Storyline

Fireteam Alpha responds to a distress signal. They find themselves in a valley surrounded by tall cliffs.

Eventually, they reach the rendezvous point from which the distress signal originates.

The enemy attacks. It turns out that this was a well designed choke point for an ambush by enemy forces.

Fireteam Alpha bravely try to defend themselves. Enemy forces turned out to be too overwhelming.

Fireteam Alpha initiates the 'Scorched Earth Protocol' and sacrifices themselves while simultaneously eliminating the enemy forces.

Background Design

Various concept art to depict the valley surrounding the battle

A valley surrounded by cliffs

The rendezvous point looking like a warzone

Various other scenery and structures

Character Profiles

Characters involved in the production and animation

Fireteam Leader Sordi

Sordi is a mechanical man who is a professional operator who is a constant inspiration to his team. He is the head of the ground forces involved in the rescue operation

Wayfarer

Wayfarer is a sentient drone in the form of a 4 wheeled vehicle who is part of the ground team sent to investigate the distress signal. He specialises in the anti-infantry role

Otobong

Otobong is a sentient drone in the form of a large battle tank who is part of the ground team sent to investigate the distress signal. He specialises in the anti-armor role

Menacing Man

The Menacing Man is a mysterious mechanical man from the opposing force whose powers are beyond anything Fireteam Alpha has ever encountered.

Wazo

Wazo is a mechanical man involved in the operation to ambush Fireteam Alpha.

Project Format

Details regarding the format and delivery of the animation

5-8 Minute Animation

A short that is not too long or too short that is full of excitement and adrenaline and maintains the attention of our audience and leaves them wanting for more

Cinematic Storytelling

Delivered in such a way that is akin to modern day storytelling standards that are set in theatres

Synopsis

A professional team of mechanical men, Fireteam Alpha, is sent to investigate a distress signal.

Opposing forces ambush the fireteam and forces Fireteam Alpha to be trapped in a fight for survival.

The opposing forces use a superweapon to attempt to eliminate and destroy Fireteam Alpha

Concept Art

Various concept art and reference videos which depict the setting of the animation

A valley surrounded by cliffs similar to the one encountered by Fireteam Alpha

The location where the distress signal originates

Colour scheme for opposing forces' structures

In-house reference for battlefield conditions

In-house reference for battle actions and maneuvres (08:02)

Production Timeline

Details regarding the time to take to develop the animation

Modeling & Texturing

Production of assets used in the animation

1 month

Rigging of assets

Rigging for assets to be used in the animation

½ month

Animation

Actual animation of scenes

2 months

Editing & Sound effects

Compositing and editing of scenes and the addition of sound effects

½ month

Rendering

To be done by either a render farm or help from volunteer computers

~ 1 month

Estimated Total Time To Completion

Sum of all of the time as listed above

5 months

Project Costs

Costs associated with developing the short animation

Estimated Total Cost

Estimated funds required for a team of two people and render farm services for a period of 5 months

RM20,000

Business Model

Details regarding the appeal of the project

An animation project to keep audiences entertained with action and adventure while enjoying the story of a neverending battle between good and evil.

It highlights the nature of aggression and oppression of the forces of evil, greed, and selfishness while also portraying the bravery and wit of the forces of good.

The sentient drones do not specifically refer to any nation and thus remain neutral in global affairs.

The sentient talking drones provide ample opportunity for producing and marketing wholesome and appealing collectibles.

The project is bound to remain appealing to people who enjoy watching adrenaline filled action adventure media.