Atlantis2042 — Joris Maillard

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Ai brings to life ideas that could never been done before because of the huge budgets involved.

That's why we've created a film trailer using ai.

ECV Paris

Art Direction | Ideation | Prompt | Conception | Marketing

A speculative sci-fi trailer exploring the fragile line between military dominance and ethical ambiguity. In 2042, the discovery of an advanced underwater civilization sets off a diplomatic expedition which quickly spirals into tension, choice, and potential war.

2042

Year of Discovery

Character Arcs

Civilization Clash

Visual Universes

The Surface (Human World)

Bleak, metallic and militarized. A future of unregulated AI and weapon systems, operating in the shadows of moral uncertainty. Cold tones, surveillance and control dominate this landscape.

The Deep (Atlantis)

Organic meets futuristic. Crystal energy, translucent domes, and aquatic vegetation merge in glowing turquoise light. A utopian vision powered by mystery and ancient tech.

Architecture: Dome-shaped, pressure-resistant homes

Technology: Crystal energy with astonishing potential

Appearance: Pale, translucent skin with luminous eyes

Creative Workflow

Premiere Pro

Editing, motion & text animation

Photoshop

Poster design & image compositing

After Effects

FX & trailer assembly

Illustrator

Graphic assets & design

ChatGPT

Story building, research & structure

Midjourney V6.1

Image generation & iterations

Krea.ai

Sharpness enhancement

Kling AI

Hi-def render management

ElevenLabs

Voiceover tonal tests & narration

Sound Design

A layered soundtrack blending synthetic ambiences, cinematic scoring and emotional resonance. Each sound selected to amplify the trailer's emotional weight and immersive atmosphere.