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impossibly real.
Meet your new AI video production team. We create your ideas, characters, and stories into real video using the latest state of the art AI models. Real scenes. Real characters. Real stories. 100% believable.
How a Fictional AI Character Became the Biggest Thing on OpenAI's Sora
For a brief window between late 2025 and early 2026, the second most popular creator on OpenAI's Sora wasn't an influencer, a brand, or even a real person. It was a fictional blonde woman in a silver party dress named Crystal Sparkle.
Read The Full ArticleOpenAI's Sora Is Shutting Down
What's Next & The Future of Generative AI Video
Darren and Miles from Zero Takes discuss OpenAI's Sora shut down on April 26 and what it means for the generative AI video space. From defining "AI slop" to the emergence of Chinese video models like Seedance, join us as we predict improvements and the future of remix-friendly AI storytelling.
Grounded AI Video Production
We believe that AI is a tool for creators, not a replacement for them. Our goal is to produce work that feels natural and believable.
This means using generative models where we prioritize:
- Controlled environments
- Consistent characters & wardrobe
- Coherent scene continuity
- Creative experimentation
- Faster iterations and turnaround
- Grounded lighting and cinematography
"Just because AI allows you to do anything does not mean you should do it. Creative restraint produces stronger work." — Darren Kim, Founder / Producer
Fighting the "Slop"
AI video currently faces a cultural challenge: many people see it as low-quality, disposable content. We believe this perception will change when creators and directors begin producing thoughtful, disciplined work that respects the fundamentals of real video production.
Zero Takes is committed to proving that AI video production can reach a level where it becomes indistinguishable from traditional video production.
Crystal Sparkle
Meet Crystal Sparkle, currently the most widely used AI character on the OpenAI Sora platform. She serves as both a creative project and a landmark demonstration of what consistent AI characters can achieve.
135K+
Video Casts on Sora
#1
AI Character on Platform
1M
Likes in first 90 Days
#2
Most Liked Creator (2nd behind Jake Paul)
WATCH "ALL MY FRIENDS WERE THERE" MUSIC VIDEO
Our demonstration of grounded character and set consistency using latest new features of OpenAI's Sora 2 platform. This music video highlights the ability to seamlessly maintain wardrobe and identity across multiple scenes and environments.
Crystal Sparkle reached over 1 million likes in just 90 days and has been cast in over 135,000 videos on OpenAI's Sora platform. She is the #1 AI character in the world and currently sits second only to Jake Paul on Sora's all-time likes leaderboard. Created by the founder of Zero Takes, she is our official spokesperson and original IP.
Read The Origin Story Article →Sora All-Time Likes Comparison
| Jake Paul | 2.5M |
| Crystal Sparkle | 1.5M |
| Sam Altman | 1.4M |
A News Documentary Featuring Darren Kim, Founder & Creator
Soon.Tech profiles Crystal Sparkle and talks with creator Darren Kim to explore how a single AI character became the most-cast persona on OpenAI's Sora platform, and what it signals about the future of generative video, identity, and AI characters.
Meet the Team
Darren K.
Founder / Producer
Darren is the creative force and visionary behind Zero Takes. He is the original creator of Crystal Sparkle, the #1 most-cast AI character of all time.
With over 1.6 million total likes on Sora, Darren is the #2 highest-liked creator in platform history, Darren specializes in engineering viral sensations and defining what long-form storytelling looks like in the era of AI-generated media.
Miles H.
Technical Director
As our lead AI Technical Director, Miles bridges the gap between creative vision and prompt engineering execution.
Specializing in complex parameter manipulation, advanced camera emulation, and multi-modal reference constraints, he ensures every technical shot — from precise lighting to complex character movements — is executed perfectly.
Technical Demo Reel Using Latest Seedance 2.0 model - Miles H.
Technology & Production moves in real time.
Be Ahead of the Curve
When the latest AI models drop, we're already there. We work with the largest AI providers on the planet. We will be your creative and technical team always ahead of the curve.
Be More Creative
AI doesn't replace great production. It expands what's possible. More ideas explored, more stories told, more creative territory opened up for everyone.
Speed to Content
A trend hits. A cultural moment lands. Your competitor makes a move. By the time a traditional studio delivers, the moment is gone. We create while it's still relevant.
The tools are available to everyone.
The expertise is not.
The Craft
AI is only as good as the people behind it. We bring technical expertise and creative direction to every project.
Your Characters. Your World.
We help you develop original characters and IP from the ground up. Designed for AI production, built to grow with your brand.
Your Production.
Not Your Budget.
The same budget that funds one traditional shoot can power multiple productions and ideas.
Diversify your creatives. More concepts explored, more platforms covered, more stories told.
Lets shape
what comes next.
Agencies
Creative and media agencies looking to expand their production capabilities and deliver more for their clients.
Brands
Brands ready to explore AI-driven content as part of their creative strategy.
Studios
Production studios integrating AI into their existing workflows and pipelines.
AI Platforms
Technology companies building the next generation of creative tools and models.
The future isn't going to wait for you.
We help brands, agencies, AI platforms, and studios explore how generative video can enhance storytelling, marketing, and digital experiences.