How to make Echo Hunter
Course By
Kavan Cardoza
Executive Director
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.
Bonus Content : A recording of the live course has been added to the Video-On-Demand. In this session, Kavan answers student questions, explores the latest AI techniques, and shares insights on where the field is heading.
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01 Introduction & AI Filmmaking Foundation
From traditional filmmaking to AI mastery – Building your creative foundation
Discover the transition from traditional to AI filmmaking and understand the accelerated learning curve potential. Learn about:
✓ Financial impact and revenue generation through AI-powered work
✓ Breaking into Hollywood with zero studio contacts using AI proof-of-concept
✓ Success stories of viral fan films achieving studio-quality results
✓ How AI democratizes filmmaking for creators with ambitious visions
02 Story Development & Pre-Production Planning
Script foundation, visual style development, and character design mastery
Master the critical pre-production phase where creative visions take shape. Coverage includes:
✓ Why script quality remains paramount before any technical AI work
✓ Visual style development from live-action to stylized approaches
✓ Character design philosophy and aesthetic decision-making
✓ Bridging Hollywood and AI through strategic casting approaches
✓ Establishing lighting styles and cinematographic language
03 Dataset Creation & Character Consistency
Advanced techniques for building robust datasets and maintaining character integrity
Unlock professional dataset creation and consistency management techniques including:
✓ Building datasets with optimal image quantities for character models
✓ Iteration philosophy and perfectionist approaches to generation using Arcana
✓ AI as advanced storyboarding from sketches to first frames
✓ Master shot strategy for establishing worlds and maintaining consistency
04 Advanced Image Generation & In-Painting
Master advanced image generation and character integration processes including:
✓ Real-time iteration for instant costume and lighting adjustments
✓ Perspective changes while maintaining location consistency
✓ Custom model training requirements and optimal image selection
✓ Professional in-painting techniques with transformation strength control using custom-trained models
05 Video Generation & Model Selection Strategy
Choosing the right tools for specific shots and mastering video generation workflows
Navigate video generation platforms and optimize your workflow choices including:
✓ Platform-specific strengths for different shot requirements using Seedance, Minimax, and Veo 3
✓ Prompting tailored to each video generation model
✓ Advanced prompting for environmental elements and realistic details
✓ Multi-shot sequence creation and upscaling settings using Topaz Labs
06 Performance Capture & Post-Production Tips
Advanced animation techniques, sound design, and professional finishing
Explore cutting-edge performance capture and professional post-production including:
✓ Performance capture workflows using Runway for realistic facial animation
✓ Object occlusion handling and advanced animation capabilities
✓ Iterative quality control processes for maintaining high standards
✓ Sound design philosophy and professional audio integration
✓ Color grading tips optimized specifically for AI-generated content
07 Career Development & Industry Integration
Building sustainable AI filmmaking careers and understanding market transformation
Understand career paths and industry transformation in the AI filmmaking space including:
✓ Two distinct career methodologies for influencer versus filmmaker routes
✓ The nature of true passion and full-time commitment requirements
✓ Structured client workflow management for commercial projects
✓ Industry adoption trends and market transformation economics
✓ Viral marketing revolution with unprecedented creator opportunities
Your Instructor
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.
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Buy This Course
$399.99 USD
$299.99 USD
Pay once. Get instant access to the full course.
Enroll in the Live Course
$899.00 USD
Join weekly live sessions with feedback and expert mentorship. Pay Once.
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