Lights, Camera, AI Video
What Will You Create When AI Hands You the Script?
I grew up in a house of rules and routines, and movies were my way out. I’d watch them, replay the best scenes in my head, and sometimes imagine I was Steven Spielberg, building worlds bigger than the four walls around me.
In 6th grade, I taught myself how to trim videos and stitch clips together on Windows Movie Maker then Final Cut Pro eventually. My life was spent waiting for renders to finish and dealing with endless crashes, but I kept going. Even with simple tools, I found ways to make something that felt bigger than my small world. I kept at it for years, mostly for fun and a way to play, try things out, and see what I could make with what I had.
I loved it, but it never felt close enough to turn into a real path. There were always limits and the sense that some things were just out of reach.
Now the tools have changed. Runway, Sora, VEO3, and all these new AI video generators are everywhere. I can open my laptop and direct a scene in seconds.
The only thing that stops me now is my imagination, or maybe just whether I show up and use it.
If my life is a prompt, what am I actually asking for?
It’s easy to go from idea to finished movie scene. I type a prompt, and AI fills the shot with whatever I want. But just because I can make anything doesn’t mean I know what I want to say.
So I find myself asking: When anyone can direct a scene, what makes mine worth watching?
How I Make Space for the Right Story
It’s tempting to keep chasing new ideas instead of choosing one and seeing it through, when everything is one prompt away.
So I’ve started asking myself a few simple questions before I make anything, especially with AI:
What do I want to feel or explore right now?
I let this guide my first prompt, instead of just typing whatever comes to mind.What’s the smallest scene I can direct that feels true?
I don’t need to create a whole film. Sometimes a single shot or short sequence says more than a finished project.Am I making something for myself, or for an audience?
I check in with my own intention. If I’m trying to impress, I notice it. If I’m just playing, I let myself enjoy it.Do I need to share this, or is it enough to make it?
Not everything has to become content. Sometimes, making something private is the real win.
These questions help me focus. They turn the endless options into a clearer path and keep me close to the story I actually want to tell.
VEO3
It’s wild how far things have come. Not long ago, AI video tools seemed out of reach, but now, they’re everywhere. This week, I spent time experimenting with VEO3, testing prompts just to see how far I could push it.
If you’ve ever wanted to play director, or just see your ideas come to life, this is the time to try it out and see how far this tech has come. You don’t need industry connections or a Hollywood setup. All you need is a bit of curiosity and five minutes to tinker.
If you’re not sure where to begin, I have something coming for you. I’m putting together a free AI video generation course that I’ll share soon on my YouTube channel using a video creator copilot and VEO3. I’ll show you how to get started, test ideas, and actually finish something you’re proud of. Subscribe here.
It’s easy to get caught up in what’s possible when every tool promises something bigger, faster, or smarter. But the stories that matter most are the ones you choose to show up for.
You don’t need permission to create, and you don’t have to wait for the perfect scene or the right tool. Sometimes, the only thing that matters is that you notice what’s true for you, and take one step to bring it into the light.
If you want to see how I’m exploring these tools in real time, or if you’re curious about the free AI video course I’m about to share, make sure you’re subscribed to my YouTube channel and stay tuned for the next update.
All the zest 🍋
Cien