PlayCraft AI

Shotmaker

Last updated: April 21, 2026 - 17:50

Shotmaker AI-generated temple scene

PlayCraft AI is now focused on Shotmaker, a filmmaking and storytelling tool for creating more controllable AI video.

The goal is simple: make AI video generation more 3D-aware, more repeatable, and more useful for real filmmakers.

Instead of treating every frame like a fresh hallucination, Shotmaker uses structured scene information, camera motion, and production-style workflows to help creators build shots that hold together over time.

Founder

Russ Patterson

Russ Patterson
Founder, PlayCraft AI

I’m building tools to make AI video generation more controllable and more useful for real storytelling.

My background spans games, technology, creative direction, and product development. Now I’m focused on pushing AI filmmaking toward something more repeatable, more cinematic, and more practical.

What I’m building

  • Shotmaker, a tool for more controllable AI filmmaking
    • Daydreamer, a showcase system that generates short-form regenerative AI video clips — exploratory visual experiments that reveal what the technology can do today
  • 3D-aware AI video workflows using scene data and camera motion
  • Repeatable shots that can be directed instead of guessed
  • Short-form visual experiments that show where this is headed

Watch the experiments

I’m currently publishing short-form AI video pieces that explore visual storytelling, camera motion, and scene continuity.

These videos are not just demos. They are stepping stones toward production-grade filmmaking tools.

View the videos →

More videos and breakdowns are coming soon.

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