Generative AI Western Film Character Study - Midjourney

  • Manuel Aleman

Generative AI photography and cinematography for a Western film treatment showcasing a cowboy -- created in Midjourney.

Drawing inspiration from the masterful techniques and breathtaking cinematography of iconic cowboy westerns and Japanese samurai films, I delved into the realm of AI cinematography. Using Midjourney I explored an array of aspect ratios, camera lenses, and focal settings mastered by legendary film directors such as John Ford, Sergio Leone, and Akira Kurosawa.
These renders were created by exploring cinematography prompts focusing on 2.35 Anamorphic aspect ratios, medium close up and extreme close up framing, and long lenses all within the context of the classic 35mm film format. The life-like ruggedness and imperfect beauty achieved are an ode to the timeless throwback of "The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly.”