November 2025.
It's unusual for me to have a new idea so soon after completing the last video, but it happened. On 10th November to be precise, I was perusing the Unreal Marketplace when I saw a model which is based on the Natural History Museum. I was immediately drawn to it and then... a premise came to me.
What if, instead of dinosaurs being the exhibits, they're the visitors? And yes, the exhibits are in turn homo sapiens and the theme being what life was like way back in the early 21st Century. And that's it. I'll also include wildlife of the day - be impressive to have a giraffe for example as a main exhibit. Then there'll be other items on display such as a fully electric vehicle, a giant smartphone and whatnot - alongside male and female humans.
The picture you get. That's the premise - but the story? No idea yet - but would like some comedic stuff going on including talking dinosaurs getting very sarcastic about how life was when 'stupid' humans ruled the world. I'd like for the end to take a sinister turn - but don't know in what form as of this.
Oh and, I intend to include AI. I can't even imagine at this point how that's going to pan out...
Have wasted no time - museum model acquired plus... a high quality velociraptor mesh. It also means working within a newer build of Unreal Engine which is great. Have messed about with the lighting - and frankly, have probably messed it up. I get asked a lot how long a project took make and I can never remember when I started, but this time it's noted.
November 2025.
JEDI UNCLE completed.
It took a LONG time. My work days are over thirteen hours door to door - but my biggest enemy is myself. Nothing I can do if I'm not in the right frame of mind to be creative - and that happens a LOT!
It's my second short made in Unreal Engine. Budget? Good point - I should work it out. I think it's north of £1,000. It's worth it though. The models are worth every penny. Given the amount of work that goes in to them - some are an absolute bargain in my opinion.
