HERD, CapCut's first original series made with the Director Mode

CapCut launches HERD, its first original series made with Director Mode and Digital Domain, showcasing generative AI narrative tools on TikTok and Instagram.

CapCut launches its first original fiction, HERD, a mini-series entirely created using CapCut Video Studio's Director Mode, in collaboration with special effects studio Digital Domain. The stated goal is to demonstrate what the tool enables for a complete narrative format, from initial concept to continuous storytelling, centered around the principle « if you can imagine it, you can direct it ».

The narrative is psychological and surreal. A heroine, Aelo, follows a glowing crown to an abandoned estate where another character awaits her, before the doors close behind her. The aesthetic features a luxurious mansion, a spiral staircase, and dreamlike shots exploring themes of desire, entrapment, and control.

The release spans three episodes, from May 22 to 24, on the platform's official accounts (TikTok, Instagram, 𝕏) and within the app.