My Generative AI Projects at Enlighted Studio
At Enlighted Studio, I created these projects as an exploratory way to use generative AI to tell stories. The only tools I had access to were MidJourney for visuals and Runway for animation.
Dune Lore: Part 2
This is an informational trailer inspired by the second book in Frank Herbert’s Dune series. The goal was to capture the depth of the story while making it visually compelling and easy to follow.
What I Did: I wrote the narrative, generated visuals using MidJourney, and animated the sequences in Runway. I also contributed to the art direction and assisted in crafting the sound design to tie everything together.
The Metamorphosis: A Dark Reimagining
This project is a reinterpretation of Franz Kafka’s The Metamorphosis. I focused on the psychological aspects of Gregor Samsa’s transformation, creating a dark and surreal visual tone inspired by Sin City.
What I Did: I developed the concept, created the imagery using MidJourney, and animated it in Runway. I also worked on the art direction and assisted with sound design to convey the story’s haunting atmosphere.
Pharaohs’ Afterlife
I wrote and directed this project, which explores ancient mythology and the journey of the soul in the afterlife. The story focuses on the grandeur and mysticism of the pharaohs, brought to life using generative AI tools.
The Three-Body Problem
This project is inspired by Liu Cixin’s The Three-Body Problem. I wrote and directed this adaptation, using generative AI to visualize the vast and complex themes of the original story.
A Dream of Hope
A collaborative project with a deeply emotional core. I co-wrote the story and played a key role in establishing the tone and visuals of the short film, ensuring the final product was consistent with its vision.