Midnight Odyssey
Video, 2023
About the artwork
MIDNIGHT ODYSSEY
a film by Ethereal Gwirl & LeMoon
They say the truth will set you free, but some things are best left in the dark.
Princess Moxie Dawn was born into a world devoid of the sun. It hadn't always been this way; there had been a sun before her time. Her kingdom, never having adapted to the eternal night, now faces extreme hardships. Compelled by a vivid dream and whispers within her kingdom, she seeks out the evil moon witch, Lune, for answers—and possibly a way to bring back the sun. Upon learning of a prophecy from Lune, she is compelled to venture into the dark once more, tasked with completing a trio of challenges. In her journey to unravel the truth, she discovers that some knowledge can forever alter one's perception. The quest becomes a profound exploration of identity and the inevitable consequences of newfound awareness.
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"Midnight Odyssey" is a homage to the enchanting dark fantasy films of the 1980s, born from LeMoon and Ethereal Gwirl's passion for the genre. Drawing inspiration from classics such as "The Neverending Story," "Dark Crystal," "Princess Bride," and "Labyrinth," the project found its footing with the AI Film Festival (AIFF), providing a golden opportunity to embark on a more ambitious venture. After meticulous planning and refining of ideas, the team launched into production with the advent of Midjourney's version 6.0, dedicating over two months to its creation. Remarkably, 99% of the movie is AI-generated, showcasing a seamless integration of various AI tools including Midjourney, Suno, Stable Audio, Eleven Labs, Runway, Pika, Topaz, and Magnific, alongside a uniquely trained voice. The only exception lies in three specially crafted songs by Grimbridge, adding a personal touch to the predominantly AI-crafted soundscape. "Midnight Odyssey" stands as a testament to the fusion of artistic vision and cutting-edge technology, pushing the boundaries of digital storytelling.
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List of Tools Used:
Midjourney
Suno
Stable Audio
Eleven Labs
Runway
Pika
Topaz
Magnific
FullJourney
Sound design and AI generated music by EtherealMoon
Audio explanation
Listen to EtherealMoon discuss this work.
Ethereal Gwirl is an AI collaborative artist based in New York, known for her expressive representation of daily observations, emotions, and imaginative ideas through images and videos. She aims to present viewers with a dynamic and diverse artistic world that highlights the strength of creative variety.
LeMoon is an AI artist based in Nice, France, with a creative background in TV production and video game marketing. Her artistic work serves as an expression of memories, personal experiences, fears, and dreams, encapsulated in a nostalgic and disturbing style. LeMoon's art delves into unconventional and surreal themes, presenting an approach she terms "absurd realism." Through her creations, she navigates the boundaries of reality and the fantastical.