Karl Ghian Mercado — AI Direct Response Video Editor / Director

KARL GHIAN MERCADO

AI Direct Response Video Editor / Director

Stop the Scroll. Start the Story.

The first 3 seconds capture attention. The next ones make it worth watching.

I turn creative ideas into AI-powered videos through compelling hooks, cinematic visuals, and smart editing. From generative storytelling to polished short-form content, I focus on making every second count.

AI Video Generation Hook-First Editing Visual Storytelling ComfyUI Workflows
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What I Do

AI-powered video services for modern creators and brands

AI Video Generation

Creating original video content using Runway Gen-3, Kling, Luma Dream Machine, Sora, and Veo. From concept to final render.

  • Runway Gen-3
  • Kling AI
  • Luma Dream Machine
  • Sora / Veo

Video Editing & Post-Production

Professional editing, color grading, motion graphics, sound design, and VFX integration using industry-standard tools.

  • DaVinci Resolve
  • Premiere Pro
  • After Effects
  • Topaz Video AI

AI Avatar & Talking Head

Realistic AI avatars, lip-sync, and talking head videos for training, marketing, and personalized content at scale.

  • HeyGen
  • Synthesia
  • D-ID
  • ElevenLabs

Custom AI Workflows

Building automated video pipelines with ComfyUI, custom LoRAs, ControlNet, and API integrations for scalable production.

  • ComfyUI
  • Custom LoRAs
  • ControlNet
  • Python/API

About Me

I'm Karl — an AI video editor and generator exploring the frontier of generative video.

My journey started with traditional video editing, but when generative AI video emerged, I dove in headfirst. I'm early in my career, but I move fast — constantly experimenting with new models, building custom ComfyUI workflows, and staying current with the rapid evolution of AI video tools.

What drives me: curiosity. Every new model release (Runway Gen-3, Kling, Sora, Veo) is an opportunity to learn, test, and integrate. I'm not just using tools — I'm understanding how they work, where they excel, and how to combine them for real client results.

Based in San Francisco, working globally. Always open to collaborating with creators, agencies, and brands pushing the boundaries of AI video.

Currently Exploring

  • Sora + ComfyUI hybrid workflows
  • Real-time video-to-video translation
  • Consistent character LoRA training
  • AI-driven A/B testing frameworks

Let's Create Something

Whether you have a clear brief or just an idea, I'd love to hear about your project.

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Or email directly: kgcm28@gmail.com