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AI For Filmmakers

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AI For Filmmakers

In depth LIVE training on AI for filmmakers and content creators. The cutting edge new tools meet timeless fundamentals.  Taught by Edd Dawson-Taylor who worked on Hollywood blockbusters such as The Lion King, and Jurassic World

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LIVE Bootcamp

Where the cutting edge meets the timeless fundamentals

Class begins  Sat Feb 7, 2026, 2025 at 9am PT

**NOW 6 weeks**, 4 hours/session, with additional times for guest speakers
 
LAST ROUND SOLD OUT AT 20 SPOTS!
 

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Connect your production data, media, and automations for real-time creative collaboration.

🎬 Case Study: AI in Real Productions

See how studios and independent creators are integrating AI from concept through delivery.

⚙️ From Tools to Pipeline

The #1 Virtual Production School is embarking into the next wave of CG and movie making

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Lead Instructor

Edd Dawson-Taylor
  • CG / VFX Supervisor. ILM, DD, MPC.
  • Jurassic World, The Lion King, Jungle Book
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Special guests

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Workflow tools

ComfyUI, Weavy

LLMs / Models

Wan, Runway, Veo3, Flux, LORAs

Filmmaking fundamentals!

Pre, Prod, Post, Virtual Production, Gaussian Splats

Videos, Images +

Concept art, Project Management

AI Agents

Automation and workflow

Control - Unreal Engine + AI

Control Camera, Art Direct, beyond the prompt…

Stay relevant and on the bleeding edge

Why enroll today

  • Get caught up with AI which is todays most in demand skillset. (The majority of job applications list AI as a must have)
  • Create a project in six weeks utilizing your skills with support all the way through?

  • Get live office hour time to get your questions answered 

  • LIVE Teaching AI pro workflow

  • Learn from an industry pro with over 20 years of VFX & real-time experience and a former software architect

  • Join a community of artists, filmmakers, and technologists pushing the boundaries and shaping the future of storytelling

  • ***Guest Speakers*** such as Story Consultant Josh Hayes, VES Winner John Brennan (The Jungle Book (2016), Black Panther (2018) and The Lion King (2019) and ETC Producer Thomas George Thudiyanplackal 

 

 

 

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CG Pro's world class team of experienced industry professional instructors from studios like ILM, Digital Domain and MPC will help you stay on the cutting edge.

Curriculum

Week 01

Intro to AI filmmaking. When to use what and how. Project idea evolution.

Week 2

ComfyUI in depth (Moving image)

Week 03

Control (Easy and hard). How to use 3D tools(Unreal) for control.

Week 04

Workflow (Mainly Comfy + Weavy)

Week 05

Ethics, collaboration/ team working, project wrap. Finished project for your reel.

Week 06

Project wrap and advanced ComfyUI/Weavy tools

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What you get

  • Recordings of the live course in the AI-enhanced CG Pro course platform for six months, with continued access with Inner Circle community
  • Discussion area to get your questions answered
  • Badge and certificate upon completion of project/course assignments 
  • Limited enrollment and access to the instructor
  • Guest Speakers such as:   Story Consultant Josh Hayes, VES Winner John Brennan (The Jungle Book (2016), Black Panther (2018) and The Lion King (2019) and ETC Producer Thomas George Thudiyanplackal

About CG Pro

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Industry-Trusted Training & Expertise

We don’t just teach tools.  We teach the way studios really work.

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Community of Innovators

Join a thriving network of artists, filmmakers, and technologists who are shaping the next generation of storytelling.

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Practical workflow driven skills

At CG Pro, our mission is to democratize cutting-edge education in AI, CG, and real-time production, making professional-level workflows accessible to everyone. High standards, community, and passion drive us to bring you the best in class.

Meet your lead instructor

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Edd Dawson-Taylor, Virtual Production Pioneer, CG Pro co-founder, Software Engineer, VFX Veteran

Edd Dawson-Taylor has been in VFX and Virtual Production for almost 20 years. Previously a Software Engineer who worked in AI before it was cool!

Edd has worked for top studios such as ILM, MPC and Digital Domain, on movies like The Lion King where he led the Virtual Art Department. Has has worked on traditional VFX movies such as Jurassic World, VR projects like Alien Descent, and was Technical art supervisor for Autonomous Electric Racecar championship Roborace.

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Programs/Software Examples (No 3D or AI Experience Needed)

Google Veo 3 and Studio

Veo3, Nano Banana, MixBoard

Weavy

Simpler visual AI workflow and model aggregation

ComfyUI

Technical shot workflow and control tool

Wan, Kling, Flux, Hunyuan...

Image, Video, 3D

Adobe

Photoshop, Firefly Boards

Additional ML models and techniques

Its a combination of tools and fundamentals

Who is this for

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Filmmakers and Directors

Be more involved in the creative process from start to finish

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Indie Creators and Storytellers

Hollywood is being democratized, learn professional techniques that will make you stand out from the slop!

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Digital / VFX Artists

Learn how to leverage your existing skills to your advantage,, stay relevant and have more fun than ever.

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See what students have to say

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Be Part of the Next Wave of AI Production for just $1297.

Hurry, spots are limited and we sold out last round!