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Hey there!
Buckle up, folks! There's a game-changer on the horizon, and it's called Generative AI.
Yup, you heard it here first (or maybe not, but hey, it's still worth mentioning). This cutting-edge technology is shaking things up in every corner of our lives, and that includes the world of storytelling.
Now, you might be thinking, "What's the big deal?" Well, let me tell you—it's huge! Generative AI is revolutionizing workflows everywhere, and if you're not on board, you might find yourself playing catch-up.
But fear not, because you've landed in the right spot to get up to speed. We're here to show you the ropes and teach you how to seamlessly integrate Generative AI into your storytelling craft. So, what are you waiting for? Let's dive in and discover the future of storytelling together!
AI Integration into Storytelling Workshop - Augment Storytelling with ChatGPT
Are you ready to dive into the exciting world of artificial intelligence and storytelling? Join us for a dynamic two-day workshop designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills to integrate ChatGPT into your storytelling craft, taking your narratives to new heights of creativity and depth.
What is the AI Integration into Storytelling Workshop?
This premier workshop is perfect for filmmakers, screenwriters, and content creators looking to harness the power of AI to enhance their storytelling. Whether you're refining a story outline or breathing new life into an existing script, our AI Integration Craft Workshop offers a hands-on, immersive experience that will transform the way you approach storytelling. Immerse yourself in the fusion of AI and narrative art, and watch your creative visions soar to unprecedented levels.
How does it work?
Over the course of three days, you'll learn how to use ChatGPT to generate creative prompts, develop detailed outlines, and craft compelling narratives. Our expert-led sessions combine theory with practical application, ensuring you gain the skills to integrate AI seamlessly into your storytelling process. Here's what you can expect:
Workshop Roadmap:
Day – 0 Storytelling Craft Pre-requisite for AI Integration
(6 Hours)
Introduction and Overview (30 minutes)
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Description: Kickstart the workshop with an engaging icebreaker activity.
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Activities: Introduction to why story and storytelling craft is critical to making world-class filmmaking.
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Outcomes: Participants will understand the goals of the workshop and the critical elements of breaking into the story, developing it, and ending with a detailed outline for the outline necessary to start writing the script.
Session 1: Vision Alignment & Logline Crafting (1 hour)
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Description: Begin with setting clear goals for the story and defining the story's core essence.
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Activities: Vision mapping, group discussions, and developing a compelling logline that encapsulates the story's core.
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Outcomes: A concise, compelling logline and aligned vision for story development.
Session 2: Premise, Theme, and Concept Development (1 hour)
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Description: Expand the logline into a solid premise, theme, and concept that provides a foundation for the story.
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Activities: Brainstorming session to identify the story’s core message and underlying themes.
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Outcomes: A clear premise, theme, and concept to guide the story’s development.
Break (15 minutes)
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Short break to refuel and recharge.
Session 3: Character Development Essentials (1 hour)
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Description: Create profiles for the main characters, focusing on their goals, motivations, and conflicts.
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Activities: Character worksheets, group brainstorming, and short exercises to flesh out main character traits.
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Outcomes: Well-defined character profiles that align with the story’s premise and theme.
Session 4: Plot Structure and Story Beats (1 hour)
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Description: Outline the story structure, from setup to climax, using Blake Snyder’s beat sheet as a framework.
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Activities: Plot mapping exercises and story beat creation.
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Outcomes: A strong narrative structure with defined story beats and rising action.
Break (15 minutes)
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Short break to refuel and recharge.
Session 5: Scene Crafting & Emotional Arc (1 hour)
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Description: Learn the fundamentals of constructing scenes that serve the narrative and build the emotional arc.
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Activities: Scene creation exercises and mapping emotional/intellectual triggers.
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Outcomes: Engaging scenes that contribute to a cohesive emotional journey.
Session 6: Cohesive Story Weave & Integration (1 hour)
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Description: Finalize the story outline, ensuring all elements are harmoniously integrated for maximum impact.
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Activities: Group review and feedback, discussing narrative flow and cohesion.
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Outcomes: A cohesive story outline ready for detailed script development.
Closing Discussion & Feedback (15 minutes)
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Description: Reflect on the day’s learnings, answer questions, and outline next steps for the AI Integration Workshop.
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Outcomes: A refined story foundation and clear next steps for using AI tools in narrative enhancement.
This one-day boot camp provides a solid story foundation, preparing participants to incorporate AI effectively in the subsequent workshop sessions.
Day 1: Unlocking the Potential (4 hours)
Introduction and Overview (30 minutes)
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Description: Kickstart the workshop with an engaging icebreaker activity.
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Activities: Introduction to the objectives and potential impact of AI in storytelling.
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Outcomes: Participants will understand the goals of the workshop and the exciting possibilities of AI-enhanced storytelling.
Understanding AI in Storytelling (1 hour)
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Description: Dive into the fascinating world of ChatGPT, exploring its capabilities and applications in creative processes.
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Activities: Discuss the role of AI in sparking inspiration and enhancing narrative development.
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Outcomes: Gain a solid understanding of how AI can be used to enhance storytelling.
Interactive Demonstration (1 hour)
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Description: Experience ChatGPT in action with a live demo showcasing its practical applications in generating story prompts and outlines.
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Activities: Engage in a Q&A session to delve deeper into ChatGPT's functionalities and potential use cases.
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Outcomes: See firsthand how AI can assist in storytelling and answer any questions about its use.
Break (15 minutes):
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Short break to refuel and recharge.
Hands-On Session - Story Prompt Generation (1 hour & 15 minutes)
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Description: Roll up your sleeves and get creative! Use ChatGPT to generate story prompts and engage in peer review for constructive feedback.
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Activities: Generate story prompts using AI, share with peers, and provide feedback.
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Outcomes: Develop initial story ideas with AI assistance and refine them through peer feedback.
Recap of Day 1 and expectations setting for the Day 2 session
Day 2: Crafting Compelling Narratives (4 hours)
Developing a Logline from a Story Idea (1 hour)
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Description: Learn to craft a compelling logline using AI to refine your story idea.
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Activities: Break down the story idea into its core components and use AI to generate and polish a logline.
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Outcomes: Create a succinct, engaging logline that captures the essence of your story.
From Logline to Theme, Premise, and Concept (1 hour)
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Description: Expand the logline into a fully developed theme, premise, and concept.
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Activities: Use ChatGPT to explore different thematic directions and refine the story's core concept.
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Outcomes: Develop a clear and compelling theme, premise, and concept for your story.
Crafting Detailed Outlines with ChatGPT (1.5 hours)
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Description: Learn how ChatGPT can assist in structuring detailed story outlines, from plot development to character arcs.
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Activities: Practical exercise crafting a detailed script outline with ChatGPT's guidance.
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Outcomes: Create a comprehensive story outline that includes plot points, character development, and narrative structure.
Break (15 minutes):
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Short break to refuel and recharge.
Developing Characters and Character Arcs (1 hour)
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Description: Create rich, multidimensional characters and plan their arcs using AI tools.
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Activities: Use AI to generate character profiles, develop arcs, and ensure consistency and depth in character development.
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Outcomes: Develop well-rounded characters with compelling arcs that drive the story forward.
Building Scenes and Scene Weaves (1 hour)
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Description: Construct engaging scenes and weave them into a cohesive narrative.
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Activities: Utilize ChatGPT to brainstorm scene ideas, organize them effectively, and integrate them into the story outline.
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Outcomes: Create a series of interconnected scenes that build a strong narrative flow.
Ethical Considerations and Best Practices (30 minutes)
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Description: Navigate the ethical landscape of AI integration, addressing considerations for responsible usage in storytelling.
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Activities: Discuss best practices for ensuring meaningful and impactful AI-enhanced narratives.
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Outcomes: Understand ethical considerations and best practices for using AI in storytelling.
Closing Remarks and Future Exploration (30 minutes)
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Description: Reflect on the key learnings and insights gained throughout the workshop.
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Activities: Empower participants to continue their exploration of AI-enhanced storytelling with provided resources and support.
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Outcomes: Leave with a clear understanding of the next steps and available resources for continued growth.
The Program Schedule
The three-day workshop is designed for maximum engagement and learning. Each day is packed with interactive sessions, practical exercises, and collaborative discussions to help you master the art of AI-enhanced storytelling.
What You’ll Get Out of This Workshop
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Mastery of AI-Enhanced Storytelling Techniques: Gain a deep understanding of how to use AI tools like ChatGPT to elevate your storytelling craft. Learn to leverage AI for generating story prompts, refining ideas, and crafting compelling narratives that resonate with your audience.
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Compelling Loglines from Story Ideas: Develop the ability to transform basic story ideas into captivating loglines. Through guided exercises and AI assistance, you'll create concise and engaging loglines that effectively capture the essence of your story.
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Strong Themes, Premises, and Concepts: Learn to expand loglines into fully developed themes, premises, and concepts. Utilize AI to explore different thematic directions and refine your story's core concept, ensuring a strong foundation for your narrative.
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Detailed Story Outlines: Acquire the skills to create comprehensive story outlines that include plot development, character arcs, and narrative structure. With the help of ChatGPT, you'll draft detailed outlines that provide a clear roadmap for your script.
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Rich Character Development: Enhance your character development process with AI-generated character profiles and arcs. Ensure your characters are well-rounded and compelling, driving the story forward with their depth and consistency.
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Effective Scene Construction, Weave, and Plotting: Master the art of building engaging scenes and weaving them into a cohesive narrative. Use AI tools to brainstorm scene ideas, organize them effectively, and integrate them seamlessly into your story outline.
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Ethical AI Integration: Understand the ethical considerations and best practices for using AI in storytelling. Learn how to responsibly incorporate AI into your creative process to ensure your narratives are meaningful and impactful.
By the end of this workshop, you'll be equipped with the knowledge, skills, and tools to integrate AI seamlessly into your storytelling process, creating narratives that are not only engaging and compelling but also innovative and impactful.
Who's your host?
Our workshop is led by AI expert & Storytelling Craft Expert Sajeev Varghese, who brings years of experience in both storytelling and AI integration. With a background in screenwriting and a passion for technology (with a B.Tech. Honors from the Indian Institute of Technology - IIT - Kharagpur), Sajeev is dedicated to helping you unlock the full potential of AI in your creative projects. Read more here.
Let's Learn Together...
The most popular AI Integration into Storytelling Workshop will be held via a ZOOM Meeting
Price:
$850 for one person
We cap the maximum number of participants in each Workshop to 15 people to maximize its effectiveness. Contact us with further questions at ijotconsulting@gmail.com, or for group pricing.
NOTE: Based on invaluable feedback from our previous attendees, we’ve added as a BONUS, an intensive Day 0 - PRIMER on Story & Storytelling Craft to our upcoming AI Integration into Storytelling Workshop (See the roadmap above). This foundational day will equip you with essential storytelling techniques, ensuring you’re fully prepared to dive into the advanced AI-driven techniques covered on Day 1 and Day 2. With this addition, we’ve rescheduled the dates for the next cohort, but have NOT changed the price of the entire session. Great value!
Join us on January 24th, 25th, & 26th at (10:00 pm - 3:00 am EST on all 3 days) and BOLSTER your storytelling with AI augmentation! - Our most popular workshop! Start the New Year on the right foot! - CLOSED - SOLD OUT!
Join us on February 21st, 22nd, & 23rd at (10:00 pm - 3:00 am EST on all 3 days) and BOLSTER your storytelling with AI augmentation! - Our most popular workshop! Build the momentum for the New Year on the right foot! - CLOSED - SOLD OUT!
NEXT COHORT - Join us on March 21st, 22nd, & 23rd at (10:00 pm - 3:00 am EST on all 3 days) and BOLSTER your storytelling with AI augmentation! - Our most popular workshop! Build the momentum for the New Year on the right foot!
Ready to transform your storytelling?
Don't miss this opportunity to revolutionize your storytelling craft with AI.
Sign up for our AI Integration into Storytelling Workshop today and embark on a journey to create compelling, impactful narratives that resonate with audiences worldwide.
Questions?
If you have any questions or need more information, feel free to reach out to us at ijotconsulting@gmail.com with an appropriate Subject Line. We're here to help you succeed on your storytelling journey.
Terms:
iJOT Story Consulting agrees to hold all Confidential Information in strict confidence and not to disclose or reveal any Confidential Information to any third party without the prior written consent of the Disclosing Party. iJOT Story Consulting shall only use the Confidential Information for the Purpose and shall take all necessary precautions to prevent unauthorized disclosure or use of the Confidential Information. Confidential Information may include but is not limited to, Story Idea and its purpose, MVSO derived from the idea, business plans, financial information, trade secrets, know-how, technical information, and any other proprietary or sensitive information related to the Purpose, which is to develop the Story Idea into a MVSO delivery to the Disclosing Party.
Let’s Work Together
To register for the AI Integration Into Storytelling Workshop Submit your First Name, Last Name, Email Address, Phone Number with Country Code, Address, and Some details about you and your interests in the Notes space below. Email us (ijotconsulting@gmail.com), if you have further questions.