduce GameAudioGPT, a custom AI tool I've created to help answer your questions about my Unity and Wwise game audio tutorial series from three years ago. I demonstrate how this free tool works by testing it with real user questions, showing how it can provide quick, detailed responses on topics covered in the original series and even beyond, making it easier for you to get the help you need without me having to rewatch entire videos.
How AI Is Changing Education: Time to Take Action
In this video, I explore how artificial intelligence is reshaping education and creative industries, presenting a strategic framework for educators to adapt to this rapidly evolving landscape. I discuss three key principles—emphasizing critical skills, adopting process-centric pedagogy, and implementing agile institutional structures—designed to prepare students for a future where AI is an integral part of the creative process.
Digital Media Expert Reacts: The AI Music Lawsuit That Could Change Everything
In this video, I analyze recent YouTube commentaries on the RIAA's copyright infringement lawsuit against AI music generation services, arguing that the lawsuit's true significance lies in establishing legal precedents for AI-generated content rather than signaling the end of AI in music, while also exploring the technical issues and broader implications for copyright law and the music industry.
Tough Comments on My Take on AI in the Creative Disciplines
In this video, I address viewer comments and questions about the impact of generative AI on creative disciplines, discussing philosophical debates, potential socio-economic consequences, technical aspects of working with AI-generated music, and the misconception that AI is stealing from human artists.
10 Plugins for Remastering Udio Tracks
In this video, I explore the world of AI-generated music and demonstrate how to enhance tracks created using platforms like udio.com by applying post-processing and remastering techniques, showcasing the exciting possibilities that AI technology brings to the future of music creation.
Let's Talk About Suno.ai! (Digital Dreamer Edit)
Bonus video: this is a shortened version of our most recent podcast episode.
Let’s Talk About Suno.ai!
In this episode, Sam and I explore the world of AI-generated music using Suno, discussing its implications for the industry and experimenting with creating songs for various purposes, including a theme for the podcast.
On the Use of Generative AI
This video essay explores the complex relationship between generative AI and the creative industries, arguing that the rise of AI will lead to an increased demand for "true" artists and designers who can push the boundaries of what AI can achieve on its own.