Eyes for Sale | Capitol of Conformity

Would you call yourself a dreamer? Someone with grand ambitions and desires? Well, Roger was once like you...
Capitol of Conformity Series.
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Written, Directed & Edited By: Aze Alter
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You Didn't Want Me When You Had Me - Henry Burr

[@AzeAlter]

So, here is episode 1 of many. Enjoy! To support this journey, you can check out www.patreon.com/AzeAlter Voice Generated with Elevenlabs: elevenlabs.io/?from=partnerbrooks8026 [Affiliate Link]

[@TheXtremist47]

Jesus this is insanely good 😵

[@d3fec767]

Keep it up man! This is great!

[@XpunisherX8152]

You need to get hired by big studios. This has crazy potential

[@tanglehub4129]

Super awesome, can't wait for the second one. But you nailed it perfectly with this storyline.

[@eyeseenoevil620]

Aze you have done it again. Amazed and terrified us and we want more

[@themysteriouscrumpet]

The retro-future aesthetic makes it look a lot like how Aldous Huxley must have pictured 'Brave New World' in 1932.

[@user-bv8fr4to8k]

This guy has pulled the mental imagery I had reading Brave New World into reality with this. It gives it a certain dreamlike feel that is very unnerving.

[@racheltest]

That's what it's like in the Uncanny Valley​ @@user-bv8fr4to8k

[@wethepeopleguy76]

"Brave New World" on Peacock was pretty good.

[@kriegkollins3458]

This is the closest thing I’ve seen to what lucid dreaming feels like

[@jonathanjoestar6174]

Just took a test on this today, been reading it and just finished!

[@TheJereld]

This was the darkest episode yet. The fear of losing your identity to a dream that at some point gets stolen. This had a sadness to it. A creative man reduced to his eyes and thumbs. Sounds eerily similar to today. Excellent work my friend. Excellent.

[@AzeAlter]

Thank you soldier

[@thelastserpent9691]

It's the only episode. It's episode 1.

[@TheJereld]

@@thelastserpent9691 (Gasp) Who knows? Maybe he'll make an episode 2?! Maybe you can come back and count that one on your fingers... too?! Stay tuned!!

[@thelastserpent9691]

It was just funny because he said darkest episode yet when there has only been one episode in the series. And yes, there will be more, as stated. I am enjoying and looking forward to them. I think what was meant is darkest video yet out of the nine uploads. @@TheJereld And yes... the last one.

[@redeye3869]

The fact this is all AI generated makes the story of a struggling artist who couldn’t sell his life’s work even more tragic.

[@BitsofJoshua]

(That's kind of the point, eh?)

[@FRandAI]

This is by far, and it’s not even close, the most technically and artistically accomplished AI assisted short film yet. This is a breakthrough. It will go down in the history books of generative AI filmmaking as one of the earliest success stories. And any people that think AI generated works can’t be legitimate art can simply be directed to this for a reality check. Congrats! It was a privilege to watch, and frankly I now have to step up my game because this is light years beyond my work.

[@AzeAlter]

Thank you man

[@nancylorenz6442]

Like any tool, the output depends on the mind behind it. Aze Alter is without a doubt, a bloody genius.

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

yes this is so good, even the writing and narrative is top notch. i like the little subtle twist in the end when they stole his property and changed it to gullible gopher to mock him.

[@pyrofan1178]

Umm probably not lol.

[@Panzermeiller]

It work because the use of soulless AI generation fit with the theme of a society of instant pleasure and mediocrity. Not because AI """art""" is actually good.

[@iamtondro3747]

In spite of this being AI generated, I legitimately felt for Roger 😢. You guys have some amazing talent, keep up the good work!

[@vikerwrath]

It's just haunting that now, he is practically forced to watch things that other people created, instead of working on his own projects, but what makes it worse is seeing his own idea, taken from him, and having to watch that for eternity, It's torture for someone like him. There's many things I'd like to cover but this will do. Great work.

[@nancylorenz6442]

I relate so much to him.

[@TheJack4000111]

Mate this is amazing - your really hitting the ball out of the park.

[@AzeAlter]

Thanks!

[@user-bv8fr4to8k]

This series is single handedly convincing many of my friends that AI can be used as a medium for fantastic art and is not just a pale imitation of human creativity. Bravo sir!

[@RageCreati0n]

YOU MISSED THE POINT

[@mathias8236]

​@@RageCreati0n your the one who missed the point of this comment.

[@cartwrightworm1317]

This feels too realistic. Losing everything by chasing an unlikely dream.

[@brandondoty4914]

Saw trust tally and immediately thought of social credit score.

[@SkuIIKn1ght]

This is such a great example of AI being used responsibly and keeping an artistic integrity. It's clear that you had a vision and despite the controversial subject that is ai generated media no one can deny you've made something unique and inspired. Keep up the good work!

[@alice5790]

liking this comment wasn't enough, I want to comment to show how much I agree with this

[@keepcalmandkerryon7180]

Absolute brilliance. There are writers with million dollar budgets who can't even do what you do. I am just stunned. So enchanting yet devastating. You are a phenom. What a powerful message as well.

[@ericcricket4877]

This. Million dollar budgets can't compete with honest intent and passion. This guy is one of the greats.

[@FreshPickedLemon]

I find it insulting that people really believe that AI can’t be used to create anything emotional, meanwhile, you are clearly going against the grain and proving that the machine is only as capable as the human who operates it. Keep going Aze, I look forward to seeing what you and other AI pioneers will be doing in the coming months/years!

[@notspeltdylan]

As a writer, this hurts. Bravo.

[@Bababridgie]

This is terrifying. Amazing. 👏

[@NotevenGojo]

Man this was so affecting. The part where the poor guy had to give up his dog and even then still lost everything, really broke my heart. I can only imagine how much better your stories will become once Sora comes out. I'm glad I subscribed. Looking forward to more like this. Keep up the good work.

[@CordellPotts]

Thanks for a holding a mirror up to our society.

[@TyeDPod]

091771 probably feels happy that he could contribute to the Capitol. It's the best we all can strive for. Another entertaining short. I look forward to more.

[@AzeAlter]

Ya what a great guy!

[@png.arthur8680]

Bro write a full script already, and try to get funds/connections for a short film. I swear your plot, visuals, style, sound design is better than 99% of stuff produced nowdays

[@StickBugYT972]

The ending to me made a lot of sense, most people watching would most likely want to dismiss the ending because of its sad truth, but what Roger was doing in the end was no different than all the people in the world who spend their lives watching tik tok and KZbin shorts

[@kajinsautumn9833]

Does that include me as I sit watching this on You Tube?

[@StickBugYT972]

@@kajinsautumn9833if you do it all the time then yeah

[@Bintzak]

⁠@@kajinsautumn9833We all….. …… alredy in it 😱

[@TheMoshMedia]

Shout out to all the Rogers out there

[@Kehwanna]

Roger that, Roger!

[@titrecords2294]

A classic ! They just don’t know it yet! This will be the template for many futuristic movies to come

[@Belicure]

It’s such a wholesome ending that his book became a best seller :) I’m sure he understood the importance of the name change too

[@Dane_B_Reilly]

Incredible filmmaking in the AI medium. Masterpiece, one of the darkest cyberpunk things Ive ever seen. And so true about where we are headed, but illustrating how grotesque it is. Gonna get off this phone and go for a walk in the park!

[@AzeAlter]

thanks. enjoy!

[@Chiefliner]

Nightmarish. Intellectually troubling to freedom and Liberty of the individual. Dystopia studies Aze for tips. I cannot stop watching. Brazil. 1984. Brave New World. The Trial.

[@igorfscherer2016]

Low-key, this is a masterpiece.

[@sebastianalvarez6006]

This is a work of art if I've ever seen one Original beautifully directed even tho it's AI without direction it's nothing And this honestly is so good You should be very proud and hope you get very far with this strike of gold storytelling

[@solaris910]

3:16 - 3:53 you know something, I had almost never ending nightmares and this was as close to what one of my nightmares was

[@TheCurrentThoughts]

I'm happy Tim Pool shared Capitol of Conformity that day. You are absolutely amazing! Eyes for Sale made me sad and disturbed at the same time. You did a great job!

[@jalenmiller6120]

Damn that ending is hard-core. "Now, 091771 lives a life free of struggle and full of pleasure, no longer burdened by his unattainable pursuit of success. We only asked for his undivided attention. Now he can simply exist without the hard work and disappointment, all he needs are his eyes and his thumbs."

[@__Diaz__]

This motivates me to put down my phone and get outside more - This feels like a documentary

[@Sil3ntAfr089]

This a great first story to show how the Capitol "rescues" outsiders in order for the parton to be alleviated of their hardships but in return devise a more sinister undertone to keep them where they want them to be

[@DanDeZinna33]

YESSSSS!!!! So excited!!!!

[@Lemorande]

The first half is so moving. The second, so unsettling. Really fine work. State of the current art.

[@AmmaarReshi]

Completely in awe. No pun intended but I couldn’t keep my eyes off this production. So well done, Aze! Excited for the next one!

[@IDisagreeWithYouAlot]

Omg I was so excited to see this pop up in my feed. It was literally #1 because I’ve watched the first so many times. I love it man. I love this new trend of using ai to make short films. You’re definitely leading that trend right now.

[@IDisagreeWithYouAlot]

Also I just read that this is going to be a 40 minute series and choked on my coffee

[@DefectDreams]

Thanks for being an inspiration to my videos!!!

[@AzeAlter]

No way! That’s awesome man. Keep it up

[@keyboardcruiser1799]

This is not only one of the best AI-assisted pieces of content I have seen, but the narrative is excellent. And so is the sound design, you have made the whole piece click together wonderfully. And the directing is also not to be understated. You have amazing talent. I'm really hooked and see where you take the capital of conformity next!

[@teresabarnes-matych]

Great Artists like you will hopefully wake up the Sleeping Masses!

[@StompDownJammo]

Ai has come so far in a year imagine how capable it will be in 2-5yrs

[@changeagent228]

The inherently contorted and imperfect ai generated forms add to the sense of horror.

[@SoftKittenGirl]

Absolutely fantastic. The algorithm should show this to as many as possible

[@eyeseenoevil620]

Beyond impressed. Dude you got the skills to give the chills down our back. Keep up the good work man. You're killing it!!!

[@JeffSynthesized]

I think this is more meta than people realize. Great work.

[@nicovalenzuela4044]

Hats off to the artist behind this. So excited to see more of this series or films like it. Keep up the amazing work!

[@JamesMPalmer]

I am SO looking forward to your next episode!

[@dannythekid6577]

Amazing work! Can't wait for the rest!

[@elwildo14]

Great work ! Really looking forward to more in the mini series

[@Nick_Salcido]

Absolutely stunning!! Truly art at its highest level. I look forward to more of your work!

[@Piraco]

These short films are so liberating, so fresh. Congratulations.

[@britishguy4theamericancand346]

Please, keep bringing these out!!!

[@Swordpoint69]

This looks awesome..

[@callsignewok]

Brilliant! This series is going to be epic!

[@MrFlexPro]

I love happy endings!

[@AzeAlter]

We're all happy at the Capitol!

[@bbkr7910]

WOW! Am really looking forward to the continuation of this series! Extremely well done!

[@widebleek8138]

This is brilliant! More movies like this. 🤩🤩🤩👍👍👍

[@justbob4646]

Bro this work is awesome. I got chills...

[@toddhoward5555]

The first AI short I truly consider an actual film. Ending was quite gut wrenching. Well done.

[@joshuadarrington.]

Pushing the limits with this one brother. Great work 🔥

[@TheOreoChild]

Incredible. Can't believe you're not even at 10k yet. This channel in going to grow super fast! Keep em coming!

[@HIIIBEAR]

YEA!!!!

[@YourToastIsEvil]

Wow, this was simply brilliant. I was so intrigued, and left disturbed by the end. I need more

[@julioc.coutinho8148]

You're a marvelous artist! How strong narrative and impressive details using modern tools!

[@pedro32700]

Absolutely outstanding work! I can't wait to see what other works you can produce!

[@RetroRoberino]

This is beyond well done. This is a masterpiece.

[@jeromenieschalke7077]

Incredible stuff!!!!!!!!

[@wes2k770]

fucking terrifying ..well done

[@deadtotheworld]

Amazing. Looks so good.

[@minuswon]

Relentlessly gripping

[@burny890]

Absolutely phenomenal. Genuinely terrifying seeing what Roger had been reduced to.

[@brainwashingdetergent4322]

Great story telling! I’d like to see more of this series.

[@SuperUniverse]

You made the eeriness of AI generated animation into something amazing . I praise you my friend!!

[@Kinggatutiguts]

Just amazing as expected

[@KhaiBatbayar]

Love your work !!

[@carlbickle9467]

Absolutely brilliant..spot on....so..so sad..we are there now.

[@monkeyjshow]

This is the kind of work I aspire to. Excellent job, bro

[@CoatingsTalk]

Outstanding! The “Capital” is intoxicating and nightmare fuel, at the same time! 😮

[@viracocha03]

Ohh shit man, How did i miss this drop yesterday. Been waiting for this. Thank you for all your hard work and for sharing your art.

[@alexzandramusic]

I shouldn’t have watched this before bed but omg you are a genius.

[@TheParasitick1]

I hate how long I have to wait but am never disappointed. Thank you!

[@smileygnome7329]

This was a masterpiece. Bravo

[@user-di9id5nh1p]

Great work! Thanks for releasing!

[@gretashapiro4118]

This channel is a hidden gem

[@vdviz]

That was unreal!! So well executed and an ingenious use of AI! Poor Roger... :( Keep it up man, I'll be eating up every single one of these that you put out!

[@chaimsamuels7553]

Please keep Making these

[@brooklyngal6334]

This was fantastic. I was hooked on every image (much like Roger, I suppose!), and I can relate to him. You create ideas or start something that grows and takes off over the years. Everyone else benefits from what you've done, but you're left in the dust and not even credited. The story is heartbreaking and far too common. Sadly, without the proper business acumen and marketing insight, the Gullible Gopher was going nowhere for Roger. He had to be consumed by the Capitol. Brilliant story; I look forward to more.

[@CordellPotts]

I've just reposted this on Facebook for the 5th time probably. I keep coming back to it, I find it to be honesty in its rudeist form, The kind of stuff folks know but willfully choose to ignore and not speak of. I think we need that. We need that rude wake up call that makes everyone face what's really going on. We've become so comfortable with the problems in our society that.. We fear the inconvenience and uncomfortableness of fixing the problem more than we fear the problems themselves. All THEY have to do is keep pumping out distractions for us to consume and we will do exactly what they want us to do..

[@jordanartinial4593]

Whoa.

[@granolabean1]

Love it and it's frighteningly true

[@Belicure]

Ngl this actually did make me feel scared. Not because of the dystopia, but the idea that if you invest all your money into your hopes and dreams you’ll screw yourself over because no one will care.

[@user-pt5xc1pp4z]

As a Writer, It's AI that scares me the most...No one would want to read my stories, my fiction, as they can always just go to AI to give them whatever they want, No quality, only quantity...Just consume, consume, consume.

[@bluecat1711]

You sir are a groundbreaking filmmaker.

[@robertpeplow]

This is fantastic, felt so horrific and really added to the story of the capitol.

[@garrettanderson2452]

This is awesome! Cant it wait for the next episode

[@dylanduster]

Amazing insight!! Loving this series ❤️

[@caceitor93]

OH MY GOD THIS WAS FANTASTIC!!!!

[@DrewLind_]

Hauntingly beautiful. A cautionary tale with subtle terror

[@capnscarleg]

So good

[@jeremytaylorfrancisgleaves3854]

Fantastic. A lot reflected of our social and our technological time. The struggle of artists, the appeal of dopamine traps. Some very real metaphors for forces at work today. God be with you.

[@TheUpgradeArmoury]

This is a Bloody masterpiece mate ! WOW!