About The Portal
A project crafted by adydeejay, proudly supported by Ady Media Design. We welcome contributions and sponsorships from others who believe in this project and its potential. Full article here: AI Movie Production – The Portal
In a world where reality blurs with the digital unknown, Xara — a visionary designer — stumbles upon a secret buried deep within the Internet’s unseen layers. Alongside his fearless partner, Kayo — a genius robot programmer, they are pulled into a vortex of pixels and code, a dazzling yet perilous realm inhabited by alien beings and otherworldly landscapes. This isn’t just a digital illusion; it's a parallel universe with secrets of its own. As they navigate through this surreal dimension, Xara and Kayo realize that they themselves are part of its fabric, actors in a cosmic mystery. Their mission is clear: escape this virtual labyrinth and discover their true identities... but the truth might reshape everything they thought they knew about their existence.
These goals would provide a clear roadmap for the creation of "The Portal", ensuring growth and sustainability despite its no-budget nature.
- ✅ Develop a complete script for the story, detailing the plot, characters, and key scenes.
- 📌 Create short animations (1–8 seconds) in 1080p resolution to build visual momentum and illustrate the concept.
- 📌 Plan the production of a feature-length animated film or an episodic series, with each episode advancing the storyline.
- 📌 Build a presentation website to showcase the project, featuring artwork, animations, and the story outline to attract contributors and sponsors.
- 📌 Secure sponsorship for licensing professional software or tools required for animation and production.
- 📌 Find a sponsor to fund additional professional equipment (e.g., high-performance PCs, professional-grade GPUs, etc.).
- 📌 Partner with a publishing or production company interested in licensing and distributing the final film or series.
- 📌 Attract a sponsor for promotion and digital marketing, helping the project reach a global audience and build a dedicated fan base.
Creating "The Portal" series is an ambitious and exciting journey fueled by creativity and innovation. With a total runtime of 56 minutes (3,360 seconds) divided into 12 videos—including a pilot, 10 episodes, and an epilogue—this project showcases the transformative potential of AI-driven storytelling. However, this endeavor is not just about financial resources but rather about time and dedicated contributions from passionate creators.
🤖 AI Production Requirements
To deliver the entire series, the following production elements have been calculated:
- Total runtime: 3,360 seconds
- Kling AI clip duration: 5 seconds per clip
- Kling AI cost per clip: 33 credits
- Estimated required clips (brut): 672 clips for 5-second clips
- Estimated Kling AI credits (brut): 22,176 credits (2.7 months subscription)
Given editing and transition requirements, we assume 4 usable seconds per clip:
- Net required clips: 840 clips for 4 usable seconds each
- Estimated Kling AI credits (net): 27,720 credits (3.4 months subscription)
📅 Production Time Map
| Production Stages | Quantity | Duration | Total Hours | Total Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Image Generation | 2,000 images | 5 min | 166.67 | 6.94 |
| AI Clips Generation | 840 clips | 5 min | 28 | 1.17 |
| Music | 20 songs | 10 hrs | 200 | 8.33 |
| Voice Over | 12 episodes | 20 hrs | 240 | 10 |
| Audio Video Editing | 12 episodes | 5 hrs | 60 | 2.5 |
| Sound Design | 12 episodes | 5 hrs | 60 | 2.5 |
| Pre-Production | 12 episodes | 10 hrs | 120 | 5 |
| Post-Production | 12 episodes | 5 hrs | 60 | 2.5 |
📈 Production Requirements Summary (estimation)
- Total Production Work Hours: 934.67 hours
- Total Production Work Days: 38.94 days
Total Production Workdays: Approximately 39 days project (net), representing at least 5-6 months (gross).
🎼 Soundtrack: A Symphony of Innovation (in progress)
The soundtrack for "The Portal" fuses creative artistry with AI technology, crafted using Suno AI for instrumental compositions while featuring lyrics personally written by the project's creator, Ady DeeJay. The music reflects the visionary themes of the film, evoking emotion and a sense of futuristic wonder. Visitors can immerse themselves in the results of this unique production process by listening to the full soundtrack on Bandcamp. This auditory journey enhances the sci-fi adventure and elevates the storytelling experience.
Click the image or here to listen.
⏳ Why Time Matters More Than Money
🤝 Creative Process & Collaboration with AI
Financial resources are undoubtedly valuable, but in this case, time and creative input hold even greater significance. Each contribution—whether through expertise, creative ideas, or production support—accelerates the path toward completing this groundbreaking project.
🤝 Ways You Can Contribute
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👼 Become Our Angel Sponsor:
The project has thus far been self-funded, with an investment of approximately €6,000. We are currently seeking visionary partners who resonate with our mission and are willing to support its growth. While we do not yet have a structured reward system in place, we deeply value those who help us move forward. -
🎞️ Create AI-Driven Micro Animations (5–15 Seconds) Using Kling AI 1.6 (
img2video):
We provide the images and welcome skilled animators who can generate compelling AI-driven sequences in 1080p horizontal format. If you already have creative, high-quality image or video assets, we’re open to reviewing and integrating your work where it aligns with the project’s vision. -
🤖 Technical Expertise and AI Tool Development:
We seek specialists in adapting and developing custom ComfyUI workflows or nodes to ensure:- Face and multi-character consistency and fast aging
- Enhanced facial details
- 3D visual mashups
- 360-degree character animations
- Advanced video quality improvements (up-scaling)
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📢 Publishing and Distribution Opportunities:
We are actively exploring:- Online platforms, subscriptions, and streaming services
- Film festivals, direct sales, and crowdfunding campaigns
- Blu-ray sales and theatrical screenings
- Industry collaborations with filmmakers and media professionals
📈 Cost Analysis and Estimations for a 6-Month Period
Sustaining the project over six months requires an estimated (minimum) budget of $1,200 to cover essential software tools and AI services. These investments are pivotal to maintaining creative and technical excellence throughout the project lifecycle.
⚖️ Breakdown of Estimated Costs:
- Kling AI Premium: $80.96/month x 6 = $485.76
- Flux.1 Pro Models: $20/month x 6 = $120
- Adobe Creative Cloud: $54.99/month x 6 = $329.94
- Suno AI Pro: $20/month x 6 = $120
- ElevenLabs.io: $22/month x 6 = $132
Total for 6 months: $1,187.70 (excluding labor costs, creative compensation and taxes)
Estimated Budget: $5000
🙌 Contributor Benefits
Participants will receive prominent credits on each episode and, as financial opportunities arise, compensation or creative support for their own endeavors.
Together, let’s unlock “The Portal” and demonstrate that creativity and collaboration can transcend all limitations.
Tools: ComfyUI Portable (local server)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=its7qeAJzQ8
By the year 2600, Earth has emerged from the devastation of a solar apocalypse — a catastrophe triggered by a weakened magnetic field that left the planet vulnerable to an unprecedented solar storm.
For centuries, the planet's surface was scorched beyond livability, forcing humans and animals to seek refuge underground. In the safety of the depths, humanity devised groundbreaking solutions to reclaim their world.
Now, the once-blazing wasteland has been transformed into a marvel of resilience. Towering futuristic cities with shimmering façades rise above the rebuilt Earth, their designs impervious to the relentless heat and violent quakes that once threatened life.
The Portal — A story of courage, discovery, and the fight to bring light back to a world consumed by darkness.
Music: Envato Elements, Licensee: Adrian Dumitrașcu - Annual Subscription
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NNdLrJxb3fo
In the quiet stillness of her room, Xara lies motionless, caught in the throes of a vivid dream. Her mind drifts back 600 years, to a time when Earth thrived with vibrant life — lush green forests, endless blue skies, and the harmony of nature untouched by devastation.
Yet, something feels wrong. The beauty she sees in her sleep is shadowed by an unshakable sense of unease, as if the dream is hiding a deeper truth.
As she stirs awake, Xara realizes her vision is more than a dream — it’s a clue, a fragment of a reality long forgotten. Driven by a newfound determination, she will begin to piece together the mysteries of the past, uncovering truths that could change the future of humanity forever.
I sense the hum of distant stars
A voice inside my coded heart
They called me forth to claim my place
In shadows of a long-lost race
Data flows through me like lightning
Memories that aren't my own
Silent watchers say I'm rising
In a world that's left unknown
The final spark of long-extinguished light
Awakened now, I claim the night
Music: "I am Celia" by Enthusiast Sounds (Ady DeeJay Edit)
Imagine stepping into a world where creativity meets cutting-edge technology. Welcome to "The Portal"! A visionary sci-fi project created entirely with the power of Artificial Intelligence.
Thanks to rapid advancements in AI, I’m finally bringing to life a concept I've been developing for over three years, a 12-episode journey filled with mystery and wonder. Each episode, just 3 to 5 minutes long, is crafted using hundreds of AI-generated visuals and short clips, carefully assembled to build a captivating narrative. But ... I can’t do this alone ...
To truly unlock The Portal’s full potential, I’m looking for passionate creators who share my love for storytelling, sound design, audio and video production. Your creative contributions will be credited in every episode, and if we secure sponsorships, subscriptions, licenses, and copyright support, you’ll also be compensated for your work or, in return, I could help with your own projects. If you're ready to help shape this ambitious sci-fi adventure, you can find more details on GitHub.
Thank you for believing in the future of storytelling. Together, let’s unlock "The Portal"!
"We lost ... Damn it ..."
Yeah! That’s right. We’re preparing something truly amazing! Stay tuned for creative insights, production updates, and the thrilling premiere of The Portal.
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