Tom Gera Tom Gera

The Emperor's New AI

Doom-scrolling through an endless parade of AI-generated commercials that look like they were birthed in some pristine digital nursery.

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Tom Gera Tom Gera

The Art of Not Being Boring

Think of yourself as the universe's bouncer, and your character is trying to get into the most exclusive club in existence. These can be physical barriers, emotional walls, or other characters (because let's face it, people are the worst obstacles of all).

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Tom Gera Tom Gera

The Secret Weapon Every VFX artist Needs

In this video, I reveal how I captured cinematic HDRI maps for my narrative dance film extravaganza "Juno & Sensei" using the Insta360 ONE RS 1-Inch Edition. Learn why this affordable 360 camera might be the most valuable tool in your VFX arsenal, especially for indie filmmakers working with limited budgets.

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Tom Gera Tom Gera

AI Companions: A Bath Time Revelation

That's when it hit me: my kids aren't just going to have human friends (though I sincerely hope they do). They're going to have genuine relationships with AI - not just one, mind you, but likely several AIs with distinct personalities.

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Tom Gera Tom Gera

Introduction to ComfyUI for Creatives

Playing mad scientist with ComfyUI, Controlnet, and custom Loras to push AI filmmaking beyond prompt wizardry in 'Juno & Sensei' - where digital alchemy meets cinematic storytelling and chaos becomes art. 🎬✨

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Tom Gera Tom Gera

Learn to make your hero fly with unreal engine

In this video, I break down how we brought Sensei's powerful presence into Unreal Engine for "Juno & Sensei." From initial 3D scan to final integration, I'll walk you through our unconventional yet effective pipeline using Cinema 4D, Blender, and Unreal Engine 5.

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