FLITE | Hyper Realistic CG Sci-Fi Short Using Unreal Engine

[@shortoftheweek]

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[@Shadowclaw25]

how much money did it cost to make that ? its pretty long and about time people that are NOT hollywood start making movies and series to watch. Wanna see some real stories and something new and not boring ! Looks like its very much reality that it can be made happen !

[@mradford10]

The fact it was an original story alone makes it a standout in the current landscape of regurgitated redos and reboots. I would love to see more.

[@ThatOpalGuy]

and now hollywood will reboot and redo this.

[@rafalziolkowski2860]

My thoughts exactlly! Much better written then I would :)

[@jangdi.]

"the current landscape of regurgitated redos and reboots" well tell me you watch nothing but big cheap superheroes movies without tell me you watch nothing but big cheap superheroes movies

[@marocainforlife]

It's a short film... Almost every short film is an original story

[@aryantzh2028]

nah, its based on real story

[@moestuff4787]

Holy cow the minor movement of the characters is legit seamless to real life. With some tweaks to the environments and major motor movements I dont think I would be able to tell this from a real camera shooting real life. Insane work for a shortfilm, so happy to have watched this

[@rise3d872]

I liked that the police jetpack is not just an abstract sci-fi, it is based on a real prototype from Gravity Industries.

[@marqparks]

And the hoverboard behaves pretty realistically too. Like how it needs to be close to surfaces and seemingly wouldn't work over water.

[@MichaelGraybill]

I'm blown away with the fast paced world building, refreshing show-don't-tell approach, blend between suspense, humor, action with heart, plus all those complex perspective shifts... it just all worked and was so effectively pulled off. Score was top notch and characterful by the end. Story was blessedly unpredictable and engrossing. There's so much to like here. Beautiful work, amazing team.

[@lawrenceking6388]

This short film makes me hopeful that Unreal Engine will leapfrog its technology into something so immersive that I can't fathom what it will become years from now.

[@sureshkumar-qw9ny]

The same schematics and but different architecture unless you can define what do you mean by technology. Strength of a engine will forever be connected to hardware it runs on.

[@lawrenceking6388]

@@sureshkumar-qw9ny good to know. Thanks for clarification!

[@jenkem4464]

Unreal Engine + text/prompting to image AI's is the birth of virtual holodeck style like in Star Trek The Next Generation. (minus the energy to matter part.) We are witnessing the emergence of some very amazing tech.

[@Kazukidavidart]

It can generate a whole planet by 2030, inside is all human players somewhere, just like in the movie Ready Player One.

[@mykhailosoloviov]

Yes, but what about the numerous fakes and digital propaganda that follows these technologies

[@theawesomer]

Not only are the visuals impressive, it's great to see a creative storyline that hasn't been done before.

[@LeonBosset]

I can't imagine the amount of work involved! I'd love to see some behind the scenes.

[@lawrencequick7218]

Netflix needs to sign these guys a deal for a full lenth season. Just imagine what they could do with a larger budget.

[@ddnn1142]

Make everyone gay?

[@doob.]

@@ddnn1142And colored

[@eduardmanecuta5350]

​@@ddnn1142😂😂😂

[@eduardmanecuta5350]

And give this The Witcher treatment?

[@BucketHeadianHagg]

This should be required study material for film makers. You’re immediately drawn into the story and invested in the outcome. Its original, organic, and incredibly technical in such a beautiful and thrilling way. I loved it!

[@Ham_Party]

How is this not on love death and robots. Incredible work all around.

[@PeachesChrenko]

Good point!

[@Poly-A-A]

It's not all cg the actors are real

[@wbnc66]

Impressive. far better than some major budget movies. as an amputee I am also happy to see the prosthetic leg angle. Its easier to include with CGI, but its still hard to make look believable. :)

[@scottbarrett1073]

I am an amputee too and the way she stood up after the fall was spot on. The reliance on the other leg due to the lack of a calf muscle on the missing one - perfect.

[@JBDuncan]

I can't believe we got to watch this for free, this is AMAZING!

[@AlexHaines86]

That was an exceptionally well executed short. The soundstage was a pleasure to listen to and the graphics were apot on. Then the story... You know you've got a winner when you want to keep watching and want to know more. Well done to the entire team!

[@basspig]

Certainly suggests that this may be the future of Science Fiction filmmaking. Excellent work on special effects and realism

[@csmarkham]

I’ve recently noticed the details in my dreams, when I don’t attend to them, look astonishingly like generative AI videos. Makes sense, not memories, but new thoughts without sensory input.

[@cpuuk]

Wow ❤ Someone needs to make this a feature film, so much potential.

[@marthinusbrand8484]

Hear hear!!!

[@Auroratrek]

The uncanny valley has been bridged--these characters were not 100% realistic, but they were realistic enough to not be creepy-looking. Nice!

[@lincolnsmithtbp]

I mean, they are live action actors on the LED volume or on a greenscreen … the girl is a cgi double obviously when she’s doing her impossible hoverboard moves and that’s it.

[@jimmerhardy]

Breathless and speechless. Quite an achievement. Bravo.

[@michaelpippa1540]

Very good. Good to see there are people out there that realize the story (and conclusion) are just as important as the effects.

[@neshiah4747]

Didn’t think there was anything left of “original”, thought “its” energy was spent. But seeing this marvel … 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Finally! An actual movie! Love it, great concept and performances! And of course.. visuals

[@martyschrader]

Onlly a small handful of places with jump movements gave away the fact that this was CGI. Quite impressive.

[@Legionmint7091]

Really good shortie. I like Alba Baptista ever since I saw her in Warrior Nun.

[@djrommyb]

This is amazing! alot of time and effort went into this. Makes me wanna fire up blender and make something.

[@danawhite9823]

This was really cool. I'd love to see more come from it. The only negative was that the POV shots really made it feel like a video game and not a short film.

[@projectchaser]

Wow! Very good. The unreal integration is great. Well done.

[@singsingmei]

Loved the syringe bit. So refreshing to see a protagonist using his brains for once.

[@11KAB11]

I legitimately could not tell if the people were real or not at first. CRAZY. Also loved the story.

[@JamieDunbar]

Hot damn. I remember seeing some early shots of this short film a year or two ago and was impressed then. But the final product is truly something special.

[@picksalot1]

Well-imagined, compelling, emotional story. It's great to see such creative use of the tech.

[@markl8111]

That was stunning, captivating, heart wrenching, and everything a story should be! Loved the end. Pulled me out of my seat, wanting more! Now, please continue, ok!

[@michaelparkes-z4q]

I think I have just seen the future of films. Brilliant.

[@리저드]

It's the best 3D movie I've ever seen

[@brentgraves1151]

That was one of the best movies ive ever seen. Awesome job to you and your team!

[@AIStories-w6e]

Wow. Wasn't expecting this to be this interesting and good.. Very original and well made, great story and great execution, great acting too, great transitions. A blockbuster quality all around,, Wow just wow..

[@JojoYouTubeWhat]

This is a great short film! Want to see more of Alba Baptista on screen

[@calvinronis556]

alba baptista is so damn talented, just look at what she does with this character in 15 minutes - she's incredible

[@SjaakSchulteis]

Very well made short movie... amazing! Loved it.

[@daymenleo6895]

Simple yet translusive in mystery Sci fi Oh! and the credits song is a electro remix of where is my mind which I'm a sucker for

[@joeyregina1593]

Fantastic short. Please play more like this.

[@Johnathonaaron]

Bravo! This was fantastic. I would pay for a whole uplifting Black Mirror like series with your art.

[@chrisjoosten9819]

Ok, you've got me emotionally invested now. This was excellent. And that guys apartment was SICK AS FUUUUUUU**......!!!

[@1.618_Murphy]

*It's PERFECT! Everything right down to the last minute detail!*

[@TheDoonst]

Holy guacamole! That was fantastic! Very well done! P.S. KZbin algo brought me here

[@illitero]

I don't know why Chad Muska was holding a sk8trGurl hostage, but it's hard to want to make sense of it all when I'm distracted with just how perfectly her hat stayed in place. It's an Unreal Miracle

[@matildaokur]

Dude this was awesome. Bravo!!! ❤❤❤ 👏👏👏👏

[@gregorybordelon]

EXCELLENT world-building. I can't wait for this to be a game or feature. Splendid chase sequences. Have always wanted a hoverboard so this hit home. Stevie already has an iconic Halloween fit, and can see people making their own bionic legs.

[@Luggi83]

I have to ask: Is the footage of Stevie from 2:22 to 3:06 actually CGI or did they use real footage? If it is CGI that's mindblowing.

[@jeffparent3988]

I totally agree. It says a lot about how good it is that we have to ask if it is CG or real footage.

[@Designguidetv]

they are being secretive about it, but def some mocap there. Mostly likely something hybrid

[@orbitolnook2163]

Wow 🤯 it totally exceeded all my expectations in the best possible way. We need to have this made into a full length feature film, it's bound to knock it out of the park, no doubt 👍

[@mich3694]

👍👏👏👏👏👏 Vértigo, suspenso y acción!!! 👏👏👏👏👏💯❤️ BRAVO!!! 👍🇦🇷

[@EpicallyCasual]

Hugely impressive work :)

[@PeachesChrenko]

Amazing work! Ticks all the boxes. Great to see Unreal in this context.

[@KyberNexus42]

Truly a perfect mix of action, story, and emotion. Bravo!

[@adithompson199]

Really enjoyed watching. Excellent story and acting. Great action and stunning production. Thankyou to all involved. Makes me want to watch more.

[@thelegion_within]

really liked the drone footage to RL cuts, really seamless

[@3dtechnik]

Wow, what a piece of wonderful work!

[@bellemac9789]

What a beautiful piece of storytelling. Kudos ! You kept me entertained and wanting to know the whole way, thank you. The prosthetic had you guessing is the character real or not? Again well done. Scenery is imaginative and believable. The multi story layers are executed beautifully which is what is lacking in ALL the major studios work of late.

[@Glowbox3D]

Really well done. Excellent CG work. Great cinematography. Great acting. Loved it.

[@Darthwriter]

This was stunning. Well done. Great story and well told. Felt very Black Mirror. Great job. Wow.

[@vaibhavkumar5402]

Just blows my mind. That was amazing. Phenomenal work guys. Phenomenal.🤯

[@itsjxomusic]

They're meta humans right? It's crazy how detailed all this is

[@shortoftheweek]

The Framestore team has been a bit playful about revealing too much, but as far as we can tell it's mocap with some composited facial performances?

[@itsjxomusic]

@@shortoftheweek I'm not speaking about the pre-animation process. I'm talking about the rigs they are using and judging by it being UE5, My guess is metahumans

[@lincolnsmithtbp]

It’s live action actors on a LED volume, greenscreen or real set. It’s quite obvious they’re real actors. They only switch to digital for the girl when she’s interacting with her environment and hocerboarding around, but I believe a lot of that is still just compositing as well.

[@wrenwry]

I wanted to see a little more of the resolution between Daniel Lawrence Taylor and Genthin Anthony’s characters, and a touch more fleshing out around the narrative, but all-in-all it was a solid short film. Moving plot line, well-paced action beats, smart ‘camera’ work, beautiful visuals. I really enjoyed the end result, hope more people get to see the film.

[@jamesnogowskisr.9768]

If you don't make a sequel to this I will be so angry great job

[@maurenovick]

Wow. This is absolutely fantastic!

[@SaiPrashanthRF]

Loved it! Great cinematic experience!

[@LtMjBurrito]

Super impressive and very well told! I'd love to see more of this world.

[@alexmattyou]

wow, The city looks amazing. This is one of the best visual I seen

[@cat52]

Amazing!! I need a full movie of this!!

[@lone_puppy3539]

Wow, that was an awesome ride! I hope there is a continuation of this. Great work!

[@Djwhynotlove]

I loved this. Some of the people movements were too video gamie but soo much was enjoyable. Reminded me of the final fantasy movie that went to theaters video gamie. ❤ 8 out of 10

[@kevinrogers2774]

Excellent in every respect.

[@neilmorbs82]

movie worthy - I hope you make it and it will do well. very beautiful and compelling

[@wendycohen9038]

This is excellent. Among other things, the editing of the action was superb!

[@ronaldolamont]

This is absolutely incredible! This needs to be a full length feature film!! I thoroughly enjoyed it from start to finish! How long did it take to make?!! You must make this into a full length film!!

[@hemmojito]

No human beings were hurt in this movie

[@TheBlackBox_YouTube]

That shot at 11:24 is insane.

[@INTRPOLPolice]

Woah very nice graphics 👌 🎉

[@alexvilhelm-mediaentertain626]

🥰🥰 Beautiful and talented Alba Baptista🥰🥰

[@AoptimisticNihilist]

wow! just blown away even many big Hollywood movies aren't this good

[@danielosawaru9045]

Lets goooo!!!! This looks so amazing

[@duavoai]

As we all where, I got sucked into the story and realistic visuals. This made me question myself where the characters real or cgi? Amazing work ❤

[@amvids]

VERY GOOD and very realistic, not just in visual quality but also in story line. Maybe just a little TOO realistic! want *MORE* !!!!!

[@myasylem8642]

I need more. This was way too good!!! MORE

[@Suge212]

That could actually be a pretty cool video game concept. You play the girl trying to navigate and escape the city on a hover board, while meeting people along the way who can help you.

[@erichpulzer1903]

Absolutely impressing - love it!

[@panedrop]

Really good, needs a sequel.

[@Zombosawr3000]

Very cool piece! I'd love a whole movie

[@thedarkfloyd7517]

Instant sub. Awesome work!

[@dimensions7834]

BRAVO Tim! Outstanding work! Im flabbergasted.

[@leisureHOWL]

ITS SO INCREDIBLE

[@paramdeepsingh663]

its amazing, i love it ❤❤

[@anmolagrawal5358]

You're telling me that the girl was also CG? No freakin way

[@Edman_79]

Very nice! Great work!

[@AllThingsFilm1]

Fantastic short. This would make a great feature film. I'm surprised it hasn't received more views and up votes.

[@Slynell1]

This is absolutely amazing... Well done team. Make this a full feature

[@leonadrian7257]

This was really good!!!❤

[@NicleT]

Amazing work! Can't wait for the suite!

[@stephenpheonix6549]

I’m waiting for Part 2 now!! 👏🏼💯🎯

[@Short-Cipher]

That was great. Thank you. 👏 👏 👏