Creating movie posters has always fascinated me—there’s something uniquely challenging and rewarding about condensing a story into a single, powerful visual. With the rise of GenAI tools like MidJourney, Ideogram, Krea, and Magnific, I saw an opportunity to experiment with movie poster design in ways that stretched both my creative thinking and technical skills. The result? A whimsical project called “Peder Pan’s Summer Movie Festival 2024,” where I reimagined posters for movies you may (or may not) recognize. Join me in exploring how AI tools perform when tasked with capturing cinematic essence—and meet the character behind it all: Peder Pan.
Movie posters have always been one of my favorite graphic design mediums. They’re challenging, bold, and uniquely positioned to evoke emotion with a single image. There’s something compelling about distilling an entire story or feeling into one visually striking design. With new GenAI tools like MidJourney, Ideogram, Krea, and Magnific at my fingertips, I decided to explore how well these tools could handle the intricacies of movie poster design. It was a chance to test my own creativity while assessing the tools’ strengths and weaknesses for this genre—and, honestly, because it’s a lot of fun.
So, “Peder Pan’s Summer Movie Festival 2024” was born. Initially, it started as a handful of experimental outtakes, but it quickly evolved into a full-fledged project. I began creating posters for known and unknown “films,” each poster becoming its own creative challenge and exploration.
Who is Peder Pan, you ask? Peder Pan is actually an alter ego—an exaggerated version of my friend Peter Öberg, a fantasy persona he originally invented for his music video projects. Picture Peter, but with his unique characteristics amplified a thousand times over. Last year, as GenAI tools started gaining momentum, Peter and I experimented by creating some exaggerated images of “Peder Pan” and shared them on Facebook. Little did we know that this character would take on a life of its own, sparking ideas and expanding into new creative realms in our minds.
This project, “Peder Pan’s Summer Movie Festival 2024,” became a playful exploration of that character in cinematic form, merging my love for graphic design with the curious capabilities of AI. Say hello to my creative friend & ideator Peder Pan at: YouTube
Discover the enchanting world of GenAI images where vintage styles like engravings and ink line art converge with modern technology to create captivating visual narratives. Each artwork evokes nostalgia while celebrating creativity and skill, inviting viewers to appreciate the interplay of light and shadow.
Step into a realm where imagination knows no bounds as we blend intricate line work and timeless engravings with cutting-edge technology, crafting artworks that not only tell a story but also connect the past with the present. Each piece serves as a portal, inviting you to explore a rich tapestry of emotions and ideas, where the delicate balance of tradition and innovation ignites a sense of wonder. Prepare to be mesmerised by the artistry that reveals hidden narratives through every stroke, illuminating the beauty found in the interplay of history and modern creativity, making each viewing an experience to cherish.
LoWibe brings a soothing blend of chill, downtempo, and ambient vibes, perfect for late-night introspection or easygoing afternoons. Their music combines lush, atmospheric layers with subtle rhythms, creating a sound that’s grounded in ambient electronica but infused with hints of trip-hop and lo-fi elements. Inspired by artists like Bonobo, Tycho, and Boards of Canada, LoWibe invites listeners to sink into the groove, with tracks that feel as if they’re drifting on the edges of consciousness.
LoWibe is a fictional creation, a musical experiment born from the combination of creative intent and AI’s evolving music production tools. This project explores the softer side of electronic music, aiming to capture the calm, introspective quality of chill and downtempo genres. Through LoWibe, I’m using a 5-point analysis to test GenAI’s ability to produce tracks that embody the soothing, atmospheric sounds of ambient electronica. AI Tool: Udio v.1.5 (48kHz sample rate).
Atmospheric Layers: The AI excels at creating lush, immersive layers that give tracks like “Echoes of Desire” a dreamy, expansive quality.
Consistent Groove: Tracks such as “Magnetic Nights” feature a steady, hypnotic rhythm, grounding the music while allowing space for melodic exploration.
Genre Fidelity: High marks for capturing the essence of ambient electronica, with subtle trip-hop and lo-fi touches that stay true to the genre’s roots.
Emotional Nuance: Some tracks could benefit from a more dynamic range to evoke deeper emotional shifts, which are essential for ambient music’s introspective appeal.
Organic Texture: While the soundscape is atmospheric, the AI occasionally lacks the organic, textured feel that often enhances the warmth of chill and downtempo music.
Rhythmic Variation: Adding slight rhythmic deviations or syncopations could help the tracks feel more human and less predictable over time.
LoWibe represents a journey into the tranquil depths of GenAI’s musical capabilities. Evaluated through a 5-point technique, this project highlights both the ambient atmosphere and the developmental possibilities of AI music.
SinSister delves into the darker side of alternative rock, blending early 70s hard rock, gritty industrial beats with haunting melodies and themes of betrayal, inner conflict, and the raw edges of human emotion. Influenced by artists like Heart, Joan Jett, Marilyn Manson, and Deftones, SinSister crafts a sonic landscape that feels both deeply personal and universally unsettling. Each track resonates with an intensity that captures the essence of a tormented soul navigating a fractured world.
SinSister is a fictional creation, a collaborative project brought to life with the help of AI-driven music tools. This project was conceived to explore how well AI can recreate the emotional depth and raw energy of industrial and alternative rock. Through SinSister, I’ve used a 5-point analysis approach to assess the GenAI’s ability to generate genre-authentic textures, atmosphere, and lyrical intensity. AI tool: Udio v.1.5 (48kHz Sample Rate)
Atmospheric Depth: The AI effectively captures the brooding, atmospheric quality of industrial rock, especially in tracks like “Drowning in Illusions,” where layered synths and distorted guitar tones set a haunting tone.
Intensity & Energy: Tracks like “Abused and Confused” demonstrate an intense drive, with relentless rhythms and raw vocal effects that echo the emotional turmoil of alternative rock.
Lyrical Darkness: High marks for lyrical content that aligns with themes of betrayal and introspection, staying true to the genre’s penchant for exploring darker emotional landscapes.
Dynamic Nuance: While intense, some tracks could benefit from more subtle dynamics to enhance the emotional build-up and release typical of industrial rock.
Organic Instrument Feel: The AI’s instrumentation sometimes lacks the organic, gritty texture of live instruments, which can slightly dampen the genre’s raw edge.
Vocals: Though evocative, some vocal effects come across as repetitive and could be diversified to capture more expressive range and authenticity.
Reflection and Invitation to Explore
SinSister represents an exploration into the depths of GenAI’s capabilities to evoke intensity and introspection within alternative and industrial rock. Evaluated through a 5-point framework, this project highlights the powerful potential—and current limitations—of AI in producing genuinely haunting, impactful music.
FeVer brings a bold, fiery intensity to the world of rock, blending anthemic choruses with emotional lyrics that explore themes of resilience, identity, and transformation. Inspired by classic and modern rock influences like Evanescence, Halestorm, and Foo Fighters, FeVer offers listeners a cathartic release through powerful vocals, driving guitar riffs, and emotive storytelling. Each track is a journey, capturing the highs and lows of the human experience with raw honesty and a touch of drama. For fans of rock with heart, FeVer delivers music that’s both relatable and empowering.
FeVer is a fictional project, crafted through a collaboration with AI-driven music tools to explore how well AI can capture the dynamic range and emotive strength of rock music. This project tests GenAI’s ability to create music that resonates deeply, blending personal expression with the power of anthemic rock. Using a 5-point analysis framework, I’ve assessed FeVer’s tracks to see how closely AI can emulate the raw energy and intensity that make rock music timeless. AI tool: Udio v.1.5 (48kHz Sample Rate)
Emotive Power: Tracks like “Stand Up and Fight” capture the defiant energy that fuels rock anthems, with high marks for powerful choruses and impactful rhythm.
Lyrical Themes: Songs such as “Phoenix in the Night” resonate with themes of resilience and rebirth, aligning with the genre’s tradition of introspective yet empowering lyrics.
Dynamic Range: The AI impressively manages dynamic shifts, creating tension and release that keep the listener engaged and evoke a strong emotional response.
Organic Sound Texture: Some tracks could benefit from a more authentic, analog feel, as certain digital elements lack the gritty texture that defines classic rock.
Vocal Nuance: While effective, the AI-driven vocals sometimes miss subtle emotional shifts, which can make certain lines feel less impactful.
Rhythmic Variation: Although rhythmically strong, the AI’s beats could use more variation to fully capture the unpredictable nature of rock and power ballad compositions.
FeVer showcases how GenAI can capture the essence of rock, translating powerful emotions and anthemic energy into digital form. By evaluating these tracks through a 5-point framework, this project highlights both the potential and the nuances of AI in music production.
