A film by Mike Staniforth
Into the
vortex.
An endless climb.
A way back to the beginning.
An AI-made ode to Rob Gonsalves and his impossible spaces. Fly past a warm lantern, race up the stairs and disappear into the clouds. Watch the film, then get the exact prompt, first frame and step-by-step guide.
Get the free Vortex kitMake your own vortex.
Free kit · Exact prompt + first frame + how-to
The frame. The prompt.
The whole journey.
- 01 / PNG
The first frame
The final starting image behind the shot, in its complete portrait composition. Upload it to anchor the stone tower, lantern procession and blue vortex.
- 02 / EXACT PROMPT
The full camera direction
The complete twenty-second prompt, unchanged: lantern macro, accelerating stair climb, blue-to-amber clouds and the return through the black hole. Ready to copy and paste.
- 03 / HOW-TO
Build and finish the loop
A step-by-step walkthrough covering image-to-video setup, timing, natural walking and checking the end-to-start join in your editor.
Made for an image-to-video workflow. You’ll need your own access to the generation tool; credits and software aren’t included. AI results vary, so the guide explains what to check and where a shot may need another pass.
Your email & the kit
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For access or removal requests, email mike@mikestaniforth.com. Company no. 10636076.
The scene and camera journey are an AI-made ode to Rob Gonsalves’ work, created by Mike Staniforth. The downloadable image is an AI-generated first frame, not an original Gonsalves painting. Explore Rob Gonsalves’ work.