Early Founder Access · $99 Until the First 50 Students
AI VISUAL MASTERY — WHERE AI LOOKS LIKE CINEMA
They Learned AI Last Year. I've Spent 21 Years on Film Sets.
Absolut Vodka. Amazon Prime. Major-label music videos.
I teach the eye that makes AI look like film — not AI.
From random AI clips to cinematic shots you actually control — in about a week.
Or at your own pace, lifetime access.
Get lifetime access + future updates today.
$99 today — was $448. Price rises after the first 50 founders.
Learn the director's eye AI can't teach you
Hollywood fundamentals applied straight to AI generation
Stop burning credits on clips that still look like AI
Real cinematography principles — applied to AI
FOUNDER ACCESS — EVERYTHING INCLUDED
AI Visual Mastery + $767 in founder bonuses
$1,215 value → $99
YOURS TODAY
One payment · Lifetime access · Founder pricing never returns
Prices increase when access closes
What You’ll Be Able to Create
Every shot below was made with AI — using the exact workflows you'll learn inside.
No cameras. No crew. No budget.
Scenes Shot Like a DP, Not Generated
Believable cinematic scenes with real control over lighting, motion, and depth — directed, not random.
Blockbuster VFX, Controlled Shot by Shot
Explosions, bullet-time, the impossible — stylized like a studio film because you control the shot, not the dice.
Cinematic Prompting — Control Every Shot
Real prompting craft: multi-shot, camera, lighting, composition, and depth — so you direct the outcome instead of hoping the AI guesses right.
Ad Visuals That Sell, Built Like a Pro
Polished, agency-grade campaign visuals — composed and lit with a real commercial eye, not generic AI output.
Transitions Directed Like an Edit
Clean, motivated cuts that connect your shots like a real edit — pacing and flow controlled, not stock-template.
One Character, Every Scene — Locked
Hold a face and a look identical across every shot — real continuity, the way a production keeps a cast consistent.
Trusted by Real Filmmakers — Because This Is Built on Real Cinematography not AI hype
“One of the Best DPs I’ve Ever Worked With — Period.”
Filmed on the Set of Grey's Anatomy
Oliver works on major network productions. His credits include Grey's Anatomy, American Horror Story, and The Kardashians. Here is what he says about Sebastien as a DP, recorded between takes on a working set. - Oliver Konteh
Why Most AI Courses Still Lead to Random Results
If you’ve taken other AI courses and your visuals still look random, this explains why.
Most AI Courses
Focus on tool buttons
Outputs feel random
Trend-chasing instead of learning visual fundamentals
Fragmented tutorial-style learning
Short-lived tactics
Still looks AI-generated
Taught by AI users (1–2 years)
Obsolete in 6 months
AI Visual Mastery
Focus on visual control
Outputs are intentional, repeatable, and controllable
Cinematic, polished visuals
Structured workflows
Long-term usable systems
Doesn’t look obviously AI-generated
Taught by a working DP (21+ years on real sets)
Lifetime updates as new AI tools drop
This Isn’t About Learning More Tools — It’s About Visual Control.
Most AI visuals still look random because creators never learn how to control quality, motion, realism, and consistency.
Control visuals instead of generating randomness
Create cinematic results without expensive gear
Use repeatable workflows instead of chasing trends
Built around the few tools that actually deliver real results
Most AI content fails not because of ideas — but because it lacks control, realism, and visual quality. That’s where AI Visual Mastery begins.
Everything Starts With a Strong Image
Learn how to create cinematic, production-ready AI images — even if you’re starting from scratch.
Create cinematic images without expensive gear
No need to master complex tools before you start
Learn light, depth, and realism the filmmaker way
Turn ideas into motion-ready visuals
Start with structure, not guesswork
Taught by a Working Cinematographer — Not a Content Creator
I'm Sebastien Ricci — 21+ years shooting on real sets. I've been the DP on the Absolut Vodka commercial, independent films, and an Amazon Prime series, handled aerial cinematography for major-label productions, and directed music videos across the US and Europe.
Everything in this course is the same cinematography I use on real productions — now applied to every shot you generate.
TRUSTED BY WORKING INDUSTRY DIRECTORS
Trusted by working directors who've shot for Alicia Keys, Dua Lipa, Vanity Fair & PNL — publicly recommending how Sebastien teaches.
AI Visual Mastery
Course Curriculum
You don’t just learn tools — you learn how to think visually with AI.
Founder Pricing for the First 50 Students
The Ricci Method™ — Direct AI Like a Working DP
The framework connecting every module in this course
How a working DP makes decisions before touching any tool
The methodology you'll use from module one to your first paid project
Visual Taste & Cinematic Decision-Making
How to tell instantly if a shot looks cinematic or fake
Common AI mistakes that scream “AI-generated”
How to simplify visuals for stronger realism
From AI Frame to Cinematic Shot — The DP Approach
Real-world film language
Lighting logic, camera realism
Scenes that feel indistinguishable from live-action
Taste, restraint, cinematic discipline
Hollywood-Level AI VFX & Impossible Visuals (Advanced)
Impossible shots that still feel believable
VFX that serves the visual
Trend-driven visuals without looking cheap “This can’t be filmed” moments
Cinematic Ad Visuals That Sell
Crafting Ad Visuals that Sell
AI-powered creative testing
High-impact visuals for business use
How to edit your Ads professionally
Reverse-Engineering Hollywood
Break down and rebuild iconic shots — lens, light, and composition.
Camera & Lens Language for AI
Format, focal length & lens character that read shot-on-film
AI Transitions & Motion Control
Smooth movement and flow between shots — motion FX with intention
Structured Video Prompting for Cinematic Control
Multi-shot, camera & motion prompting — direct it, don't guess
CURRICULUM
All the Other Modules You Get
10 Modules Included — With More on the Way
Also Included
1 - AI Fundamentals — capabilities & limits, judging tools like a pro, skipping the hype
2- Cinematic Lighting Architecture — practical vs. dramatic, motivated sources, Rembrandt/split/edge, prompting your light & shadow
3- Structured Image Prompting — compose on real film principles, kill the "AI look," prep images for motion
4- Reference & Style Consistency — style references & image-to-image, one character held across every shot
5- Edit Like a DP — assemble your AI clips into a real cinematic edit: pacing, rhythm, structure, and continuity
Also Included
6- Color Grade Like a DP — push flat AI footage to a rich, filmic look: balance, scene-to-scene matching, one consistent grade
7- AI Visual Workflows That Scale — repeatable systems, reuse without repeating, more output without burnout
8- Breaking AI Blocks & IP Filters — diagnose blocks fast, break filters without losing intent, stay commercially clear
9 - Fixing & Polishing AI Visuals (free bonus) — clean faces, motion & artifacts, and know when it's done
10- From Pixels to Paychecks — where cinematic AI actually pays (ads, content, branded, stock), and the cinematic eye that gets work approved, published, and paid for
Why Not Just Learn This on YouTube?
You can — but most free tutorials are scattered and tool-focused. One shows a trick. Another shows a feature. AI changes fast, and confusion follows. Very few teach you how to build cinematic, consistent work from start to finish.
AI Visual Mastery gives you a structured, production-ready system — not random experiments, outdated hacks, or disconnected tutorials.
Lifetime access,Future updates included,Beginner-friendly, production-ready
AI Creator Bonus Pack ($89 Included Free)
Extra bonus training to help you create stronger social content, expand your AI skill set, and unlock more real-world creator opportunities.
Clone Yourself for Photo & Video
Photo-real clones
Video realism
Voice cloning (Free Elevenlabs Masterclass included in this course)
Business use cases (content, ads, scaling)
Swap any background in any video
Realistic AI Avatars & Characters
Build any persona — human, creature, or fully original
Lock the same face across every video
Talking avatars + voice
A recurring character that becomes your brand
Create Viral-Ready Shorts
Clone-based content without being on camera
Characters & scenarios designed for virality
Short-form formats that trigger algorithm lift
Create Ultra-Realistic UGC That Sells
Real people, real product demos, unboxings & testimonials
No actors, no shipping, no being on camera
Put any product in their hands
Ad-ready for your brand or clients
Thumbnails That Drive Clicks
Scroll-stopping visuals without Photoshop mastery
Platform-specific thumbnail psychology
Fast testing for click-through optimization
HOOKS & RETENTION — THE FIRST 3 SECONDS
Stop the scroll in the first three seconds
Why people keep watching — the retention triggers
The attention mechanics behind every format
Platform-Specific Visual Strategy
Why some visuals explode on TikTok but fail on YouTube
How to adapt the same asset across platforms
Visual pacing rules for Shorts, Reels, Ads, and long-form
Limited Time Pre-Launch Bonuses
(Weekly Live Q&A available for Founder Edition Only $150 value)
Private Community + Live Access
Real Support, Real Feedback — Not a Silent Course
Private Community Access Ask questions, share your work, and get clarity when you're stuck — so you're never guessing, overthinking, or losing time experimenting blindly.
Weekly Live Q&A Sessions — every Sunday, 11am PT (2pm ET) Live sessions where I answer your real questions, review your work, and break down the exact problems you're facing — not pre-recorded, not generic. Because the modules are still rolling out, these weekly calls bridge the gap: if there's something you need answered now, bring it live and get it directly from me.
1-on-1 coaching with me is $150/session. With Founder Access you get a live group Q&A every week — four sessions a month, included free. Do the math on what that access is worth.
Why This Matters
Most courses give you videos — and disappear.
This gives you access, feedback, and direction while the system is still being refined.
Once the Founder Edition closes:
• As more students join, live answer-time per person shrinks — Founders get the most direct access to me there will ever be
• Weekly live sessions become bi-weekly
• Course direction is locked
Founder-Level Course Influence As an early member, your feedback directly shapes upcoming lessons, workflows, and priorities inside the course. This level of influence does not exist once the course is finalized.
Included FREE during Pre-Launch
Not available after the Founder Access closes.
AI Workflow Blueprint Pack (Included Free $58 value)
These are not generic PDFs — they are the exact frameworks and tools used throughout the course to remove guesswork, accelerate results, eliminate beginner mistakes and confusion when applying the lessons.
🧠 AI Prompting Blueprint
Control AI outputs — without trial-and-error prompts.
Step-by-step prompt structure + Templates from beginner → advanced
Platform-specific examples for every AI tool used in the course
Learn why prompts work, not just what to type
Eliminate randomness, overprompting, and broken outputs
This is the foundation behind every cinematic result you’ll create.
🔗 AI Tools & Resources Directory
Skip bad tools. Save time. Save money.
Curated list of the best free and low-cost AI tools
Only tools that deliver real, usable results
Updated as the AI landscape evolves
No affiliate spam. No hype. Just what works.
Saves weeks of research and hundreds in trial-and-error.
✅ Course Progress & Execution Checklist
Know exactly what to do — and in what order.
Track your progress through each core skill
Ensure you’re applying techniques correctly
Designed to increase completion and confidence
Used alongside lessons to stay focused and consistent
Finish the course knowing you didn’t miss anything important.
🎁 Founder Edition Bonus (Limited-Time)
Enroll now to permanently unlock the full AI Workflow Blueprint Pack.
After Founder Edition closes, only the Course Progress Tracker remains included. Founder students keep the full pack permanently once unlocked.
Sent after 24H from purchase.
Editing & Polishing Essentials
(Included FREE – Limited Time Pre-Launch Bonuses)
Normally sold separately $197— included FREE during Founder Edition
The exact tools and workflows used to clean, polish, and finish AI-generated visuals — without guessing or over-editing. So your AI visuals look intentional, realistic, and production-ready.
Clean AI artifacts, motion errors, and visual inconsistencies
Polish AI-generated footage without over-editing or destroying realism
Know exactly when to fix — and when to leave the shot alone
Platform-agnostic techniques usable across Premiere, Resolve, and CapCut
Focused on AI cleanup, not traditional editing theory
This is not a full editing course.
It’s a practical system for finishing AI visuals cleanly, consistently, and professionally.
3 Production Add-Ons — Yours Free ($273 value)
Photoshop AI Tools Override Masterclass
$99 · Included Free Fix what AI gets wrong — Generative Fill, Expand & masking to clean flaws, edges, and details, and force in what AI refuses to make. Production-ready.
Optional — you don't need Photoshop, but if you have it, it's powerful.
ElevenLabs Voice & Dialogue Masterclass
$97 · Included Free Production-level AI voice — realistic narration, dialogue, and character voices with full control over tone, pacing, and emotion. No robotic sound. (Voice AI is optional but adds big realism.)
Audio Editing Essentials Pack
A complete sound library $77 · Included Free
50 sound effects — footsteps, ocean, city, thunder, crowds
50 sound design elements — texture, atmosphere, impact
30 copyright-free cinematic music tracks — WAV + stems
Built for CapCut, Premiere & Resolve.
All three included free during Founder Edition — removed once it closes.
AI Tools Evolve Fast
AI Visual Mastery is continuously updated so your workflows stay relevant — no repurchasing, no chasing tools.
Meet Your Instructor
MEET YOUR INSTRUCTOR — SEBASTIEN RICCI
I didn't start with connections, money, or film school. I started in a basement with a borrowed camera, learning every part of production the hard way — lighting, composition, sound, editing, color — one project at a time. 21 years later, I'm still on real sets. The gear has changed. The principles haven't.
I've shot the Absolut Vodka commercial, served as DP on independent films and an Amazon Prime series, handled aerial cinematography for major-label productions, and directed music videos for artists including Kyle Massey (That's So Raven) and independent artists across the US and Europe. Trained in both cinematography and sound engineering. Based between Los Angeles and Las Vegas, originally from Paris.
"Most AI courses are taught by people who picked up the tools last year. I'm not one of them. I learned cinematography on real sets — long before AI existed — and the principles haven't changed."
Inside CineMaster Academy, I teach the production principles I learned the slow way — distilled into structured systems you can actually apply. The tools change every year. The fundamentals don't.
If I could build this from scratch with nothing but persistence, so can you.
Trusted by Real Filmmakers — Because This Is Built on Real Cinematography
“Real Film Sets. Real Productions. Real Results.”
"I Have made a full film with Sebastien and he helped tremendously with the shooting as the DP and the film editor and made the full score of the film without Sebastien I could not make it happen." - Brian F
I enjoyed working With Sebastien Ricci"
"I worked with Sebastien on a Absolut Vodka Commercial and had a great experience Sebastien is easy to work with" - Robertino F
"My best music videos made so easy with Sebastien"
"Sebastien made some of my music videos since 2012 and I never been disapointed he always give me the best music videos I could dream of every time he is my favorite filmmaker out here." - Vanny Jordan
REAL STUDENT RESULT
From "AI Isn't For Me" to Client Work in Week One
What happened when a complete beginner tested AI Visual Mastery during the pilot phase:
Real message, unedited
CineMaster Academy Pilot Student - Michelle A
Not a tech person. One week in. Already used on a paying client.
Michelle started with zero AI experience. The Founder Edition below is the same
system she used.
Founder Edition Extras Included
Included with Founder Edition during pre-launch
Private Community + Weekly Live Q&A Access $ 150
AI Prompting Blueprint (PDF) $58
Editing & Polishing Starter System $197
(Premiere · Resolve · CapCut workflows)Photoshop AI Tools Override Masterclass $99
ElevenLabs Voice & Dialogue Masterclass $97
Audio Editing Essentials Pack $77
AI Creator Bonus Pack $89
Founder Edition extras are removed once the course is finalized.
These tools and trainings are normally sold separately. Founder Edition includes everything above at no additional cost. You save $767 in bonus value today.
Enroll Today and save $1116
$1215 $99
Today only: get everything for $99.
The course ($448) plus
$767 in founder bonuses. Total value $1,215.
You save $1,116.
Designed as a complete production system—not a tool tutorial.
How Founder Access works: New modules roll out from June 25 — released steadily as each is finished to a real production standard (no rushed, low-quality uploads). Every module lands in your dashboard automatically the moment it's live, and your access is lifetime. You're locking in the lowest price this course will ever be — Founder pricing never returns.
Who Is This Course For?
(After 21 years on real sets, here's who I built this for —)
You want your films, ads, or brand work to look cinematic — like real money was behind them — even on a small budget.
You'd rather learn real filmmaking technique applied to AI than chase one-click shortcuts.
You want to combine the fundamentals — camera, light, direction, editing — with AI to lift every shot you generate.
You're an independent filmmaker, creator, brand, or small studio after a high-end look without a high-end crew.
No AI experience needed — just the willingness to put in the reps.
Who Is This Course NOT For?
(I'd rather you skip this than buy it for the wrong reason —)
You want instant results from a one-click tool and don't care why a shot works.
You'd rather guess through trial-and-error than follow a proven workflow.
You're fine with footage that looks average — or obviously AI.
You want to master a real cinema camera on a professional set. That's a different craft and a different, advanced course — this one applies that eye to AI.
TRY IT RISK FREE
30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Try it. Apply it. If your videos don't dramatically improve and you've genuinely applied the course, request a full refund. See terms below.
Founder Edition: Modules begin rolling out Jun 25, 2026 Lifetime access starts immediately upon purchase. Live Q&A access begins your first Sunday after enrollment.
What is CineMaster Academy?
CineMaster Academy is an online learning platform dedicated to advanced filmmaking, commercial production, and modern AI-assisted creative workflows. The academy offers practical courses that combine classic filmmaking expertise with today’s most powerful AI tools to help creators produce cinematic-quality visuals on a modest budget.
Who are the courses designed for?
The courses are suitable for:
Filmmakers and cinematographers
Content creators
YouTubers and social media creators
Indie filmmakers
Small business owners
Advertisers and marketers
Real estate professionals
Anyone wanting to create cinematic visuals with modern tools
Do I need filmmaking experience?
No. CineMaster Academy offers both beginner-friendly lessons and advanced modules. Each course is structured step-by-step so students can follow at their own pace.
What kind of equipment do I need?
You can follow the courses with:
A professional camera or
A smartphone capable of filming in high quality
Does CineMaster Academy guarantee specific income or results?
No. While the courses teach practical skills, business strategies, and efficient workflows, results depend entirely on each student’s effort, consistency, and real-world application. The academy does not guarantee financial outcomes.
Can beginners follow the advanced courses?
Yes. Even the advanced courses include step-by-step explanations, screen recordings, and examples so beginners can learn progressively, while advanced students can directly access the deeper modules.
Do you teach business and client acquisition?
Across CineMaster Academy, yes — several programs cover pricing, outreach, portfolio-building, and client strategy.
AI Visual Mastery itself stays focused on the visual craft: the cinematic skill that gets your work approved, published, and paid for. You'll learn where cinematic AI work pays — ads, content, branded, stock — and how a strong reel turns into real opportunities. The full client-acquisition system is the focus of a separate advanced program, taught from real-world experience, so it's done properly rather than tacked on. No business or financial outcomes are guaranteed.
Are the courses updated?
Yes. Because AI and filmmaking tools evolve quickly, all our courses include lifetime updates — new lessons, refreshed examples, and ongoing improvements to every module you receive. Future standalone courses or premium tiers covering new topics are separate products, and as a Founder you'll always get priority access and the best pricing on anything new we release.
What is the refund policy?
What is the refund policy?
CineMaster Academy offers two types of products. Each has its own refund
rule. Both apply during Founder Edition and after.
🎬 ONLINE COURSES — 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee
Standard-tier courses (under $997) are covered by a 30-Day Money-Back
Guarantee, subject to a Good-Faith Use Requirement.
To qualify for a refund within 30 days of purchase, you must have:
✓ Watched or accessed the core modules of the course
✓ Attempted to apply some of the techniques taught
✓ Provided a brief written description of what you tried
To request a refund, email [email protected] within 30 days
of purchase. Refunds are processed within 7–14 business days to your
original payment method.
Each customer is eligible for one course refund maximum across all
CineMaster Academy educational products.
📦 PRO PACKS & BONUSES — Final Sale, No Refunds
Pro Packs and digital downloadable products (LUTs, presets, sound libraries,
SFX packs, music tracks, video overlays, AI templates, transitions, e-books,
PDFs, and similar instantly-deliverable digital files) are sold as FINAL SALE.
Once delivered, Pro Packs cannot be refunded, returned, or exchanged due
to the nature of immediate digital delivery.
Bonuses bundled with course enrollment (including any Pro Packs included
free during Founder Edition) are non-refundable on their own. If a course
refund is issued, all access and usage rights to those bundled bonuses
are revoked at the same time as the course.
Limited discretionary exceptions apply only in cases of verified duplicate
purchase, technical delivery failure, or unauthorized purchase. Contact
support within 7 days of the qualifying event.
📄 FULL TERMS
For complete refund terms, see:
• Course Refund Policy: cinemasteracademy.com/course-refund-policy
• Pro Packs Refund Policy: cinemasteracademy.com/refund-policy-pro-packs
• Terms and conditions, Section 11: cinemasteracademy.com/terms-and-conditions
For all refund requests: [email protected]
Can I use CMA Pro Packs materials in my own projects?
Yes.
As long as you are an active, paid student and have not requested a refund, you may use CineMaster Academy Pro Packs materials in:
Personal projects
Client work and paid gigs
Content published on any platform
No additional license fee is required.
Is the content copyright-free?
You are granted a royalty-free license to use the materials while you remain an active student.
CineMaster Academy retains full ownership of all content.
Can I resell or share CineMaster Academy assets?
No.
Reselling, sharing, redistributing, or giving access to CineMaster Academy materials is strictly prohibited, even if modified.
Do Pro Packs Include Lifetime Updates?
Our Pro Packs are premium collections of digital filmmaking tools, including video overlays, FX with alpha channels, LUTs, sound design elements, and more—essentially plug-and-play assets to enhance your video projects. When you purchase or get a Pro Pack through one of our courses, you’ll also receive all future updates and new additions to that pack at no extra cost. This means your Pro Pack will keep evolving along with our business, ensuring you always have access to the latest and greatest tools.
What Languages Does CMA Support?
Currently, all CMA courses are produced in English for the initial launch phase.
We do plan to develop French-language versions based on demand. If you’re interested in a course in French, please let us know by submitting a request via our contact form:
👉 https://cinemasteracademy.com/contact
As soon as we receive enough requests for a specific course, we’ll prioritize translating and producing it in French.
Over time, our goal is to build a full French-language CMA catalogue.
Do I need to buy editing software to use this course?
No. You do not need to buy expensive software to get started.
Inside the course, you’ll learn workflows that can be applied using both free and paid editing tools, on phone or desktop. The goal is not to lock you into one program — it’s to help you understand the editing principles so you can get strong results with the tools that fit your budget and workflow.
You’ll be guided with options for popular software such as:
CapCut Mobile
CapCut Desktop
DaVinci Resolve
Adobe Premiere Pro
Final Cut Pro
So whether you want to start free or already use a professional editing suite, you’ll be able to follow the course and apply the lessons.
