CREATOR SPOTLIGHT

"I'm The Man" by 52 Savage

By DVNWORLD

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Can you tell us about yourself?

I'm a cinematic AI visual creator based in Dallas. I started out with a passion for storytelling and visuals, and now I use AI to bring those ideas to life in a more expansive way — whether that's music videos, branded content, or narrative pieces.

How do you see yourself creatively?

I'd say I'm a filmmaker at the core. I just happen to use AI as part of my toolkit. The storytelling comes first, the AI just helps me execute faster and push visuals further than traditional methods.

What are you working on with Glif?

I'm building systems for creating cinematic visuals consistently. Instead of approaching every project from scratch, I'm focused on developing workflows that allow me to create high-quality, story-driven visuals in a more structured and repeatable way.

Why do you do this work?

For me, it's about creating something that stands out in a space that's getting crowded fast. AI gives access to everyone, but intention is what separates the work. I want my visuals to feel like they mean something, not just look good.

How would you describe your style?

Cinematic and emotional, with a touch of surrealism. I like visuals that feel like they're part of a bigger story, like you're stepping into a moment rather than just looking at an image.

What's challenging about AI storytelling?

AI can create beautiful images, but it doesn't understand emotion the way humans do. So the challenge is making sure the work doesn't feel empty. You have to guide it with purpose. I think the biggest thing is that AI doesn't replace creativity, it reveals it. The people who stand out are the ones who know what they want to say.

How do you keep your work authentic?

I always start with the idea first — what's the story, what's the feeling? Then I use AI to support that. Not the other way around.

When I create music videos, it's always to create the story and build around it. Most of my clips are B-roll because I believe that's how you capture the feeling of the song. I like to use Omnihuman for lip sync, but I get the best results with Kling Motion Control.

How does music play a role?

Music is huge for me. It influences pacing, emotion, and even the visuals themselves. When I'm creating a music video, everything becomes more instinct-driven.

For the music video my reference was one of my favorite horror films from the 80s called Shocker.

I'm a big time horror fan. I grabbed some pictures of my client, cloned him and built my own version of Shocker to fit the music video.

What's your process like?

I usually start with a concept and mood, then build out visuals using AI. After that, it's about sequencing and editing — turning those visuals into something that actually flows and feels like a story. In terms of how I use Glif, it helps bring structure to the process. Instead of guessing every time, I can build systems that keep my work consistent while still allowing creativity.

Here's a video I made to explain my process in more depth.

What influences you?

A lot of film and music. Anything that uses pacing, tone, and emotion in a strong way. I'm especially drawn to storytelling that feels layered and intentional.