Harness AI to Transform Your Storytelling

Unleash the transformative power of AI to dramatically accelerate your creative workflow. AI Creative Prototype seamlessly integrates fundamental storytelling principles with cutting-edge AI visualization tools, enabling you to develop compelling visuals, craft engaging narratives, and manage productions with unprecedented efficiency.

This isn't about replacing creativity—it's about amplifying it. Move beyond basic prompts and join a forward-thinking community of filmmakers, game developers, and content creators who are redefining the creative process for the digital age.

Learn From Industry Veterans

Your journey is guided by Tim Riopelle, a technical CG artist with over 12 years of professional experience across VR, AI, gaming, television, streaming, and feature films. Tim's expertise in lighting, rendering, compositing, and core filmmaking principles has contributed to multiple Emmy-nominated and Emmy-winning productions.

With a passion for bridging traditional methods and emerging technologies, Tim brings an approachable teaching style and practical insights that will equip you to navigate today's rapidly evolving creative landscape with confidence.

Immersive Learning Experience

This comprehensive 4-week course delivers the perfect blend of interactive learning and flexibility:

• 6-8 hours of live, collaborative lab sessions
• 12+ hours of on-demand instruction accessible on your schedule
• Hands-on projects that build your professional portfolio
• Direct feedback from industry professionals

Transform your creative process—starting now for just $1200!

Pacific Time (PT) Info

Start Date: June 1, 2025
Duration: Self-paced, pre-recorded video lectures released weekly (2–3 hours of content each week), plus 4 live lab sessions.
Office Hours/Labs: Mondays 6:00 pm PT or Fridays 12pm PT, 1-2 hour length, based on class size*
Q&A/Support: 24/7 Group Support
Prerequisites: None

+ Guest Speaker(s) module
+ Badge on Completion

 _{*Pick the lab time that works best for your schedule and time zone}

MEET YOUR LEAD INSTRUCTOR

With 12 years at the forefront of visual storytelling, Tim Riopelle brings exceptional technical expertise and creative vision to this groundbreaking course. His distinguished career spans the most exciting frontiers in entertainment:

Industry Recognition: Tim's mastery of lighting, rendering, and compositing has contributed to multiple Emmy-nominated and Emmy-winning productions, establishing him as a respected voice in high-end visual creation.

Pioneering Projects: His portfolio includes cutting-edge work on Prehistoric Planet Immersive for Apple Vision Pro, Disney+'s Monsters at Work, and Netflix's The Dragon Prince—productions that demonstrate his ability to blend technical excellence with compelling storytelling.

Technical Versatility: Tim works fluently across industry-standard tools including Maya, DaVinci Resolve, and Nuke, while leveraging Python programming to develop custom solutions that enhance creative workflows.

Innovation Leadership: As AI transforms the creative landscape, Tim stands at the intersection of traditional craftsmanship and emerging technologies, identifying precisely where these powerful new tools create genuine value in the production process.

Tim's teaching approach combines deep technical knowledge with practical problem-solving strategies, creating an engaging learning environment where you'll discover how to leverage AI as a powerful extension of your creative capabilities—without sacrificing the foundational principles that make storytelling effective.

Tim's Live Lab Hours are on Mondays at 6pm PT.

MEET YOUR MENTOR

Andrew Cochrane is a director and immersive experience designer specializing in AR/VR, installations, live events, and dome content. Known for leading cutting-edge, multi-disciplinary teams, he blends storytelling with emerging tech to create bold, interactive experiences.

He is currently consulting on next-gen media projects using AI and other innovative tools. His latest work, Loud Movies, merges dance music and cinema into a new kind of live immersive experience.

Previously, Andrew served as SVP of Post Production at MSG Sphere Studios, where he built and led the teams behind content for the Sphere in Las Vegas. His portfolio includes work for HP, Intel, Disney, Google, Adobe, and more—spanning live-action, CGI, and real-time content. He’s also directed commercials and original narrative pieces, including the VR short The Carrier.

Andy's Live Lab Hours are on Fridays at 12pm PT.

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