Dreaming in Digital "The Age of AI Cinema": A Guide to AI Filmmaking and Storytelling Techniques (Dreaming in Digital | Master AI Art and Design: A Guidebook Series) - Softcover

Betancourt, K.A.

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798994516003

Publisher: Cosmic Lion Book Club Publishing, 2026

Synopsis

You have a story worth telling and what you've been missing is a clear creative process — one that takes you from idea to finished film, without film school, industry access, or years of technical training. This book is that process. With AI tools you can do just that, because AI didn't replace creativity it just removed the gatekeeping and the need for expensive budgets.

Dreaming in Digital: The Age of AI Cinema is a complete practical guide to making cinematic, story-driven films using today's leading AI tools. Written by K.A. Betancourt — creative director, visual storyteller, and Forbes-recognized author of the Dreaming in Digital series — this is the book that treats AI as the creative medium it is, and you as the filmmaker.

Inside, you'll learn:

• AI Video Workflows — Build cinematic motion using today's leading AI tools
• Character Consistency — Maintain recognizable characters across every scene
• Camera Techniques & Cinematic Angles — Direct mood, framing, and visual impact with intention
• Storytelling & Narrative Structure — Build scenes with real emotional arc and momentum
• The Visual Formula — A repeatable framework for structuring shots and sequences
• AI Lip Sync & Sound Design — Create believable dialogue and a film that sounds finished
• After Effects Workflow — Assemble everything into a complete cinematic sequence, step by step

This isn't about keeping up with tools. It's about developing the visual instincts and creative process that make everything else work — regardless of what AI releases next.

Don’t wait to become a filmmaker. This is your invitation to begin.

About this title

About the Author

K.A. Betancourt (Kantrell Betancourt) is a creative director and visual storyteller working at the intersection of cinematic production and emerging technology. With nearly two decades of professional experience across editorial design, photography, and 2D and 3D visual production, her work reflects a long view of how creative tools evolve - and how artists adapt alongside them.As AI began reshaping the visual arts, Betancourt created the Dreaming in Digital guidebook series to help creators move beyond novelty and toward clarity, intention, and authorship. Her approach to bridging traditional creative practice with emerging AI technology has been recognized by Forbes.She is the founder of Eight17 Studio, an AI-driven creative studio focused on cinematic storytelling and visual innovation. Through workshops, speaking engagements, and the Dreaming in Digital series, she continues to expand access to AI filmmaking and visual storytelling for creators at every level.

Edition details

• Publisher: Cosmic Lion Book Club Publishing
• Publication date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798994516003
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 140