Helldivers 2 CGI Short Film - Unreal Engine

Heavily outnumbered and unequipped, these fresh new cadets protect the last memory of a fallen comrade.
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[@J4H3AD]

My first thought "Huh. That turret should be sweeping back and forth to shoot all the bugs swarming it." My second thought. ".... Yeah. It would lock onto a Charger and empty its drum into heavy armor it can't possibly penetrate wouldn't it."

[@sehtgoblin]

Love the heat effet on the barrel of the sentry. And maybe you should add some recoil where they fire with the rifle to feel less airsoft-y. But good job 👍

[@dustypixels501]

Ahh I’m glad someone noticed 😂 I know, I only learned how to add in noise effect to animation keys in unreal the after I uploaded. Amateur move. Definitely for the next pass it’ll be added.

[@sehtgoblin]

@@dustypixels501 Good work, keep it up, I'll share you video to fight the damn algorithm

[@aircraftcarrierwo-class]

Hellmire. What an appropriate name for that planet.

[@dustypixels501]

Armpit of the galaxy

[@cryptomancer2927]

Bro! So good. You should definitely be proud of this!

[@dustypixels501]

Thanks a ton! I’m glad you think so, still much more work to be done for future episodes.

[@Crow_Duskwing]

So its like Astartes, but in HD universe. Nice!

[@dustypixels501]

Damn I wish.

[@Guaguadeath]

Getting some serious Astartes vibes from this whole video. Badass man you absolutely nailed it keep up the good work!

[@dustypixels501]

Thank you! That was a nice comment to read.

[@GianMakka]

Absolutely love the shot of the turrets P.O.V. whit the camera moving and shaking! Gave me chills! Also great coloring! Maybe it was more demanding to make it so, but it would be great to add some recoil to the Liberators!

[@dustypixels501]

Thank you they were fun shot last to make and I can’t take full credit as they were suggested by the community on Reddit based on feedback. I figured out how to do recoil for the second episode, what was I thinking not adding it in the first I don’t know 😂

[@GianMakka]

@@dustypixels501 Another tip would be to rise up the gun sfx and maybe add some dirt spilling on the camera when it makes sense. But that may cross the intended aesthetic. Anyways, great job! Ready to see the next one!

[@valentincadilhac5439]

The goods : - ambiance and atmosphere - sound design - general concept - muzle flash and bullet tracets effects - the POV style shot of the turret What I think you could improve on : - the animation looks stiff at some moments, especially when they're shooting - the first shot of the turret lacks intention, it's a very "look at my 3D model" way of picturing it. It could be improved by a change in composition and/or linking it with the previous shots. Aka, we're not seeing the camera filming the turret but a helldiver looking at the turret or something like that. Verry good short film, if you improve on those lil details I'm sure it'll blow up even more. Also how much time did you need to make this? It's the kind of info that greatly changes an opinion on a project.

[@dustypixels501]

Thank you for this amazing feedback! Lots to work on for the next episode. These points will help a lot so thank you for taking the time. For the timeframe it took me about 2-3 weeks to complete. I’ve a full time job so some corners were cut.

[@valentincadilhac5439]

@@dustypixels501 impressive! Looking at the time you had, the result is verry high quality. Can't wait for part 2!

[@jannesreu4500]

Dude...this looks so great!

[@dustypixels501]

Thank you, more is on its way.

[@crusaderdakota3889]

this rocks hard keep up the great work

[@GoodFellas_Gaming]

Bro, This is Amazing...Great Job! I would love to collaborate and use this video in an upcoming cinematic that I am making as well with your permission! Again, Fantastic job! Keep them coming!

[@vantomboiii3054]

What a fire cinematic, dude. I like the vibe of it and how it's teasing more. Great job👏👏 i'm also makinf a helldivers edit myself and i was womdering if i could use some shots of this if you're okay with that

[@dustypixels501]

Sure why not. Could you make sure to credit my work please. Also send it over when it’s live. I’d love to see your work.

[@vantomboiii3054]

@@dustypixels501 thanks for that, dude🤘 i must've missed your comment cuz i only found it right now while going through my notifications so i we ended it up jot using that footage but thank you anyway ❤️ also the song is called Managed Democracy by Infected in case you wanna watch the vid

[@vantomboiii3054]

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[@spartan-1210]

Dune vibes from that opening

[@dustypixels501]

Great movie

[@mikasaackermann8562]

Awesome !

[@UnifiedFilms]

Fucking incredible. Can't wait to see more.

[@SpectrumVS]

amazing

[@SomeBlueStuff]

BUUUUUGS

[@dustypixels501]

🔥 🔥

[@willthornsbury2913]

I so want a remake of the "Troops" parody of Star Wars. Maybe "Divers".

[@themarlboromandalorian]

Better have some other character models showcasing the other armour sets. Mix and match that shit too.

[@dustypixels501]

That’s for episode 2. Got some more experienced Helldivers swooping in.

[@exotiicpoptartz76]

One little recommendation. Try and make the Helldivers a little less stiff when shooting their rifles?

[@dustypixels501]

Thank you for the feedback! I’ll take this moving forward. ❤️

[@shipmastertv]

Appreciate the echo hand print

[@dustypixels501]

Good eye! Here’s your 🪺

[@sehtgoblin]

Why is there no comments ?? Great animation !

[@dustypixels501]

Not sure, the algorithm is a fickle beast sometimes.

[@bilyyj]

Hellmire experience

[@phyll0medusa]

I wish I could make films like this I would make one about the Hive Lord Imagine a team is getting extracted, and, as the last helldiver runs towards the shuttle, the ground starts shaking and all of the sudden, a giant worm attacks Pelican 1 from underground. The shuttle explodes and now the only survivor, the helldiver who was late for extraction, has to face the hive lord all alone.

[@dustypixels501]

Oh here now we’re talking. I’ll leave it in the storyboard pile and see what happens. Who knows what next episode let loose 😉

[@dustypixels501]

Also check my other videos, I teach people how to make cinematics in Unreal. Might be a good place to start.

[@phyll0medusa]

@@dustypixels501 I will check it out! Gotta learn something new)

[@FunnyAnchorman]

It's cool that they're in Mexico

[@dustypixels501]

😂

[@Isaiah_democracy_officer4788]

Super earth high command approves this act of patriotism

[@dustypixels501]

🫡

[@Nikoli420]

You ever wonder why we are here?? One of Life's Great Mysteries isnt it?

[@sirscratchalot05]

Love it. Just add some recoil to their shots.

[@dustypixels501]

Will do 😊

[@foliagedcarcass9116]

That’s an ahamkara skull from destiny

[@dustypixels501]

Nicely spotted. Here’s your 🪺

[@foliagedcarcass9116]

@@dustypixels501 great animation man keep it up, can’t wait for part 2

[@raid9266]

Astartes vibes

[@GreyKnightsVenerable]

I feel like it would look better if we see what the turret is shooting at and not just the terminids calmly walking around it, and the helldivers feel stiff when firing their weapons as you're not showing the affects of the recoil.

[@dustypixels501]

Thank you for saying, I’ll take this moving forward and add in these points.

[@killak3219]

I like this darker mood! Alternate universe or just the reality when the cameras aren’t rolling?

[@bluephoenix7565]

Just play on Helldive, you'll soon have this mood.

[@dustypixels501]

I was hoping to show how hard a job it can be for fresh new Cadets.

[@bluephoenix7565]

@@dustypixels501 took a couple of cadets on an extreme operation with another vet, it musta been something for em.

[@klep53]

That looks way too good

[@dustypixels501]

Aww thank you

[@livinghell27]

this is sick but I think you need to add recoil to the guns and maybe vibrations(?) to the turret?(not sure) to make them feel more weighted? or heavier? the overhead view exposed the steady barrel without any animation at all and tracers(the tracers should be near continuous since its that type of turret that unloads a buttload of ammo) were coming from behind it. Also it should mow down the first closest target followed by next(etcetc you know what i mean probably) and I think you're trying to achieve Erata Prime's annoying sandstorm with the atmosphere but it seems.. too orange. idk. just my two cents. send more.

[@PrettyBoyPBM]

Holy

[@dustypixels501]

Moly

[@lemmonsinmyeyes]

'Captain, I have a question: If we have the ability to space-drop autosentries for the bugs, why do we not just cover the planet with them? Instead of going down there our selves?' Are you a coward, cadet?! How could I possibly deny the right of earning glory and upholding liberty from each and every single one of you?! If you don't go down there, your woman will leave you for those who have! Get out there! Get some scars. Win some medals. The chicks of liberty and honor dig that shit! -no survivors returned home-

[@dustypixels501]

At least they went down believing in Liberty. Hopefully 😂

[@cutcontent5210]

Is that a ahamkarra skull from destiny in the first scene?

[@dustypixels501]

Well spotted. Here’s your Easter 🥚

[@Rexident97]

For the Republi.. my bad meant super-earth

[@NightwingMonkey]

Where did you get the assets for this?

[@dustypixels501]

Sketch fab and Discord communities.

[@Ares42ful]

Was the intro inspired by the new dune movies?

[@dustypixels501]

It was indeed. I looked at both Dune and Bladerunner for the colour grade.

[@MotoRide.]

Great work..for some reason I expected bots though

[@dustypixels501]

It shall all come together soon enough 😉

[@kromb5952]

Guns unrealistic. the rest is so good

[@dustypixels501]

Thank you. Definitely getting it fixed for the next episode.

[@gbishel]

Dumb turret hitting nothing

[@Dark_Vekx]

bruh

[@dustypixels501]

Bruh 😎

[@feetyeet8538]

/ Jesus is the only way to heaven Being a good person won’t get you there. “Jesus said to him, “I am the way, and the truth, and the life. No one comes to the Father except through me.” ‭‭John‬ ‭14‬:‭6‬ ‭ESV Repent from your sin(disobedience to God) and turn to God and follow Him so that you will be saved “If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.” ‭‭1 John‬ ‭1‬:‭9‬ ‭ESV‬‬ “No, I tell you; but unless you repent, you will all likewise perish.” ‭‭Luke‬ ‭13‬:‭3‬ ‭ESV