Animating Images and Videos with Artificial Intelligence
A course by Diego Velasquez , Director, MAKACO Animation and VFX Studio

Learn character animation and video editing with artificial intelligence using Luma AI's Dream Machine and Pika.
Explore the fascinating world of Artificial Intelligence applied to visual creation with innovative tools like Luma AI's Dream Machine and Pika. Learn how to generate character animations, modify videos, and create stunning images with unique effects. Immerse yourself in using platforms like Luma AI's Dreamlabs and discover how these technologies can transform your creative projects. With Dream Machine, explore generating movements and transitions, while with Pika, discover the magic of visual transitions and adding elements to your videos.
Harness the potential of these tools to bring your illustrations and videos to life, achieving professional results that capture attention. Experiment with generating images from references, creating new scenes brimming with creativity. Ideal for illustrators and visual creators looking to streamline their work, this course offers a practical and accessible approach. Learn to make the most of these technologies, optimizing time and resources for your visual projects.
What will you learn in this online course?
6 lessons
- 100% positive reviews (1)
- 35 students
- 6 lessons (1h 11m)
- Online and at your own pace
- Available on the app
- Audio: Spanish, German, Spanish (Latam), French, Italian, Dutch, Polish, Portuguese, Turkish
- Spanish · English · Portuguese · German · French · Italian · Polish · Dutch · Turkish
- Level: Beginner
- Unlimited access forever
What is this course's project?
During the course, students will learn to use artificial intelligence tools, such as Luma AI's Dream Machine and Pika, to animate characters, modify videos, generate images, and create stunning visual effects, thereby enhancing their creative skills.
Who is this online course for?
This course is designed for digital creatives, illustrators, filmmakers, and technology enthusiasts who want to integrate artificial intelligence into their animation and video projects. It's ideal for those looking to optimize their creative processes with innovative and efficient tools.
Requirements and materials
To enjoy the course, you need a computer with a stable internet connection. Basic computer skills and knowledge of digital platforms are recommended. No prior experience with artificial intelligence is required; just curiosity and a desire to learn.
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Diego Velasquez
A course by Diego Velasquez
Passionate about art and science, Diego Velásquez of Peru discovered 3D animation to be the perfect combination of mathematics, drawing, and storytelling, establishing a professional career focused on the cinema and advertising industries.
In 2011, he founded MAKACO, a studio dedicated to the post-production of 3D animation and special effects. He has won several international awards, including gold for Best Foreign Language Commercial and bronze for Branded Entertainment of the Year at the Shots Awards.
Content
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AI-powered filmmaking. Create hyper-realistic shots with Veo3.
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Animation with Keyframes in Dream Machine
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Creating Images with Reference
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Video Modification with Modify
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Transitions and animation with Pika Frames
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Exploring Pika's Advanced Tools
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Creative integration with Pika tools
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What to expect from a Domestika course
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Learn at your own pace
Enjoy learning from home without a set schedule and with an easy-to-follow method. You set your own pace.
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Learn from the best professionals
Learn valuable methods and techniques explained by top experts in the creative sector.
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Meet expert teachers
Each expert teaches what they do best, with clear guidelines, true passion, and professional insight in every lesson.
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Certificates
PlusIf you're a Plus member, get a custom certificate signed by your teacher for every course. Share it on your portfolio, social media, or wherever you like.
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Get front-row seats
Videos of the highest quality, so you don't miss a single detail. With unlimited access, you can watch them as many times as you need to perfect your technique.
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Share knowledge and ideas
Ask questions, request feedback, or offer solutions. Share your learning experience with other students in the community who are as passionate about creativity as you are.
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Connect with a global creative community
The community is home to millions of people from around the world who are curious and passionate about exploring and expressing their creativity.
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Watch professionally produced courses
Domestika curates its teacher roster and produces every course in-house to ensure a high-quality online learning experience.
FAQs
What are Domestika's online courses?
Domestika courses are online classes that allow you to learn new skills and create incredible projects. All our courses include the opportunity to share your work with other students and/or teachers, creating an active learning community. We offer different formats:
Original Courses: Complete classes that combine videos, texts, and educational materials to complete a specific project from start to finish.
Basics Courses: Specialized training where you master specific software tools step by step.
Specialization Courses: Learning paths with various expert teachers on the same topic, perfect for becoming a specialist by learning from different approaches.
Guided Courses: Practical experiences ideal for directly acquiring specific skills.
Intensive Courses (Deep Dives): New creative processes based on artificial intelligence tools in an accessible format for in-depth and dynamic understanding.
When do the deep dive courses start and when do they finish?
All deep dive courses are 100% online, so once they're published, deep dive courses start and finish whenever you want. You set the pace of the class. You can go back to review what interests you most and skip what you already know, ask questions, answer questions, share your projects, and more.
What do Domestika's deep dive courses include?
The deep dive courses are divided into different modules. Each one includes lessons, informational text, tasks, and practice exercises to help you carry out your project step by step, with additional complementary resources and downloads. You'll also have access to an exclusive forum where you can interact with other students, as well as share your work and your final project, creating a community around the deep dive courses.
Have you been given a deep dive courses?
You can redeem the deep dive courses you received by accessing the redeeming page and entering your gift code.
When do I get the deep dive courses certificate? Plus
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Areas
- 2D Animation
- 3D Animation
- AI Animation
- AI Content Creation
- AI Design
- Animation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Audiovisual Post-production
- Creativity
- Digital Design
- Digital Illustration
- Film, Video & TV
- Image Generation
- Motion Graphics
- Photo and Video Editing with AI
- Text & Storytelling with AI
- VFX
- Video
- Video Editing
- Video Generation
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