BEHIND THE SCENES - Alex and Steve Life (Minecraft Animation)

Ever wondered how an Alex and Steve episode is made? Well, wonder no more!
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Programs mentioned!
(Free) Blender - www.blender.org/
(Free) Mine-imator - www.mineimator.com/
(Paid) Cinema 4D - www.maxon.net/en/cinema-4d
(Paid) Adobe Premiere - www.adobe.com/uk/products/pre...
(Paid) Sony Vegas - www.vegascreativesoftware.com...
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Special thanks to Dillongoo and Skibbz for allowing me to use their videos. Check them out!
Dillongoo - • I made an ORIGINAL ani...
Skibbz - • Rough Landing
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Voices:
Narrator - Blue Monkey
Steve - / shadyvoxyt
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Behind the scenes - Alex and Steve (Minecraft Animation)
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DISCLAIMER: The Minecraft videos we create are not approved by or associated with Mojang unless specified otherwise. This is purely a fan series.
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Inspired by Alan Becker, Black Plasma Studios, EnchantedMob, Zamination, Element Animation, Alien Being, PlataBush; and many other cool Minecraft peeps!
#MinecraftAnimation #Minecraft #Shorts

[@dillongoo]

This is one of the most entertaining and informative behind-the-scenes videos I've seen. Quality.

[@elijahsmall5873]

Yeah

[@kingschapter]

How do you not have 6.5k likes and 500 comments

[@Yoza_]

YES IT WAS I LOVE IT!

[@BlueMonkey]

Dillon you absolute heartthrob!

[@hyperionxen0n]

Woah My Teacher's 😁

[@AulisA.O.T]

2:15 HE'S ALIVE

[@ThePaperGamerChannel]

Lmao

[@OrcaTheDorka]

THANK GOD

[@russianbread3150]

Yeah Steve's my favorite character

[@shrume4909]

lol

[@frostycgaming]

2:16

[@CubicalStudios]

I love this style of behind the scenes- this is great! awesome stuff James!

[@BlueMonkey]

Thank you so much! Was fun trying out something new

[@electricairways]

@@BlueMonkey much*

[@electricairways]

@· CuteToasty · •-•

[@OrcaTheDorka]

Heyyyyy cubical

[@yrainbowunicorn3694]

@@electricairways why r u so awkward I know ur gonna get mad :>

[@michellitacanelita8667]

6:22 It was..satisfying for some reason- (With the slow motion it's epic to be honest-)

[@frederikja2210]

Would love to see a video based more around the voice acting

[@WrathIsDead]

True Alex does sound cute

[@o0ooo767]

FINALLY!!! I always wondered who voiced them though.

[@truenihilum]

Same here

[@helpinguhelpme]

if you look at the description of the videos, there's credits to who voice over the characters

[@Cimm_ut]

in description

[@n_ot1941]

Same

[@babyinnersloth4038]

Same

[@gamingwithaudrey868]

2:27 *ye* Lol I laughed so hard at that part

[@creeperbeeper2905]

6:23 how did your computer survive that 0.0

[@SamGreen]

As someone who only really works in 2D, This was so intriguing!!!

[@Liba2009]

Hi, Sam

[@iibxlla7152]

hi

[@unbojihthevegasproeditor]

hi

[@elizabethfudge3189]

Sam, you can also check out "behind the scenes of Annoying villagers" videos on MrFudgeMonkeyz' other channel - MrFudgeMonkeyzGamez

[@-mintyberry-1467]

Omg hi Sam!💖

[@Pixelcraftian]

First time I've seen your face, amazing showcase though! Love the style of it :o

[@jakey_906]

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[@normarivas2221]

yea

[@parsnip48]

e

[@OrcaTheDorka]

Well hello there

[@orangeamongus21]

@@OrcaTheDorka oh shit not again

[@Avenlee.]

I love this series. It is just..... Perfect.

[@K4animation]

The main thing I love about your animations is the sound design, could you make a video on that?

[@xxcoffeeberryxx3517]

Wow, can we just appreciate how much days it take him to make 1 episode?❤

[@jackssketchingstudio3524]

@Khail_JW- Gaming ok I'll delete it sorry

[@plasmabullet5471]

@Khail_JW- Gaming what's wrong with correcting m8?

[@kihamika3530]

Yep you r right. I always thought it was easy bt after watching i gotta know this is a long process

[@mariekasselman307]

@@kihamika3530 😍❤️

[@forgot7718]

Right? It is amazing!

[@sansthelegend7196]

What’s your favourite video game? *”Minecraft.”* *”Minecraft?”* *”I love Minecraft.”* *”Minecraft is the best kind of craft.”* This phrases invented by the Villagers should be an actual meme.

[@cikjahfaizah190]

COD black ops 3

[@Shanavas4459]

@@cikjahfaizah190 titanfall 2

[@forcetimer71]

@@Shanavas4459 COD Warzone 2

[@sobble3964]

Fnaf ar and roblox

[@leacrosbybryantbrokers8326]

@@sobble3964 same

[@BleutStudios]

As an animator, I LOVE behind scenes. Keep doing them please.

[@rain_bowghost8245]

Omg this is literally the most Entertaining behind the scenes, when will u be posting a new vid?

[@rain_bowghost8245]

@@Ahmed_24991 obviously 100/10 😍😆

[@gothxbunny]

Steve hi Steve

[@CodaAnim]

Yo! You mentioned C4D as your choice for animation software, but what renderer do you use to render the video? It seemed pretty quick in the shot where you render a frame haha

[@BlueMonkey]

Oh yes, I didn't mention that. It's the Standard render engine inside of Cinema. I'm running a Threadripper 1950x which makes short work of the frames.

[@creampuffs3115]

@@syzsas thats a good idea

[@OrcaTheDorka]

So many famous peopl here lol

[@CodaAnim]

@@BlueMonkey Ahh alright dope! I've been meaning to get a Threadripper myself whenever I also up to a 3090, that speed is to die for lol

[@eguy1557]

cheap dirty deeds done dirt

[@ryankidgamer287]

Finally a behind the scenes of my favorite series Edit:that's alot of likes i didn't expected that much

[@fatratdog947]

EXACTLY

[@Chocolate_Cocoa]

I’m debating whether I should say “yeah” or “ikr” so imma just say both Yeah ikr

[@when79]

Cool

[@newbie1606]

Same

[@GB-sr9kv]

Same

[@LMR__1]

Would you consider breaking down how your lighting works so that it may be replicated in other software such as blender? as well as maybe releasing some assets? like textures or models, either for free or paid.

[@TheMemeMan10]

Finally I can create a Minecraft animation because I've been wanting to for years.

[@SwaggyAcol]

2:14 "Say Hello Steve" "Say Hello"

[@prashantyerpude5674]

SHIT FBI IS HERE RUN HIDE

[@AgotiTPKT728]

Yeah kay very clever

[@idontknowwhattoputpleasehe6834]

Hi fbi :)

[@TaliaMation]

I just love it when Steve actually talks when he is showing behind the scenes it just gives me that feel that he is alive and he has such great humor!

[@deannawatson499]

Such a comedian! Amazing quality! Beautiful simple explanation. Just top quality I love you and your videos!

[@ryiley6667]

I remember watching these a few years ago. I still enjoy re-watching them to this day.

[@HeidenLam]

I hope they can return

[@Ros3lyn404]

@@HeidenLam Yeah hope so

[@Drakeout]

Finally

[@raidenshogun1192]

Why hello there ;-;

[@M422Y]

@@raidenshogun1192 GENERAL KENOBI

[@kitkatx3883]

E

[@Dartyisaperson]

Ikr

[@DiamondWorldYoutube]

After all these years

[@zoecashion4473]

Dude, you should do a “Behind the Voices” video because I’m dying to see the voice actors. They’re probably having a blast doing all of those roles.

[@sheepsheep9023]

Meredith and Blake voice acts steve and alex

[@russianbread3150]

In each video they show the voice actors also Steve is voiced by ShadyVox and alex is voiced by Emichwan88

[@russianbread3150]

@@davidkane6815 element animations

[@smartkrafter2853]

You are my hero, and I'm really excited to learn that you use Cinema 4D for your animations. Because I've been learning it for a long time and I was starting to think that it is no good for animation, but now this sparks some new hope into me

[@robloxsus1211]

2:03 minecraft in a nutshell

[@iCraft1]

Dude, this was very informative. But when will there be a new video 🤓

[@lores1382]

Omg hi

[@TyroneAnimations]

Hello big fan!

[@travisali7158]

Hi

[@travisali7158]

My name is lolboy in minecraft

[@Tarriestodin]

Hi i also want a new video

[@TheDuckCow]

As a 3d animator myself, I just want ya'll to appreciate how well explained this is for non animators while still being entertaining, I've definitely done way worse XD

[@stranger342]

Ayyyy

[@GG-cl6fq]

mcprep can you add a feature where you can prep materials like blue monkey?

[@TheDuckCow]

@@GG-cl6fq Use "Swap Texturepack" to the bare bones pack, add some non-soft sun lighting and a tad of compositing ;)

[@GG-cl6fq]

@@TheDuckCow thank you! I already wasted about 3 hours and would have wasted more if I did not see this.

[@coolkid_2554]

hi am a coder and builder am bad at animating and i just want how the sword smash when u click it i give u game curency

[@ligitlego5874]

1:29 the moment Alex is flying out of the world

[@marcinspartan5813]

I love these behind the scenes

[@Nugcon]

This is not just a behind the scenes. It's a full on basic introduction to 3D animation.

[@MCAboyan]

1:29 She's an angel, that's why she's floating.

[@creampuffs3115]

lol yea

[@OrcaTheDorka]

Ok then

[@mrdirtslife2688]

Please do more of these I really enjoy this video.

[@anthonypeipert5011]

This is truly incredibly well made I do hope we get more Minecraft videos of Steven and Alex adventures

[@MonshiieeYT]

Animation is easy to criticize but it's hard to work :) I've learn from this behind the scene videos :) Thank you!

[@MinecraftTomato]

Good to see you here Monshiiee

[@guneltariverdieva7740]

Ypvlllllkkkllllllllll...........yfvfvvvv

[@Wertyber]

E

[@kennychoi18]

Me too!

[@HaydenToyHQ]

Mee too ?!!?

[@crazycrafter9611]

Bloopers All I've ever wanted Is bloopers It would be hilarious

[@Pazzt]

Yes

[@blitzfire2284]

Animated bloopers would be cool

[@Satibogurl-Sat]

Yes we need a bloopers video

[@oreo9584]

I'm starting college to be an animator soon so this was super fun and helpful! I really hope we see more of these! I love your videos of Alex and Steve !

[@Not_Sam17]

I've never been more interested and fascinated in a Behind the Scenes Video...

[@chiknsnadwhich7107]

this is the first "behind the scenes" im actually interested in

[@exceptionallyriso]

Same

[@theminecraftteen1756]

2:14 Say hello Steve Steve:Say Hello. LOL

[@joftv432]

Sasssssssss

[@madnesscreator842]

Yea ok very clever

[@plasmaheat6014]

WHEN WILL YOU UPLOAD A NEW VIDEO ;-;

[@ommer15]

so much quality in a single video, amazing

[@AulisA.O.T]

6:22 satisfy!!

[@OrcaTheDorka]

So I wasn't the only one yay!

[@massivemnm0764]

Click 6:22 twice you can make a whole song

[@user-ls9dx6ui3z]

As a bland, normal person, seeing how you do your magic is fascinating. I would love to see more of this!

[@DarkFruitsAnimation]

IT'S A NORMIE SHOOT TO KILL I REPEAT SHOOT TO KILL

[@Axpect_does_things]

4:02 and there is a floating steve on the right

[@Flipaclipdiaryofawimpykid]

LOL IS SEE HIM

[@tikaepixwhom666]

I'd love to see more behind the scenes videos! This is amazing! Maybe I'll get into animation 🤔🤔

[@InnerToast]

Say hello steve! "say hello" n'yeah ok very clever.

[@ioncuvaca6393]

omg i like it

[@red_vr043]

Lol

[@gettoons610]

@@ioncuvaca6393

[@chillguynamedwan1034]

1:55 I can't unsee it now......

[@Tarjar_minis]

That's why your Alex and Steve show is so epic!

[@Addi-zl2xv]

This is the best behind the scenes video I have ever seen, the physics part was really cool

[@bennystar20d89]

2:14 that is scary but also funny 😆

[@itzteddybg6089]

I always wanted to see this yayayayyayayayyayayay behind the scenes

[@watermunes]

I'm having fun watching this. It's so entertaining and educating

[@Link_hyaa]

I would gladly see a behind the sceens video again. Its fun to watch and u learn us a few stuff like programs u use and how some stuff works

[@theoneandonlydomtoretto974]

I think we can all agree they need an episode where they express their feelings for one another 😏

[@xxdariusdestroyerxx2939]

Nah

[@CabbageKid1118]

Why do people ship alex and Steve And why is this top comment

[@xxdariusdestroyerxx2939]

@@CabbageKid1118 I have no ide, there like brother and sister why would you ship them

[@nicolaabbate4704]

Why do you need to ship everyone Two fictional characters can be JUST FRIENDS

[@CabbageKid1118]

@@xxdariusdestroyerxx2939 they're not brother and sister but they're just good friends

[@DexFisherman]

I want to see an episode where Spooky is alive

[@0ut1aw]

HOW COULD YOU SAY SUCH A THING HE IS RIGHT THERE.....🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@DexFisherman]

I knoooooow but hey spooky watchin

[@l4chl4n47]

God I wanna see more of this, it’s just so good

[@blueproductions5425]

This is so cool! and I use c4d and I learn new stuff on this video :D and I love this video shows behind the scenes we need more of these!

[@AnxiousCynic]

I like how the pace and tone of this video is the same as the Steve and Alex episodes. XD

[@BlueMonkey]

♥️

[@Gkcrafting]

Thanks to you for showing me the way of animation especially in Anxious Cynic

[@amtheminer3803]

4:48 the monolith of omnipotence gleefully oversees its creation socializing with its fellow peers

[@malachiallen1517]

If Minecraft becomes an animated series at somepoint, they need to hire you to animate it! The style looks so stylish and fresh!

[@SmartRascalStudios]

YES! *DO MORE OF THESE!*

[@FrostTheDoctor]

I used to watch this guy a long time Ago, hes advanced so much and I love how hes using the smooth minecraft trailer style

[@jjamm24]

2:26 when i see food

[@izz620]

:)

[@pepsiman4282]

@@praveennair2788 well said, praveen nair

[@daggerdeadly1501]

Your minecraft animations are awesome NEED MORE

[@connorwexler8156]

Yes, this is the best behind the scenes video ever

[@jocelynvalentino7319]

This is brilliant! Next up a behind the scenes of Steve and Alex voice actors would be cool! :D

[@jaroslavkubes2844]

omg ye

[@itzpurplegirl]

Alex is ben

[@MasterQ18]

@@itzpurplegirl He said voice actors

[@Anielette]

Yessssssss, do more of this! I can’t do animation but I love watching people showing how they do it x)

[@kemionaolapo2315]

hi im a fan

[@DragonWolfAnimations]

I've always liked to know how things work. And now that I am becoming an animator myself, I really need to know these tips and tricks to make my animations and smooth and creative like you and other animators I watch do. Can you please do more of these behinds the scenes. If you do, id like to see it shown for either the "Would you rather" Video, or the Snow globe one. I love your animations, keep it up!

[@croozyclovie]

Just.. AMAZING and informative

[@nataliepoliquin7535]

I-I'm early... This never happens! I am truly blessed!!!

[@gw9382]

Shut up

[@gw9382]

Nobody cares

[@kadenportalappa5785]

“If only they knew.” If you get that reference, your an OG.

[@0ut1aw]

I mean... Its not that hard to watch an older episode

[@villesandberg3170]

Best intro ever

[@sonubhalla]

WOW my mind is blown, I also wanted to become a Minecraft animator but didn't know what software to use, well now I know that mine-imator is the way to goo!!!!!!!!! Thanks Blue Monkey 😃

[@fishonchapman6589]

It’s about time they released a behind the scenes of Alex & Steve

[@TimotheosFraser]

It's incredibly generous of you to spend time showing us this! I've been doing Stop Motion animation for 6 years now... but stop motion is _hard._ I'm starting to dip my toe into digital, and I gotta tell ya, it is something I can't wait to do regularly. _No more shall I be bound to the laws of physics!_

[@vdu2908]

I LOVE your Alex and Steve life pls make more!

[@theneoncactus2743]

Alright. This man actually made a BTS video entertaining, educational and funny. *H o w*

[@Solesteam]

How do you write a story. The plots of each of these episodes are funny and unique

[@sb19xatinhanggangsahuli89]

yesss please tell us how you come up with such entertaining and hilarious storiesss TvT I have a horrible imagination and lack of creativity T--T

[@Dartyisaperson]

It feels like it's been years since the first episode of steve and alex

[@VaniPlaysRoblox]

That’s BECUASE it is

[@OrcaTheDorka]

*nostalgia moment*

[@multijerky]

the blue monkey seems to be messing with physics wait, that’s illegal.

[@8.E.T.8]

Could you show us more of these? I'm really loving it

[@cookinglovers6393]

2:15 steve " say hello" ( xd moment) and 2:24 setve be like : yah! Lol.

[@walker96284]

2:17: steve is a rig 2:31: well this all sounds great why don't you have a video with hundreds of rigs

[@pandamonium2653]

Okay, low key this is literally as funny as the actual animations, and I LOVE it Please do more :)

[@EndPlayz]

This is pure quality content

[@Jerotero]

It's so fun doing and seeing hacks being done in animations

[@misticaldreams]

I sometimes more enjoy behind the scenes than some animation, because when you look at it from the point of view of actual animating it actually doesn't seem so complicated. And also, could you make a video explaining how to blend worlds into the program, which rigs use in our work and basically a tutorial series of mc animations for C4D? Well, obviously, there are lots of lots of tutorials like this on for example KZbin, but they are usually made by some amateur mc intro animators, and from your, in that case I'd call it professional, point of view, you'd have much more to tell, and if well edited and pleasantly explained, the video would inspire lots of people to start their own adventure. Please consider this. Thanks alot :>

[@malachi3369]

5:35 Is that a dare???

[@Blueskies2513]

Yes

[@fizz1802]

Keep making them!!

[@Mattygezart]

Behind the scenes are my thing. Keep up the good work!

[@dividedSingularity]

Here I am, letting you know I loved this behind the scenes and I'd definitely like to watch more! It was also super nice to listen to your voice, thank you for making this one = ] I enjoyed the cube ramming into the item stack a lot, it *is* pretty!

[@Gaming23112]

KZbin: 100 views Also youtube: 198 likes Me: *Wait thats illegal*

[@markissuffering]

But... Is it?

[@M422Y]

Ayo?

[@markissuffering]

@@M422Y idk

[@MichaelAndIchael]

ANIMATION IDEA!! Alex and Steve figure out the 'Tomap' command and start messing with it!!! I'm a genius😌

[@MrDiGnDeeP]

I love behind the scenes!

[@sango7770]

Amazing. It's a behind the scenes that's actually interesting.

[@FoxBlocksHere]

That transition at 1:10 was pretty sick, ngl

[@SouthernShotty]

This is lovely

[@luksuwu523]

I really love your animations, and the process bts it's amazing! you're amazing! EVERYONE'S AMAZING