AI Video Generation Tools and Tricks with Drew Geraci – CineD Focus Check Ep79

by Felix TappeinerAugust 28^th, 2025

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Drew Geraci, best known for his iconic work on the intro sequence of “House of Cards” and his stunning high-end timelapse cinematography he also teaches a fantastic course on MZed that you can check out here. We sat down with him and discussed his work, life, and, of course, AI. Tune in to our friendly conversation!

Nowadays, it seems like it’s all about AI video generation. Yes, AI again — and it’s here to stay! More and more filmmakers and creators are adopting AI as a powerful tool in their workflows, and Drew is at the forefront of experimenting with it. He shares how he uses reference images, dives into different AI platforms, and explains his process for generating stunning results.

So grab your headphones and join the conversation to learn how Drew is approaching the future of filmmaking with AI and what it could mean for our industry.

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Chapters in This Episode

00:00 – Introduction & Overview of Drew Geraci
03:28 – The current state of the industry and how AI is shaping its future
07:45 – Does the initial magic of filmmaking also apply to AI-generated content?
12:40 – Why Drew decided to go all-in on AI video generation
19:56 – The most impressive AI video platforms right now
23:25 – Examples of Drew’s recent work with AI
32:51 – Evaluating which AI tools are actually useful vs. just hype
35:50 – Creating workflows and templates by combining multiple AI tools
42:04 – Are AI-driven features coming to traditional film sets?
47:50 – Where Drew thinks AI video generation is headed in the next 2–3 years
52:57 – The biggest surprises Drew faced when working with AI video tools

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