At Aims Digital, we’ve always believed in the power of learning—but what if learning could feel more like a movie and less like a manual?

That question sparked the beginning of something different. What started as an internal conversation about ethics in the workplace soon transformed into a full-blown cinematic learning experiment. Two characters. One corporate world. Countless real dilemmas.

Welcome to the Juan & Susan Office World—our first AI-powered storytelling project.

The Idea That Sparked It All

We asked ourselves: Can AI bring realism, emotion, and decision-making under pressure into the corporate classroom? Not just charts and compliance rules, but a story with soul?

And so began “The Benchmark Dilemma – Integrity Under Pressure,” a short video experience that follows Susan, a conscientious analyst, as she grapples with a moral choice: alter the data for a cleaner narrative or stand up for the truth—even if it comes at a cost.

Learning First, AI Second

Before a single image was generated, we outlined the learning goal. This wasn’t about showing right vs. wrong—it was about helping professionals experience the tension that comes with ethical choices. We didn’t want to tell the learner what to think. We wanted them to feel what it’s like to be in Susan’s shoes.

From that came a seven-scene storyboard:

• A tense confrontation.
  
• A quiet realization.
  
• A glimpse into a client’s life.
  
• A broken system exposed.
  
• A clock is ticking.
  
• A line drawn.
  
• A quiet moment of strength.
  

Each scene built on the last—emotionally, visually, and ethically.

Building a World from Prompts

Once the story was clear, the real work began: creating a believable, emotionally grounded world entirely through AI tools.

We designed Juan and Susan not just as stock characters, but as real people in a visually consistent world. From Susan’s neatly organized desk to Juan’s sunlit corner office, every detail—from lighting to laptop placement—was deliberate.

The office wasn’t just a background; it was a character of its own. Warm wood textures, natural light, realistic props—it all added up to make this world feel like somewhere we’ve all worked.

But AI wasn’t always cooperative. Sometimes Susan’s clothes would change colors. Sometimes the laptop would appear on the wrong side. That’s when the real prompt engineering came in—refining, rewording, and reverse-engineering outputs to match our storyboard.

Every failed frame became a lesson. Every successful one felt like a win.

The Fun (and Funny) Side of AI

Of course, not every experiment turned out cinematic. Sometimes, the simplest prompts created the strangest results.

For example, one attempt went like this:
“Make her knock the door first and walk into the office. Do not change room background and character at all. Do not add any new character, make this only lady to walk in naturally, no camera panning. Still and steady Camera.”

But instead of a smooth entrance, the AI struggled hilariously—producing stiff or surreal movements that didn’t look “natural” at all.

We asked AI to show Juan politely knocking on a door… and ended up with him knocking on thin air. We prompted Susan to say goodbye with a wave—and instead got a surreal floating hand with nobody attached.

These “AI bloopers” reminded us that research and development isn’t just about polishing outputs—it’s also about laughing through the misses. And in many ways, these failed attempts taught us just as much as the successes.

A Story That Teaches Without Preaching

As the scenes came together, something special happened. This wasn’t just a video about ethics. It was a story about trust, pressure, and leadership.

We watch Susan struggle—not because she doesn’t know the right thing to do, but because doing the right thing isn’t always easy.

And that’s the heart of the message: Integrity isn’t just a value. It’s a decision you make, especially when it’s hard.

Why It Matters (And What’s Next)

For us at Aims Digital, this project wasn’t just a creative experiment—it was proof of what’s possible when storytelling meets AI.

It showed us how:

• Complex ideas can be taught visually.
  
• Learners engage more when emotion is involved.
  
• AI can enhance, not replace, human storytelling.
  

As an AI-first learning company, this is only the beginning. We’re not just using AI for productivity—we’re using it to create emotionally intelligent learning experiences that connect.

Behind the Scenes (Coming Soon…)

We’re working on a few fun extras:

• A Prompt Lab with some of our best (and worst!) visual attempts.
  
• Before/After sliders to show how small changes made a big difference.
  
• Voiceovers, character thoughts, and even timeline sliders for interactive learning.
  

Because learning shouldn’t just inform—it should immerse.

“The Benchmark Dilemma” was our first step into cinematic e-learning powered by AI—but it won’t be our last.

At Aims Digital, we’re rewriting what learning looks like. And sometimes, all it takes is a bold idea, two characters, and a little bit of integrity under pressure.

Stay tuned. More stories are coming….