Mr. WAS was first introduced to AI in 2021, following the rise of Gen 1 and Gen 2 from Runway. His fascination with AI creativity deepened while working at Pika Labs for six months as their Daily Challenge Admin, where he saw firsthand the incredible potential of generative AI tools. However, Viggle took his content to the next level, transforming how he produced his work from trailers to an entire 5-episode series.
The Power of Viggle: How It Shaped His Show#
Using Viggle for his 5-episode series, Mr. WAS integrated our cutting-edge features for the most important shots—the close-ups. While Runway’s Gen 2 helped with food and external environment shots, Viggle was his go-to for intimate, dialogue-heavy scenes. The precision of Viggle’s character transformation allowed for seamless close-ups, creating an immersive experience for the audience.
“I saw a lot of Viggle dance videos coming out at first,” he mentioned, “but I didn’t want just to create dance videos. I wanted to push the boundaries with this new technology.” By uploading images through Viggle’s mix feature, he achieved striking close-up portrait shots with perfect mapping of the source image to his videos. His characters, including an incredibly lifelike depiction of Abraham Lincoln, were brought to life with fluidity that left viewers in awe.
His Workflow with Viggle and other AI tools
- Each episode lasted about 2 minutes.
- Recording: He shot all the initial footage on his iPhone, then post-processed it through Leonardo.ai to ensure cohesive and consistent visuals.
- Viggle handled the close-up shots, with each character getting two to three shots, enhanced by its superior mapping capabilities. He used Runway’s Gen 3 for wide shots and generative backgrounds.
- To complete the retro vibe, he used Suno or Udio for music generation with an 80s feel and added a VHS filter for that final nostalgic touch.
Why He Loves Viggle#
One of the standout features of Viggle for Mr. WAS is the full character transformation. The ability to map and animate a character, even with intricate facial details, gave him the control he needed to deliver compelling and immersive content. He highlights the smooth fluidity in human movement and how well Viggle handled the overexposure of the face, making the characters more expressive and lifelike.
“Viggle made it all possible, allowing me to dive deeper into my creative ideas and bring them to life in a fast and visually stunning way.”
Conclusion#
For Mr. WAS, Viggle is more than just a tool—it’s an engine for creativity that offers control, efficiency, and a seamless experience for transforming AI concepts into full-fledged content. By blending the power of Viggle with other tools like Leonardo.ai, Runway, and Udio, he can produce high-quality, immersive episodes that push the boundaries of what AI video generation can do.
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