That thought has been circling in my head for a while, back when creativity meant play, not structure. I used to build props from old boxes, make up endless stories, and spend days finding new ways to entertain my restless mind. So I made this sketch as a small tribute to my childhood, to my grandparents’ young soul, to one of my favourite films 🎬 Toy Story, and to the idea of creativity as play.
From a technical side, I wanted to see how far I could push AI when it’s guided precisely, mixing human vision with generative AI 🤖. Not just prompts, but real human direction, tone, rhythm, and visual thinking. The goal was to craft something natural a short piece that feels real, experimenting with long continuous shots, shadows, reflections, and small details.
Tools I used: ✅ Nanobanana & Seedream for base images, key shots, and character poses ✅ Kling & Veo to sequence and build the scenes ✅ After Effects for sound design, text animation, and final colour touches