AI for Commercial Video

Learn the full spectrum of AI Video creation - from 15-sec Social Media Marketing teasers to full brand story campaigns - integrating AI with traditional media.

Course Format and Delivery

Delivery Method: LiveOnline 
Schedule: 4 half-day 
Cost: $1,795

All sessions are delivered live by an expert instructor in a fully interactive online environment.

*20% off for group bookings when booking 3 or more attendees from the same organization on the same course dates in the same transaction.

 

About this course

Transform your creative workflow with AI-powered video production designed specifically for marketing and advertising professionals. This comprehensive course teaches you to harness cutting-edge AI tools to create compelling visual narratives that drive brand engagement and business results.

You'll learn to produce high-impact video content for social media campaigns, product launches, brand stories, and client presentations—all while dramatically reducing production time and costs. Whether you're creating animated explainers, dynamic product showcases, or emotional brand narratives, you'll master the AI tools and techniques that are revolutionizing commercial video production.

Perfect for marketers, creative directors, brand strategists, freelancers, and agencies looking to stay competitive in the rapidly evolving digital landscape.


Topics Covered

1: Foundation & Strategy

Week 1 Overview

  • Trash Day Kickoff
  • Current AI Video Landscape & Tools
  • Deconstructing Effective Commercial Narratives
  • Project 1 - Day One
    • Simple 1 - Inanimate Still Life
    • Still Life Creation (Midjourney + ChatGPT)
    • Video Style 1
  • Project 2 - How
    • Video Style 1 - My Example
    • Step Thru
      • Part 1 - Script
      • Part 2 - Eleven Labs
      • Part 3 - Character
      • Part 4 - Audio
      • Part 5 - Hedra
      • Part 6 - Capcut
      • Part 7 - Audio / Music
      • Completed Video
    • From the MJ Course - Learn to See + Describe
    • Learn To See - 4 mins - 225 MB
    • Learn To Describe - A - 3 mins - 429 MB
    • Learn To Describe - B

 

2: Short-Form Mastery

  • Storytelling Principles
    • Core Storytelling Principles
    • Narrative Structure
    • 8 Essential Story Beats - Resource
    • Exercise
    • Emotional Connection - The ROI of Feeling Something
    • Visual Storytelling: Show it, Don't Say It
  • The Clarity of Short-Form Mastery
    • Key Qualities of Effective Stories
    • Conciseness + Editing for Short Form
    • Project 3 - 15-s: Alternative Universe Ad Concept
    • Working Example - 15-s: Alt - Universe Ad
    • Working Example - Storyboard for 15-s Ad
  • '15-Second' Ad Example Walk Thru
  • Some of the Best AI Models in ONE Platform
  • Luma AI Overview - Part 1
    • Character Development

3: Long-Form Campaigns

  • Ford Bronco - Concept Ad
    • P1 - Midjourney: AI Video Mock Ad Creation
    • P2 - Adobe Firefly Audio (Sound Effects)
    • P3 - Suno (Music Track)
    • P4 - Capcut (video Layout)
    • P4 - Midjourney Animate
  • Google Veo 3
  • First 3 Prompt Renders - Veo 3: Motorcycle
    • MJ V7 to Video...
  • Kling AI: Kolors (image) + Kling (video)
    • Image-to-Video Prompting Guide
  • Kling AI: Part 2
    • Project 5 - Kling AI

4: Professional Workflow

  • Feltland: Let's Talk Bees
    • How Feltland Was Made - Part 1
    • Feltland Part 2
    • Feltland Part 3
    • Feltland Part 4
    • Feltland - WrapUp
    • Consistent Characters in Google Flow
    • Veo 3 - Sample 1 - 1 min - 48.6 MB
    • Project 6 - Google Flow
  • Secret Shot List Pro Filmmakers Use: CRE8 Overview
    • CRE-8
    • Runway's Act-2: You as the Character Actor
  • Runway Act-2: Walk Thru
    • Project 7 - 30 -60s: Alt Universe Ad - Act-2

Bonus Tools

  • Adding an AI Actor to a Scene (P1)
  • Adding an AI Actor to a Scene (P2)

Facilitated By

B. Sykes
Brian Sykes
Facilitator

With extensive experience in both traditional marketing and cutting-edge AI tools, our instructor brings real-world expertise from working with major brands and agencies. You'll learn not just the technical skills, but the strategic thinking that separates amateur content from professional campaigns that drive results.

Questions about this course? Interested in another date?

Phone: 1-800-373-7028
Email: info-us@softed.com

We'd love to have the opportunity to discuss how we can assist your business.