Infinitus - Sci-Fi short film

[@TheRainHarvester]

The hoarding of old electronic gear has paid off! Great job!

[@a43582]

As some people have already pointed out, the writing is rather weak, especially in the science department, but the visuals and general design still make the movie quite nice, especially for something done without a colossal production cost. Nice job on the set, Joel!

[@billyandrew]

Weak? It's pathetic. Ten year old's have a more advanced understanding of physics.

[@johndough3125]

@@billyandrew Say the person who hasn’t created anything as good as this

[@TravelersRuneAlt]

@@billyandrew make it better.... i dare u

[@ClockWithoutNumbers]

@@TravelersRuneAlt seeing as it's been a whole year without any thing from him it was just an empty cerebral cortex as well as a empty hippocampus as well that made that text

[@TravelersRuneAlt]

@@ClockWithoutNumbers yea definitely no meat in there

[@jg-7780]

If I’m being honest, the cinematography, music, and of course set design were great, and the overall concept is neat, but the writing felt kinda generic, with a bunch of overused sci-fi phrases and cliches sprinkled throughout, making it hard to connect with any of the characters.

[@RobertMyth]

Still better than the last jedi

[@Jack-et7xc]

@@RobertMyth 😂😂

[@TanyaSapienVintage]

hack into the mainframe!

[@shawnio]

I kind of liked the characters, the computer voice was spot on, maybe a lil too much poetry heh but it was good I liked it it reminded me of the best parts of a few sci fi movies. it could of been a lil darker and spookier and gotten away with it.

[@Luka1180]

@@shawnio There is ONE poem.

[@sinom]

I'm sorry but who would call a project "project Icarus". That's like calling a ship titanic...

[@terrariangamer5335]

It's name could have been changed after failure

[@MrGandallo]

It's called "Infinitus."

[@shairamos8600]

Yea, let it sink in

[@AlFredo-sx2yy]

@@MrGandallo icarus is the project described at the begining in the text that sets the plot that you most probably skipped through.

[@aduckwithayoutubechannel]

I’d give it a 7/10. The cinematography and sound along with the prop and set design is great, but the writing is subpar at best. The actress did a pretty good job, but as with the writing, it’s subpar. There’s a lot of overused cliches and ideas thrown together, but overall it’s not bad.

[@codebeat4192]

2:34 There was a chance to add some 'unexpected' thrill after watching the footsteps in the snow with the flashlight. Strange noise and after this focus on an enemy or dead people with the flashlight. Scary moment and runnng back in panic to the station. After this knocking on the door or strange sounds when back inside while using the 'phone', to 'alarm' the fear and the need to escape, explains the need to escape. When she tells the operator she is the only one that survived, as viewer you can imagine what is going on. Without something like this there is no connection with the outside part and the need to escape is just a description of an event. You put a lot of effort in the looks however when the story is not that strong, it just a video with nice shots. First pay attention to the story, instead of focus on the looks. A story is why books sell so well because it is a good story.

[@rolfathan]

"The glue gun guy made a sci-fi movie?" *Watches* "The sci-fi movie guy also makes glue gun videos. I get it now."

[@jooch_exe]

THIS is the kind of sci-fi i want to see in cinema. Everything feels so much more tangible as compared to the CGI crap that comes out of Hollywood these days.

[@Joshua_N-A]

Miniatures/scale mosels, forced perspective, screen projection, what else?

[@mabitzz9484]

lmao

[@tright6]

By tangible you mean you can tell it was a built set and not an actual bunker

[@Under97]

This is really good! I thought of a little poem about it: While you stay in the dark, Staying in the past mistakes, I live in the light, Staying avoid of the night, We are different, But the same, I wonder how we come again

[@luissantiago5163]

Oh neato! Awesome. Appreciate the uploads. Some really cool stuff on this channel

[@JoelCreates]

Thanks Luis!

[@modestchimp3124]

This was so well executed. The cinematography was great, Especially in the wide exterior shots

[@FullModernAlchemist]

That was amazing! Nice work! I was following the videos about the making of this. It’s so cool to see it finished!

[@rainytrain3700]

The shots of outer space were so beautiful! Well done.

[@jrunsvold7150]

9:14 I have back tap for my phones flashlight and somehow I turned it on accidentally, I thought the video did it 🤯

[@freddyismyfather7895]

this story line sounds awfully familiar... sayy? Sunshine (2007) perhaps?

[@danielhanawalt4998]

Plans in the works to mine our moon. To start. Next Mars? I think it would be a long way off to a time we destroyed the solar system. But then the advances of humanity just over the last few hundred years may prove me wrong if we continue the pace. Very well done. Sets off the imagination.

[@MasterCorneilous]

Really REALLLLY underrated. This. Needs more veiws so they can do more projects. And possibly get a bigger budget and make this a tv show and put it on Netflix or something

[@dangedolvarmint5469]

Lot of talent in this project... kept me interested. I liked it. Encore... do some more.

[@lawsongrissom7645]

I came looking for a shotty robot and found gold

[@bigal7561]

I am always in awe to the quality of the production, acting, directing etc. of these films. Wow

[@Michael-bn4rr]

Ok this is one of the coolest things ever

[@TRIPPLEJAY00]

Make this a feature film, looks brilliant. Fantastic job.

[@sletherAkaleious]

I'm just sad why this only got 51k views

[@dominikworkshop6007]

Oh wow, it came out great!

[@Hans-yd2wc]

This is severly under rated

[@Filmedbycjj]

"Hack Into The Main Frame." I was on board until I heard that. At least the set looks cool, kinda rustic.

[@the.gamer112]

Wow, the preview a couple months ago was promising already, but you surprised me once again. This set looks just amazing! Keep on Rockin', love what you're doing!

[@beastlyidiots9232]

It's just really good to see people who are passionate about film and its many methods and techniques, come up with great shots using creative lighting and camera placement. Regardless of the script issues...it's obviously a product of a well appreciative lover of mood and atmosphere. Good job.

[@skymaster0yt]

How do your videos have only 46k views?!?!!? THIS IS AWESOME

[@freegooster]

That was a nice door!

[@deltasierra1774]

Very well done!

[@AfroBennington]

Awesome work, everybody involved gave their best and it shows❤️

[@SwordOfS]

Two things are missing. Connection with the character. And a story. The rest is good.

[@Zepdos]

IT'S FINALLY OUT

[@johndough3125]

Seriously yt film makers put to get her way better movies than Hollywood does now. I’d rather pay to see yt film makers than Hollywood film makers

[@Capin_KO]

DUDE THIS IS SO COOL

[@Illuminati_Cat]

Wow that was really good

[@luckdemon3415]

Needs & and deserves way more views

[@VersoLaltoProductions]

Nice work to all involved! I did laugh when I saw the guy operating the fog machine in that one shot, but other than that, very nicely done!

[@gammatheprotobean1541]

timestamp?

[@VersoLaltoProductions]

@@gammatheprotobean1541 You can see him behind the left door panel at 1:56. He's wearing a white-and-black-checked flannel shirt. The shot cuts to her face, then back to the door and he's gone.

[@Astranamic]

the ship sequences have a star trek vibe and I absolutly love it!!!!

[@r.j.martin1818]

Would a culture with technologies sufficient to "harvest suns" be fiddling with dials and switches or plans on paper?

[@weeklydoseofgaming2254]

best one yet

[@TheSuperRunner]

Wow this was so good!!

[@infanatosuks4880]

The visuals are nice but they're nothing without good acting and a good story

[@marieascot]

Very great on a budget. I see the Ridley Scott, and Kubrick influences that cannot be a bad thing.

[@mahadialammashfi704]

Great film!

[@fussyindustry]

Rly nice short film and nice job again Joel =) one thing I didn't quite like was the overactin' of the female character... All those close shots missed somethin' there was no depth in her performance. Just my opinion. Nice editing, nice script, nice set-up and overall experience. 👍

[@TheAdeybob]

wow.. I mean, *wow* - the indoor location alone is pretty good..but your film has some truly remarkable elements to it!! Overall, I'm really impressed! The budget was obviously an issue, but the whole team *really* did well to work around it. The digital and live sets are nothing short of amazing..the props are *fantastic* , as are the costumes..the funnel representation of the wormhole is visually stunning and spot on, and the other related effects are breath-taking..the dialogue weaves a lovely and fantastic narrative, with the editing really giving a beautiful flow and a gentle pace that fully allowed me to immerse myself - like settling the soul into a nice warm bath. And the cinematography/photography..? It was a bit compensatory (given the acting ability of the lead), but was often like reading a love letter from the film' creators, to the audience - I almost felt like a voyeur. As for the directing - it really got the most out of the actors, esp the lead. I bet some of it took a few takes! The monologues they gave really allowed them to play to their strengths - some nifty use of resources there. On top of all this, the production values were really high. I only have one gripe, if I may, and that's to do with the lack of advisors for the computer terminology, and for some of the science - ie, reducing the power of the sun to that extent (or collapsing it) would have caused an explosion that would have destroyed all the inner planets...unless it was done over many hundreds of thousands of years. Whether the innacuracies were due to deficiencies in the original story, or were because of the screenwriting..? I don't know..but it should have been spotted at some stage in production. Tbh, with some more input, the writing could have been much better. Thanks for making this film..it was a pleasure to watch.

[@IAMHOPFROG]

I just found this. Thought it was great !Keep up the great work

[@tayshawn2333]

I've never really cared for short films but this is awesome Love the set the hard work paid off

[@TheRainHarvester]

Isaac Arthur would like to have a word with you...

[@TheAdeybob]

my thoughts exactly

[@brandonstone3528]

Cool, and weird, but still cool

[@SeanFoyMakesMovies]

great sets and production design - really nice looking film!

[@ervingerardmusic9896]

Good job. I like the acting, music, and good try on the special effects. Amazing what can be done with little money and a good imagination. Kudos

[@brokebloke5834]

Great to wake up to this in your notifications

[@haruna4193]

Woah nice, very early. This looks like a high production movie

[@kabukaze]

DUDE THATS TITAN A.E.!!!!

[@TheRockofE]

Fuck yeah it was

[@OverRevvedRacing]

This is better then most movies with 10x the budget. Makes me wish it was more then just a short film though.

[@ITpanda]

Looks like a good fit for the Dust channel.

[@evilcanofdrpepper]

Not going to lie, I initially only subbed for the "Michael Reeves beef/drama" and did a huge subscriber purge about 3 days ago. KZbin hadn't been showing me your videos because of the bell and i changed that during the Purge. This video was unexpected but greatly welcomed!

[@bunnybro5977]

Was it beef? Seemed like two dudes poking fun at each other ,didn't seem or feel like drama of any sort,just makers being makers

[@Pietje_Piraat]

Aaaah found it. Thanks ! I also subscribed. Great channel. Love it

[@duckdays.manager]

All those electronics paid off!

[@ok-ri6dq]

this is so underrated

[@shawnio]

warp field was kinda cool man, I liked that

[@Rayq007]

It started out well, captures your attention, but the script was not up to par for a short story. To yesterday and not enough tomorrow

[@nathanwood5977]

great effort guys. I know it's cliched to death but I think I would still be tempted to put the computer voice in for "opening doors" etc.

[@NatorDM]

This is great! Just watched your set building video.

[@spicyjerk-chicken3813]

Turned out great mate

[@RobertBranch-FL]

Very nice!

[@johndough3125]

“Hello Dave” ...“I’m Sorry Dave, I’m afraid I cant do that” “This mission is too important for me to allow you to jeopardize it”

[@Vendus]

Your sets were amazing dude I loved em

[@mr.spaceaids5379]

you deserve more love dude

[@Getoverhere666]

Very cool! Thank you!

[@angustasker4796]

would love a sequel showing the rebirth of life or somthing

[@reloads223]

great flick, keep it up and thanks !

[@thesoy-sorcerer9469]

This shit is pog as fuck and like seriously that short wave radio is pog as well

[@ediesedgwick4462]

So, what happened? She committed suicide?

[@jacoblawrence6580]

This was awesome! What camera did you use? I have always wanted to make films but I can't decide what camera to use. Do you have any recommendations for a beginner filmmaker? Thanks for any help you can give me and keep up the awesome work!!!

[@camlearnsfilm]

It was an Arri, forgot which model. We had the help of a pro commercial videographer named Andrew Dryer. Got a lot of knowledge from him. I suggest writing your script and asking around your community for help. Never know who will give you a chance if you are brave enough and passionate enough! Once you get over that hump, the only other trick to learn is getting paid to do something so fun.

[@RadioForYahweh]

The fact that she started talking before end of transmission was sooooooooooo annoying. With that said I give it a 8/10 20/10 for the effort and hardwork, acting, and scenery. It's only the beginning. Can't wait to see what years of experience will look like.

[@JE-western-rider]

CB radio with graphic eq TS-505 This freaking multimeter uses tubes. Never thought I'd see one these again. O'scope - looks like old government issue and don't recognize the model.

[@JoelCreates]

It's an HP, I'd have to dig it out of storage to get the number, but I believe it's from the 70's

[@JE-western-rider]

@@JoelCreates Thanks. I worked in the military Precision Test Equipment repair and calibration center for a couple of years in the late 70's and worked with this equipment. Thanks for the memories.

[@Pietje_Piraat]

Great short film.Would have loved some gruesome horror elements though.

[@asciidude]

"It started with our own sun" LMAO good job tho

[@danimal967]

Brilliant

[@shorty1744]

Wow

[@CalquinhasRebelo]

Good movie

[@gabe_o_verse]

Cool Visuals and acting...but the premise doesn't make much sense to me. So yeah: The concept of harvesting a star's energy does actually exist, but why would you use your own star for it??? And if you do (maybe you can't travel far enough to Alpha Centauri), wouldn't you first elaborate how to maintain enough sunlight for Earth? Or maybe invent a "heating" system for the planet, so that we don't all just die??? I mean if you have the technology to harvest the sun's energy, you should also have the technology for that... Maybe I'm just too nitpicky^^

[@bernardo00124719]

yeah u are bro. lol

[@liamsmith8518]

I agree and if they have the technology for harvesting a sun wouldn't they have finished the development of nuclear fusion by then which litterally creates stars, they probably could have scaled it to insane proportions and boom new sun

[@bernardo00124719]

@@liamsmith8518 wow thats seems super easy, nice

[@liamsmith8518]

I mean it isn't easy but they are already developing the technology for it, so it would be reasonable to think it would be achievable

[@billyandrew]

*Gabe* Spot on! Harvest your own star and life ends. The planets go wandering off into space and, even if they defied the laws of physics, staying in their orbits, vegetation stops growing, providing no food or oxygen. This project is enthusiasm without understanding basic physics and biology.

[@Mysteryman-Egg]

its sad so much effort went for only 64k views in 4yrs and i cant unsee the moments she tries to not smile 😆

[@bernardo00124719]

that was awesome bro

[@br8973]

Shouldve been called Red Sun

[@br8973]

Or litterally any name that connects with a home star

[@a_random_alias5703]

When the wind is slow And the fire's hot The vulture waits to see what rots Oh how pretty All the scenery This is nature's sacrifice

[@edwardlissack1297]

In the 31st century, intergalactic fleet no longer use warp drive. Trans dimensional slipstream is used which is 10% faster and more stable

[@techristopher8077]

Very Nice Work

[@kareongames]

john? john dead, no biggie

[@jeff-hd9og]

Good video m8

[@sylvainleseur1072]

Thanks for sharing.

[@Kyle-gw6qp]

Space suit looked a little weird but otherwise really good

[@xw591]

Cool film. A good reminder that exposition is not story.

[@LokiJackal]

Oh! Then, whatever the crowdfunding, you succeeded in doing the movie anyway. Nice job. To the whole crew, nice job. Okay, the bluescreen of the spaceship is not perfect, but you tried techniques like the one were used by Douglas Trumbull and it works. The Gloomy tone is a good match. The story is short but you nailed the message. I just regret that KZbin is a big pile of shit for compressing the video quality. You're gonna laugh, because my alien fanfilm project occures on a planet covered with snow (sorry for my english)

[@JoelCreates]

Glad you liked it, it was a great example of people coming together to create something special, even though there was little funding. I do like snow, I live where we get lots of it, plus a Xenomorph's black body will contrast quite well against the white!

[@LokiJackal]

@@JoelCreates Yes. Exactly ^^. And the shape of the alien in the blizzard will be fun to see.

[@cptray-steam]

Nice.

[@pyes]

I wish this was posted somewhere else than youtube, the compression is horrible in a dark movie like this

[@noanyobiseniss7462]

No need for research on how to create a star, its easy, just get the correct amount of elements you want and its own density will start the reaction. Problem is where are you gonna get all those elements? You would have you get them from a nebula and if your going to do that then its far easier to just create another planet around another star.