"Can you believe it? AI can also make horror films.
Want to use AI to make horror videos? Don't rush to get started yet. Many online tutorials nowadays are either too complex or confusing. Let's talk straight about dry goods today and teach you how to do it from scratch.
The first step is to choose the right tool. There are now various AI-generated video software on the Internet. Runway, for example, has a function called Gen-2, which is specially capable of generating pictures. There is also Stable Diffusion, which is more flexible and can adjust the picture style according to your ideas. But don't be greedy for more novices, pick one first and practice it before talking about it.
The second step is to find material. Horror videos want atmosphere. Go to YouTube and search for "old-fashioned horror movie footage" or find photos of abandoned hospitals and old houses. These pictures themselves have a bit sinister feeling, and AI can easily catch that tone.
The third step is to write the prompt. This is the most critical. Don't write the word "scary picture" blindly. AI won't understand it. Be specific. For example,"Abandoned hospital corridors, light shines outside the window on cloudy days, the picture is a little blurred and the color is greener." Every sentence gives AI a clear direction.
Try "dilapidated hospital, 3 a.m., black shadow at the end of the corridor." With such words, what AI generates will be closer to what you want. Try it several times to see which works best.
The fourth step is to adjust the parameters. AI-generated videos are not static. For example, in Runway, there are "creative mode" and "precise mode". When shooting horror films, the creative model is better and you can randomly produce some weird pictures. But also be careful not to adjust the parameters too exaggerated, otherwise the picture will be messy.
The fifth step is post-processing. AI-generated videos are usually a bit stiff. Use Clipping or CapCut to simply process it. For example, add a gloomy filter, lower the saturation, and add some echo sound effects. These small details can double the feeling of terror.
AI is just an aid. What is truly terrifying is human imagination. Watch more classic horror films, such as "The Shining" and "Conquering", and analyze how their shots are taken and how to use the sound effects. Move these feelings into AI prompts, and the effect will naturally come out.
Nowadays, many people on the Internet use AI to make horror videos. For example, there is an account called "AI Horror Stories", which posts a short drama generated using AI every week. Audiences left messages saying that those scenes were more scary than the live action. Why? Because AI doesn't play by the rules, it occasionally generates something unexpected.
But there are risks. There was a case last year where someone used AI to generate a video of a child crawling in the dark, but was complained that it was too scary. So when playing this, you should pay attention to the scale and don't create pictures that will give people nightmares.
A word of warning, don't just stare at horror movies. AI can do many other things. Such as science fiction films, cartoons, and even real-life simulations. As long as your prompt words are specific enough, AI can generate them for you. Practice more and you will find that AI is a super easy tool. "
