Hi friends,
I recently got my hands on KLING 2.0, the newest AI video model from Kling AI, and decided to put it to the test by creating a gritty Power Rangers fan trailer. The results are surprisingly cinematic—and a bit addictive.
Here’s a behind-the-scenes look at how I pulled it off.
Step 1: Text-to-Video Magic
After logging into my Kling account, I headed straight to the new text-to-video tool under “Kling 2.0 Master.” My first prompt was simple but bold:
“Epic Red Ranger scene”
Kling delivered. It wasn’t official Power Rangers IP, of course, but it definitely had the essence—and that was enough to kickstart the creative process.
Step 2: Image-to-Video with MidJourney Assets
To level up the visuals, I created a few character images in MidJourney, then fed them into Kling’s image-to-video feature. The output was decent, but everything still looked a little too CGI. That’s when I remembered one of my favorite tricks: negative prompting.
The Power of Negative Prompts
I added a few key terms to push the realism further:
blur
bad quality
fast movements
unnatural movements
CGI animation
Boom. The difference was immediate. Suddenly, characters were breathing, their stances shifted naturally, and the whole scene had weight. It felt alive.
Post-Production Polish
Once all the shots were ready, I brought them into my editing workflow:
Added film grain
Did some heavy color correction
Identified missing shots (hello, Megazord!)
Back to MidJourney for new images
Fed those into Kling for the final few sequences
It took time (Kling does bake slowly), but the result felt like a legit trailer—and I couldn’t be more hyped about what this tool is capable of.
Final Thoughts
KLING 2.0 isn’t just an upgrade, it’s a giant leap forward for AI video generation. I can’t wait to see what others create with it.
If you're experimenting with Kling or other AI tools in your creative process, I’d love to hear about it.
Until next time—
Be well, do good, and make awesome things.
– Gabe
More at gabemichael.ai
About the Author
Gabe Michael is an award-winning AI filmmaker and creative technologist shaping the future of production with AI. He currently serves as VP and Executive Producer of AI at Edelman, where he consults internal and external teams, enhances production workflows and explores new creative possibilities with AI.
As an early adopter of AI technology in film, video and creative production, Gabe’s work has earned accolades for ‘Best Odyssey’ at Project Odyssey, ‘Best Character’ and ‘Best Art Direction’ at the Runway Gen:48 AI Film Competitions, leading to his entry into many creative partner programs with top AI video tools.
With extensive experience as a director and producer in the creator economy, Gabe collaborates with top film studios, brands, and digital platforms, and shares his expertise on LinkedIn, YouTube, and in classrooms at UCLA.
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