Marketing Against The Grain How to Make the Most Realistic AI Videos (Step-by-Step Tutorial)
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Jan 8, 2026 Discover how to create stunning AI videos in just hours instead of weeks. Learn about a four-step framework that leverages tools like Veo 3.1 and Nano Banana Pro. Hear about challenges like dialogue limits and audio clarity, and how reference images ensure a polished final product. Kieran and Kipp discuss the importance of storyboarding and iteration, emphasizing that creativity and audience understanding are crucial. Plus, get excited about upcoming AI sketches and innovative ideas!
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First Video Took 20–25 Hours
- Kieran spent roughly 20–25 hours building his first AI video and says the process can be cut to a few hours with his framework.
- He estimates the improved process saves about 80–90% of the time on future versions.
Killed A Character To Make Dialogue Work
- Kieran solved a failure mode by scripting a character's death so another AI character could speak in the same scene.
- He staged Teddy's death to allow ChatGPT-character lines because the model otherwise made only one character speak.
Keep Creative Ownership Of The Idea
- Keep creative control: feed AI your original idea and use models as a thought partner to refine it.
- Use AI to sharpen script and pacing, not to invent the core concept for you.