Turning a Single Image into a Cinematic Journey

In the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered content creation, few practitioners have navigated the spectrum quite like Gabe Michael. From viral internet experiments to award-winning film productions, as an AI filmmaker and creative production executive, Michael has carved out a unique position helping organizations understand not just what’s possible with emerging tools, but how to [...]

AI Filmmaker and Creative Production Executive Gabe Michael on Finding Magic in the Constraints

The best AI video agency in 2026 is one that aims to combine AI production tools with human creativity, transparent model use, clear IP terms, sector-relevant case studies and measurable post-delivery support. Potential clients should compare agencies based on 8 criteria: AI Model transparency, workflow ownership, hybrid creative skill, brand consistency, legal positioning, sector experience, [...]

How to Find the Best AI Video Production Agency in 2026

Synima has announced a strategic partnership with AI Animation.com, marked by a 50% equity investment. The move brings together Synima’s global production capability with AI Animation.com’s advanced workflow platform, designed to support AI-driven video and animation at scale. As AI tools continue to expand creative possibilities, many organisations are facing a new challenge: how to move from experimentation into [...]

Synima partners with AI Animation.com to scale enterprise AI production

When it comes to blending artistry with technology, few people have been as hands-on in shaping the future of creative production as Jon Draper. That’s why we’re thrilled he’s joining Synima as our new Creative Director, Generative AI. Jon has built his career at the intersection of traditional animation and emerging tech, leading AI-driven projects, [...]

Jon Draper, Synima’s new Creative Director, Generative AI

Some projects begin with a script. Others with a storyboard. This one began with a single image.   HPE came to us with an illustration: two children standing on a rock, looking out at a vast starry sky. Striking as it was, it became our challenge: how do you turn a static campaign visual into a [...]

Turning a Single Image into a Cinematic Journey

In most productions, editing begins after the cameras stop rolling. But for our recent enterprise brand film, Tom Clark, Senior Editor at Synima, was cutting the story as it unfolded on set.   Live editing is much more than a workflow trick. It changes the entire rhythm of a shoot, collapsing the distance between filming and [...]

Why Live Editing Changed the Way We Shot This Brand Film

Why Use Influencer Marketing in 2025? According to the 2024 Influencer Marketing Report, 86% of consumers make a purchase inspired by an influencer at least once a year, and 49% do so at least once a month. In 2025, influencer marketing remains a strong business strategy, but what consumers expect and want from this type [...]

Attitudes Towards Influencer Marketing in 2025 – What’s Changed?

How do you tell a story about something audiences can’t see?   This was the challenge posed by a global client whose services are essential but often invisible. They wanted a story that would cut through abstraction — one that would help customers trust in their support without relying on executives spelling it out.   From Brief [...]

Turning Complex Services into Cinematic Stories

The latest natural language processing models have completely transformed AI avatar technology - now more realistic, conversational, and expressive than ever, AI avatars provide enterprises with brand-consistent messaging, personalised customer engagement, and scalable employee training at a fraction of traditional production costs. Advantages will only continue to emerge and based on the technology's rapid growth, along [...]

How To Master Large-Scale Enterprise AI Avatar Production – A Strategic Roadmap

In the rapidly evolving world of AI-powered content creation, few practitioners have navigated the spectrum quite like Gabe Michael. From viral internet experiments to award-winning film productions, as an AI filmmaker and creative production executive, Michael has carved out a unique position helping organizations understand not just what’s possible with emerging tools, but how to [...]

AI Filmmaker and Creative Production Executive Gabe Michael on Finding Magic in the Constraints

The pace of modern communications can feel relentless. Brands scramble to respond to cultural moments, chase trending topics, and maintain visibility over an ever-expanding array of channels. Yet the most successful communications strategies still hinge on something decidedly analog: the ability to tell stories that genuinely move people.  Perena Barrett, Co-Managing Director at Red Consultancy, [...]

What’s Next in Brand Communications: Perena Barrett on Navigating Speed Without Losing Soul

AI Video's Revolutionary Impact on the Industry The strategic use of corporate AI video has undoubtedly shaken up the media industry, opening up a realm of exciting possibilities whilst taking on a host of laborious, repetitive tasks - but as an early adopter of AI, we've learnt that it is still far from the one-click-solution [...]

Optimizing AI Usage in Video Production: A Hybrid AI Approach