In the rich cultural treasury of China, "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" stands out as a brilliant gem. This ancient geographical text, filled with fantastical elements, has long captivated the attention of countless creators. Today, with the aid of artificial intelligence technology, this ancient classic is experiencing a new lease of life.
Recently, Douyin blogger "AI Madhouse" sparked heated discussions on short video platforms with an AI-recreated video of "The Classic of Mountains and Seas." The piece, titled "The First Volume of the Southern Mountains - Part One," accurately reproduces the mountains, rivers, and mythical creatures described in the original text. From the resource-rich Que Mountain, to the Zhu Yu plant that prevents hunger, to the Yan tree with fruit tasting like persimmons, and the white apes dwelling in Tangting Mountain, every detail is skillfully presented.
What is astonishing is that this visually stunning video was conceived and completed in just eight days. The blogger independently handled scriptwriting, AI-generated visuals and video, and post-production editing, using the DreamAI tool. To ensure the accuracy of cultural heritage, the creator adopted a documentary-meets-science approach. The video's scene design incorporates Chinese geographical features such as Danxia, Yadan, and fjords, while the mythical narratives are based on the research of renowned mythologist Yuan Ke, striving to recreate the authenticity of the ancient world.
This innovative attempt has received widespread acclaim from audiences. Some netizens even claim that the video quality surpasses that of CCTV productions. At the same time, there are also suggestions to adapt "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" into a 3A-level game, showing the immense potential of this IP.
It is worth noting that the AI adaptation of "The Classic of Mountains and Seas" is not an isolated case. Recently, several content creators have begun to experiment with using AI technology to produce various genres of short dramas. For example, Douyin blogger "Wukong AI" released the sci-fi short "Awakening," and Bilibili UP主 "Painting AI Wolf" created the "Dao of the Bizarre Immortal" video segment, both showcasing the powerful potential of AI in video production.
This emerging creative method not only significantly reduces production costs and shortens production cycles but also brings more possibilities to content creation. Compared to traditional short dramas that often require hundreds of thousands or even millions of yuan in production costs, AI short dramas greatly enhance efficiency while ensuring high-quality visuals.