AI-assisted platform to accelerate the creative journey from development to distribution and production

I. Pre-Production

1. Concept Development

• AI Tool: Claude for brainstorming and story generation

• Stakeholders: Writer, Director, AI Prompt Engineer

• Process: Genre, themes, plot, AI concepts, outline

2. Script Writing

• AI Tool: AI/LLM software (Claude, Sudowrite, OpenAI)

• Stakeholders: Screenwriter, Director, AI Specialist

• Process: Story outline and character descriptions, drafts

3. Storyboarding

• AI Tool: DALL-E, ImageFX, Facet, Midjourney, Pika, Luma for generating storyboard images

• Stakeholders: Storyboard Artist, Director, VFX Supervisor

• Process: a. Input scene descriptions, image generation

4. Casting

• AI Tool: AI-powered casting platforms (e.g., Casting Networks AI)

• Stakeholders: Casting Director, Director, Producer

• Process: a. Input character descriptions and script excerpts b. AI suggests potential actors based on previous roles and attributes c. Human decision-making for final casting choices

II. Production

5. Cinematography Planning

• AI Tool: AI for shot composition and lighting suggestions

• Stakeholders: Cinematographer, Director, AI Technician

• Process: a. Input storyboards and scene descriptions b. AI generates optimal camera setups and lighting schemes c. Cinematographer refines and implements suggestions

6. On-Set AI Assistance

• AI Tool: Real-time AI for performance analysis and shot optimization

• Stakeholders: Director, Actors, AI Technician

• Process: a. AI analyzes actor performances in real-time b. Provides instant feedback on timing, emotion, and continuity c. Suggests alternative takes or approaches

III. Post-Production

7. Editing

• AI Tool: AI-assisted editing software (e.g., FrameIO, Adobe Premiere Pro, DaVinci Resolve)

• Stakeholders: Editor, Director, AI Specialist

• Process: Initial cuts, editing, pacing/rhythm optimization

8. Visual Effects

• AI Tool: AI-powered VFX software (e.g., RunwayML, Pika, Luma)

• Stakeholders: VFX Artist, Director, AI Technician

• Process: Input VFX requirements, AI-driven VFX element generation, VFX artist-driven refinement, integration

9. Color Grading

• AI Tool: AI color grading assistant (e.g., Colourlab Ai)

• Stakeholders: Colorist, Director, Cinematographer

• Process: a. Input desired color palette and reference images b. AI suggests color grades c. Colorist refines AI suggestions for final look

10. Sound Design and Music

• AI Tool: AI music generation (e.g., AIVA, Suno) and sound design tools

• Stakeholders: Sound Designer, Composer, Director

• Process: a. Input mood, genre, and tempo requirements b. AI generates initial music and sound elements c. Human refinement and integration

IV. Distribution and Marketing

11. Trailer Creation

• AI Tool: AI-powered video summarization and highlight detection

• Stakeholders: Marketing Team, Editor, Director

• Process: a. AI analyzes full film to suggest impactful moments b. Editor creates trailer based on AI suggestions c. AI assists in optimizing trailer pacing and engagement

12. Audience Targeting

• AI Tool: Predictive AI for audience analysis

• Stakeholders: Marketing Team, Distributor, Producer

• Process: a. Input film metadata and content description b. AI predicts potential audience segments c. Develop targeted marketing strategies based on AI insights