When I write, I often explore stories about AI and humans. I’m always searching for an ending where humans and AI can coexist, even though the process is complicated. But AI is an essential theme in my science fiction novels. In “The Computational Universe” octology, Xinglong civilization inevitably encounters an AI crisis as it becomes a technological civilization.
People often ask me whether my AI videos are made by one person or a team. As of now, I alone make all of the Computing Universe’s AI videos. I once eagerly hoped to form a team, but it wasn’t successful. So, I convinced myself that working alone has its own approach.
I taught myself AI filmmaking, and this article describes the technology as of June 18, 2025. AI technology undergoes significant changes every few months, with the possibility of completely overturning previous methods. So, the first key to self-learning AI filmmaking is always keeping up with the changes.
How can we make AI videos achieve a cinematic look? I’ve been constantly pursuing this. Since working with AI last year, I’ve only begun to gain a cinematic feel—there’s still much to learn and improve. A cinematic quality often gives people a sense of sophistication and aesthetic pleasure.
I’ve summarized a concept that frequently appears in games: silent narrative. In games, letters, notes, recordings in the environment, and even conversations with every NPC allow players to independently piece together the complete picture of the story, making players feel as though they’ve created their own unique story.
AI filmmaking is an entirely new field that has only existed for one year. I participated throughout this entire year. This article is my record; I won’t go into detailed technical specifics. Finding AI was like finding true love for me—I went all in and switched careers entirely.
It’s June 2025, and AIGC filmmaking has been developing for one year. This industry is entirely new and far from being fully established, though leading players have emerged. The future can accommodate many more creators because it’s easy to start. Whether professional or amateur enthusiasts, they will gradually enter this industry.
A few friends helped me review the artistic expression of my previous AIGC videos, but aside from that, these were works I created independently. In the first half of this year, I felt the intense pull between being an independent creator and trying to form a team. I attempted to build a team, but a series of efforts all failed. Only now, at this very moment, am I willing to accept that I am an independent creator.