AI Creativity Chronicles​ Weekly Insights from ​The AI Over 50 Guy

Don’t just use ChatGPT,
​challenge it 🧠

Most folks poke at ChatGPT and have no idea what it can do. The magic shows up when you demand more. Not louder—smarter. Think of it as an amplifier for the clarity you already have. 🔊

If you’re like most people, you are only skimming the surface of what ChatGPT or other AIs are capable of providing to you… today!

A quick personal story ☕️

Recently, as I explained in this brief rant, I utilized ChatGPT to refine a messy business idea. I told it to think longer, push back on me, and propose simpler options. After several rounds of real dialogue, I had a more finely focused plan I could actually act on. That felt like relief, not hustle. 😌

Try Easy Exercise: The 5‑Minute Depth Drill ⏱️

Talk to ChatGPT like this (in a modified version based on whatever’s up for you), and you’ll feel the shift.

1. Set the role. “You are my strategic thought partner. Think step‑by‑step.” 🎯
2. Ask a hard question. “What’s the simplest, sustainable version of my offer?” 🧭
3. Turn up the depth. “Take a minute to think. Explore 3 angles. Then give your best answer.” 🔍
4. Invite critique. “What’s weak or risky here? How would you fix it?” 🧪
5. Make it usable. “Turn this into a 30‑day starter plan with tiny steps.” ✅

Do you see how this opens up a whole new level of possibilities for leveraging the power of AI?

Here’s a copy/paste version that you can personalize:

Why this works (in plain English) 💡

• You’re not asking for trivia—you’re asking for judgment from a very intelligent thought partner. 🎓
• The follow‑ups force the AI to reason deeper, not just reply faster. 🪜 This gives you access to the expanded capabilities of the latest AI models.
• You end with a plan with more specificity and depth, one can actually do. 🗺️

You are invited 🤗

Prompted to Create — my self‑guided, hands‑on course — shows you how to work with AI like a collaborator, not a gimmick. Originally built for professional marketers, it’s perfect if you want practical reps you can use immediately. Every module has experiential learning exercises like the one you’ve (hopefully) just done.

Inside, you’ll get:

• Prompt systems that turn scattered ideas into clear copy and content. 🧩
• AI image generation exercises to create on‑brand visuals fast. 🖼️
• A guided tour of the AI video landscape so you know what’s possible now (and what’s hype). 🎬
• Bite‑sized, do‑it‑now drills that build confidence through small wins. 🏁

Is it time for you to go deeper with AI?​
​Start Prompted to Create → 🚀

Want a sanity check first?​
Reply “DIALOGUE” and tell me your focus. I’ll point you to the exact lessons for your goals—personally. 💬 I also give personal tours of this course via Zoom. Book a 15-minute video chat here.

P.S. If you try the Depth Drill, hit reply and tell me what happened. I’d love to hear. I read every note. 📬

AI Creativity Chronicles​ Weekly AI Tips to Spark Your Marketing Mojo

🎙️ “AI isn’t a threat to our creativity,
​it’s a megaphone for it.”
​— Jon Leland

Experimentation is the best way to learn, and the video below was created while experimenting with Sora 2, OpenAI’s latest, controversial text-to-video model and app.

One way that my creativity got amplified by Sora is this 9-second video. I only gave Sora a simple prompt:

Watch this video to see how this AI auto-imagines multiple scenes and writes scripts based on that simple prompt.

As rough as this is, I feel like it gave my mission new life!

🎥 What I’m Learning

Exploring Sora 2 hasn’t been some film school-style cinematic lesson — it’s more of an ongoing creative conversation with a sometimes wildly creative thought-partner/collaborator.

And while AI expands creative potential, it’s also generating a lot more media slop: content without clarity or purpose.

That’s why our human-in-the-loop creative discernment matters more than ever. The more powerful the tools, the more each of us needs a strong creative compass.

💭 Closing Question

AI can amplify our creativity — not by doing the work for us, but by giving us new ways to play, experiment, and learn.

So the question becomes:

👇 Join the Conversation

As I often recommend, I’m focusing more on some social media channels than others. Currently, my focus is on TikTok and YouTube, with an occasional side of LinkedIn, Instagram, and Sora (yes, Sora is a social media app as well as a video generator… and fun, in my opinion.)

If you’d like to continue this conversation, I’d be delighted to hear from you via a reply to this message, a comment, or a share on any of the social channels above.

See you (and/or your avatar) there! 😁

Stay creative,
Jon

AI Creativity Chronicles​ Weekly AI Tips to Spark Your Marketing Mojo

After decades as a video producer, I’m delighted to report:
AI is helping me direct full stories, not just spit out random clips.

In my latest AI app video demo (watch for more “AI Recipe” videos coming soon), I explore MovieFlo.AI. What stood out for me is their storytelling-first workflow that I call a “backbone”:

• 🎭 Characters stay consistent across scenes
• 🧩 Clips connect into a narrative
• 🚀 Creativity becomes more accessible

Here’s my demo:

It’s a fresh reminder that AI isn’t just about speed — it can also enhance productivity, amplify creativity, and support better storytelling.

💡 Want to go deeper?

Here’s a way that this rabbit hole really gets fun…

I’m genuinely proud of the value I delivered in my recent NISM webinar ‘AI Hype to AI Action: How Video is Powering a New Wave of Marketing Creativity.’ Instead of just surface-level tips, this presentation opens up practical insights, distinct AI video trends, and fresh ideas for marketers who want to keep learning and experimenting.

FYI, going forward, live events like this will always be free to attend, and the replays will have a nominal fee.

👉 Get the replay for $5​

Your support and participation are GREATLY appreciated.

Create more. Worry less.
Jon

AI Creativity Chronicles​ Weekly AI Tips to Spark Your Marketing Mojo

🌊 The AI Tsunami Is Here!

In the spirit of playful creativity, I made an 8-second AI-generated video—complete with AI music and sound effects—that dramatically illustrates what’s happening right now. Sound up! 🔈

The speed and power of AI video is unlike anything we’ve seen before. And it’s not just hype—it’s a strategic opportunity when you learn to use it.

That’s why I’m inviting you to join me tomorrow for a live, free webinar hosted by the National Institute for Social Media:

​AI HYPE to AI ACTION:
How AI Video is Powering a New Wave of Marketing Creativity​

📅 Date: Tomorrow, Thursday, September 4th
⏰ Time: 10am PT / 1pm ET
🔗 Register Here​

Don’t just watch the AI video wave. Learn how to ride it.

🎬 AI Movie-Making in a Box​
The future of video storytelling.

🎞️ One Flow, Start to Finish​
From prompt → script → storyboard → voice → video, a seamless workflow.

🧠 Consistency for Your Look, Your Cast, Your Brand​
Consistent actors, visuals, and branding across your entire project.

🧰 Top AI Models, One Subscription​
All of today’s leading generative AI video models, united in a single platform.

👉 Explore more (affiliate link)

I hope you’ll join us tomorrow — because the AI video wave is here, and this is your chance to catch it early. The only cost for this webinar is the missed opportunity, both creative and business, if you’re not in.

Happy surfing,
Jon

AI Creativity Chronicles​ Weekly AI Tips to Spark Your Marketing Mojo

When a Simple Prompt Turns into a Full-Blown Video

This week, I had two AI play experiences that left me buzzing.

In the first, I didn’t just watch Google’s Veo3 AI write a video script from a simple text prompt. I watched it write, voice, and produce an entire video. No scriptwriting on my end. No voice recording. Nothing less than video magic. 👇

This new kind of AI video collaboration is not about just faster production, it’s the tip of the iceberg for a whole new paradigm for video storytelling.

Enter “Movie-Making in a Box”

That’s the promise of my new sponsor and AI video playground of choice, MovieFlo.ai: It’s a breakthrough platform that puts all the leading AI video generation models into one place. It’s like having AI movie-making in a box.

Instead of juggling multiple tools, you get one integrated sandbox with a whole software suite built for creative video storytelling. To me, this feels like next-level video software. 🚀

A Spirited Collaboration

I had the joy of connecting with Mike Levine, founder of MovieFlo.AI, on the latest episode of my Video Mojo podcast. Mike’s a video creator through and through, and our conversation was a lively exploration of how this technology is empowering new kinds of creativity.

More than just an interview, our conversation was a spirited collaboration. 🎥 Watch here:

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🎬 AI Movie-Making in a Box​
The future of video storytelling.

🎞️ One Flow, Start to Finish​
From prompt → script → storyboard → voice → video, a seamless workflow.

🧠 Consistency for Your Look, Your Cast, Your Brand​
Consistent actors, visuals, and branding across your entire project.

🧰 Top AI Models, One Subscription​
All of today’s leading generative AI video models, united in a single platform.

👉 Explore more (affiliate link)

Let’s Talk Creativity Over Coffee ☕

AI is changing the way stories are told. If you’re curious how this can fuel your marketing or your own creative projects, let’s have a coffee date (no charge, of course).

💬 Book a virtual coffee with me​