Adrian's Journal

Ever get blocked by an AI video generator for using a celebrity's name? It's a common frustration. During my TikTok live stream this morning, a viewer asked how to get around this. So, I ran a live demo.  I shared a workaround I've been testing: leveraging prompt engineering across different AI platforms.  In the live, I used Meta AI to craft and refine prompts to generate celebrity faces. We tried a few, like Tom Cruise and Michael Jordan, but the Chris Hemsworth result really stood out.  The result was so compelling that I decided to port the winning AI video prompt over to Google VEO 3, knowing it would cost some AI credits.  The outcome was mind-blowing. You can see the VEO 3 AI video generated below.  Beyond just a fun experiment, this touches on a key skill for modern creators: creative problem-solving. AI tools have built-in limitations. The real magic happens when you understand how to talk to them—iterating on prompts and even using one AI's output to g...

Checked my stats this morning and was happy to see my second double-downed Google VEO AI video is getting popular. Both of my successful VEO videos share the same line: "You think I am AI, is it?" Decided to lean into it. I asked Grok AI for a few humorous ideas along the same theme and picked my favorite. I then had Grok transform the idea into a detailed AI video prompt, but it was too long for VEO's 8-second limit.  Here's my practical workflow: - Manual Edit: I shortened the prompt storyline manually, and taking out specific camera instructions to let VEO decide on the best angles based on the story. - Test to Save Credits: Before plugging it into VEO, I tested the visual part of the prompt on Gemini's AI image generator. This helps me iterate and refine the concept without wasting expensive AI video credits. - Brand Sneak: As usual, I snuck my brand name in. It's a bit obvious this time, but I don't mind.  The final video came out almost exactly as sc...

 ✨ When your learners ace their assessments and then demand advanced CapCut magic!  Just finished Day 3 of my 3-day WSQ Smartphone Videography and Video Editing class. My goal was to wrap up lessons by lunch so we could focus on assessments—10 written questions and a video project presentation.  At first, learners were nervous about presenting, but I made sure they felt at ease as the Assessor. All 12 nailed their assessments with flying colors, earning their WSQ Statement of Attainment. I’m so proud of their hard work! Bonus time was the highlight. Learners asked me to demo advanced tricks—creating 3 clones, becoming a giant stepping into a room, even a giant hand grabbing someone out a door. They loved it!  In the next class, I’ll swap some textbook lessons for fresh, efficient methods from my own experience. What’s a fun skill you’ve taught or learned recently? Share below—I’m curious.  ~ Adrian Lee @adrianvideoimage  #Teaching #WSQ #SmartphoneVideograph...

I’m planning an upcoming trip from Singapore (SIN) to New Zealand (NZ) and did a deep dive into the available flights, airlines, cabin classes, and pricing options. For this journey, I'm mainly considering Auckland (AKL) and Christchurch (CHC) as destination points. Here’s a summary of what I found, including estimated prices, flight times, aircraft types, and cabin experiences. ✈️ Airlines Operating This Route The two main airlines flying non-stop from Singapore to NZ are: Singapore Airlines Air New Zealand These airlines have a codeshare agreement , meaning better connectivity and flexibility when booking. 🎫 Cabin Classes Offered Cabin Class Singapore Airlines Air New Zealand Economy ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Premium Economy ✅ Yes ✅ Yes Business Class ✅ Yes ✅ Yes (Business Premier) First Class/Suites ✅ (Auckland only, A380) ❌ Not offered 🕒 Flight Duration & Distance SIN → Auckland (AKL) Distance : ~5,230 miles Duration : 9h 50m – 10h 30...

I’m back from my 8-day adventure to the Zhangjiajie Avatar Mountains in China—and something unexpected happened. 🎥 One of my videos went viral on YouTube with over 500,000 views! In it, I became a giant, stepped over a mountain, then over a bus. Watch it here: 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/N1zwbmDbbE4 Here’s how I made the viral effect using CapCut: Record an empty scene of the mountain and bus. Record yourself pretending to step like a giant. In CapCut: Freeze Frame at the empty scene. Overlay your giant clip. Use RemoveBG + Custom Removal to mask the mountain in parts. Use Masking and Splits for step transitions. Delete the later part of the freeze frame when done. 🎬 Watch the detailed CapCut tutorial here: 👉 https://youtube.com/shorts/evWgcH4FCj0?si=R5Uk2QCjRAD4W4g w — 👀 Meanwhile, I’ve also been experimenting with Google VEO 3—the hyper-realistic AI video generator. One AI video sparked debate on TikTok: 🎭 https://www.tiktok.com/@adrianvideoimage/video/750930387683983693 6 Ano...