1 Gorilla vs. 100 Men (Tutorial)

It looks like a Hollywood blockbuster. Slow motion. Grit. Cinematic chaos.

A lone gorilla charges into a battlefield of 100 men — and dominates.

But this wasn’t shot in a studio. It wasn’t made by a film crew.

It was created — start to finish — by one person using only AI tools.

That person is @mrabujoe on Instagram, and what he made is more than just viral content. It’s a blueprint for the future of filmmaking — powered by prompts, not production teams.

In this post, I’m going to show you exactly how this video was made, step by step — and how you can use the same tools to bring your own wildest ideas to life.

If this is your first time experimenting with AI video, buckle up...

Here’s exactly how to get started.

Step 1: Start with a Concept That’s Visually Compelling

The gorilla vs 100 men idea works because it’s instantly dramatic and visual.

You don’t need a complex plot — just a strong visual hook.

Here are some beginner-friendly concepts to try:

• “A lone astronaut walking through a post-apocalyptic Earth”
• “A dragon flying over a medieval city as it burns”
• “A car chase through a futuristic neon-lit city”
• “A samurai facing an army under a thunderstorm”

Use ChatGPT to flesh out your idea into scenes.

Don’t skip this — your shot list is the foundation for everything that follows.

Step 2: Generate Your Visuals with MidJourney

Once your scenes are mapped out, start turning them into high-quality stills. MidJourney is ideal because of its realism, control, and cinematic flexibility.

Tips for better MidJourney results:

• Always use --ar 16:9 for video output
• Use descriptive camera terms like “35mm,” “close-up,” “over-the-shoulder,” etc.
• Use consistent keywords across all prompts (lighting, mood, render style)
• Don’t settle for your first generation — keep refining

Upscale your final image set to 4K using MidJourney’s built-in tools or an external upscaler like Topaz Gigapixel or Magnific.

Step 3: Animate with AI Video Tools

Each image can now be brought to life with AI video models. Here’s how to use them together effectively:

Kling

• Use for dynamic action scenes (fighting, flying, charging, etc.)
• Prompt movement direction clearly: "camera pushes in," "slow motion swing," etc.

Runway

• Use for transitions, establishing shots, and linking scenes
• Try generating frames in between two key images to create animation continuity

Higgsfield

• Use to simulate realistic camera movement: pans, zooms, tilts
• Even subtle camera shifts make a static scene feel alive

Pro tip: You don’t need to animate every frame. Focus on 5–7 high-impact shots and get the pacing right — short AI videos that hit hard often outperform longer ones.

Step 4: Editing and Final Polish

This is where you bring everything together. Use a video editor (CapCut is free and powerful, but Final Cut and DaVinci offer more control) to:

• Sequence your clips in the right narrative order
• Sync to music with beat markers
• Add slow zooms, fades, and transitions to hide minor glitches
• Apply subtle grain or LUTs for a cinematic feel
• Layer in sound FX

Optional (But Powerful): Voiceover

Add a voiceover for emotional depth or context. You can use:

• ElevenLabs – for ultra-realistic AI voiceovers (even clone your own voice)
• ChatGPT – to script the voiceover based on your scenes

Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Trying to make it perfect. AI has quirks. Embrace them. Focus on mood, not pixel-perfect accuracy.
• Overstuffing the edit. Too many clips = too much clutter. Focus on clarity and punch.
• Skipping sound design. Music and sound effects make AI video feel real. Don’t underestimate it.
• Ignoring pacing. Even a great concept falls flat if it’s not edited to flow with energy.

Final Thoughts

What @mrabujoe created is more than a viral video. It’s a signal — a sign that the creative world has changed forever.

Filmmaking is no longer reserved for those with million-dollar budgets. With the right tools, the right idea, and the willingness to experiment — anyone can tell a story that moves people.

The barriers are gone. The tools are here. And your imagination is the only limit.