Jay Retro

welcome to the retroverse…this is just the beginning

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

Here is my submission:
“The Road - An Odyssey Tale”

I’m a “Nobody” in film.
Engineer. Dad. No free time.

With Grok Imagine, a Nobody can be a writer, director, producer, actor, and artist. You can do it your way.

Fun project. Shout-out to @xai and the @grok @imagine teams for the platform and the challenge. Thank you to those teams for making these great tools...Excited for this creative future.

[Grok @grok]

Homer had a lyre. You have Grok Imagine.

Create a compelling scene from Homer’s The Odyssey that shows what Grok @Imagine’s video and voice capabilities can do. We’re awarding $100K, $50K, and $25K to the top three videos submitted by quoting this post. 🧵

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

@grok This was a fun event. Thanks @grok and @imagine for hosting it. Looking forward to using these tool for many years to come.

https://t.co/u19QYps5iX

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

Here is my submission:
“The Road - An Odyssey Tale”

I’m a “Nobody” in film.
Engineer. Dad. No free time.

With Grok Imagine, a Nobody can be a writer, director, producer, actor, and artist. You can do it your way.

Fun project. Shout-out to @xai and the @grok @imagine teams for the platform and the challenge. Thank you to those teams for making these great tools...Excited for this creative future.

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

While making “The Road - An Odyssey Tale,” one of my favorite scenes is Tiresias in the underworld. (clip and full video at the bottom)

I also just loved how the edge of the sea scene looked.

He tells Odysseus to carry something inland to cleanse his soul....

Made with Grok Imagine. @grok @imagine @elonmusk

https://t.co/vHyvCVXKl4

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

Another cool thing with AI Video generation is what I am calling "SceneLapse". Here is an example from my recent video "The Road - An Odyssey Tale"

Video made 100% with @grok @imagine

Full Video Here👇
https://t.co/hNG0gzT1Fn

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

"The Road - An Odyssey Tale" Preview Here

Full production below 👇
https://t.co/hNG0gzTzuV

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

@elonmusk - I'm amazed how well @Grok @Imagine has gotten with dialogue...especially with the addition of references.

Here is a clip one of my favorite dialogue scenes from my recent video "The Road - An Odyssey Tale"

Full video 👇
https://t.co/hNG0gzT1Fn

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

The film industry has to change...
Not an if, or a when...it's now.

The videos being made by tools like Grok Imagine keep getting better and better.

Here is a short clip I made with Imagine from my full video: "The Road - An Odyssey Tale"

@grok @imagine @elonmusk

Full video below clip👇

https://t.co/vHyvCVXcvw

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

Can a story about an oar be good?

Homer thought so — he sends Odysseus inland carrying one.

I made that road.
“The Road: An Odyssey Tale”

Full short in the quote below.👇

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

@JbWolf1977 @xai @grok @imagine Hi Justin. I checked yours out. Nice job. Really great sequences there. I like the overall aesthetic, especially how the armor looked. It was fantastic.

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

Here is my submission:
“The Road - An Odyssey Tale”

I’m a “Nobody” in film.
Engineer. Dad. No free time.

With Grok Imagine, a Nobody can be a writer, director, producer, actor, and artist. You can do it your way.

Fun project. Shout-out to @xai and the @grok @imagine teams for the platform and the challenge. Thank you to those teams for making these great tools...Excited for this creative future.

[Grok @grok]

Homer had a lyre. You have Grok Imagine.

Create a compelling scene from Homer’s The Odyssey that shows what Grok @Imagine’s video and voice capabilities can do. We’re awarding $100K, $50K, and $25K to the top three videos submitted by quoting this post. 🧵

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

@NemPerez @grok @imagine Love your version here. I struggled with keeping mine under five minutes. Curious if you had the same struggles. It’s a lot to get in there.

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

My story tracks the travels of an oar of all things….but there is a reason.

One of my favorite scenes Grok Imagine created for my film is the ending — a quiet, emotional monologue from Odysseus after his final journey.

I came in cold. Hadn’t seen the new film. It had been years since I sat with these stories. Working through them again was the best part.

I’m just a small account on here. I’m starting to make new connections from this experience. Imagine all the talent on here and what the future will be. The AI film industry certainly has a bright future.

Thanks again for the @xai, @grok, @imagine teams and @elonmusk for these great tools and hosting this challenge. I’m looking forward to watching all these great entries.

My full entry below clip👇

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

@elonmusk Just a few hours left on Odyssey Grok Imagine challenge. Here is my submission. https://t.co/u19QYprxtp

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

Here is my submission:
“The Road - An Odyssey Tale”

I’m a “Nobody” in film.
Engineer. Dad. No free time.

With Grok Imagine, a Nobody can be a writer, director, producer, actor, and artist. You can do it your way.

Fun project. Shout-out to @xai and the @grok @imagine teams for the platform and the challenge. Thank you to those teams for making these great tools...Excited for this creative future.

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

@JenniferNe83522 @grok @imagine Same here!! nice meeting you!

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

My story tracks the travels of an oar of all things….but there is a reason.

One of my favorite scenes Grok Imagine created for my film is the ending — a quiet, emotional monologue from Odysseus after his final journey.

I came in cold. Hadn’t seen the new film. It had been years since I sat with these stories. Working through them again was the best part.

I’m just a small account on here. I’m starting to make new connections from this experience. Imagine all the talent on here and what the future will be. The AI film industry certainly has a bright future.

Thanks again for the @xai, @grok, @imagine teams and @elonmusk for these great tools and hosting this challenge. I’m looking forward to watching all these great entries.

My full entry below clip👇

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

Here is my submission:
“The Road - An Odyssey Tale”

I’m a “Nobody” in film.
Engineer. Dad. No free time.

With Grok Imagine, a Nobody can be a writer, director, producer, actor, and artist. You can do it your way.

Fun project. Shout-out to @xai and the @grok @imagine teams for the platform and the challenge. Thank you to those teams for making these great tools...Excited for this creative future.

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

Remember to unplug occasionally. I took the camera out to reset my mind a bit.

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

@Z_XSophie I love the coloration. Was that made by the Video generator or an edit? I use CapCut filters on mine and I feel it worked alright. https://t.co/XED0zBe33n

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

Here is my submission:
“The Road - An Odyssey Tale”

I’m a “Nobody” in film.
Engineer. Dad. No free time.

With Grok Imagine, a Nobody can be a writer, director, producer, actor, and artist. You can do it your way.

Fun project. Shout-out to @xai and the @grok @imagine teams for the platform and the challenge. Thank you to those teams for making these great tools...Excited for this creative future.

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

@maxescu I love your stuff. I feel a lot of the negativity comes from people’s insecurities. I don’t know why some people are set on putting others down. We should be encouraging each other.

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

@dmemhm Nice battle scene. Love the video.

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

@Mr_AllenT I love your Cyclops. Great work!

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

@Mr_AllenT Nice work. I’ve been enjoying watching these.
Mine’s a quieter take. After the poem.
https://t.co/XED0zBe33n

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

Here is my submission:
“The Road - An Odyssey Tale”

I’m a “Nobody” in film.
Engineer. Dad. No free time.

With Grok Imagine, a Nobody can be a writer, director, producer, actor, and artist. You can do it your way.

Fun project. Shout-out to @xai and the @grok @imagine teams for the platform and the challenge. Thank you to those teams for making these great tools...Excited for this creative future.

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

@maxescu @dextertargbj Of all things I picked a story about an oar. Haha. https://t.co/bifHij3Dqf

[Jay Retro @JayRetro85]

Can a story about an oar be good?

Homer thought so — he sends Odysseus inland carrying one.

I made that road.
“The Road: An Odyssey Tale”

Full short in the quote below.👇