In the debut episode of The Jordan Rudess Podcast, world-renowned keyboardist of Dream Theater, composer, & AI enthusiast Jordan Rudess sits down with filmmaker & AI artist Mann Wynn Shramana. Manny, as he likes to be called, is a multifaceted creative who blends his background in filmmaking, set & costume design, & AI-driven artistry. He discusses winning a contest to become the creative director for the music video of Jordan’s track “Shadow of the Moon.” This opportunity, made possible by Lightricks & their cutting-edge AI tool for filmmakers, LTX Studio, allowed the two to collaborate in pushing the boundaries of technology & art.
Together, Jordan & Manny dive into the current state of the creative industry & the role AI plays in shaping its future, offering insights into how these tools are transforming artistic expression & where they see the industry heading next.
Shadow of the Moon Official Music Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=udTepxrAO0Y
Permission to Fly – Album Available Now! https://jordanrudess.lnk.to/PermissionToFly
Bytesized Stories AI Films: https://www.youtube.com/@Bytesized_Stories_AI
AI Alchemist Website: https://www.aialchemist.net/
AI Tools Referenced in this Episode:
LTX Studio: AI-powered platform for creating storyboards & videos: https://ltx.studio/
Moises Studio: AI tool for remixing & enhancing music tracks: https://studio.moises.ai/
Claude: AI assistant for natural language conversation: https://claude.ai/
Kling.ai: AI video creation platform: https://klingai.com/
Udio: AI-based music creation tool: https://www.udio.com/home
Leonardo.ai: AI platform for generating high-quality artwork: https://leonardo.ai/
Kaiber: AI tool for turning videos, images, & ideas into animations: https://kaiber.ai/
Eleven Labs: AI for natural-sounding voice & sound effect generation: https://elevenlabs.io/