Go Beyond the prompt
AI Creative Development:
Concept to Previz
For Film, Games, and Content Creators
- Want to use AI for film / content creation ?
- Overwhelmed by all the new tools or YT videos ?
- Don't know where to start, or how to do it right ?
Scroll down to learn more about how CG Pro's world class team of experienced industry professional instructors and mentors can help.
From the #1 School of Virtual Production, founded by VFX and VP pioneers, comes the next wave of CG and movie making.
All our instructors are seasoned, experienced, active professional artists, and VFX experts from studios like ILM, Digital Domain and MPC, who can help you stay on the cutting edge.
(No Unreal or 3d knowledge needed).
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Info - Pacific Time (PT)
Start Date: June 2, 2025
Duration: 4 weeks
Delivery: self-paced, hybrid video instruction released weekly (2–3 hours of content each week), Delivered through our AI enhanced learning platform with AI TA + human TA's
+4 live lab sessions.
Office Hours/Labs: Mondays 6:00 pm PT, 1-2 hour length, based on class size*
Q&A/Support: Online group Support
Prerequisites: None
+ Guest Speaker(s) module(s) TBD
+ Badge on Completion
*Pick the lab time that works best for your schedule and time zone
A bit about the course
CG Pro Course Learning outcomes - By the end of this course you will:
- master current pro AI workflows for pre-production.
- know the professional filmmaking process (this will set you apart from the people who just learn prompting and tools)
- be able to visualize and develop ideas better, iterating at warp speed, from storyboards to previz, craft compelling narratives, and streamline production on the way to creating full final pieces.
- have a robust toolset including ComfyUI, Runway, Current ML Models, Google Video tools, Notion, Miro, n8n and more
Lead Instructor:
Tim Riopelle: VFX Veteran and AI professional, with 12+ years in VR, VFX, film, and games, actively working in AI, Tim brings real-world expertise from Emmy-winning projects such as Monsters at Work, from studios including Unity and Dreamworks.
Additional instructors / mentors:
Andy Cochrane: Former SVP of Post at MSG Sphere Studios, and VFX industry luminary, comes in as one of the amazing mentors!
Edd Dawson-Taylor: Virtual Production pioneer, co-founder of CG Pro, VFX vet of 20 years, a software engineer, who has been using AI since 1999!
Transform your creative process—starting soon, pre-sale for just $1200!
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MEET YOUR LEAD INSTRUCTOR
Tim Riopelle
Senior Technical CG Artist & Innovation Specialist
A VFX and AI pro with 12 years of experience in visual storytelling, Tim Riopelle blends deep technical expertise with a strong creative vision. His work has contributed to multiple Emmy-nominated and Emmy-winning productions, including Prehistoric Planet Immersive for Apple Vision Pro, Monsters at Work (Disney+), and The Dragon Prince (Netflix).
Skilled in Maya, Resolve, Nuke, ComfyUI, Python and many AI platforms such as Claude and Runway, Tim builds custom tools to streamline creative workflows. He teaches at the intersection of traditional filmmaking and emerging AI, helping students harness new technologies without losing sight of storytelling fundamentals.
Tim's Live Lab Hours are on Mondays at 6pm PT.
MEET YOUR MENTORS
ANDY COCHRANE
Immersive Content Creator & Consultant
Former SVP at MSG Sphere
Andrew Cochrane is a director and immersive consultant working in AR/VR, live events, installations, and dome content. He merges storytelling with tech to craft bold, interactive experiences.
He’s currently consulting on AI-driven media and developing Loud Movies, a fusion of dance music and cinema. As former SVP of Post at MSG Sphere Studios, he led teams behind the Las Vegas Sphere’s content. His credits include work for HP, Intel, Disney, Google, and more.
Andy's Live Lab Hours are on Fridays at 12pm PT.
Edd Dawson-Taylor
Virtual Production Pioneer, CG Pro co-founder, Software Engineer, VFX Veteran
Former ILM, MPC, Digital Domain
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 lead the Virtual Art Department. Has has worked on traditional VFX movies such as Jurassic World, VR projects like Alien Descent, and was Techical art supervisor for Autonomous Electric Racecar championship Roborace.
Edd will appear as a guest in some live Labs + instruction + active support
CURRICULUM
MODULE 01:
AI intro + ComfyUI Advanced image control :
- Introduction to AI image pipelines
- ComfyUI - ecosystem
- Intro to ComfyUI
- TXT2IMG - prompt input
- IMG2IMG - Image input
- ControlNets - Composition
- LoRas - Style control
- Pro Comfy workflows
Tools
- ComfyUI, AI Models
MODULE 02:
concept & art department
Master the art of visual development :
- Build compelling character designs
- Create concept art
- Design worlds / environments
- How to use visual inputs. Beyond the prompt. Control. Get what you want!
- Develop professional mood boards that communicate your creative direction
- When to use AI and when traditional techniques deliver superior results, and how both work together
Tools
- ComfyUI, Claude, Image models, Miro
MODULE 03:
Story & Script
Story development:
- Craft professional scripts and screenplays
- Script breakdown techniques
- Create storyboards
Tools
- ComfyUI, Claude, Image models, Miro
MODULE 04:
Animatic / previz
Story development continued:
- Create your edit early
- Use rapid AI editing techniques to keep control but get to shots faster
- Start to experiment with more advanced moving shots based on story cells
- Video, storyboard and concept art as visual AI inputs. Beyond the prompt. Take control.
Tools
- DaVinci Resolve, Runway
MODULE 05:
Production planning
Create actionable production plans:
- Build comprehensive Notion workspaces that organize every element of your project
- Develop asset management systems
- Design communication frameworks that keep your team aligned on creative vision
- Establish milestone tracking
- Generate comprehensive asset lists
- Create detailed shot breakdowns
Tools
- ComfyUI, Claude, Image models, Miro, Google Workspace / Gemini / NotebookLM
MODULE 06:
Pipeline
Solve the hard problems early:
- R&D
- Develop technical requirement documents that communicate clearly to your team
- AI-powered workflow automations
Tools
- ComfyUI, Notion, n8n
GUEST SPEAKERs
TBD
Important subjects including:
Copyright, changing workflows, new models and approaches, AI fundamentals, Filmmaking fundamentals
Programs / software examples (no 3d experience needed)
ComfyUI
Runway
Miro
Notion
ML Models
DaVinci Resolve
Who This Course Is For
This course is designed for forward-thinking creators across multiple disciplines:
- Filmmakers and directors optimizing pre-production
- Visual storytellers and creatives enhancing their workflows
- Technical artists bridging traditional and modern tools
- Marketers and indie creators producing high-quality content fast
Gain real skills that boost efficiency to save and make more money, without compromising storytelling fundamentals.
Tell your story!
What You'll Master
- Strategic AI Implementation
- Identify exactly where AI tools create the most value in your workflow
- Essential Visualization Techniques
- Create compelling concept art, character designs, and environment visualizations
- Develop comprehensive systems for your project ideas
- Production-Ready Workflow Systems
- Implement real-time tools that provide maximum speed and creative control
- Design asset management frameworks that integrate seamlessly with AI tools
WHAT YOU'LL GET
On-Demand Video Curriculum:
Comprehensive Learning Experience
- AI-Enhanced Learning Platform with intelligent video and searchable discussion board search capabilities with six months of access.
- Continued Access Option through Inner Circle Membership after your first six months
SUPPORT PACKAGE:
Expert Mentorship
- Four Live Group Mentoring Sessions with industry professionals
- Project-Based Guidance tailored to your specific creative goals
- Multiple Technical Artist Mentors providing support in multiple time zones
- 1-2 Hour Sessions packed with actionable feedback and direction
DISCUSSION BOARD:
Continuous Support System
- Direct Instructor Engagement with community forum access
- Peer Learning Opportunities through shared challenges and solutions
- Project Feedback from both instructors and fellow creators
AI PLATFORM:
Revolutionary Learning Technology
- AI-Powered Content Navigation pinpoints exact video moments answering your questions in evolving knowledge base
- Time-Saving Search Features eliminate hours of hunting for specific techniques
watch a SAMPLE Lesson
ComfyUI101
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"I just recently took the CG pro course and I give it my wholehearted recommendation. They have a really bountiful amount of knowledge between them and the guest speakers. What I learned in the course was helpful beyond belief. It was really enjoyable, it really helped me get my film off the ground and it was great to be around the others."
Randy Link
Previz Supervisor
