Chapter 1 - Making AI videos on your PC

The first part of this book shows you how to set up your very own AI video studio right on your computer. Imagine having the power to generate cinematic-quality videos whenever inspiration strikes, no waiting, no limits, no “out of credits” messages popping up at the worst moment. By running everything locally, you gain complete creative freedom. With your own system, you can create and refine hundreds of videos without restrictions.

Of course, not everyone wants to dive into the technical side on day one, and that’s perfectly fine. If you’re just testing the waters, or you’d rather skip the hardware setup, you can jump straight into creating with public AI video platforms. These websites offer smooth interfaces that let you start generating videos right away. If that sounds more your speed, feel free to skip ahead to Chapter 5 - The AI Video Prompt Stack and start crafting your first projects today.

Still, building your own local setup unlocks a whole different level of creative potential. You’ll have the freedom to use the latest open-source models, push your system with advanced experiments, and fine-tune every aspect of your workflow. This is where you go from being a casual user to becoming a true AI filmmaker. As new models, updates, and techniques emerge, you’ll be ready to install them instantly and keep your toolkit at the cutting edge.