Blake Ridder

Learn to make a movie!

The true test of a storytelling tool is not generating a single beautiful image. It is maintaining an emotional anchor across multiple scenes. For this project, I tested PAI, the new cinematic storytelling engine from @UtopaiStudios

@alexmashrabov Velocity breaks things. Respect for owning the mistakes and addressing the community head-on. The tech is unlocking workflows for filmmakers that didn't exist 6 months ago. Fix the cracks, learn from it, and let’s get back to building. 👊

At Higgsfield, our mission is to provide game-changing tools for creators to bring their imagination to life. We have always supported the emerging creator community, and that remains a core priority. We have not always made this clear enough and in some cases our public statements have called that into question. We recognize this and will do better. I want to personally thank everyone who has reached out - both publicly and privately - to show your support over the last week. We don't take your trust for granted, and we are committed to delivering more value - deepening the relationship with you as we move forward. Rapid scaling brings real challenges. We acknowledge that our internal processes and external communications haven't always kept pace with our core values, and we have made mistakes. We are taking full ownership of that and are actively course-correcting. While our "creator-first" DNA remains the same, you will see a more disciplined approach to our operations moving forward. As you have likely seen, our main X account is currently suspended. We have not received an explanation from the platform and are attempting to work through the standard channels to resolve this. We hope to have the account back online shortly. Through it all, the momentum of our community is undeniable. In just three weeks, Higgsfield Earn has distributed over $800,000 to more than 10,000 creators. To date, we have also issued over $3 million in free credits and $200,000 in contest prizes to support your work. This is a testament to all of you. We are both honored and humbled that over 100,000 creators using Higgsfield are landing major projects with global brands and top-tier organizations. We showcase this work on @higgsfield.creators (IG), opening doors that were previously out of reach. We provide professional-grade tools like Cinema Studio, now the go-to platform for leading advertising and filmmaking studios. It delivers filmmaking controls that previously required a $100K+ investment in professional hardware. Our focus remains on doing what we do best - which is serving a broad community of creators around the world - with the very best image and video technology. Our roadmap, and the next series of releases will speak for themselves and continue to move the industry forward. Thank you for your trust and support.

Do people still check my tweets?

@sarahlynndawson It’s actually this one I’m talking about.

5 days left to submit your film to Ridder Film Festival! Get the exposure your film deserves. There are so many undiscovered talents out there, and I want to find them. You know who you are! #Filmmaking

@jasonbullocktv Brave! Yet exciting.

@BlakeRidder Exactly why I’m putting my first feature on YouTube.

Happy birthday to YouTube. 20 years old today. And let me tell you. If you want your work to be seen. Movies. Acting. Singing. Whatever your talent is. Post them videos on YouTube. I wouldn’t be where I am today without YouTube. It’s becoming the new TV for this generation.

You’re still not too late - start today!

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@topazlabs Can’t wait

A new frontier. Project Starlight—the first and only diffusion-based AI model for enhancing video. Launching soon.

🚀Big news! We’re launching Project Starlight: the first-ever diffusion model for video restoration. Enhance old, low-quality videos to stunning high-resolution. This is our biggest leap since Video AI was first launched. Like & comment Starlight 👇 to get early-access!

@topazlabs Wow

My 69th short film. This one is very different. youtu.be/ucSFqaciroA

Looking for collaborators to join me as an affiliate! Earn a 7% commission for every student you bring to my #Filmmaking Masterclass.

Dive into the world of filmmaking with my Masterclass! From the secrets of screenwriting to the magic of cinematography & beyond, I'm here to guide you through every step. masterclass.ridderfilms.com

@M00ngOdess @SpookyShortsTV @thesqrdone @SpookyStepMom Thank you Moon. Great live.

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I posted a while on here. But coming to tell everyone Netflix is down 🙁