AI-Assisted Animated Short Film & Concept Art
Case Study
Project Overview: This animated short film is being created through a fusion of 3D and graphic design skills, with the integration of AI tools to streamline the creative process and enhance visual storytelling. The project draws inspiration from Alberto Mielgo’s art direction, Blade Runner 2049, and Cyberpunk 2077, blending a futuristic, dystopian aesthetic with cutting-edge design techniques.
Completed Work:
Art Direction: The visual style has been heavily influenced by notable works like Blade Runner 2049 and Cyberpunk 2077, creating a rich and immersive sci-fi world.
Storyboard Development: A full storyboard was developed, with initial and final frames created using AI tools in MidJourney, providing the foundation for the entire creative direction.
Character Design: A character was modeled in Blender, capturing the intricate details and shaping her persona. Custom textures and makeup were painted on the model in Procreate, giving it a unique and polished look.
Character Refinement: The character’s facial features and outfit were refined through detailed concept art created in MidJourney and Freepik AI sketching, ensuring consistency and depth in her visual presence.
Art Direction
Character Development
Remaining Steps:
World Building: Detailed scenes and environments will be generated using MidJourney, fleshing out the dystopian world in which the character lives.
Storyboard Refinement: The storyboard will be updated with start and end frames using the character as a reference to maintain consistency throughout the narrative.
Animation: The start and end scenes will be animated using Kling, Sora, and other AI video-generation tools, bringing the character and her world to life.
Sound Design and Final Assembly: Sound design will be created to complement the visuals, and all animated scenes will be stitched together to form a seamless, immersive short film.