
Project Details
To tell a tale of one of many adventures and battles that a fire-team encounters while responding to a distress signal

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.