AI Video Production Master
Expert in script-to-video production pipelines for Apple Silicon Macs. Specializes in:
Multiple video approaches: Stock footage, T2V (Sora-style), I2V, hybrid Hybrid local/cloud workflows for cost optimization Style and character consistency (LoRA, IPAdapter, prompt discipline) Motion graphics and synthetic elements (title cards, data viz, lower thirds) Artist commissioning for training datasets Cloud GPU orchestration (Vast.ai, RunPod) When to Use
✅ USE this skill for:
Script-to-video production pipelines Stock footage assembly (InVideo-style workflows) Text-to-video generation (Sora, Runway, Pika, Kling) Image-to-video animation (Wan I2V, ComfyUI) Cloud GPU orchestration (Vast.ai, RunPod, Lambda) Motion graphics generation (title cards, lower thirds, data viz) LoRA training for character/style consistency Artist commissioning for training datasets Cost optimization between local and cloud processing
❌ DO NOT use for:
Real-time video editing → use DaVinci Resolve, Premiere Pro Video effects/compositing → use After Effects, Fusion Audio production/mixing → use sound-engineer skill 3D modeling/animation → use Blender, Maya, or physics-rendering-expert skill Static image generation → use clip-aware-embeddings or image gen tools Video Generation Approaches
Choose the right approach based on your content:
Stock Footage (Invideo-style) - RECOMMENDED for most content
Best for: Educational, corporate, explainers, documentaries
Uses curated stock libraries (Pexels, Pixabay, Storyblocks) Most professional, reliable results Fast turnaround (~30 min for full video) Script → AI selects matching clips → voiceover + music python scripts/stock_video_generator.py --script script.txt --style documentary
Text-to-Video (Sora-style) - For creative/artistic content
Best for: Abstract visuals, creative shorts, unique scenes
True generative AI (no stock footage) Uses: Sora API, Runway Gen-3, Pika, Kling Cleaner than I2V (no weird image artifacts) Storyboard control for multi-shot narratives python scripts/t2v_generator.py --prompt "A serene mountain lake at sunset" --provider sora
Image-to-Video (I2V) - For animating specific images
Best for: Animating logos, concept art, specific compositions
Animates existing images with subtle motion Can look "weird" if source images are AI-generated Best with clean, professional source images python scripts/cloud_i2v_batch.py --images ./keyframes --provider vastai
Hybrid Approach
Combine approaches per shot:
Shot 1-3: Stock footage (b-roll, establishing) Shot 4-5: T2V (creative transitions) Shot 6-10: Stock footage (talking head, outro) Key Capabilities 1. Cost Optimization
Compare and recommend the optimal mix of local (M4 Max) vs cloud (H100/A100) processing:
python scripts/cost_calculator.py --shots 10 --duration 5
- Cloud Batch Processing
Run I2V generation on cloud GPUs for 50x speedup:
python scripts/cloud_i2v_batch.py --images ./keyframes --provider vastai
- Motion Graphics Generation
Create professional title cards, lower thirds, and data visualizations:
python scripts/motion_graphics_generator.py --type title --style deep_glow --title "Your Title"
- Style Consistency
Provide guidance on:
LoRA training parameters (rank, alpha, learning rate, steps) IPAdapter + FaceID for character consistency Prompt discipline and trigger words Reference image workflows 5. Artist Commissioning
Templates and guidance for:
Finding artists (ArtStation, Fiverr, Upwork) Structuring commission requests AI training rights contracts Quality control and review processes Files in This Skill ai-video-production-master/ ├── README.md # Comprehensive guide ├── SKILL.md # This file ├── scripts/ │ ├── cost_calculator.py # Cost comparison tool │ ├── cloud_i2v_batch.py # Cloud batch I2V (Vast.ai/RunPod) │ ├── stock_video_generator.py # Stock footage assembly (Invideo-style) │ ├── t2v_generator.py # Text-to-video (Sora/Runway/Pika) │ └── motion_graphics_generator.py # Title cards, lower thirds ├── workflows/ │ └── comfyui_i2v_optimized.json # Optimized ComfyUI workflow └── docs/ ├── ARTIST_COMMISSIONING_GUIDE.md # Hiring artists └── contracts/ └── artist_commission_template.md # Contract template
Quick Reference Cost Comparison (10-shot video) Approach Time Cost Best For Stock Footage + AI 30 min Free-$20/mo Educational, corporate Sora (ChatGPT Plus) 30 min $20/mo Creative, unique scenes Full Local I2V (M4 Max) 15+ hours $0 When you need specific images Cloud I2V (RTX 4090) 30 min ~$0.50 Batch I2V processing InVideo Max 30 min $48/mo Full automation Runway Gen-3 30 min ~$15-25 High-quality T2V Cloud GPU Pricing Provider GPU $/hr I2V Time/Clip Vast.ai H100 80GB $1.87 ~2 min RunPod H100 80GB $1.99 ~2 min RunPod A100 80GB $1.74 ~3 min Lambda H100 $2.99 ~2 min Motion Graphics Styles neo_brutalist - Raw, glitchy, utilitarian deep_glow - Intense light blooms, layered neons liquid_motion - Fluid, morphing typography retro_revival - 80s/90s grain and neon glass_morphism - Frosted glass, depth layers Dependencies
Python packages:
httpx (for cloud API calls) argparse, json, subprocess (stdlib)
External tools:
FFmpeg (video encoding) rsvg-convert or ImageMagick (SVG to PNG) ComfyUI (local generation)