The Making of 'Les Amours Interstellaires': All the Prompts

I released Les Amours Interstellaires on Valentine's Day - a music video exploring the intersection of space travel and love, with inspiration from 80s anime aesthetics. ✨🚀 Created using AI tools including MidJourney for key visuals, Suno for audio elements, Claude for lyrical content, and primarily RunwayML/KlingAI/LumaAI for video generation. 🎬🎵 The project received more attention than expected, so I wanted to share the creative process behind it. 💫 While it required significant effort, I hope documenting my approach might inspire others in their artistic endeavors. 🌌🎨 Here's how it came together... 💖

Interstellar Love: MidJourney Prompts as Music Video Keyframes

"Interstellar Love" isn’t just a story—it’s a 3-minute, 7-second (187-second) music video built from MidJourney prompts. Split into 38 five-second segments, it tracks James "Iron" Harrison and Sarah Mitchell, two souls whose romance ignites across space and beyond. Here’s how these prompts became keyframes for a cosmic love saga.

CHARACTERS: VISUAL FOUNDATIONS
James "Iron" Harrison—a 6’4”, 290-pound wrestling coach in his early 50s, radiating strength and charm.

• Prompt (Full Body): high-quality anime art, tall muscular wrestling coach, 6'4" powerful build, early 50s, broad shoulders and thick neck, balding with blonde stubble, thick mustache, no beard, striking blue eyes, fitted athletic wear, modern space station setting, Studio Ghibli quality, vibrant colors, clean lines, mature handsome style, professional aura --ar 2:3 --v 6.1

• Prompt (Portrait): detailed anime portrait, mature wrestling coach, early 50s, distinguished features, piercing blue eyes, balding head, blond stubble, thick mustache, muscular neck, confident expression, professional style, high-end anime production quality, soft lighting, emotional depth --ar 1:1 --v 6.1

Sarah Mitchell​—a stunning blonde in her early 30s, blending athletic grace with futuristic flair.

• Prompt (Full Body): high-quality anime art, athletic blonde woman, early 30s, perfect fitness physique, elegant professional style, futuristic pink red blue silver athletic-business wear, zero-gravity facility background, Studio Ghibli quality, vibrant colors, clean lines, dynamic pose, professional aura --ar 2:3 --v 6.1

• Prompt (Portrait): detailed anime portrait, beautiful blonde space executive, early 30s, bright eyes, confident smile, elegant features, professional yet approachable expression, high-end anime production quality, soft lighting, emotional depth --ar 1:1 --v 6.1

Enhanced James—for bolder scenes, he gets a vibrant twist.

• Prompt: high-quality anime art, massive 6'4" powerfully built mature blonde Caucasian, 290lb beefy burly muscular frame, extra broad shoulders, thick neck, massive muscular pecs, big muscle biceps, thick muscular legs and thighs, massive endowment, thick blonde mustache, piercing blue eyes, balding, blonde hair, no beard, striking blue eyes, only wearing swim string, modern space station setting, Studio Ghibli quality, vibrant colors, clean lines, mature handsome style, professional aura --ar 2:3 --v 6.1

OPENING SEQUENCE (0:00-0:15): A COSMIC CURTAIN-RAISER

The video kicks off with a supernova, setting the stage for love’s epic scope.

• 0:00-0:05

• Prompt (Scene): spectacular supernova explosion in deep space, swirling cosmic clouds in vibrant purples, golds, and blues transforming into heart shape, surrounding stars creating spiral patterns, distant galaxies visible, cosmic particles forming ethereal patterns, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, extreme detail anime environment, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• Prompt (Action): luxury space fleet cruising through heart-shaped nebula remnants, ships leaving trails of prismatic light, cosmic debris creating rainbow patterns, distant Earth visible as blue jewel, multiple ships in formation creating DNA helix pattern, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• 0:05-0:10 (Split-Screen)

• Prompt (Sarah): Sarah (stunning athletic blonde, perfect fitness proportions, crystal blue eyes) in pearl-white executive suit with blue energy lines, arriving at crystalline spaceport terminal, holographic check-in screens, floating luggage, professional confidence in her stride, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• Prompt (James): James (massive 6'4" powerfully built Caucasian, 290lb beefy burly muscular frame, extra broad shoulders, thick neck, massive muscular pecs, big muscle biceps, thick muscular legs and thighs, thick blonde mustache, piercing blue eyes) in navy-blue athletic wear with red energy patterns, arriving at crystalline spaceport terminal, holographic check-in screens, floating luggage, professional confidence in his stride, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2 --cw 40

• 0:10-0:15

• Prompt (Scene): ultra-luxurious first class space lounge, soaring crystal dome ceiling showing cosmic vista, floating champagne bubbles, anti-gravity zen gardens, holographic art installations, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• Prompt (Action): James (...) in navy-blue suit with red energy patterns, helping elderly passenger with floating luggage near platinum bar, as Sarah (...) in pearl-white suit with blue energy lines, notices his kindness from her private pod, magnetic wine glass paused midway to her lips, their eyes meeting across luxurious lounge, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

FIRST VERSE (0:15-0:30): LOVE TAKES FLIGHT

• 0:15-0:20

Their hands brush boarding the liner—a spark flares.

• Prompt (Scene): majestic luxury spaceship liner exterior, gleaming crystalline shape with prismatic reflections, Earth and stars in background, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• Prompt (Action): James (...) in navy-blue futuristic suit with red energy patterns, helping Sarah (...) in pearl-white futuristic suit with blue energy lines, boarding space liner together, floating luggage, subtle touch of hands, romantic tension, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2 --cw 40

• 0:25-0:30

James flexes his skills in zero-G.

• Prompt (Scene): zero-gravity athletic center, massive space with floating equipment, holographic training displays, Earth visible through dome ceiling, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• Prompt (Action): James (...) in navy-blue suit with red energy patterns, demonstrating wrestling technique in zero-G, while Sarah (...) in pearl-white suit with blue energy lines, observes with professional interest, both floating gracefully, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

COSMIC JOURNEY (0:50-1:10): LOVE DEEPENS

• 0:50-0:55

A supernova bathes them in light.

• Prompt (Scene): majestic luxury space liner cruising through spectacular nebula field, swirling cosmic clouds in vibrant purples and blues, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• Prompt (Action): through observation dome, James (...) in navy-blue suit with red energy patterns, holding Sarah (...) in pearl-white suit with blue energy lines, as they watch massive supernova explosion in rainbow colors, cosmic radiation illuminating their faces, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• 1:05-1:10

They arrive at an alien paradise.

• Prompt (Scene): exotic alien resort reception, transparent crystal dome with underwater and aerial views, floating check-in counters, holographic waterfalls, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• Prompt (Action): Sarah (...) in pearl-white suit with blue energy lines, and James (...) in navy-blue suit with red energy patterns, being welcomed by elegant alien staff, holographic room key materializing between them, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

PSYCHEDELIC LOVE SEQUENCES: A TRIPPY TWIST

• Nebula Dance

Love turns cosmic ballet.

• Prompt (Scene): swirling cosmic nebula chamber, DNA-like spirals of stardust, floating geometric crystals morphing into organic shapes, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• Prompt (Action): James (...) in flowing navy ethereal wear with red energy patterns, Sarah (...) in flowing pearl ethereal wear with blue energy patterns, dancing through stardust spirals, bodies intertwined in zero-G ballet, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

GRAND FINALE (2:45-3:07): LOVE’S ETERNAL ECHO

• 2:45-2:50

A montage recaps their journey.

• Prompt (Scene): multidimensional memory chamber, floating time-crystal screens showing key moments of their love story, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• Prompt (Action): rapid sequence of defining moments: first meeting in spaceport, zero-G dance, alien beach romance, quantum dimension embraces, James (...) and Sarah (...) watching their memories float by, holding hands, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• 3:00-3:07

They become pure love energy.

• Prompt (Scene): transcendent dimension where pure love energy shapes reality, cosmic fractals forming infinite wedding chapel, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• Prompt (Action): James (...) and Sarah (...) transforming partially into beings of pure love energy, their physical forms in navy and pearl cosmic wear remaining just visible enough to show their eternal embrace, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

FINAL FRAME
Their love remakes the cosmos.

• Prompt (Scene): infinite crystalline dimension of pure love energy, massive double helix of cosmic light spiraling through eternity, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

• Prompt (Action): James (...) and Sarah (...), their forms now partially transformed into beings of pure love energy yet still recognizable in their signature navy and pearl cosmic wear, floating in eternal embrace at the heart of all creation, their kiss generating ripples of creation through the cosmos, Studio Ghibli quality animation, ultra vibrant color palette, 8k resolution --ar 16:9 --v 6.1 --style raw --q 2

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Interstellar Love: A Cosmic Romance

In the shimmering expanse of the New Shanghai Orbital Spaceport, where dreams soared among the stars, destiny unfurled its celestial threads. Time seemed to hold its breath—like the fleeting pause between stellar heartbeats—when James "Iron" Harrison’s piercing blue eyes first locked with Sarah Mitchell’s enchanting gaze.

Their meeting was no ordinary encounter. In the pre-flight conditioning center, amid the hum of travelers preparing for the void, their connection sparked like comets streaking across the sky. James, a titan sculpted by decades of athletic discipline, moved with unexpected grace as he steadied a nervous passenger. His 6’4” frame and 290 pounds of muscle commanded the room, yet Sarah couldn’t look away from the gentleness that softened his imposing presence—a contradiction that pulled her in.

Their first conversation unfolded like stardust catching light, each word shimmering with the promise of something deeper. At the spaceport’s floating café, where cups hovered on magnetic fields like planets in orbit, James found himself captivated by Sarah’s passion for zero-G athletics. Her blonde hair glowed like a solar corona under the artificial lights, her professional poise softened by bursts of wonder as she described her groundbreaking work in space sports.

Aboard the Stellar Aurora, their bond grew beyond mere attraction. In the zero-G athletic center, James’s powerful body found new freedom. His carefully honed muscle adapted to weightlessness with a surprising poetry, guided by Sarah’s expert hand. Their training sessions became an intimate dance of trust—his weathered hands anchoring her as she demonstrated intricate zero-G maneuvers, their movements weaving a silent story of discovery.

Evenings in the ship’s variable gravity ballroom painted their own constellation of moments. James, whose massive frame had once intimidated opponents on Earth, now glided with ethereal grace. Sarah felt herself drawn to the quiet strength in his touch, the faint brush of his salt-and-pepper stubble against her skin as they spun through artificial starlight. Their bodies moved in perfect sync, a harmony that transcended age and experience.

In the botanical gardens, surrounded by floating spheres of exotic flora, their conversations deepened like gravity wells pulling them closer. His decades of shaping young athletes into champions complemented her visionary ideas for the future of human movement. The contrast between his mature confidence and her youthful energy spun an intoxicating orbit of its own.

At Elysium Station, their connection blossomed fully amid variable gravity environments. Private moments in anti-gravity pods became sacred retreats where they could simply be—watching Earth rise like a blue gem against the velvet void. His powerful arms around her felt like home; her presence brought a weightlessness to his spirit he hadn’t known he craved.
Their shared passion for athletic excellence evolved into something profound as they pioneered new zero-G sports techniques. Every touch carried meaning, every glance an unspoken vow. In the observation bubbles, rotating slowly among the stars, they crafted a love story that defied conventional forces.

Echoing the French song of interstellar love—where souls meet in the air, "Nos âmes se rencontrent en l'air"—their bond transcended physical space. Kisses stolen in lunar light became promises etched across the cosmos. Time fused and froze, like galaxies bursting in slow motion, each moment bending the laws of physics.

Floating together in the station’s meditation chamber, watching meteor showers streak silver across the darkness, they realized their love mirrored the universe—ever-expanding, brimming with wonder, uncontainable by earthly limits. Their hearts journeyed tirelessly, "Nos cœurs voyagent sans trêve," far from realms where all things fade, into a space where love could never vanish, "L’amour ne peut s’évanouir."

In a future where space travel was commonplace, James and Sarah uncovered a truth: the greatest frontier wasn’t the cosmos, but the infinite space between two hearts finding each other. Their love stood as a testament to human potential—physical and emotional—proof that in the vastness of space, two souls could align in perfect orbit.
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This wasn’t just a tale of a wrestling coach and a space athletics director falling in love. It was the story of two stars whose gravitational pull was inevitable, whose connection defied age and convention, whose passion burned bright enough to light the void between worlds. Together, they showed that true love, like the cosmos, knows no boundaries and endures eternally—"Vers les étoiles, Pour toujours."

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Interstellar Love - Character Profiles and Visual Prompts

James "Iron" Harrison - The Wrestling Coach

Character Description James "Iron" Harrison is a powerfully built Caucasian man in his early 50s, a championship-winning wrestling and football coach at an elite college program. His 290-pound frame is a monument to decades of athletic discipline—extraordinarily broad shoulders and a thick, muscular neck frame a weathered, handsome face etched with无数 mat-side victories. His massive biceps and forearms, honed from years of demonstrating wrestling techniques, make even casual clothing look custom-fitted. Standing at an imposing 6'4" with sturdy, powerful legs, he moves with the controlled grace of a lifelong master of physical movement. A balding head and salt-and-pepper stubble lend distinguished maturity to his intensely virile presence, while piercing blue eyes shine with decades of coaching wisdom.

Hyper-Realistic Photography Prompts
Full Body Shot: A hyperrealistic photograph of a 6'4", powerfully built Caucasian wrestling coach in his early 50s. His 290-pound muscular frame boasts extraordinarily broad shoulders, a thick muscular neck, massive biceps and forearms, and a balding head with salt-and-pepper stubble. Piercing blue eyes and a weathered, handsome face complete the look. He wears fitted athletic wear in a professional sports photography style, captured with natural lighting and advanced skin detail against a modern space station background. Shot in Canon EOS R5 quality, 8k resolution, with an aspect ratio of 2:3, version 6.1, raw style, quality 2.
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Portrait: A hyperrealistic close-up portrait of a mature Caucasian wrestling coach in his early 50s. His weathered, handsome face features intense blue eyes, a clean balding head, salt-and-pepper stubble, and a thick muscular neck. Distinguished age lines enhance his look, lit by a professional setup with visible skin pore detail. Shot in Hasselblad quality, 1:1 aspect ratio, version 6.1, raw style, quality 2.

Anime Style Prompts
Full Body: High-quality anime art of a tall, muscular wrestling coach with a 6'4" powerful build in his early 50s. Broad shoulders, a thick neck, balding head with salt-and-pepper stubble, and striking blue eyes define him. He wears fitted athletic wear in a modern space station setting, rendered in Studio Ghibli quality with vibrant colors, clean lines, and a mature, handsome style exuding a professional aura. Aspect ratio 2:3, version 6.1.

Portrait: A detailed anime portrait of a mature wrestling coach in his early 50s with distinguished features—piercing blue eyes, a balding head, salt-and-pepper stubble, and a muscular neck. His confident expression shines in high-end anime production quality with soft lighting and emotional depth. Aspect ratio 1:1, version 6.1.

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Sarah Mitchell - The Space Athletics Director

Character Description Sarah Mitchell is a stunning blonde in her early 30s, serving as the Director of Space Athletics Programs for a leading space tourism corporation. Her athletic build strikes a perfect balance—strong yet feminine, powerful yet graceful. Years of pioneering zero-gravity sports programs have given her unmatched insight into human movement potential, and her innovative vision has transformed physical activity beyond Earth. Known for creating new sports and training regimens for zero-G environments, she’s now spearheading an initiative to adapt traditional Earth sports for space stations and orbital resorts.

Hyper-Realistic Photography Prompts
Full Body Shot: A hyperrealistic photograph of an athletic blonde woman in her early 30s with perfect fitness proportions—strong yet feminine. She wears sleek, futuristic athletic-business wear in a confident, professional pose, set against a zero-gravity training facility background. Her natural beauty glows under volumetric lighting with advanced skin detail, captured in high-end corporate photography style at 8k resolution. Aspect ratio 2:3, version 6.1, raw style, quality 2.

Portrait: A hyperrealistic close-up portrait of a beautiful blonde space athletics director in her early 30s. Bright, expressive eyes and a confident professional expression highlight her elegant features and perfect skin detail. Shot with an executive presence in a studio lighting setup, this high-end beauty photograph boasts Phase One camera quality. Aspect ratio 1:1, version 6.1, raw style, quality 2.

Anime Style Prompts
Full Body: High-quality anime art of an athletic blonde woman in her early 30s with a perfect fitness physique and elegant professional style. Dressed in futuristic athletic-business wear, she stands in a zero-gravity facility background, rendered in Studio Ghibli quality with vibrant colors, clean lines, and a dynamic pose exuding a professional aura. Aspect ratio 2:3, version 6.1.

Portrait: A detailed anime portrait of a beautiful blonde space executive in her early 30s. Bright eyes, a confident smile, and elegant features create a professional yet approachable expression in high-end anime production quality, enhanced by soft lighting and emotional depth. Aspect ratio 1:1, version 6.1.

Together Scenes
Hyper-Realistic Photography Style: A hyperrealistic photograph featuring a powerful, mature wrestling coach (6'4", 290lb) and an athletic blonde woman in a zero-gravity training facility. Their professional interaction highlights a striking height contrast—his physical power against her graceful strength. Cinematic lighting, advanced skin detail, and an emotional connection define this high-end sports photography style, captured in 8k resolution. Aspect ratio 16:9, version 6.1, raw style, quality 2.
Anime Style: High-quality anime art of a tall, muscular mature coach and an athletic blonde woman in a futuristic space station. Their professional chemistry shines as they float in zero gravity, rendered in Studio Ghibli quality with vibrant colors, dynamic composition, and an emotional atmosphere tinged with romantic tension. Clean lines enhance the scene. Aspect ratio 16:9, version 6.1.
Technical Requirements for All Prompts
Photography Style: Professional camera quality simulation, natural skin texture detail, volumetric lighting, cinematic composition, high dynamic range, color accuracy, 8k resolution, and photorealistic rendering.
Anime Style: High-end anime production quality, clean and precise linework, vibrant color palette, dynamic composition, emotional expression, Studio Ghibli influence, professional finish, and balanced stylization.