How to make Echo Hunter ?

Course By

Kavan

Director & Founder @ PhantomX

Join us for a live AI course exploring the creation of Echo Hunter, a ground-breaking sci-fi film built entirely with generative AI tools from Arcana Labs. Led by Kavan the Kid, director of Echo Hunter and co-founder of Phantom X, this weekly live courses reveals how cutting-edge AI was used in every stage of production—from visual design and character creation to storytelling and post-production.

Learn how filmmakers are blending human creativity with AI to lower barriers and unlock new possibilities in content creation. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll gain hands-on insight into the tools, models, and workflows that made Echo Hunter possible, and how you can apply them to your own creative projects.

*All courses will take place weekly on Sundays at 10 AM PST.

Course Details

Week 1 : Pre-Production

Train Your Own AI Models and Generate Stunning, Consistent Images
In this chapter, you’ll learn the foundations of custom model training—how to prepare your dataset, train styles or subjects that are truly yours, and generate high-quality, repeatable results. We’ll also go deep into inpainting workflows for refining details and fixing flaws, and I’ll walk you through how to troubleshoot common generation issues so you don’t lose time when things go wrong.

Week 2 : Production

Generate Cinematic Video Clips with the Right AI Models and Techniques
AI video is evolving fast, and this chapter is your guide to understanding which video models work best for your vision—whether you’re going for realism, motion loops, or surreal transitions. You’ll see how to generate smooth clips, match your visual style across frames, and avoid artifacts or breakdowns that happen mid-sequence, with my personal checklist of video-specific do’s and don’ts.

Week 3 : Post-Production

Editing Secrets to Bring Your AI Footage to Life
This is where everything comes together. I’ll show you the editing workflows I use to turn raw AI generations into something that actually feels like a film—how to cut, blend, and sequence clips so they flow, how to hide imperfections, and how to build emotion through pacing. Whether you’re editing in DaVinci, Premiere, or even CapCut, these techniques will elevate your final cut dramatically.

Week 4 : Sound Design

Build Powerful Sound Design on a Budget (Yes, It’s Possible)
Sound is one of the most overlooked parts of AI filmmaking, but it makes all the difference. I’ll share the exact sound design methods I use to make my scenes hit—how to create atmosphere, rhythm, and impact using free or affordable tools. You’ll learn how to think like a sound designer, layer audio intentionally, and make your visuals feel 10x more professional just by nailing the mix.

Week 5 : 4K Upscaling

Give Your AI Film That Juicy, Cinematic Texture for the Big Screen
Ever wonder why some AI films look flat while others feel rich and filmic? In this chapter, I’ll break down how to give your visuals that big-screen texture using a mix of color grading, contrast control, subtle grain, and lighting tricks. It’s not just about filters—it’s about training your eye and learning the finishing techniques that make your frames feel alive and intentional.

Week 6 : Promoting your film

Your Film is Done—Now Let’s Make Sure People Actually See It
Finishing a film is just the beginning. In this final chapter, I’ll show you how to build visibility by working with—not against—social media algorithms. You’ll learn how to present your project, structure posts for engagement, use timing and platforms strategically, and grow a real audience around your work without relying on paid ads or random luck.

Your Instructor

Kavan

Director & Founder @ PhantomX

One of the most sought-after AI filmmakers in the world, Kavan has made waves with full-length AI-generated shorts for Star Wars, Batman, and now the groundbreaking original film Echo Hunter. In this exclusive course, he reveals all his trade secrets—empowering anyone to create big-budget AI films from the comfort of their own bedroom.