Original video source
Artist: Federico Velez
Tools to recreate it yourself:
MidJourney ($10/month): Generates high-quality, cinematic images from simple text descriptions. Perfect for creating emotional and detailed visuals to set the tone of your story.
RunwayML or Kling AI (both have free plans): Transforms still images into dynamic, lifelike videos through subtle and realistic animations. Ideal for adding cinematic motion to your visuals.
MMAudio (has free trial): Automatically generates immersive and realistic sound effects tailored to your visuals, greatly enhancing the emotional depth and realism of your videos.
Suno AI (has free plan): Produces original, emotionally-driven music tracks from text prompts, helping you craft the perfect soundtrack to amplify your story’s impact.
Step-by-Step Guide: How to Create Cinematic AI Videos with Emotion
Step 1: Generate Powerful Visuals with MidJourney
- Start by joining MidJourney.
- Use a detailed, cinematic prompt that sets a mood and story clearly.
- For example: Cinematic close-up portrait, young soldier's face, gritty, emotional, black-and-white photography, realistic texture, intense eyes, World War II style
- Experiment until the visuals evoke genuine emotion and storytelling.
Step 2: Animate Images with Kling AI or RunwayML
- Save your MidJourney images and head over to Kling AI or RunwayML.
- Upload your images and select animation styles like subtle zoom, gentle pan, or cinematic slow-motion.
- Adjust settings to create lifelike, emotional movements that enhance your story.
Step 3: Add Raw Sound Effects with MMAudio
- Go to MMAudio.io and upload your animated clips.
- Choose sound effects that match the emotional tone—battlefield sounds, footsteps, subtle breathing.
- Layer multiple effects carefully to immerse viewers in your narrative without overwhelming the visuals.
Step 4: Create the Perfect Music with Suno AI
- Visit Suno.ai, create an account, and choose "Create New Track."
- Provide a descriptive prompt reflecting the emotional intensity you want, such as: "Cinematic, emotional, orchestral track with dramatic buildup, capturing the sadness and hope of wartime memories."
- Generate a few versions, then download and sync the track to your video.
Step 5: Finalize and Export
- Bring visuals, audio, and music together in your preferred editing software (CapCut, Premiere, DaVinci Resolve, etc.).
- Fine-tune your timing, pacing, and transitions for maximum emotional impact.
- Export at high quality (1080p or 4K).
Pro Tips:
Less is more: Focus on simple, emotionally-driven scenes.
Consistency: Ensure visual style and music tone align throughout your video.
Iteration: Don’t settle—experiment until every frame feels meaningful.
