Film production is undergoing a transformation not seen since the transition from film to digital. Artificial intelligence and visual effects (VFX) are no longer the exclusive domain of Hollywood blockbusters—they’re making their way into commercials, music videos, TV series, and independent productions. Along with them come new professions that will shape the industry for decades to come.
AI tools are revolutionizing the pre-production phase. Systems such as Runway, Midjourney, and Sora allow for the instant creation of mood boards, visual concepts, and previs—animated previews of scenes—that previously required weeks of work. Today, directors can see what a film will look like before the camera even starts rolling.
On set, AI supports the work of camera operators (automatic stabilization systems), sound engineers (real-time noise filtering), and continuity coordinators (continuity analysis). Virtual production using LED walls—made popular by the series *The Mandalorian*—combines the film set with advanced real-time VFX.
Automatic color grading, AI-assisted editing, music generation, removing objects from the frame, face swapping, and making actors look younger—all of this is now possible using tools available to small studios, not just Hollywood.
A specialist responsible for designing prompts for generative AI systems for film production. Creates prompt libraries for specific projects and integrates the results into the traditional VFX pipeline.
He combines the skills of a cinematographer, a VFX specialist, and a game developer. He is responsible for setting up virtual sets based on LED walls and game engines (Unreal Engine). This is one of the fastest-growing professions in the industry.
A traditional VFX artist with expertise in AI tools. Creates visual effects by combining classic compositing techniques (After Effects, Nuke) with generative AI models.
AI-assisted color grading is now the standard in post-production. AI Colorist combines the artistic sensibility of a traditional colorist with the ability to use AI systems for automatic grading.
A specialist in pre-production visualization using AI. Creates storyboards and previs using Runway, Pika Labs, and Stable Diffusion. Speeds up the pre-production phase by 60–80% compared to traditional methods.
The VFX & AI Production program at AMA Film Academy Kraków is the only program in Poland that combines traditional visual effects with a modern AI workflow.
The program covers: classic VFX (compositing, motion graphics, 3D), generative AI in film production, virtual production with LED walls, AI-assisted color grading, and the integration of AI pipelines into traditional workflows.
Available as a full-time and part-time program (weekends).
Polish post-production studios are reporting a growing demand for VFX specialists with AI skills. Graduates of top-tier VFX/AI programs have no trouble finding their first job.
VFX is one of the few film professions in which a large portion of the work is done remotely. Polish VFX specialists regularly work for studios in the U.S., the U.K., and the Nordic countries.
No—AI is a tool, not a creator. Just as digital editing hasn’t replaced editors, AI won’t replace directors and cinematographers. It does, however, change their craft and the set of skills required of them.
Yes. The VFX & AI Production program at AMA Kraków is designed for people with no prior technical experience.
Runway (video generation), Midjourney and Stable Diffusion (visual concepts), Adobe Firefly, DaVinci Resolve with AI (color grading), ElevenLabs (voice synthesis), and Unreal Engine with MetaHuman (digital characters).
Experienced VFX specialists earn between 8,000 and 20,000+ PLN per month. Freelancers working for foreign studios can earn significantly more in euros or dollars.
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