The Hero's Crucible : 

An AI project (Midjourney, Pika and Runway ml)

Description

Embark on a visual odyssey with this project, "The hero's crucible" Through evocative imagery and emotive storytelling, we delve into the transformative journey of a weary cubicle worker thrust into a fantastical realm. Witness the protagonist's ascent from mundane routine to extraordinary adventure, as they confront trials and emerge reborn, their essence forever altered by the crucible of adversity. With meticulous attention to detail and a narrative that resonates on a profound level, "The hero's crucible." invites viewers to ponder the power of resilience and the boundless potential of the human spirit.

Images and prompts

the extra web addresses are images I used to train midjourney


a young adult typing on a keyboard in a dark room , he is behind a table, in the style of pixar animation, 2d game art, realistic oil paintings, ultra detailed, cinematic lighting 

glowing diamond floating in the middle of an office, countless wisps of light coming from the diamond in the style of Pixar animation, 2d game art, realistic oil paintings, ultra-detailed, cinematic lighting --ar 16:9 --v 6.0 

glowing diamond floating in the middle of an office, countless wisps of light coming from the diamond in the style of Pixar animation, 2d game art, realistic oil paintings, ultra-detailed, cinematic lighting --ar 16:9 --v 6.0 


a glowing diamond floating in the middle of an office a https://s.mj.run/2lxfzvy1JHk https://s.mj.run/akmefr6xgvg https://s.mj.run/lTcOt1eSI5M https://s.mj.run/JAShsAdpOk0 https://s.mj.run/Ze4Zb_nY6cE a young adult looking at it from the darkness, in the style of Pixar animation, 2d game art, realistic oil paintings, ultra-detailed, cinematic lighting --v 6.0 --ar 16:9 

a https://s.mj.run/2lxfzvy1JHk https://s.mj.run/akmefr6xgvg https://s.mj.run/lTcOt1eSI5M https://s.mj.run/JAShsAdpOk0 https://s.mj.run/Ze4Zb_nY6cE a young adult Screaming in anger, his shirt is torn, his eyes are glowing orange, in the style of Pixar animation, 2d game art, realistic oil paintings, ultra-detailed, cinematic lighting --v 6.0 --ar 16:9 

mornarch butterfly, coming out of it's pupa, in the style of Pixar animation, 2d game art, realistic oil paintings, ultra-detailed, cinematic lighting --ar 16:9 --v 6.0 

The process

Storyboard:

I had a short storyboard I worked on last year from my board archive, I used this to prompt chatgpt for a story 

The Story:

The prompt: 

I am trying to create a story that follows the format of the hero with a thousand faces. It is about a worker in a cubicle with his back to the wall, we can see it is dark and he is working late, the clock behind him on the wall reads 11:59,  while he types away, a diamond appears, hovering in front of him, this is his call to action he grabs it and he is teleported to a new world where he stands in one spot with a big glowing sword that burns with a blue flame, different scenes (5 different scenes) unfold in front of him and he stands defiant and dauntless, he has been changed by his trials in the new world. the screen goes black and we see his old cubicle empty the clock behind him ticking loudly in the empty room, the sun streaming through the office window.


please look through this and create a 25-second narrated content using emotional deep words and try to narrate this story like a wes Anderson movie but without the humor, make it uplifting and adventurous.


The output: 

In the shadowy confines of a cubicle, a lone worker, burdened by the weight of routine, toils into the late hours. The clock, a relentless companion, heralds the approaching midnight, a quiet proclamation of an ordinary life.


Yet, in the eleventh hour, an ethereal diamond materializes, disrupting the monotony. A beckoning call to action that cannot be ignored. With determination etched on his face, he seizes the crystalline key, transcending the boundaries of the known.


Transported to a realm unknown, a resolute figure emerges. A radiant sword ablaze with cerulean flames materializes in his grasp, symbolizing newfound strength. Scenes unfold like chapters in an epic tale – each a trial, each a transformation.


Defiant and undaunted, he stands firm amidst surreal landscapes, facing challenges with a courage forged in the crucible of this alternate reality. The once-muted cubicle worker is reborn, the essence of his being forever altered by the crucible of adversity.


As the narrative unfolds, the screen fades to black, leaving behind the empty cubicle. The clock's relentless ticking echoes through the vacant space, a stark contrast to the vibrant journey that unfolded. The sun, a benevolent witness, casts its rays through the office window, illuminating the now-deserted workspace.


In the face of the ordinary, a hero has emerged from the extraordinary. A metamorphosis complete, a soul unshackled. The adventure may have ended, but the echoes of triumph linger in the sunlit aftermath.

Image prompting:

I Used Midjourney for this, First I trained the Ai to give me the same character everytime, I also made sure to use certain phrases in my prompt to achieve similar styles on every output. (See above)

Animation prompting:

Here I used the images and certain keywords already present in the image to give the app an ider of what to do, I used PIka and RunwaymL here, Pika allows you 3 test animations every 24 hours and runway allows you 105 seconds of animations when you join.

Sound effects and Audio:

Here I used three AI websites for my Audio.

I used Speechify for the voice over, I wanted a deep, clear narrative voice and I found it here. I used Ecreet music for the cinematic scores and myeditonline to create AI sound effects for this project

Compilation:

This part was done with Adobe Premier Pro, though I am sure there is an AI that can do this or will be able to do this.

I added soft transitions here and adjusted the music and sound effects as I deemed fit.