The Cinematic AI Creator Masterclass

Schedule

Sat Apr 18 2026 at 10:00 am to 06:00 pm

UTC-04:00

Location

1384 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW | Atlanta, GA

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Join Derek Blanks for a one-day masterclass on photo, video, and AI tools to create cinematic, high-impact digital content.
About this Event

Step inside a hands-on creative experience designed for photographers, videographers, and visual storytellers ready to elevate their craft. During this immersive one-day masterclass, attendees will dive headfirst into next-level photo and short-form video creation using cutting-edge tools, including Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere Pro, ChatGPT, and Higgsfield AI.

Guided by the Content King himself, Derek Blanks, this experience blends creativity, innovation, and industry-shaping education. Participants will learn how to develop powerful concepts, generate striking visuals, and refine their work through a streamlined workflow that combines AI tools with professional editing techniques.

Throughout the day, Derek will break down his process for turning ideas into polished cinematic content—showing how to enhance your creative workflow, work smarter with AI, and produce high-impact visuals designed for today’s digital platforms.

Attendees can join in person for a hands-on studio experience or virtually through a live online session, giving creatives from anywhere the opportunity to learn Derek’s full workflow in real time.

Whether you're refining your craft or stepping into AI-powered creation for the first time, this masterclass delivers clarity, inspiration, and the confidence to push your work beyond traditional boundaries.


What You'll Learn

  • How to develop strong creative concepts using ChatGPT as a brainstorming and storytelling tool.
  • How to generate and refine powerful visuals using Higgsfield AI.
  • Derek’s workflow for turning AI visuals into polished, professional content.
  • How to enhance images and composites using Adobe Photoshop.
  • How to edit cinematic short-form content using Adobe Premiere Pro.
  • How to build scroll-stopping visuals designed for social media and modern content platforms.
  • Techniques to speed up your creative process while maintaining a high-end professional look.
  • How to think like a creative director when developing visual concepts.


Who This Workshop Is For

  • Photographers looking to expand into AI-powered visuals.
  • Videographers and content creators who want to elevate their storytelling.
  • Social media creators who want to produce more cinematic content.
  • Designers and creatives curious about AI tools and workflows.
  • Entrepreneurs and brands who want to create high-impact visuals for marketing.
  • No advanced AI experience is required. Beginners and experienced creatives are welcome.


What You'll Walk Away With

  • A clear understanding of how to integrate AI tools into your creative workflow.
  • Derek Blanks’ personal process for creating cinematic visual content.
  • Practical techniques you can immediately apply to your own projects.
  • New inspiration and creative strategies to elevate your work.
  • A downloadable resource pack including prompts, tools, and workflow tips.
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Where is it happening?

1384 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd SW, 1384 Ralph David Abernathy Boulevard Southwest, Atlanta, United States

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Tickets

USD 188.58 to USD 535.38

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