Stress Salad Scene [New] (Rollercoaster Of Friendship) - MLP 15.ai

[@AlexMLP]

I'll say it right now. I'm more of an "argument" guy, so this isn't my field of expertise... Still, I hope you enjoyed it! Sorry it took so long, though

[@acabusarmies7279]

I think that you going into this will help connect the threads of that project, if you're still doing it.

[@AlexMLP]

@@acabusarmies7279 only time will tell ;)

[@The_Double_U]

I don't mind Emotional or Argument Scenes, both have Great Writing I wish would be in Equestria Girls.

[@kevinyo1169]

As a fan of the opposite (communicating instead of arguing), you did a tremendous job. Believe me. I like how you wrote something outside of your comfort zone, and it turned out great.

[@derpyftw2795]

This simultaneously melted and broke my heart. Fluttershy now being the one supporting RD is something odd, but it works since it's about FEAR, and who else knows fear better than Fluttershy. Rainbow's inability to realize she must allow herself to fear mundane things is kinda sad. She's so into this magic world that she forgot she's only a high school girl at the end of the day.

[@windshieldlaugh5618]

It may be a small detail, but I love how Rainbow says "believe me", just like Fluttershy did before. And also her look in response. It sort of gives the feeling they were truly hearing each other

[@Squirtlelucyp]

In case of emergency, you can always pull off the demon sunset card

[@pikaboydupain_cheng3019]

LOL totally 😝😝

[@derpyftw2795]

I can't help but to love the simple structure of the scene: 1st act - Establishes status quo of the usual dynamic of RD and Fluttershy. Inciting incident - Rainbow accidentally brings up the rollercoaster 2nd act part I - Rainbow tries to cover up her fear, only to make things worse, leading to her confessing Midpoint - Fluttershy realizes RD's problem and shifts their dynamic, now being her the one supporting RD 2nd act part II - Fluttershy's motivational monologue Climax - RD realizes she must allow herself to fear simple things. Fluttershy is reassured she's a good friend Resolution - Stress salad is no longer needed, because the problem has been solved A masterful example of a scene!

[@alfalfa4073]

Hasbro: Haha this salad funny Alex: how about i use it to make everyone cry? Hasbro: ...you're making me look bad bro

[@EYYYYYJustin]

Its a law in the equestria girls universe that when someone brings up demon sunset "no offense" needs to be said quickly afterwards. Regardless if Sunset is even there.

[@onsc431]

This really paints a more human side to Equestria Girls. It seems like it adopts this idea of magic affecting a normal world and how the people react to it, something FiM doesn't have to deal with. It sort of gives EG its own identity.

[@moonbowcraze1632]

"I- I mean demon Sunset!" That's so Rainbow Dash, I love it!

[@snoopingaSUSualiseee]

What I love about these new scenes is that they don't bend the story, but rather take elements of it and enhance them. It carries over Rainbow's fear and gives it a justification, then uses Fluttershy, who is sort of her foil in this area, all the while taking place in the story as if it was a deleted scene. Heck, even Fluttershy has some sort of depth when she says she's getting the hang of it, something that Rainbow reassures her by repeating "believe me"! Then there are the simple models that change little expressions in order to convey emotion without words, adding to the immersion and quality of what's essentially a scene and not a written chapter There is this believable humanity to them with fear, insecurities and self love that really makes them more compelling

[@windshieldlaugh5618]

0:42 if you listen closely you can hear sunset saying "none taken"

[@sarabrstn]

Sunset: I sense a disturbance in the force

[@sarabrstn]

There is something so genuine about the dialogue that never fails to capture the essence of the characters. Little stutters or choice of words. But above all else is the understanding of the characters. What they feel, believe, fear and how they interact with each other. I mean a scene so precise, packed with jokes and emotional moments while still being faithful to the ip is hard to achieve and requires a certain mastery of the story and its characters. Hats off to you

[@Them3hsface]

Just... how How can a scene so full of emotion that actually has me at the verge of crying be created based off of a STRESS SALAD What is going on?!?!?!!

[@derpyftw2795]

Love how for the first half Rainbow is the one who's driving the conversation, but at the middle Fluttershy just takes control and goes all out xD A great example of how to use a midpoint in a scene!

[@jahxsx]

This took the usual FlutterDash dynamic and put a really good twist by reversing the roles. It also relates to the unique theme and setting that only exist in EG, which makes it even more special. You surely did it again, Alex

[@Squirtlelucyp]

From a Spring Fling line to an unheard soccer field dialogue and now a literal STRESS SALAD!!! You proved to be able to write about anything and still make it great Props to you, Alex!

[@muhdaqeel7330]

"a Spring Fling line" Which video is that?

[@Squirtlelucyp]

@@muhdaqeel7330 he pitched a rework of Rarity's character arc in the Rarity's wasted video It's not a 15ai video, but the rewrite is there

[@muhdaqeel7330]

@@Squirtlelucyp Thanks.

[@pikaboydupain_cheng3019]

Fluttershy really pulled out the card of "bravery is just taking over the fear to do something you don't like"

[@AbysmalRandomn3ss]

This is great. I’ve always loved Rainbow and Fluttershys dynamic. It maybe cliche but nothings new under the Sun. For years Rainbow has always been protecting Fluttershy from physical threats and now Flutters is returning the favor by easing Rainbows mental burden. I think it’s really sweet, especially in your rewriting where Rainbow actually feels like she has a responsibility to protect the masses because of the power she wields. Of course Rainbows best friend would be there for her when she’s feeling insecure about herself when Fluttershy knows what it’s like to feel insecure. Can’t wait to see what your rewrite next homie.

[@alfalfa4073]

Imagine being so good at writing that you can make a legit scene out of a stress salad

[@atlasultima4200]

It may not be your preferred scene style, but you still have your writing shine through your understanding of the characters. Even something as simple as a 'stress salad' can be made into a scene like this. and yet still come off natural. Fantastic work, my dude!

[@KikoSquirrely]

MY DUDE, YOU'RE CRAZY!! If You Made a Touching Scene Based On This Particular Joke, Then You Can Do Anything!! 😂😂😂 (heck, l dare even say your own S3 of EG fanmade stuff!!)

[@The_Double_U]

Now that was sweet. 😊😊😊 If I made This Special, I'd probably take out The Ending Song (because I'm not a big fan of it,) and put THIS in too fill out the runtime of The Special.

[@The_Double_U]

Also, I would add a Rarijack Kiss, while Forever Young plays in The Background. kzbin.info/www/bejne/b4C4pqWMmbd6qcU

[@poiuyt8044]

I'm all in for this revamped Rainbow! Between this scene and the argument in Spring Breakdown, this version of dash has really grown on me. There's a tragic subtext to her that ties back to the magic Sunset brought that makes it feel important in the bigger picture. Finally human rainbow dash feels like an actual character who resembles the one from the show, but still unique in the EG setting because of this

[@Tamara_752]

I like how Fluttershy said that rainbow dash can tell her what stressing her, ,,if she want of corse" It's not like the most of friends who are like ,,Tell meeee, WHAT'S WRONG"

[@moonbowcraze1632]

Honestly, I love all your scenes. They have such natural dialog that fits each character so well. You are so talented!

[@mistylover7398]

Fluttershy : blub

[@mil-2287]

This is awesome, really well written, i can't belive it came out from a stress salad joke

[@r.o.b.5684]

First half of the video: 🤣 Second half of the video: 🥲

[@Shynessor]

Very good, I liked how you expanded this scene with the anti-stress salad. And so I really hope that in the universe of Equestria girls, these two are the canon in terms of the ship. And so I really liked this video, I'm glad that people, despite the fact that the show itself is over, are still doing pony content.

[@thewonderofimagination8230]

Oh my gosh, there needs to be more scenes like this in the whole series! Rainbow Dash definitely needs more scenes to express her character like this!Also, Sunset Shimmer's Saga has so much potencial in case you want to make more of these.

[@predator5775]

Despite this not even being canon, I would have believed this is something that would happen. Hasbro, why did you forsake EQG for Pony Life?

[@windshieldlaugh5618]

These two minutes alone gave both characters more depth, growth and dynamic than the MOVIES (more than 4 hours)

[@derpyftw2795]

Saying no offense as a second step to demon sunset is hilarious and great at making fun of Rainbow Rocks' version of the joke

[@morsclue]

IM GONNA CRY

[@Cosmicplayboi]

I absolutely love the way you wrote this. There is isn't enough serious/emotional scenes for Rainbow Dash. Sure you can count Spring Breakdown, but it was more of Rainbow Dash being unlikable and we never really got deep in her character. Plus Rainbow Dash is my favorite character, so I was disappointed about how she was written. Also flutterdash 💞💞

[@atsfevan0242]

This was both great and hilarious

[@analothor]

Truly a wholesome little moment 🌈🦋

[@gSashaWaybright]

Shipping and I would love it if it was cannon PS:my dude that was AWESOME!!!

[@elsiedxsh]

As an extreme flutterdash shipper this made me very happy thank you 🙈

[@Slytherin90.]

Man, I wish this wholesome conversation between them happened in the original episode! :D

[@lilicap7]

The demon Sunset joke got me 😂 I absolutely loved this

[@jacobkusnerik8809]

Ashleigh and Andrea would be VERY impressed with these voices I'm sure! They sound EXACTLY like the real ones!

[@ricardocalletejada6707]

Including the sad UP movie theme behind the conversation was an outstanding added value to another masterpiece of yours, Alex MLP!

[@gwen6328]

I legit couldn't stop squealing! I know you're more of an argument scene kinda guy, but it is nice to see something so heartwarming!! 🥰🥰 P.S. Nice choice of background music ;)

[@AlexMLP]

Up never fails to deliver

[@starside1015]

I think it's Pretty good. Whether it would feel out of place or not i think it would work good there.

[@thekietnguyen2673]

Friendship at its finest

[@joseandresfernandez309]

when things go downhill, you can always pull up the demon sunset card XD😂😂

[@GaryBaldorMendivil]

Scenes that deserved to be in the final cut

[@Jimmy2003MLPFIM]

The sad music was from UP

[@skilledful]

Good Job. In 2017 i hoped argument scenes between the protagonists on the specials thank to different duo. Understand,Antagonize,etc.

[@bradonbyrd8061]

Oh man gosh fantastic

[@JDueler11]

That salad is more than a day old.

[@kerialll]

This was great, nice job Alex!

[@getaloadofthisguy4936]

Bro this is so cute lmao I love it

[@ShipperFireMist]

So cute my main #1 ship aaaaaaahhhhh!!

[@demorunnertimmedrt4432]

Yes I ship these too for life. Same goes for rarijack and sciset. But I think it's better if pinkie is by herself.

[@adamtherenegade2001]

Nice. If you see an salad, eat it. It can relived stress. Plus idk that they fought all those things rd was saying

[@Railmaster-dp5ft]

I do like these videos but I like to see one with the character development that could be perfect for flash sentry

[@RSPSherman]

wait what song did you usei in the background mate? because i find it very interesting to listen to while watching this

[@maafbangyt]

Haaa ,the voice can same , how 😭

[@Skaz32225]

How did you manage to get the voices so spot on? It almost looks like Ashleigh Ball and Andrea Libman did the voice acting. Did you use AI or did you have real voice actors? If it is the latter then they really sound like the original ones.

[@Baldwin-iv445]

You were not playing the UP soundtrack.

[@thiphuongnguyen1419]

RAINBOW DASH COCO FLUTTERSHY HOGI

[@PPEFwatch]

well would ya look at that

[@quinnhouk5369]

This is awesome. Can you show me how you make these?

[@AlexMLP]

might do a tutorial sometime in the future

[@alexanderthegreat2678]

How do you write like this? I genuinely want to learn

[@AlexMLP]

Well, I'm not the one to teach since I'm still learning, but I'll try! For me personally, I've developed some kind of procedure when writing. First off I think about different points I wanna touch: - How do I add to the overall story - How can I further develop characters and their dynamics Getting these points down are very helpful to not go off the rails later down the road. Make a general outline of the scene and map out everything to help you write much faster. I won't get into the structure of it all, but you should try to keep things interesting. You got limited time in the visual media, so use it wisely. I usually go over what I just wrote and think if it fits or if it's unnecessary. Having chunks of lines that add nothing of value and will eventually cost you the momentum you've built. Go over stuff regularly and think if they fit the criteria of the first points. Good scenes are interesting because nothing is stale. Play with shifts of power and tones, in the end, things cannot be like they used to. And if they are, you might as well just not have written anything in the first place. It doesn't have to be huge revelations, but maybe tiny bits of information that can later on grow and have bigger meaning. As for the dialogue itself, think of it as information being delivered with a coating. You want the essential information to be said, but in line with the characters and how they would express it. Sometimes you don't even need lines, but reaction shots. The core of it all lies in the subtext. It's not about what they say, but the meaning behind the words. Getting subtext right often makes it easier to write believable dialogue, instead of sounding like something made by an AI. The dialogue is a fine line between the writer and the story and more often than not can make or break a scene. You should know what you want to say and then filter it through the characters. I wouldn't say this is 100% the way to write, but this is the style and mentality I've developed. I hope it helps you, though!

[@JDueler11]

As sweet as this scene was, it didn’t fit with the entirety of the story. I mean it, everyone had a part to play, but it was mostly about Rarity and Applejack.

[@AlexMLP]

@@JDueler11 yup, just a fun extended scene that really came to me out of nowhere lol