Go from first idea to finished film
Next cohort starts September 14
LIVE, HANDS-ON COURSE WITH DR. CARLA ENGELBRECHT
Make AI videos
for kids that
aren't slop.
Learn the complete workflow to script, generate, voice, score, and edit a publishable children's video, with the craft and judgment to make it worth watching.
Learn, practice, and get real feedback
10 live teaching and office-hour sessions
Make your way through the whole process
75 lessons and 10 hands-on projects
Make work children love and parents respect.
AI tools have made it super easy to create videos, but that doesn't mean they are all good. The feed is full of bright, loud, interchangeable clips. The missing ingredient is not another clever prompt. It is creative direction.
Carla will teach you how to turn disconnected outputs into a coherent, watchable film by making every choice on purpose.
Story Give every film a reason to exist.Character Make every action reveal intention.Shots Build a sequence that stays clear and consistent.
Learn the whole creative system.
Not a list of clever prompts. A practical, repeatable way to make intentional children's media with AI.
Bring your idea to life
Shape a teaching concept into a structured, voiceover-ready script. Map the visuals and audio before you spend a generation credit.
Build a world that stays consistent
Create reusable characters, direct clear actions, and connect your shots so the whole film feels like it belongs together.
Give your story motion, voice, and music
Use Veo, ElevenLabs, Suno, and other tools with the judgment to recognize what is working and improve what is not.
Finish a film you are proud to share
Shape the pacing, sound, and final edit into a complete story that children enjoy and adults respect.
READY TO MAKE YOURS?Join the next five-week cohort.
Enroll for $125 with BLOOP50
LEARN FROM SOMEONE WHO HAS MADE CHILDREN'S MEDIA FOR 25 YEARS
Expertise you cannot get from a YouTube tutorial.
Dr. Carla Engelbrecht has created more than 200 interactive experiences for Netflix, Sesame Street, PBS Kids, and Highlights for Children. She holds a doctorate in educational technology from Columbia and now uses AI in her own production practice.
She will teach you the tools, but more importantly, she will help you develop the eye, taste, and production habits that make the tools useful.
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Join Carla's course for $125 with BLOOP50TESTIMONIALS
Carla makes complex tools feel possible.
Course alumni and workshop participants consistently point to Carla's clarity, practical demonstrations, deep experience, and supportive teaching style.
9.6/10 likelihood to recommend4.8/5 speaker effectiveness
“Carla is the AI Animations whisperer. She takes complicated new technology and makes it easy and relevant.”
“You can learn to prompt AI video generators from anyone. This course is so much more.”
“Watching the thought process of creating a video and the steps used to create a video.”
“So fun to learn about AI and video in a supportive, collaborative environment.”
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I create?
You will complete a series of 10 projects that grow in ambition, from simple animated ideas and reusable characters through a music video and a complete narrative story. Each project helps you practice part of the production system, so you leave with finished work and a workflow you can use again.
Do I need animation or production experience?
No. The course is designed for all experience levels. Beginners get a clear path through the process, while experienced creators learn how to adapt their storytelling and production skills to AI. Curiosity, patience, and a willingness to revise matter most.
How much does the course cost?
The course is normally $250. Use code BLOOP50 at Maven checkout for 50% off, bringing your price to $125.
How much time should I plan each week?
Plan for 2 to 4 hours per week. Live workshops are 90 minutes, with roughly 90 minutes of practice. An optional 60-minute office hour is also available each week for questions and feedback.
What if I cannot attend a live session?
Every live session is recorded and shared with enrolled learners, so you can catch up on your own schedule.
Does AI make video creation instant?
Making quality content takes time, although much less time than it used to. You will learn how to develop intentional, high-quality stories, direct stronger generations, revise what is not working, and finish the result with sound and editing. AI speeds up production. Your judgment makes it good.
Which tools will we use?
Carla demonstrates Claude for scripting and planning, Google Flow with Veo for image and video generation, Suno for music, ElevenLabs for voice, and DaVinci Resolve for editing. If you already prefer other tools, you can use them. The creative process transfers across platforms.
Will I need paid AI subscriptions?
Many tools offer free tiers or trials, while paid plans can provide more access and faster iteration. Ongoing tools can range from free to roughly $20 to $30 per month each. Carla will help you understand the tradeoffs so you can choose a practical tool stack.
What computer do I need?
Use a laptop or desktop made within roughly the last three to four years. Most tools run in a browser, but video generation and editing are demanding. An iPad or tablet will not be enough for the production portions of the course.
Where can I see the schedule, refund policy, and full syllabus?
Maven has the latest cohort schedule, complete lesson outline, refund policy, and enrollment details. View the full course on Maven.
JOIN THE NEXT FIVE-WEEK COHORT
Turn your idea into a video you are proud to put in front of a child.
Over five weeks, Carla will guide you from script and production plan through animation, voice, music, and final edit. The next cohort starts September 14.