What if a single selfie could become a whole gallery of cinematic images? With Artlist AI and the right prompts, it’s not just possible — it’s fast, creative, and endlessly fun. You can explore different moods, styles, and film genres, transforming a simple portrait into something straight out of your favorite movies.
Creator Jordan Orme recently did exactly that. He turned a single selfie into ten cinematic images across different film genres and shared his process in a tutorial reel, making it easy for other creators to follow along. Here’s how he did it — and how you can do it too.
Start with your selfie
It all begins with a simple image — your selfie. The goal is to use AI to reimagine it across multiple film genres. From film noir to anime adventure, every genre has its own visual language. Lighting, color grading, composition, and even facial expressions can shift depending on the style.
You don’t need professional photography skills to get impressive results. All you need is a clear selfie, a sense of creativity, and the Artlist AI image generator.
Crafting the perfect prompt
Once you have your selfie ready, the next step is to give the AI clear instructions. For this project, we used ChatGPT to generate the prompt. We asked:
“Write me a Nano Banana Pro prompt to turn this into 10 different film genres.”
The prompt ChatGPT provided outlined each genre and described the style we wanted.
Each genre was broken down with specific cues — like color tones, lighting, and composition — so that the AI could translate our selfie into the style of a movie scene.
Uploading to Artlist AI
With the prompt ready, we moved to the Artlist AI image generator. Here’s the step-by-step:
- Open the Artlist AI Image Generator.
- Select the model dropdown and choose Nano Banana Pro.
- Paste the prompt from ChatGPT into the text box.
- Adjust your settings — you can experiment with resolution, style strength, or other parameters depending on how dramatic you want the transformation.
- Click generate and find your images in My Creations tab to download or upscale.
Within moments, the AI produced ten stunning images, each reflecting a distinct film genre.
Exploring the results
Here are the 10 film genre styles, the prompts Jordan used, and the resulting unique AI-generated images.
1. Film noir detective
High-contrast lighting, shadows falling across the face for a moody and dramatic vibe. Perfect for a brooding, classic detective look.
2. Wes Anderson whimsy
Symmetry, pastel colors, and quirky details. It feels cinematic, playful, and perfectly composed.
3. Cyberpunk
Neon lights, futuristic cityscapes, and a gritty edge. The AI captures the cyberpunk aesthetic with bold, contrasting colors.
4. A24 horror
Uneasy compositions, muted tones, and suspenseful energy. It transforms an ordinary selfie into something unsettling and cinematic.
5. Spaghetti western
Dusty landscapes, warm lighting, and rugged textures. Imagine a lone gunslinger standing in the desert.
6. 80s action movie
Bold colors, exaggerated lighting, and over-the-top energy. Think explosions, dramatic stances, and retro vibes.
7. 90s indie film
Muted colors, naturalistic lighting, and subtle composition. The result feels authentic and slightly nostalgic.
8. Hollywood adventure
Epic lighting, dynamic angles, and cinematic scale. Your selfie now belongs in an action-packed blockbuster.
9. Romantic comedy
Warm, soft lighting, approachable expressions, and a light-hearted, cinematic feel.
10. Anime adventure
Stylized lines, exaggerated features, and vibrant colors. The AI gives your selfie an animated, heroic feel.
Tweaking and iterating
One of the best things about Artlist AI is how easy it is to tweak your images. If a result isn’t exactly what you imagined, you can adjust your prompt — change the description of the lighting, mood, or color palette — and regenerate.
You can also experiment with combining genres. What happens if you try “cyberpunk romantic comedy” or “film noir anime”? The AI is flexible enough to explore creative mashups you might not have imagined.
Iteration is where the magic happens. Each prompt adjustment gives you a chance to refine your vision and produce something unique.
Why this works for creators
As a video creator, designer, or visual storyteller, time is often your most valuable resource. AI tools like Artlist AI let you explore creative directions quickly without expensive equipment or long photoshoots. You can test multiple aesthetics, find a visual style that resonates, and generate assets ready for your projects.
It’s also a playground for inspiration. A single selfie can spark an entire narrative, helping you visualize concepts for character design, mood boards, or marketing campaigns. Jordan Orme’s tutorial shows how anyone can do this, step by step.
Try it now
You don’t need to be an AI expert or a professional photographer to transform your selfies into cinematic art. With Artlist AI and a little creativity, you can explore unlimited styles and film genres.
Ready to see your selfies in ten different film genres? Try the Artlist AI image generator now. Upload your image, choose Nano Banana Pro, paste your prompts, and watch your creations come to life.
Every image tells a story — make yours unforgettable.
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