Artificial intelligence has become a valuable resource in animation, especially for accelerating the creation of base content. However, using it professionally requires a meticulous approach. In my experience implementing it in complex projects, I discovered that its true value lies not in replacing creative processes, but in complementing them.

At first, I tried generating complete videos through prompt iterations, but even after numerous adjustments, it was impossible to achieve coherent pieces. The AI struggled with transitions, composition, and narrative continuity. The solution was to break the process into segments and use AI only where it excels: generating photos, base videos, audio, and sound effects. This drastically reduced pre-production time and allowed me to focus on the creative stage.

The Limits I Faced

As I continued experimenting, the technical limitations became clear. AI still introduces frequent visual inconsistencies that affect the quality of animation.

Common issues include:

• Inconsistent frames

• Color or shape variations

• Unnatural transitions

• Loss of visual coherence

These problems are even more noticeable in motion graphics. Iterating until reaching a usable result often takes more time than animating manually. Maintaining full control is essential for professional work.

The Indispensable Human Role

Once the base materials are generated, the real creative work begins. I take care of composing, organizing, fixing inconsistencies, defining rhythm, and shaping the narrative to maintain aesthetic unity.

AI provides raw ingredients, but the final vision belongs to the animator.

AI contributes speed and technical support, but intention, direction, and quality remain fully human responsibilities.

How It Transformed My Workflow

Integrating AI into my Creative Cycle workflow transformed the early stages of production and helped streamline repetitive tasks.

Key improvements:

1. Faster pre-production

2. Easier visual exploration

3. Reduced repetitive tasks

4. Full creative control at every stage

This hybrid approach ensures stronger, more polished results without sacrificing the essence of the project.

Lessons for the Future

AI does not replace human creativity, but it amplifies production capabilities when applied with intent. The strongest workflow today is hybrid: AI accelerates, and the animator leads, corrects, and perfects. This balance enables faster, more ambitious projects while preserving the artistic essence that only a human can provide.