MoFeed – Episode One | A Complete One-Man Production

Mohamed AbouElsoud -

This video marks the first episode in my new YouTube series MoFeed, which explores compelling real-world stories through the lens of technology, science, and social impact. In this debut episode, I dive into the shocking true story of New York City’s deadliest train crash—and reveal the unexpected connection to Apple and the life-threatening condition known as sleep apnea.

💼 My Role in the Project:
This project is a full one-man show, showcasing my skills across all aspects of production, including:

  • Scriptwriting and research
  • Studio filming and lighting setup
  • Audio recording and sound design
  • Video editing
  • Motion graphics design
  • Voice-over narration

Images Generated by ChatGPT

🧠 AI-Powered Visual Storytelling:
To bring the story to life in a compelling way, I used AI tools to recreate the train driver's final moments before the crash. This scene was entirely imagined and generated using cutting-edge technologies:

  • 🧾 Scene Concept & Image Generation: I used ChatGPT to help script and conceptualize the visual elements of the scene, then generated realistic imagery based on the descriptions.
  • 🎞️ Scene Animation: The static visuals were animated using Kling AI, allowing for a more immersive and dramatic depiction of the event.

This integration of AI tools added a unique, cinematic layer to the storytelling process, demonstrating how emerging technologies can enhance solo content creation.

🎯 About the Series:
MoFeed is a video series designed to simplify complex ideas and highlight their relevance to our daily lives. It blends storytelling, science, and current tech developments to make important topics engaging and easy to understand.

🧠 What Does “MoFeed” Mean?
The name MoFeed is a blend of two parts:

  • “Mo” – a short form of my first name, Mohamed
  • “Feed” – inspired by the “News Feed” concept on platforms like Facebook

Together, they form the word "MoFeed", which also happens to be a meaningful Arabic word (مفيد) that translates to “useful” in English. This reflects the core purpose of the series: to deliver insightful and valuable content that informs, inspires, and makes a real impact.

🎥 Production Gear Used:
A professional-grade setup was used to ensure cinematic quality in both visuals and audio:

  • 📸 Camera: Sony a7S III
  • 🎯 Lens: Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM
  • 🎙️ Microphone: Shure Mic
  • 🎚️ Audio Recorder: Zoom H6 All Black Handy Recorder
  • 📜 Teleprompter: Elgato Creator’s Prompter
  • 💡 Key Light: Elgato Key Light
  • 🌈 Studio Lights:
    • NEEWER MS150C RGBWW LED with 2.4G/APP Control
    • NEEWER RGB2 LED Tube Light Stick

🛠️ Software & Post-Production Tools:
Industry-standard tools were used to deliver a polished, dynamic final product:

  • ✂️ Video Editing: Adobe Premiere Pro
  • ✨ Motion Graphics: Adobe After Effects
  • 🔊 Audio Editing & Mixing: Adobe Audition