CGI VFX Short Film HD "PLUG" by David Levy | CGMeetup

CGI VFX Short Film PLUG by David Levy. Featured on www.cgmeetup.net/
Directorial debut from internationally renowned designer and concept artist, David Levy (Tron legacy, Prometheus, Ender's Game, Tomorrowland, Avatar2). The short film is the first 15 minutes of a science fiction TV series Levy has outlined and hopes to film. Unlike the highly VFX-ed science fiction films inundating audiences today, PLUG is a return to 1970's classics like Star Wars and Mad Max with a gritty universe made from mostly live props and real life settings. Enjoy and share!
"On a post-apocalyptic Earth, Leila Dawn (Natalie Floyd), is the only human survivor. Raised by Robots after humanity abandoned the planet they destroyed with nuclear warfare, Leila cannot forget her parents nor ignore her yearning to find other organic life. A hunt she sets out on with a Military Unit, Marker (Lex Cassar), leads Leila to discover the reality she’s been denied-a reality that sparks her ultimate quest."
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www.vyle-art.com/plug
Independent science-fiction short film.
Shot with one 7D and one 5D
Edited and composited using adobe creative suite
3D using 3ds MAX
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[@elvis00771]

idk why...But sometimes i think that this Short Films are better than a lot of full movies

[@bashkillszombies]

They're formulaic as fuck. There's about ten short films ever that just get repeated ad nauseum. It's shit,

[@mrRagalorn]

Like negative youtube comments. Formulaic and shit.

[@kiroakimada2775]

Elvis Santos They have less time to use thier monetary recourses, so the little details can be better.

[@JustanOlGuy]

Because most are made from love and a desire to tell a story not profit or greed, or social manipulation, most that is!

[@petemurphy7164]

Really true

[@cyber_knight9400]

man this should be a complete Hollywood movie, not just a short film !!!!! this could win a award ! probably !!

[@sickofitall89]

+Virupaksh Awankar Not a movie ,TV series ! Post apocalyptic dystopia ! HELL IF Appleseed was a movie this would be it ! it really fits there ! If you haven't heard/watched Appleseed do it !

[@cyber_knight9400]

sickofitall89 yeah bro, it would be a famous TV serial like Game Of Thrones !!! HBO will publish it !

[@Maeixto]

very true

[@wackygaming9434]

+Virupaksh Awankar its a good idea but the same idea of us humans destroying our own planet and being forced to leave has been used so many times i dont think it would bring anything new. its possible it would be an amazing movie but unless they made big changes it would be like another WALL-E

[@sickofitall89]

WackyGaming Yeah it has been used , but so far none succesful Dystopian series , except maybe Dominion , kinda but it's a different genre.

[@CesarinPillinGaming]

This girl is the splendid example of WHAT NOT TO DO in a wasteland apocalyptic environment.

[@NeonSoundWaves]

Yes, you most definitely should have long hair wearing a gas mask.

[@sgtsaltstick2729]

you know what would be cool for a girl in a post apocalyptic planet? her being bald and wearing a wig with long hair that would be a perfect suprise counter attack

[@pearlcaster8287]

Same goes for the man with the beard. It show the ignorance of someone who has never been in the military. And as I said above, after 60 yrs of sci-fi, the only change is the FX media. The plots are the same as I read in the early 1950s!

[@cuntinakia8122]

THIS! Thank you.

[@alphadelta2954]

But the VFX have finally gotten to the point of doing the plots justice.

[@cybrpypr]

Man, I wanted that film to keep going. It was awesome !

[@lpg12338]

+T.C. McQueen I agree.

[@deanbornman77]

yeah, what happened next no one will know

[@intractablemaskvpmGy]

Damn that was good. Shows a lot of promise.

[@fredlwal]

I also want this film to keep going.

[@michelfrencia8646]

maskvp mGy

[@MegumiHayashida]

Shoutout to the costume designer(s). The helmet designs are something!

[@Iskelderon]

So awesome, they could be straight out of a Masamune Shirow project!

[@soulguardian8751]

@@Iskelderon i want one of the helmets

[@luisfelipeparraybanez5881]

@@Iskelderon p00110011p1111

[@Tempest-cb2bh]

That lighter scene with the helmet was actually pretty fucking cool.

[@saurondraco6816]

ikr. thought the same

[@mybackhurts7020]

I love how the Apocalypse is always my backyard. Mojave Desert

[@thanitose_bqe552]

AJ Help lol

[@TheDeathwish12]

AJ Help makes good practice

[@tiliabrionne1137]

apocalypse = révélation !!! STOP STUPID ! chaos !!! not apocalyse .

[@mybackhurts7020]

Tilia Brionne wow troll you should come visit sometime. if you seen the Hills have eyes they is my neighbors

[@Zhaktrul]

Everything is filmed in the Mojave Desert. film stars have spare houses left in my town because they come to this area so often. Scenes from Star Trek, Planet of the Apes, of which my brother was an extra, Holes, Tremors, Fast and the Furious, the entirety of Jakku from Star Wars: The Force Awakens, Iron Man, The Mummy, that archaeology scene from the first Jurassic Park. All kinds of stuff.

[@DeathlyTombstone]

I never once saw a plug and I have watched this 2 million times over the course of 5 years.

[@dickmaus5484]

Way better than the last video I watched with "Plug" in its name.

[@jasonlindbeck8023]

HA!

[@beeseebee_]

maybe.... but the sequel "gape" is unparalleled.

[@HavenarcBlogspotJcK]

+BeeSeeBee But nothing beats the "beads"

[@satkum2101]

I also came from plug

[@jasonlindbeck8023]

+Anthony Aguilar but slowly... then plug it back in. Once more, with feeling.

[@0NodMan0]

I love these short films, if only this one was longer though. Nice to see Kane's Cyborgs are still roaming around.

[@jonathanstrauss8194]

If only the acting didn't totally suck

[@internecivusraptus7698]

I give an Oscar to the scorpion for his performing (f**king AMAZING!)

[@ravenwolf3203]

The armor designs do remind me of Destiny's. Really enjoyed it hope to see more in the future. Good work

[@martinandersson9712]

Most armours was invented before even Destiny was on a drawaing board! Bungie's imagination is lackluster to say the least! System Schock, Steampunk, Metropolis, Deus Ex was way way before it's time to name a few!

[@bugpipable]

this NEEDS to be a thing! love the masks and helmets, just beyond badass

[@coreyschmidt1647]

Am I the only one who thinks this feels a lot like skynet with a conscious meets mad max.

[@sickofitall89]

+Corey Schmidt It's what Appleseed movie should be.

[@Prague3203]

+Corey Schmidt With a bit of the Warhammer 40k Tau Warrior looking armor

[@pugster8643]

+Corey Schmidt I have to agree with you on that.

[@vinceanthony7046]

+Pugster Yes, but hear the robots didnt kill anyone...so far.

[@sickofitall89]

Vince Anthony so far , yes.They aren't capable to do that just yet.

[@mikefletcher7181]

The breath as she held the lighter to the face, that was brilliant

[@growlingdragon2029]

I hope they'll make a longer version of this short movie, because I think it really worth it to know what will happen next ! I love the robots suits, mostly the helmets with lights that give a badass design, it's just so well-done. They remind me of some Star Wars droids in the Cantina if I remember correctly... Very great job for a 'low budget' movie !

[@gbarba23]

the scorpion was a better actor than the girl but still good film

[@DangerZone200]

+Giovanni Barba meh she was fine dont get bitchy

[@Saw321lol]

+Giovanni Barba I still can't get over the fact how the scorpion just teleported to the guys face.

[@satkum2101]

😂😂😂😂😂

[@Whiskey1884]

+Imperial Guardsmen LOL, same.

[@darkapothecary4116]

must be some form of warp travel but that might just be with spiders though...

[@meattoboggan6424]

Amazing work for an indie budget

[@YumYumRainbows]

The dates and events (nuclear waging between the United States and China) are really reminiscent to Fallout's lore.

[@didndido3638]

"Unlike the highly VFX-ed science fiction films inundating audiences today..." that made me laugh!

[@fin._.thehuman]

This short does have the potential to be a full hollywood movie. I hope it does one day.

[@frozenfreehand1997]

i love the helmet designs for the robot guys.

[@MistyK74525]

When that hatch slams shut I hear The Apache saying: You're still fighting in a goddammn basement... in my head.

[@saab9000black]

I love how the Volkswagen chassis is still around!😂😂

[@libertyhub8284]

Plot: B- Acting: D- Directing: B Setting: B Special Effects: D Props: A+ Costumes: A+

[@edwardplatt4115]

And you are who to give out letters? An anybody would give out penguin bars and ice cream, party balloons and glow sticks but you give out letters. What can they do with those? Spell?

[@comethiburs2326]

plot was more D- too. there's like nothing. directing? lol explain me how they found again a lone biker after going around a 20ft wide, serveral miles long crevice. setting? D. generic post apo world that everybody left behind.

[@tommcmahon14]

Liberty Hub r

[@Ligkonakos]

+Côme Thiburs They used the tracking device...

[@randomdude5967]

Liberty Hub everything is A+ except for acting. i mean your comparing this to what? a movie? this is still amazing considering it’s done by only a few people i’d like to see you and your friends make something as good.

[@roastedlemon]

People are over here grading this like their experts on this subject, like damn, I didn't see anything wrong with it and I loved it!

[@mykstreja8648]

It's a consumer product, and consumers are rarely experts. No, rather they are the ones being targeted and they should be able to say if they like or don't like the product without having to get technical about it. You read a book, do you have to be a writer to critique it? If you eat a meal at a restaurant, do you need to be a chef? You love it? Good for you. I did too, but nobody likes a c***tease: it just leaves you just a bit frustrated and angry. Hence, bad reviews.

[@Vio907]

hey look, its a hunter, a titan, and a warlock!

[@Zrmbe]

Destiny!

[@Vio907]

exactly

[@sanyirobisanyirobi5325]

+Aadam Rolle ý7urjf

[@elijah4802]

exactly

[@GamingAddictsCA]

Yeah, except we shot this back in 2010. ;)

[@dragoncrazy6431]

I’m so sad that this has been butchered because of copyright. I came back to watch this after seeing trailers for “The Creator” I thought of this video I saw years ago. It’s so sad to see such a great piece of work in such a state.

[@aetherian5596]

I never knew the backstory of the Hunter class was so fun

[@OktoPutsch]

i've watched many sci-fi productions here, and this one is one of the best among them in the amateur genre, i don't like much the story, and the cliffhanger at the end, 'cause i'd like to know more, just to see where it could go. Please develop a sequel ! :)

[@fourthhorseman4531]

Personally, I welcome our new robotic overlords.

[@alexcalo4619]

8:15 "What's that?" Me: "An EMP girl."

[@MrNateGate]

Where did you get the costumes for this, especially the masks? I'd like to commission one.

[@halivudestevez2]

And especially the scorpion: it it a real, a robot, or CG? :)

[@donda2111]

+Estevez Halivud ...Its obviously a real scorpion.

[@halivudestevez2]

In the world of CGI, nothing is obious ;)

[@donda2111]

+Estevez Halivud Maybe for the untrained eye but i can clearly see that its a real scorpion. And if its not then its a dumb waste of the budget.

[@donda2111]

+Stephen Mylonas I dont see how being able to recognise something that isnt CG when i see it makes me a dick but alright.

[@ethereal3686]

why do people who makes film like this are not being THROWN MONEY AT THEIR FACE? people please..make it an hour and 30minutes and put it in cinemas the story..the suspense......the.....perfection

[@aper6014]

exactly

[@Clarkaraoke]

Gorgeous special effects in this one honestly. I could watch this shit all day, if it were a TV show anyhow

[@mrhackerman1595]

The scorpion was my favourite character.

[@pacob1876]

I'll never get those 16mins back

[@andredeandrade7593]

The masks are freaking badass :o

[@DeliciousDeBlair]

THIS is how I like CG! I would TOTALLY LOVE to have a team this skilled for my projects!!!

[@TheSmokingSkull]

There's this one thing that has been bugging me just 3 minutes in -- the girl clearly takes off her mask at 2:08, but it appears back around her neck at 2:14. After that, the mask disappears at 2:16 and reappears *AGAIN* at 2:18. She then takes the mask off at 2:22 for another time. People may say "give them a break, you couldn't make a better film", but that's exactly why I'm saying this: having such a big continuity error *so early on* in the video shows that it was *not* edited (or even looked through) carefully enough.

[@HolyApplebutter]

It's a shame this never seemed to go anywhere.

[@KingofGermanic]

I'm sorry is she trying to appeal to a ROBOT'S EMPATHY

[@TaiViinikka]

He *did* ask if she was OK, you'll notice.

[@KingofGermanic]

Tai Viinikka That's an assessment of the situation. Robots operate in a "if not alright fix" fashion.

[@adolphinnamedinfernicus6520]

+Der Kaiser Says who? These are not your robots. Maybe the creator gave them free will or something.

[@KingofGermanic]

A dolphin named Infernicus That would be essentially impossible to program. Robots have a set of functions and only those functions.

[@adolphinnamedinfernicus6520]

You're comparing real life and fiction. These aren't your creations, these are the author/director's and if he wants them to be self conscious then they can be self conscious. Also who's to say that in the far future we wouldn't be able to design a near self conscious ai?

[@bigcheese781]

100+ yr Honda XR400 still running good I see...

[@artillerysniper5791]

HOW COME ALL MOVIES CAN'T BE LIKE THESE

[@SquareInsider]

Was actually searching to see if anything ever happened with Trent Reznor's Year Zero concept album finally being adapted to film. The potential with such a concept album was always so amazing. Plus I'm a total sucker for time travel, quantum mechanics and dystopian anythings. I think he was working on it with HBO or something then it fell apart, which totally sucks. Still waiting on YZ part 2, as promised. Anyway, somehow stumbled upon this instead, and I must say, I am pleasantly surprised! Not bad at all, with some fantastic cinematography and the long angle kubrick-esque shots here and there. Love the design of the nukes lol. Sorry, just appreciate attention to detail and believability. This has a really good, cohesive look to it. Wonder how I have never heard of you guys before. Gonna sub.

[@ruslogovard8327]

Прям как halo

[@Chuchutato]

those voice effects reminds me of Mass Effects Voices :3

[@wp0]

Hero janai ga reminds me of dead space lol

[@DaytonaKingcobra]

HOW How and why is this magnificent piece of work not a full ordeal. I, in my awakened state thought I was watching a movie until it abruptly ended.

[@kamieaston3016]

When short films are better than actual movies these days.

[@ericbukley2140]

DOUH! Just when it started to get interesting..... They went and pulled the plug..

[@KingOfAllAnimals]

I say WORTHY for a post apocalyptic short movie. There was a hint of terminator in this but not quite. There was a lot of story line left open for this. Of those that disliked this movie I would be curious to know why considering this had a cohesive story line to it all the way. The acting wasn't bad at all either. And considering the huge piles of SHIT being floated out of the sewer of Hollywood these days this is leaps and bounds far more inspired than the drivel being presented to us as entertainment. it is not the brush that defines the artist, its what he does with it is what counts in the end. For the combination of live and CGI here I got to admit for low budget David Levy squeezed a heck of a lot of bang out of this. It is harder in some areas to tell where its real vs. CGI. While not stellar this short was worthy viewing. This was a hint of Damnation Alley (post apocalyptic survivors trying to find survivors), I-Robot in some respects (the machine does not harm mankind, the machines made mankind for the most part leave earth), Terminator in others (the AI redefined its mission parameters and what it needed to do to accomplish them), also there is a hint of Ex Machina (the AI and Machines were far smarter than anyone gave them credit for). This story is dark but not in a Gothic manner at all. Its more dark in that the truth is far less complimentary to all concerned and there are no heroes in this movie, none. The girl is stuck learning the truth behind the lie and the truth hurts. This one actually deserves some WOW points. Very much worth the view! I SAID VERY MUCH WORTH THE VIEW (menacingly lol).

[@sdcworker]

I wish they would make this one into a series.

[@KatyKatetheLeeKaylee]

I want to wear/design a costume like those robots some day, those were AMAZING! David Levy is so awesome!

[@craigbrennan9683]

Just So Everyone Knows This Is More Of A Trailer Then A Short Film David Levy Worked On Tron Legacy, Enders Game And Tomorrowland And This Is Like Sneak Peek Of A Tv Series He Hopes Yo Do. Says It All In The Description. Hope It Does Get Filmed Though Id Watch It For Sure. It Reminds Me Of The 100 If Anybodys Seen That

[@prithviraj6869]

On the whole video I was just looking for CGI and VFX.

[@Kennynva]

I so love this at 9:50, that gun is huge...I keep repeating that seen over and over..I love that gun with the recoil...insane...

[@kingnight4823]

there is one major problem with this.... IT ENDED!!!

[@AnnisAdventures]

Oh my gosh this is the best cgi film I have ever seen, please make another or make a movie because this is awesome!!!!!!!!

[@supersweet69]

I have been watching shorts all day today and honestly, her acting is comparable to Susan Storm from the original Fantastic 4 film... fake. Ignoring that, awesome!

[@twasbrillig33]

+Chad Ellis I noticed that too, but not at every moment

[@supersweet69]

twas brillig Your correct, not at every moment but at times it can be pretty emotionless where emotion is needed.

[@HowToMechanic03]

where's the full version

[@shivamjaiswal439]

when a 16 minute post-apocalyptic sci-fi short is better than fury road & scorch trials :*

[@Darkmatter105]

Wow, I have seen so many amazing short films on youtube and this is one of the best. Such a gripping story, fantastic costumes/settings and cgi were applicable. I would definitely pay to see a full movie.

[@ryandavis4448]

Everyone is harping on the girls acting, but can we focus on this shit being AWESOME!!

[@keyboardfreedomfighter5734]

part of that awesomeness.....is how shitty the girl's acting was.

[@SlowSTEN]

"layla get down"SHE WAS ALREADY ON THE GROUND also,Cary him doesnt mean drag him across the ground... But overall a good film Hollywood quality

[@longwhitemane]

"PLUG" could be an excellent movie with the right cast. I wish that Hollywood would stop with the sequels & comic book movies & start with making movies again.

[@donda2111]

This looks good, but i gotta say, the old teaser they made looked way cooler. The machines didnt even have personalities in that one. They seemed more like cops in a wasteland.

[@JM.....]

the action scene loked like a Tau rail rifle. Really good film

[@boaz2578]

When there’s nuclear fallout, but you take off your mask every chance you get

[@foundationsoversight8479]

12:38 That moment when the noob wins the match and gets the round winning kill.

[@raven800plays]

SCORPION VENOM! MY ONE WEEKNESS! actually no there's no way the scorpion would be there...

[@silverwolfmachilus7573]

I would love to see this turned into a tv show! Marker is badass 😆😎

[@rugmanal]

A dune buggy,a dirt bike,a good looking girl in an apocalyptic world. What more could a guy want?

[@SuperJackman117]

legendary. Only issue was 9:45 "leila get down" and she's already down xD

[@dapperfield595]

SuperJackman117 Well she was behind him so he said that since he thought she was still standing admiring the big powerful laser gun

[@youknowwho5162]

is it just me or that robot looks just like the one from destiny

[@badlaxeanimations3205]

Ikr

[@badlaxeanimations3205]

Kinda looks like a vandal

[@thedetecsLshadicx22]

bruh sameeeee

[@kelvinalarcon9894]

That's what I was thinking!

[@W0LFB3AT5]

Anthuan Martinez I was wondering the same thing...

[@norrislaitinen5011]

Fallout on roids. Hope it gets done & I appreciate the approval of sharing parts of work like this with others. Thank you maker.

[@Cutandpaste1403]

That was like episode one of what would be a knockout series. More, please!

[@mrfandango3000]

I would like to see this continued into a longer movie

[@_grug__]

Holy mother of Destiny Vibes.

[@jakebettencourt4617]

Story started good but the girl and the dialogue kinda ruined it. 😐😐😐

[@nothingsurprisesmeanymore]

Every actor was terrible, but the script was worse, it's really down to the director so blame them.

[@Batman-nz2ue]

@THE VIRUS UNDER DEPRESSION nO

[@BearlyOutdoors]

Mr. Levy & Ms. Floyd, You are killing me here! A job most well done.

[@demguiz944]

I would love to see more of this. I mean, I know it needs work, but there is so much potential here.

[@PrimalsTrucking]

it have potential to become a long movie. or a tv series.

[@beesafterdark5644]

this should be a movie.

[@chillyman7340]

Jeeez the robot masks look awesome they did way better than cgi could lol.

[@p1ntu_]

Yeahh boi damn awesome right

[@p1ntu_]

Yeahh boi damn awesome right

[@kingofmetal1961]

I wish I could tip you. Stuck in a nursing home with no money. But the Short Film was OUTRAGEOUS & OUTSTANDING.

[@M450N03]

Best 16 minutes of my life

[@jykox]

Looks like Appleseed movie with Deunan Knute and Briareos Hecatonchires )

[@paridox4ever]

+Valerijonas Anuzis only without the synthetic muscles aka hecatonchires body

[@billtzalas6673]

This is purely professional work in all levers. Production, post-production, montage, VFX, CGI, acting, sound, lights, photography. All 100% professional. The script/story seems awesome, but we will never know until there is a continuation. The end was abrupt, as of an episode of a series. Being the case I would be very happy watching and the rest of the episodes, looks something epic.

[@jupekai4601]

Ho man I would love to see this as a feature-length movie!

[@vaughndelay6190]

Lol, that robot has the same motorcycle gloves as my dad

[@MRSketch09]

Way too short and quick! (That's what she said) I really liked the concept, and robots being friendly, in a way.. Neat take on it. Definitely different than most other films that cover this theme.

[@thexgamer_6785]

PART 2 PART 2 PART 2 PART 2! NOW! PLZ! I NEVER SEE ANYTHING THIS GOOD ON KZbin! MAKE A PART 2!

[@sciencechicken7669]

i just knew what would hapen When the Skorpion got free!

[@MrMe-pq4my]

omg Loved it I want to see another I like the cliff hanger you used and the setting is really realistic on what actualy might happen PLS PLS PLS DO ANOTHER ITS SO GUUUDDDDD

[@kristiholmes8941]

I WISH THERE WAS A PART 2 PLEASE TELL ME THERE'S A PART 2

[@bethisgg5653]

03:53 he shuts down tetris that he was playing in the background of his system xD and continues..

[@guinnesspeaks]

No led lit subwoofers were harmed in the making of this video.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

Not bad! Not bad at all! Eric Los did a bang up job on the soundtrack especially. Nicely done guys, all around. JW3HH

[@w.o.l.f.gaming7480]

Man, imagine a Destiny live movie... that would be great...

[@DragonicDude]

reaches for teddy bear ... gets stung instead lol.

[@SenXu]

Really good example of how important a good screenwriter is for a good film, they can either make or destroy a film.