Cinematic AI Training

Master professional storytelling and production logic applied to AI-supported workflows.

This structured 10-week program teaches cinematic decision-making, editorial discipline, and production standards. Learn how professional filmmakers translate creative intent into AI-assisted execution.

What the Training Is

This program focuses on cinematic thinking and workflow discipline. Participants learn how to structure narrative, plan shots, maintain continuity, and apply editorial logic to AI-supported production.

AI is treated as an execution layer, not the creative driver. The training emphasizes judgment, process, and the ability to produce work that meets professional review standards.

The curriculum is built on decades of cinematography experience and reflects actual production workflows used by StoneAI Studios.

What Participants Learn

Story structure and emotional pacing for visual narratives

Shot planning, composition, and continuity principles

Editorial logic and scene assembly techniques

Lighting design and color grading fundamentals

Workflow discipline for repeatable, production-oriented results

Professional quality standards and review processes

Translating creative intent into AI-assisted execution

Developing judgment and fluency in cinematic decision-making

Cinematic Craft

Dramatic lighting example

Dramatic Side Lighting

Composition example

Establishing Shot Composition

Portrait lighting example

Three-Point Lighting

The training is structured as a 10-week program with guided application and real creative work. Each week builds on the previous, moving from foundational concepts to advanced production techniques.

Participants work through practical exercises, receive feedback on their creative decisions, and develop a portfolio of work that demonstrates professional fluency.

The program emphasizes hands-on learning and direct application of cinematic principles to AI-assisted workflows.

How It Works

Who This Is For

Filmmakers and Documentarians

Professionals seeking to integrate AI tools into their existing production workflows while maintaining creative control and quality standards.

Creative Directors and Agencies

Teams exploring AI-supported production for client work, pitch presentations, and creative development projects.

Studios and Production Companies

Organizations evaluating AI-assisted workflows for broadcast content, trailers, and visual development work.

Serious Creators

Individuals focused on craft, professional standards, and developing repeatable production processes.

Instructors

Evan B. Stone

Evan B. Stone

Co-founder & Chief Architect, StoneAI Studios

Evan brings decades of cinematography experience to AI-supported production. As Chief Architect at StoneAI Studios, he developed the FrameShift system and leads the studio's approach to cinematic intelligence in generative workflows. His work focuses on translating professional filmmaking principles into repeatable AI-assisted processes.

Jeff Richter

Jeff Richter

VP / Co-Director of AI Content Creation, StoneAI Studios

Jeff serves as VP and Co-Director of AI Content Creation at StoneAI Studios. He specializes in editorial logic, narrative construction, and production workflow design. His role focuses on ensuring AI-generated content meets broadcast standards and professional review requirements.

Outcomes and Application

Participants complete the program with practical skills applicable to studio production, agency creative work, and independent projects. The training prepares creators to integrate AI-assisted workflows into professional contexts while maintaining quality standards.

Graduates develop the ability to plan, execute, and review cinematic content using AI tools as part of a disciplined production process. The skills learned translate directly to broadcast work, pitch presentations, visual development, and client-facing creative projects.

The program emphasizes building judgment and fluency that extend beyond specific tools, focusing on principles that remain consistent across evolving technology.

Enrollment

The next cohort begins March 1, 2026. Enrollment is limited to maintain program quality and ensure individual attention.

$4,995

per participant

Program Includes

  • 10 weeks of structured training and guided application
  • Direct instruction from Evan B. Stone and Jeff Richter
  • Practical exercises and real creative work
  • Feedback on creative decisions and portfolio development
  • Access to StoneAI Studios production methodologies

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