Sci-Fi Short Film "Big Boom"

Sci-Fi Short Film "Big Boom" | DUST

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Жыл бұрын

The mysterious disappearance of every human on earth leaves a service robot wondering what his purpose is.
"Big Boom" by Brian Watson
"Big Boom" Credits:
Dante White Aliano - Jimbo, Bob, Chuzz, Mr. Dumpotron, Bugsy
Lucas Lanthier - Gas Station PA
Madeline Wager - ADA
Written, Directed, Edited, Scored, Animated by Brian Watson
Additional Artwork - Everett Gunther, Silver TM
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@TheeBurgerDude Жыл бұрын

Hi everyone! My name's Brian Watson, I created this film with the help of some of my talented actor friends! Thank you so much for watching, and I'm stoked that many of you like it! Let me know if you have any questions and I'll do my best to respond, thanks again!

@squeakeththewheel Жыл бұрын

Hey that was one of the best shorts I've seen. I'd like to make a humorous not critical criticism - Jimbo seems to have mastered antigravity with the way he can lean forward and not fall over. But if that is the case, why does he need a steampunk wheel to move on? Great short! I would love to see him and Bob meet up on the road.

@maheshkarwande6681 Жыл бұрын

Great Work Dude. Like to see 2nd part

@peggynulsen1365 Жыл бұрын

Yes to meeting Bob half way, a big hug and...... Recharge to discover what happened to the humans. Loved this little short.

@osmia Жыл бұрын

Is there a way you can convince DUST to automatically enable closed captioning on your videos? If not, is it possible that you yourself have access to the settings to please enable CC?

@0neIntangible Жыл бұрын

So Brian, what happened to not continue this story?... Did you give up on this one or move on to other projects?... Did the money dry up and you could not continue on this one?... Please don't leave us hanging in mid-air wondering where this continues where it left off.

@MrMagicFingers1 9 ай бұрын

This is incredible! Love the story line, the animation and the "feeling". I would love to see a Part 2 or an expanded version. Many here would! Hey everyone... who here would like to see a Part 2??? Please vote!

@MrMagicFingers1 9 ай бұрын

You have my vote!!!

@CriminalonCrime 9 ай бұрын

Yeah, I hate these open concept stories, just deliver the rest of the damn story! It's lazy AF to just write a script with no climax or conclusion, a toddler could do that!

@jbowman2239 8 ай бұрын

I totally agree with a part 2!! I absolutely LOVE this video. Thank you!

@janissquirell5072 8 ай бұрын

sure, it would be fabulous

@kevincarrington1246 8 ай бұрын

If he builds it, They will come.

@zethraelofteldrassil3149 Жыл бұрын

And Jimbo is off to find Bob, and Bob is on his way to find Jimbo. Great film!

@bobalicious2696 17 күн бұрын

Except Bob never entered sleep mode to conserve power. He's dead on the road somewhere.

@thewickedking8431 Жыл бұрын

I've always wanted a second part to this

@ZERO_O7X Жыл бұрын

Same! I remember seeing this a couple years ago and immediately fell in love with it. Glad Dust picked it up because more people need to see it. I love the Fallout vibes and just want to be friends with this lonely bot! 😊

@alfaromeo1819 Жыл бұрын

@@ZERO_O7X Me too

@Rob1337 Жыл бұрын

And me

@geroldrainer9656 Жыл бұрын

Only 48 hours of power left, the only remaining hope is to meet Bob for the last time. There is no future except of a power source crossing Jimbos way.

@alfaromeo1819 Жыл бұрын

@@ZERO_O7X This story is a paradigm of us nothing more

@andrewshaw7998 9 ай бұрын

Even though the robots aren't humanoid, their voices and personalities do a brilliant job of playing around in the uncanny valley. Great stuff, would love a part 2!

@TerrifyingTessa 10 ай бұрын

I NEED TO SEE JIMBO AND BOB REUNITED! legit though, really well done, engaging and suspenseful. Totally thought the overseer was on an independent power supply and I was watching a horror story. Thank you, also I do really need to see them reunited.

@jeff9934 9 ай бұрын

Me too!!! Lolol

@ZERO_O7X Жыл бұрын

I haven't seen this one in a while. I've always loved the Fallout style vibe in this short.

@lynellephillips3889 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic! I want to see more of Jimbo's adventures, he's gotta find Bob somehow... I love Jimbo....

@rw2452 Жыл бұрын

0:52 The quotation marks on Never in We "Never" close 😂

@stancooper5436 25 күн бұрын

LoL! Legal insisted on it..

@oakiemouse Жыл бұрын

Been awhile since I watched this the first time and it still holds up as such an amazing short movie. I would enjoy if it was expanded upon further.

@roccov3614 Жыл бұрын

I remember it too. It's been awhile. So I didn't remember exactly how it ended. It was great to see again. Great job.

@joebutlersnr7017 9 ай бұрын

What's to expand upon? AI going about aimlessly?

@mapletouqe 6 ай бұрын

@@joebutlersnr7017 Well, we could focus on Jimbo and his attempt to go see Bob, or at least see what happened to him. Perhaps he could also find out what happened to the humans during his travels, depending on if he even was able to reach his destination. There definitely is potential for continuing the story.

@supertuber120 5 ай бұрын

@@mapletouqe I'd also like to see Jimbo's search for Bob. And the disappearance of the humans has got me curious. We definitely need a "Big Boom 2".

@diogeneskoolaid8437 Жыл бұрын

Hello Brian . This is one of the finest cgi(?) animations I have ever seen. The realistic look and feel of the sets: almost looked like stop motion with physical objects. The story was perfectly done - everything is clear without having to explain. The iconic 50’s aesthetic was pitch perfect including the “overseer” glaring down from his pole. Marvelous keep up the good work. Hope Jimbo finds his friend.

@TheeBurgerDude 10 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!!

@johnaronbaay-fx8yz 9 ай бұрын

1. Why the sky is green? 2. Where are the humans? 3. What is about Jimbo and Bob, as per Jazz?

@dehydratedwater9806 9 ай бұрын

@@TheeBurgerDude it's always been my favorite!

@jasonl8720 8 ай бұрын

Everything is clear? Are the robots gay?

@ariohd5267 7 ай бұрын

@@jasonl8720 maybe they are

@ku8721 9 ай бұрын

If Fallout and Wall-E could have a baby this would be it!!!

@Grimm_Book Жыл бұрын

This is definitely a Brokeback Mountain inspired love story. Right down to the accent. "I wish I could quit you."

@Albtraum_TDDC Жыл бұрын

Ada is the wife... "i love you"

@olivaredito3437 11 ай бұрын

There is no love in perversion.

@Damonpuss 11 ай бұрын

Aww, poignant. I want to see if Jimbo found his friend. Wonderfully animated and great style... I love those liminal time zones.

@mauriceedwards346 9 ай бұрын

Hey is this called trolling I'm going to jump the gun, but I just started watching this have a good day this is a reply.

@shadroid 11 ай бұрын

The phrase "Children of humanity" comes to mind. This is one of the most endearingly philosophical pieces I know of. Love, curiosity, realization of one's own mortality and the desire to think for one's self, all nascent and growing. It is as if all the adults disappeared leaving 8 and 9 year olds to fend for themselves. One can imagine a future populated now only by robots where it is told: "And humans created robots in their own image" Award winning material. As Homer Simpson would say: "Six thumbs up!"

@bgfd1 Жыл бұрын

That was wonderful. Everything, the acting, the animation, tones and textures. My attention was totally held. Could there be a part 2?

@AlexTrusk91 Жыл бұрын

What it feels like to work in a Amz facility. 🥴 I'm about halfway through and just wanted to say thank you for this piece of art. Two sentient robots missing each other is heartwarming and heartbreaking at the same time 😢😅🤔

@dansmodelrailways7886 9 ай бұрын

This is outstanding. We need a sequel!

@obtuse1291 Жыл бұрын

These short films are incredible. Love them.

@Michael-kb2jz Жыл бұрын

Nice job. I like how you made the robots so likable. Would like to see more of your work.

@captain5104 4 ай бұрын

I remember watching this a few years back on another channel. Always enjoyed this animation and yes....i am a fallout fan (New vegas my beloved) and im a bit disappointed this never got picked up by the modding community. Perhaps finding these two bots shut down still hugging each other along the highway and with a few fission batteries can become a companion pair. Perhaps with the ability to repair your stuff and make stimpacks.

@gilmotier Жыл бұрын

I loved this short! I have such terrible ADD that it’s not uncommon for me to lose interest or get distracted and leave halfway through clips that aren’t even 3 minutes long. This was captivating. I wish it were a feature-length film.

@jimpatterson5524 Жыл бұрын

just think, 50 years ago there was no such thing as ADD to blame lack of attention on.......

@jamesnewberry1191 Жыл бұрын

@@jimpatterson5524 It's only been 35 years or so since it was invented. I have not had ADD but I have had LSD. (sarcasm)

@jameslangschied7900 2 ай бұрын

I think Bob should get an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actor. Bugsy, Dumbotron and A.D.A. were brilliant, but I appreciated Bob's nuanced subtleties. Kudos to Chuzz. He made a great villain. Signed, your friend Jimbo.

@martinsolomon5500 Жыл бұрын

I saw “Jimbo and Bob” just the other day. They are doing quite well.

@sydneyperry8703 Жыл бұрын

This short story reminded me a lot of the game Fallout. I really enjoyed this. Made me think about how society is on an upwards projection of self automation, AI, robotics, yet it can be extinguished in the blink of an eye. Funny how in this world robots outlived humans, but only for so long before they died too. In my opinion our planet isn’t a guarantee, at any moment our world could vanish yet we imagine and invest in a technological world while barley paying much mind on how to protect and preserve our planet. This is my second time watching and I loved it as much as the first time.

@slayer8actual 11 ай бұрын

So did Jimbo and Bob meet halfway, and run out of power talking about their friendship while out in the middle of nowhere? At least that's how I pictured it. Two buddies talking about the old days with the humans, and laughing about how stupid we were. Until their batteries faded away. Great video.

@boringopr4369 Жыл бұрын

I've seen it before it needs a part 2 to see how it ended hopefully Jimbo finds Bob and the green sky turns blue and humans reappear

@man350z Жыл бұрын

This was on TheCGBros 4 years ago, I recognized it and did a search on KZfaq and there it is. Still as enjoyable 4 years later.

@thetony5474 Жыл бұрын

This was a nice change after the last set of films…like going from savoury to sweet 😊

@peterhill8398 Жыл бұрын

When Bugsy cries ‘l like to eat bugs!’ I immediately thought of the big robot in Futurama. ‘My leg feels funny!’

@JeHa1967 7 ай бұрын

We need Part 2 😊

@anthonyjames5427 Жыл бұрын

Holy crap! The pure existential horror! That one hit me in the feels hard. Amazing stuff!

@stancooper5436 25 күн бұрын

Feel so sorry for Jimbo. Lonely to be the smartest, most human A.I on the station, and the only one that initiates conversation.

@mariofachinsky5639 Жыл бұрын

Beautifuly made, the story, the characters & animation, sound design, music... amazing fine work full of art and talent. Congratulations!

@gozattila9575 Жыл бұрын

It was so so catchy, thanks a lot for this! It would also deserve some more episodes, so we’d be able to enjoy its athmosphere longer. There are 2 kind of shorts: one type i just watch, the other i remember for years. This was type 2 definetely

@douglas9607 Жыл бұрын

He's got his whole future ahead. well, at least 48 hours of a future. unless he finds the correct voltage. Thanks for posting.

@Jaggerbush Жыл бұрын

Great job. The voice-over work was endearing and added a lot to your brilliant animation.

@hairbeauty8083 6 ай бұрын

I almost cried,.... So strange how that robots voice emotes so much

@pondafarr Жыл бұрын

Yes, i remember seeing this a few years ago, great little film. Would love to see more tales from the gas station!

@brianbishoff194 9 ай бұрын

Echoing all the compliments here. Engaging characters, outstanding esthetic and animation. More please!

@keithpurtell1213 4 ай бұрын

This is one of the more interesting Dust videos. Brian and his team did a lot of work creating the characters, and the art design is top drawer. It's a great vibe. Sign me up for Episode 2.

@seanrosenau2088 Жыл бұрын

There Will Come Soft Rains. Awesome.

@MandarkPsuedonym Жыл бұрын

Sue the girl, and sue the cops....no jury would rule against you once they see the video. Then take a holiday with the winnings, I think you've earned it.

@AcapulKero Жыл бұрын

It would be great if they make a second part where everything will be fine. Great job!

@lillianbowen7408 Жыл бұрын

Hello Mr. Watson, my name is Lillian ,I'm from Texas. It's 8:52 pm , I was viewing Dust films as I mopped my kitchen. Bobs' photo popped up on my feed and I recognized him immediately. I remember this robot though it had been from several years ago right? I love this story. I believe giving our "things " names and personalities are a direct reflection of ourselves . I often have conversations with my little friends. They help me express my feelings too. I shared this film on Facebook because it's message " what is my purpose" and 'I love my friends" is meaningful. Watching your film again, I noticed Bobs' chest seemed to raise up and down as though breathing. And his breathing became faster when rolling away from the gas station searching, after questioning the others the whereabouts of the humans. And last , I didn't recall that ADA saids I love you. Very clever Mr. Watson. Thank you , your fan Lillian

@durasaxon5131 Жыл бұрын

Even though the ending was the end of mankind? Genius creation of machinery. The actor interactions were thought-provoking and although maintained through Energy Systems and programming systems showed the creativity of mankind before its demise. This video really held my attention

@pioneervajo Жыл бұрын

I love to see a second part where jimbo meets his friend bob, and see them together figure out what has happened to humanity

@marcusfoxelhaus9870 Жыл бұрын

I have watched this several times in the past and still find it intriguing. Well done.

@Alexander-gt4rc Жыл бұрын

That was really good. I really want to see what happens next. This should be a feature film.

@cosmic-fortytwo 8 ай бұрын

I was hoping Jimbo and Bob would meet up on the road, travelling to see each other.

@sirapos6550 9 ай бұрын

That was too good. I loved the scene where Jimbo's face turns to full moon and then the night shots take over. Also the music in the end, sounds like Popol Vuh or Tangerine Dream, like german experimental electronic ambient music. Nice !

@sclogse1 8 ай бұрын

This is a classic that's been around for a while.

@cinemartin3530 Жыл бұрын

A nice short film, very similar to a teaser for a full-fledged film. Here, the potential is really felt, even if the authors put here something completely different from what I thought. Just imagine the journey of a robot, or even a whole hundred robots that explore the world of long-dead people, being, as it were, echoes of the former civilization. Or, our heritage? Or maybe another form of our existence? I already feel the beauty of the philosophical questions raised here. If it's easy for you and you have a desire, I would like to see a sequel. By the way, the robot turned out so charming! 😃

@David-wg3mf 9 ай бұрын

This would be a terrific _Twillight Zone_ episode.

@createwithpete494 Жыл бұрын

Truly brilliant 👏!! Pixar meets Outer Limits.

@billcurls8871 Жыл бұрын

I watched this last year and it was great, I'm glad you replayed it!!!!

@obewon2 Жыл бұрын

Cool little flick. I also wonder why the sky turned green. A sequel would be cool. Does he find Bob? What happens on his journey to find Bob? What's with the shiny bot in his place? Inquiring minds would love to find out.

@TheGreenNewSteal2025 Жыл бұрын

I’ll watch this gladly every time it pops up. What a great short.

@johnshields6852 5 ай бұрын

I saw this a while back and forgot about it, it's mesmerizing, great job whoever made this. Thank you.

@PrimitiveInTheExtreme Жыл бұрын

Exciting. Magnificent soundtrack. ✨🤖✨

@user-hk4qs9so3k 3 ай бұрын

I've watched this a few times and I always hoping for a sequel.

@user-zu2mi7je9d 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful movie with appealing characters. More human than majority of people since kind and simple. Jazz has the power... Thanks !

@darwinsfish 8 ай бұрын

So atmospheric. Brilliantly constructed.

@chipinnc Жыл бұрын

Great story and film! Thank you!!! ❤

@axionth27sharonannKendel-jk6ot 9 ай бұрын

Watched this three or four times and i love it. There is something so sweet about it. Thank you guys😊

@lisanidog8178 9 ай бұрын

Love Jimbo’s accent. I’m a sucker for robots with a southern drawl.

@TheGolfdaily Жыл бұрын

One of the BEST episode ever! Top Job. 👍👍

@kanubeenderman 9 ай бұрын

that was great! hope Jimbo reaches Bob and discovers what is going on!

@wlawrence7794 Жыл бұрын

Has a Fallout sorta feel to it, with clearly a different focus and plot.

@burtpanzer 8 ай бұрын

I think there should have been some indication that Jimbo had enough reserve energy to make it half way to Bob's location.

@KunoKnoedel 7 ай бұрын

My favorite Story. Seen this multiple times in the last 10 Yrs.

@brianvalley5223 9 ай бұрын

It's a cute little romp through the bots' fantastical search for meaning. I like it.

@k.y.6148 9 ай бұрын

This just chapter one, I hope! This just HAS to be a series.

@Intercept10 Жыл бұрын

Great work. I wish I was confident enough to give you a solid review. My emotions awakened while watching this. The ending. 😢😢😢👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼

@supermanu2008 Жыл бұрын

Excellent, bravo!

@RodgerDodger196 Жыл бұрын

JIMBO SEEM LIKE A NICE GYRO BOT TO BE BUDDYS WITH. AND HE's more -FOR CURIOSITY & WONDER & CONCERN & FRIENDSHIP EXIST! THIS WAS EXCELLENTLY DONE! Just as if Pixar had made it! I knew I had seen it before-but IT WAS AS IF IT WAS THE FIRST TIME SEEING IT AGAIN! Hope we see more like this with the retro appeal!

@chubbymoth5810 Жыл бұрын

What a lovely tale,.. thank you!

@raphlvlogs271 Жыл бұрын

nostalgic robot design

@Scornsavant 10 ай бұрын

That was surprisingly moving.

@markusallen5634 10 ай бұрын

Original title: "Pixar's How To Make A Hillbilly Robot".

@Im-apple69 Жыл бұрын

This is surely emotional fr (my opinion) Cant believe a cook can make such s great sci fi movie

@davwildstar930 Жыл бұрын

" Okido. Thank you " :) I' m really sad for this robot, i don' t want to see him go away

@talismanskulls2857 Жыл бұрын

So many years ago and it is still awesome. :D

@Anuclano Жыл бұрын

Before 2022 I would think this behavior of AI is impossible, now after we have seen ChatGPT, we know it is possible.

@Dustycrophoppervideoedit2024 6 ай бұрын

There should be a sequel for this

@tomislavkolundzic3212 Жыл бұрын

Dust rules 💪

@jamieloughner5542 Жыл бұрын

Well done!!!!

@cksoup Жыл бұрын

very “There Will Come Soft Rains” energy, i like it:)

@feflofeflic Жыл бұрын

... very sad story...and thank you for your awesome work...

@ZERO_O7X Жыл бұрын

I hope Jimbo made it to see Bob. I like to imagine they met somewhere half way and enjoyed one last chat and watched the sun set as they lost power together.

@hereigoagain5050 Жыл бұрын

Great graphics! Love the 1960s desert gas station: really sets the mood. JimBo should borrow "Hello, Dolly!" from Wall-E. :)

@1972carson 11 ай бұрын

FANTASTIC!!

@axionth27sharonannKendel-jk6ot 9 ай бұрын

I love this... have watched it everytime it comes on my list. Something so sweet about it

@compi653 Жыл бұрын

I loved that one, kinda gave me WALLE vibes :D

@atleeriksen8514 4 ай бұрын

Fantastic story and animation. I love it. Thank you so much for making, and sharing it.

@NathanTeaches Жыл бұрын

Loved it! At the start, I thought it was a Fallout 4 spinoff, but it diverged quickly.

@johnschlosser8472 11 ай бұрын

There will come soft rains and the smell of the ground, And swallows circling with their shimmering sound; And frogs in the pools singing at night, And wild plum trees in tremulous white, Robins will wear their feathery fire Whistling their whims on a low fence-wire; And not one will know of the war, not one Will care at last when it is done. Not one would mind, neither bird nor tree If mankind perished utterly; And Spring herself, when she woke at dawn, Would scarcely know that we were gone. -Sara Teasdale