Master Generative AI for Film and TV

What you'll learn

Across the series, you will:

• Understand how generative models actually work: how a model learns, how it generates, and what that means for your craft.
• Build a strong, practical foundation in AI ethics and licensing, so you can use these tools responsibly in production.
• Install and run ComfyUI on your own machine, and become comfortable with its node-based workflow logic.
• Generate, edit, and control images with state-of-the-art open models, from prompt writing to precise edits and upscaling.
• Generate and control video: text-to-video, image-to-video, and keyframe control with current open video models.
• Leave each session with the workflows and course materials you built, ready to reuse and adapt.

How the series works

The Masterclass is a series of standalone live sessions, delivered over Google Meet. Each session is 4 hours, hands-on, and recorded.

Hands-on, follow-along

• You work along with the instructor on your own machine. You install, you build, you generate. Short breaks and Q&A segments keep the pace sustainable.
• Each session takes a maximum of 12 participants, so the instructor can reach everyone during the build.
• Every session is recorded. Enrollees get the recording and the course materials, so you can review and rebuild at your own pace.

Standalone sessions with prerequisites

• Part 1 needs no prior setup: installation is part of the session. Parts 2 and 3 expect a working ComfyUI, and Part 3 also expects image generation fundamentals.
• Missed a part you need? You can buy the recording and course materials of a past session to catch up before joining a later one.

Optional: 45-minute 1-on-1 mentoring session

• The Standard package adds a personalized 1-on-1 mentoring session. After you practice, this is your chance to get personal guidance and troubleshoot your specific workflow, whether it relates to the Masterclass or to your own AI and VFX projects.

The parts

Three parts are announced. Each is a standalone 4-hour live session on the last Monday of the month, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Toronto time (ET).

Part 1: Foundations. Monday, September 28th, 2026.
Where generative AI comes from, how a model learns and generates, and what that means for film and VFX. The ethics and legal landscape: licenses, risks, and responsible use in production. Then the 2026 tooling landscape, why ComfyUI, and a guided installation on your machine, ending with your first generated image. No prerequisites.

Part 2: Image generation. Monday, October 26th, 2026.
Prompt writing that works, image generation fundamentals, precise image editing, control techniques, and upscaling with current open models. Prerequisite: a working ComfyUI (from Part 1 live or its recording, or your own install).

Part 3: Video generation. Monday, November 30th, 2026.
Text-to-video, image-to-video, first-and-last-frame control, and practical video workflows with current open video models. Prerequisites: a working ComfyUI and image generation fundamentals (Parts 1 and 2, live or recordings, or equivalent experience).

About your instructor

Hello, Bonjour, Kia ora,

I'm a French New Zealander living in Canada. I'm the former Head of Effects at Wētā FX and Houdini teacher at Fx Machina. I hold six AWS certifications, including Machine Learning Engineer and Machine Learning Specialty. I have worked on over 30 projects for the TV and Film industry since the early 2000s, including the Avatar series, Game of Thrones, and Terminator (see my IMDB profile). I've empowered many artists going from XSI/Maya to Houdini. Today, I'm enabling the AI transition.

I love teaching and witnessing that "aha" moment in people's eyes: the excitement of learning and growing. I'm not here to waste anyone's time, and I have plenty to share. Join me; it will be fun, I promise!

Learn more about Adrien.

Tools & Technologies covered

The series focuses on open tools and state-of-the-art open models. Each session teaches the strongest current options at its date, so the exact lineup evolves. As of this writing, the stack includes:

Core platform:

• ComfyUI: the hub for open generative AI, with a node-based interface for building custom workflows

Image (Part 2):

• Z-Image Turbo: fast, high-quality image generation
• Qwen Image Edit: precise, instruction-based image editing
• SeedVR2: enhancement and upscaling

Video (Part 3):

• LTX 2.5: current open video generation, from text-to-video to keyframe control

When a stronger open model ships before a session, we teach that instead. The fundamentals you learn transfer across models.

Why choose this Masterclass?

• Hands-on from minute one: you build every workflow yourself, live, with the instructor. You leave with working files, not just notes.
• Industry-designed: created by VFX veterans who understand production needs and busy schedules.
• Refreshed before every delivery: models, workflows, and content follow the state of the art, and Part 1 puts a major focus on ethics and licensing.
• A clear progression: foundations and ethics, then image, then video. Each part stands alone, and together they form one path.
• Ethical approach: open models first, licenses explained, responsible use in production. Read our statement of AI ethics.
• Recorded: enrollees get the session recording and all course materials.
• Personal support available: optional 1-on-1 mentoring in English or French.
• A path onward: past Masterclass purchases earn a credit toward our Bootcamp (see FAQ below).

Masterclass dates

The series runs on the last Monday of the month, 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Toronto time (ET). Each session is standalone: enroll in one part, or in the full series one part at a time. Times below are shown across timezones for convenience.

Discounts, referrals & Bootcamp credit

Three ways to save:

• Returning customer discount: every full-price purchase earns you 50% off one future booking of a Masterclass session, a mentoring session, or a session recording. A discounted booking does not earn a new discount. Use the discount within 12 months of the purchase that earned it. The Bootcamp is excluded.
• Referral reward: once you have paid in full for any item, each person you refer who completes at least one paid purchase earns you one free item of your choice: a session recording, a 45-minute mentoring session, or a Masterclass session (Basic). Rewards stack, one reward per person referred. Use each reward within 12 months of earning it. The Bootcamp is never a reward.
• Bootcamp bridge credit: the fee of one Masterclass, mentoring, or recording purchase made in the 12 months before you enroll in the Bootcamp is credited toward your Bootcamp seat (one credit per enrollee, up to 499 USD). Your Masterclass is a risk-free first step.

Is this Masterclass right for you?

This Masterclass is ideal for:

• VFX artists and creative professionals who want to integrate AI into their workflows
• Filmmakers and content creators exploring new production possibilities
• Studio technical directors evaluating AI integration strategies
• Anyone curious about the cutting edge of visual storytelling technology who wants to learn by doing

This Masterclass is not the right fit if:

• You are not open to change. You don't need to be convinced that AI belongs in the industry, but you do need curiosity and an open mind.
• You want a watch-only experience. The sessions are hands-on. You can attend without following along, but you'll get the most value by building with us.
• You do not like working with new tools and workflows. The AI ecosystem moves fast. The rules are not set in stone yet; it can feel destabilizing at first, and it's also where the opportunities are.

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