Lesson plan
What you will build
By the end, you will know how to turn an existing reference scene into a new AI-generated cinematic video starring yourself or your own character while preserving the motion and shot structure of the original reference.
Tools used
- Seedance 2.5 or another reference-video AI generator
- ImagineArt or another interface that provides access to the model
- ChatGPT for prompt writing and scene breakdown
- Optional character-sheet generator
Requirements
- A clear reference image of yourself or your character
- A short reference video or cinematic scene you want to recreate
- Access to an AI video generator that supports reference video and character/image inputs
- Optional: a multi-angle character sheet for better face and outfit consistency
Lesson contents and progress
Your progress
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Step-by-step class
Follow the lessons in order.
Each lesson includes the exact action to take, the reason it matters, and a checkpoint before you move on.
Lesson 01 of 13
Choose the scene you want to recreate
Start with a short reference video that has clear movement, visible camera motion, and a scene structure you want to preserve. The reference should be used mainly as a motion and cinematography blueprint. Shorter clips are usually easier to control than long scenes. Trim away any unnecessary beginning or ending sections before uploading.
Check before continuing
- Reference clip is trimmed
- Main subject is clearly visible
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