I came across something this week that genuinely made me pause — a new trailer called “Mind Tunnels” by Dave Clark.
Now, Dave’s not a Hollywood director with a 100-person crew behind him. He’s just one of those people who knows how to work smart with AI. And what he pulled off with this trailer? Honestly… it’s the clearest example I’ve seen of where the future of filmmaking is headed.
Every single part of the trailer was built with AI — from the script to the visuals, the voices, even the lip-syncing.
Let me show you exactly how he did it:
💡 The AI Stack Behind “Mind Tunnels”
Dave carefully stitched together some of the most powerful tools out right now:
ElevenLabs v3 Alpha – This handled the voiceovers. Emotive, believable character voices with tone, pacing, and depth. With no need for actors in a booth, and it still feels human.
ChatGPT – The script was co-written using ChatGPT. It helped shape the dialogue and story structure, speeding up the writing process and allowing for quick revisions. Dave could bounce ideas, shape dialogue, and test story arcs in minutes instead of days.
Midjourney v7 – For the visuals. It created full scene concepts with mood, texture, and detail. Think: cinematic-quality stills that look like they belong in Blade Runner or Dune.
Kling 2.1 Master, Veo 3, and Higgsfield – These are some of the most advanced video generation tools available. They turned Midjourney’s stills into living, moving shots — with camera pans, character movement, and atmosphere. The final effect feels like something you’d expect from a Netflix sci-fi series.
Heygen Avatar IV – This handled the lip-sync. When the characters speak, their mouths move in perfect sync with the voiceovers. It removes that “AI uncanny valley” feel — and actually sells the realism.
Magnific & TopazLabs – Used for upscaling. Basically, they sharpen and enhance every frame to get that polished, high-resolution look. No more fuzzy edges or pixelated scenes.
Adobe Premiere Pro – Even though the bulk of the content was AI-generated, Dave still used Premiere Pro to put it all together. Timeline edits, color grading, sound mixing, transitions — this is where the trailer really got its final touch.
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What makes this special isn’t just the tools — it’s the intentional way they were used together. It’s a glimpse into what creative people can do with AI at their fingertips.
Dave’s been vocal about this too. At IndieWire’s Future of Filmmaking Summit, he talked about how AI isn’t here to wipe out filmmakers — it’s here to give them new creative weapons. Faster prototyping. Easier pitching. The ability to test entire worlds before spending real money on production.
We’re witnessing a shift.
Not long ago, you needed a full crew and studio budget to create something like this. Now? It’s possible from a laptop — as long as you know what you’re doing.
More creators. More bold ideas. And more ways to bring stories to life without waiting for permission or funding.
Check out the Mind Tunnels trailer if you get a moment. It’s not perfect — but it’s a sign of what’s coming.
Catch you soon,
Blessing
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P.S. I’m keeping a close eye on tools like these. They’re not just for filmmakers — they’ll be game-changers for creators, educators, and even marketers. The future of content is looking different… and honestly, more exciting.
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