AI Creativity Chronicles​ Making Marketing Fun Again, One Week at a Time

Video. Production. Transformed.

Only the truth is funny, so the reality of how AI is transforming video & film production is best underscored by funny video storytelling that’s also a mind-bending demo.

The hilarious parody of video/film production below shows & tells a ton about the revolution that’s happening in the world of AI video (and it’s a lot less scary than last week’s clip 😆.)

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It bears repeating that this isn’t stock footage or some kind of soulless deepfake because Google’s Veo 3 generates dazzling cinematic scene composition, dynamic character performance, and authentically emotional voice delivery—all from text prompts. And, as always, the human-in-the-loop creativity makes this clip sing (anyone who has worked in film or video will recognize the production process in this clip).

As you might expect, Veo 3 is only one option for this kind of virtual production. If you’re interested in exploring, another example that’s on my radar, check out Captions’ Mirage Studio which focuses on UGC (user-generated content) videos (not an affiliate link).

No matter how you look at it, the entire world of media production and content creation is morphing faster than anything ever. 🫨 Yes, really. Stay tuned.

That’s only one of the reasons why I’m creating a new course on AI for marketers named “Prompted to Create.” I want to help you ride this wave and not be left in its wake.

👉 Join the waitlist here to get early access + behind-the-scenes updates.

Stay creative. Stay curious. Stay human.

Jon Leland
AI Creativity Coach, Creator of the upcoming “Prompted to Create” Course

AI Creativity Chronicles​ Making Marketing Fun Again, One Week at a Time

Hey there,

You probably didn’t expect finger painting to show up in a conversation about AI.

But tapping into that same spirit of childlike curiosity—hands in the color, no rules, just play—is exactly what helped me experience one of the most breathtaking AI creative breakthroughs I’ve seen: Google’s new Veo video AI.

To help my friend Vince Casalaina and his documentary in development, I experimented with Veo to express the soul of vintage wooden sailboats—not just how they look, but the feeling of something timeless and hand-crafted… and connected to the San Francisco Bay.

Even the sound of the waves against the boat’s hull came from Veo. 🤯

This video clip is one in a series of playful, experimental tests that I created using the same kind of iterative process I’ve been recommending to people who are getting their AI fingers wet with AI image generation.

If you want more details on the Veo video experiment above, here’s my whole “conversation” with Veo video AI and the array of text-to-video clips I created, all in about 30 minutes. The last clip came from a prompt generated by ChatGPT.

Most importantly, this process isn’t just about how to work with AI. For me and many others, it’s about a return of creative curiosity and wonder. And for social and digital pros, it’s a whole new palette with immense storytelling potential.

That’s why I’m building Prompted to Create, a course to help curious creatives like you turn prompting into an expressive, joyful, useful part of your toolkit.

👉 Hop on the waitlist to get updates and early access (no pressure—just first dibs).

Play isn’t optional anymore. It’s how we create what’s next.

Stay creative. Stay curious. Stay human.

Jon Leland
AI Creativity Coach, Creator of the upcoming “Prompted to Create” Course

AI Creativity Chronicles​ Making Marketing Fun Again, One Week at a Time

AI Avatars: More Than a Trend,
A Tool for Marketing Insights

Last week, you met Abigail — my fully AI-generated avatar spokeswoman.

This week, I produced a short video that pulls back the curtain on the AI-enhanced creative process that brought her to life — and what it reveals for marketers and creators.

🎯 Learn how AI avatars can:

• Help clarify your message and tone
• Bring your ideal audience persona to life
• Accelerate creative experimentation

If you’re wondering how to keep up with AI, this 5-minute video is a real-world case study that you might find eye-opening.

👉 Watch now:

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📥 And if this sparks ideas?
​Get on the waitlist for my upcoming course:
​play.combridges.com/prompted​

Stay creative. Stay curious. Stay human.

Jon Leland
AI Creativity Coach

Creativity Chronicles​ Unlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time

Hey Reader,

The Creative Edge Today:
Human + AI in Sync

AI isn’t the enemy — it’s an amplifier. The creative edge comes from being a smarter, more human partner with AI.

That’s not just a theory — it’s what creative leaders are doing right now.

In my latest episode of Video Mojo, I talk with my long-time collaborator Vince Casalaina, a passionate documentary filmmaker with a story that matters… and a limited budget. 😁

By using just the right mix of AI tools (and with a little help from me), Vince was able to:

✅ Draft a meaningful story structure for his film
✅ Create visual assets that would have never been possible
✅ Move his film project forward in a way that amplifies the heart of his story

👀 Watch the Interview with Vince 👇

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This is a clear, real-world example of human-AI symbiosis, where technology amplifies creativity instead of replacing it.

And if you’re a marketing professional, this is your signal.

AI isn’t just a productivity hack.

If you use it correctly, it’s a creative partner that can help you make better content faster while staying authentic and strategic.

💥 Want to learn how to do this for your own marketing?

Join the waitlist for my new course:
​Prompted to Create:
​A Breakthrough Experiential Approach to AI for Marketers

This course is different. It’s hands-on experiential with exercises. That’s important because we all gain a better understanding by doing stuff.

This course is also designed to help you stop overthinking and start creating with AI so that you are no longer overwhelmed by it.

AI is the future. I want you to take advantage of AI in a way that will secure your future, with your humanity intact. 👩‍🔧

👉 Join the Waitlist Now​

Stay creative, stay human,

Jon Leland, AI Creativity & Marketing Strategist
​“Spanning the Grand Canyon Gap between people and technology.”

Creativity Chronicles​ Unlocking Creative Joy, One Week at a Time

Hey Reader,

Not Playing with AI Yet? That’s a Choice — and It’s Risky.

I know it doesn’t look like me exactly… but I made this image in 60 seconds. Seriously.

I simply uploaded my profile avatar image and gave ChatGPT a one-line prompt:

Boom. This fun, vibrant, creative image showed up. And, I was impressed (again) by the creative power of AI.

So now I have to ask:
​Are you playing creatively with AI yet?

If not — why not? 🤔

I ask not to stir up FOMO… but to invite you in.
This is the same kind of future of tech moment as when, over the years, I’ve encouraged people to try:

• Computers 💻
• Then, the Internet 🌐
• Then, digital video 🎥

Now? It’s AI — and it’s both wildly fun and shockingly powerful.

The world is shifting fast. 🌍

Please believe me. Creating with AI isn’t just some trendy experiment. It’s how we shape the future — starting now.

So go ahead, dip your toe in. Play.
Why choose to live in what’s rapidly becoming the rearview mirror? 🪞

Let’s keep moving forward together — with curiosity, joy, and a little creative courage.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

Warmly,

Jon Leland, AI Creativity & Marketing Strategist
​“Spanning the Grand Canyon Gap between people and technology.”