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

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6 ай бұрын

Super impressive sci-fi made with Unreal about a world champion hoverboarder attempting a daring escape.
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FLITE
Dir. Tim Webber
/ @framestoreofficial
In London 2053, a world champion hoverboarder finds herself imprisoned in a luxury skyscraper apartment by her controlling manager. With the help of a well-meaning stranger she engineers an ingenious high-rise escape but soon finds herself riding for her life.
"FLITE is a film I’ve been eagerly awaiting for much of 2023. Rare is it that a short film trailer drop feels like an event, but, back in May, FLITE got that treatment from the Hollywood Reporter, and in-depth writeups in specialized industry publications soon followed. This is not the norm, but not every short film can claim an Oscar-winning VFX Supervisor as its director, someone whose fingerprints are all over several of the most beloved and acclaimed films of the 21st century.
Tim Webber is that director, and also the Chief Technology Officer of the VFX powerhouse Framestore. The former Oxford Physics student has pioneered some of the approaches we now bundle under the umbrella of “virtual production” in his career, perhaps most notably on the 2013 Alfonso Cuarón film Gravity, and now applies that expertise to his own turn in the director’s chair" - S/W Curator, Jason Sondhi
FULL REVIEW: www.shortoftheweek.com/2023/1...
CAST:
Alba Baptista
Gethin Anthony
Daniel Lawrence Taylor
CREW
Written & Directed by Tim Webber (Framestore)
Produced by Simon Whalley & Diarmid Scrimshaw
VFX Supervisor - Theo Jones
Realtime Supervisor - Nestor Prado
Visualisation Supervisor - Francisco Pacheco Beltran
Animation Supervisor - James King
Compositing Supervisor - Wouter Gilsing
Editor - Daphne Tychogiorgou
Original Music - Harry Escott
Sound Designer - Ben Goodal
Colourist - Jean-Clément Soret
Animation & VFX by Framestore
Colour & Finish by Company 3
Reproduced on this channel with the permission of the filmmakers.

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@shortoftheweek Ай бұрын

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@Shadowclaw25 20 күн бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

and now hollywood will reboot and redo this.

@rafalziolkowski2860 4 ай бұрын

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

@jangdi. 4 ай бұрын

"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 4 ай бұрын

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

@aryantzh2028 4 ай бұрын

nah, its based on real story

@rise3d872 3 ай бұрын

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

@marqparks 3 ай бұрын

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

@LeonBosset 4 ай бұрын

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

@lawrencequick7218 17 күн бұрын

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

@ddnn1142 6 күн бұрын

Make everyone gay?

@doob. 3 күн бұрын

@@ddnn1142And colored

@lawrenceking6388 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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 4 ай бұрын

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

@jenkem4464 3 ай бұрын

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 2 ай бұрын

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

@mykhailosoloviov Ай бұрын

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

@moestuff4787 Ай бұрын

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

@theawesomer 5 ай бұрын

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

@MichaelGraybill 4 ай бұрын

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.

@wbnc66 6 ай бұрын

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. :)

@basspig 4 күн бұрын

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

@Auroratrek 2 ай бұрын

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

@Ham_Party 3 ай бұрын

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

@BucketHeadianHagg 2 ай бұрын

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!

@csmarkham 4 ай бұрын

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.

@illitero Ай бұрын

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

@martyschrader 4 ай бұрын

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

@Luggi83 5 ай бұрын

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 3 ай бұрын

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

@Paul-rs4gd 4 ай бұрын

Amazing CGI - the only bit that didn't look real to me was where Stevie fell during practice. Somehow the momentum when she hit the ground seemed wrong.

@ma2i485 11 күн бұрын

Lol that's the part that convinced me the whole thing is really CGI, the physics was completely off in that falling animation but overall its incredibly realistic looking character

@singsingmei 2 ай бұрын

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

@cpuuk 4 ай бұрын

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

@marthinusbrand8484 4 ай бұрын

Hear hear!!!

@hemmojito 2 ай бұрын

No human beings were hurt in this movie

@AlexHaines86 5 ай бұрын

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!

@Legionmint7091 6 ай бұрын

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

@neshiah4747 4 ай бұрын

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

@csmarkham 4 ай бұрын

The only plot hole is the jetpack cop taking her away from the bridge when his vehicle was on the bridge. Essential to the escape and entire setup in foreshadow, but maybe a different way to connect the beautiful & exciting bridge scene to the climax. Maybe simple as an audio overlay with the cop saying he’s bringing her directly back Jones, w/Jones expressing victory and threat to Stevie. Gareth needed more lines. 😊. Otherwise no notes. Stunningly good.

@kukuricapica 6 күн бұрын

UE 5 is getting into place where you get big production value tools with minimal effort. After playing Hellblade 2 I wouldn't be surpise if this type of quality will be a new standard.

@christiandebney1989 4 ай бұрын

I saw this on cinema screen at Sydney sci fi festival was very impressive. My short film STARSHIP won best animation at that festival... :)

@reezlaw 4 ай бұрын

I've watched it. Well done..

@christiandebney1989 4 ай бұрын

@@reezlaw thanks!

@jamesnogowskisr.9768 4 ай бұрын

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

@jimmerhardy 5 ай бұрын

Breathless and speechless. Quite an achievement. Bravo.

@sub-jec-tiv 4 ай бұрын

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

@gregorybordelon 6 ай бұрын

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.

@JamieDunbar 4 ай бұрын

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.

@Cyba_IT 4 ай бұрын

That's cool af. Wouldn't it be great if humans could really move that fast and were that resilient.

@Djwhynotlove 14 күн бұрын

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

@nyckhampson792 4 ай бұрын

I keep reading critics of 'Unreal Engine' comment "characters look dead behind the eyes..." If you ask me that is an an untruth....few areas need working on, but this is incredible, not the creators fault, one day creators will have the perfect tool to create such excellence...from story to completion, well done 👍 make a 🎥..."Glad she made it ...hope He did also"

@jamescastro6922 Ай бұрын

The song during the credits sounds a lot like "Where Is My Mind'' by the Pixies.

@AoptimisticNihilist Ай бұрын

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

@reezlaw 4 ай бұрын

Does this mean that somewhere there's a full 3D model of Alba Baptista?

@erikentrepreneur2000 6 ай бұрын

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

@markl8111 4 ай бұрын

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!

@TheDoonst 6 ай бұрын

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

@EricBussman 3 ай бұрын

Totally badass. Unfortunately as it is with all of these cool shorts we get from different companies, this is the last we will see about it. They never follow them up. Too bad

@michaelpippa1540 4 ай бұрын

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

@danawhite9823 4 ай бұрын

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.

@morenofranco9235 14 күн бұрын

What a blast - An ORIGINAL IDEA!

@TroyRubert 4 ай бұрын

We humans are capable of greatness.

@user-ci6qq8kd7g 4 ай бұрын

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

@wrenwry 6 ай бұрын

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.

@JojoYouTubeWhat 2 ай бұрын

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

@picksalot1 4 ай бұрын

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

@bozboz4414 2 ай бұрын

Killer...and everyone didn't die at the end like in most modern day sci fi

@alexmattyou 18 күн бұрын

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

@orbitolnook2163 4 ай бұрын

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 👍

@audrijitbhattacharya2891 2 ай бұрын

This Looked like a Real Dlc for Watch Dogs Legion...the Setting is Very Close....

@brentgraves1151 6 ай бұрын

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

@frankthiele6539 14 күн бұрын

windows don't look like this, no matter what kind of pol-filter you use. bad movement, wrong physics, wrong lightning, wrong shadows. so much work. you should have hired a photographer who knows how light works.

@bellemac9789 4 ай бұрын

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.

@SzamBacsi 4 ай бұрын

Very interesting. I'm wondering when the CGI would reach the level where people and things actually have weight.

@Suge212 4 ай бұрын

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.

@dudleybarker2273 4 ай бұрын

achievement unlocked: let's make a story that really shows off what this things can do

@GOKHANKULCU-se5ru 4 ай бұрын

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..

@anmolagrawal5358 4 ай бұрын

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

5 ай бұрын

Whats the timeframe for when actual gameplay will look like this?

@brachisaurous 4 ай бұрын

i cant wait for the day to experience this in 8k vr, slimline headset and ultra light full body haptic suit, strolling on an omni directional treadmill 🤩🤑 READY, PLAYER....MEEEEE!!

@phoenix2gaming346 26 күн бұрын

damn how you build damn whole city

@QuantayPeoples Ай бұрын

UE FIlm of the decade.

@joeyregina1593 6 ай бұрын

Fantastic short. Please play more like this.

@daniel_wilkinson 6 ай бұрын

Corridor Crew looked at some of these scenes a while back. Seriously amazing what can be done on a high-end home computer nowadays.

@MystearicaClaws 6 ай бұрын

I thought this looked familliar!

@codedxxx 6 ай бұрын

Where’s the video?

@rickardelimaa 20 күн бұрын

@@codedxxx Tim Webber, the director, was a guest in _VFX Artists React 104_

@azykartz 3 ай бұрын

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 ❤

@Webmatex 2 ай бұрын

Better than Marvel. A little bit Silver Surfer perhaps!

@AllThingsFilm1 5 ай бұрын

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

@Johnathonaaron 3 ай бұрын

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

@Kaotik199O 4 ай бұрын

Who else here thought, their phone was vibrating and reached for it like i did? 😂 Only to find out that it was just the video. 😂

@ShirazHansen 3 ай бұрын

I can totally see myself telling my future grandchild - "Once upon a time, long long ago, when people made movies..!" I don't think there's much left in movie making that AI can't do better and for cheaper. If not now, then pretty soon.

@TheBlackbeansoup 4 ай бұрын

This needs to be a game. AAA title for sure.

@puckman 3 ай бұрын

Just checking, real humans in CGI environment, right?

@abregadoatseri4974 15 күн бұрын

It's too obvious It's CG character,, from the start ,

@itsjxomusic Ай бұрын

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

@shortoftheweek Ай бұрын

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 Ай бұрын

@@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

@amvids 4 ай бұрын

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

@1.618_Murphy 2 ай бұрын

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

@shmookins 3 ай бұрын

It took me half way through to notice that everything was CGI. I thought the characters were real.

@KyberNexus42 4 ай бұрын

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

@divyajnana 4 ай бұрын

Fabulous CG, art, and script, thank you very much.

@panedrop 4 ай бұрын

Really good, needs a sequel.

@mauryhatcher 4 ай бұрын

This was _stunningly_ good! If this were the opening scene to a wide-city Cyberpunk 2077-style game (although developed properly without an artificially-compressed schedule resulting in, well, Cyberpunk 2077) that let players alternate between playing Stevie and the Window/Delivery Guy, it could be a AAA GotY.

@hameruk1987 4 күн бұрын

imagine this as a video game . I literarly wanted to grab a pad and hit play

@alfihalma4320 4 ай бұрын

At first I thought, I know that face... Ellen Page? Then, no. Baptista. One of the most beautiful faces in the film industry. Should definitely do life action Tomb Raider movies&series.

@myasylem8642 4 ай бұрын

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

@maurenovick 6 ай бұрын

Wow. This is absolutely fantastic!

@daymenleo6895 2 ай бұрын

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

@ronaldolamont 4 ай бұрын

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!!

@LtMjBurrito 5 ай бұрын

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

@chrisjoosten9819 4 ай бұрын

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

@ZeckKoa 5 ай бұрын

Impressive for a gaming engine, but the Uncanny Valley is still VERY jarringly evident.

@jenkem4464 3 ай бұрын

Some shots like in the beginning looking through the window it was very hard to tell though. Tech is getting scary good. Besides they'll just be all running this stuff through AI upsampling/deepfake processes anyway just like a real-time post process effect. Future is going to be wild!