Finally, ai filmmaking tools i desperately need
I recently stumbled upon something that made me almost wake up my entire household with excitement. At midnight, while everyone was sleeping, I discovered a game-changing feature in Dzine (a powerful AI design tool) that addresses what I believe is the most crucial element in narrative filmmaking.
What narrative filmmakers actually need
Let’s clear something up first: I’m talking about narrative filmmaking (telling stories through film), not narration filmmaking (where someone narrates over visuals).
While most discussions about AI film tools focus on resolution and camera movement, those aren’t actually the most important elements for storytelling. In fact, I’d rather have lower resolution with consistency than high resolution without control.
What’s truly essential is continuity and control over these elements:
- Gaze control (where characters look)
- Expression control (emotions on faces)
- Movement/action consistency
- Costume, prop and location continuity
- Lighting and color consistency
Why gaze control matters most
The direction a character looks tells us everything about what they want, fear, or desire. It reveals their aspirations and what’s most important to them at any moment.
Think about a child staring at your drink – without saying a word, you know exactly what they’re interested in. If you can’t control where characters look, you simply cannot tell a compelling story.
This has been impossible with most AI tools until now. I’ve spent months trying to get characters to make eye contact in Midjourney with frustrating results.
The breakthrough: Dzine’s face and expression kit
Dzine has introduced something revolutionary – precise control over facial expressions and gaze direction.
Their new tool allows you to:
- Adjust eye openness