Vader Episode 2: The Final Decision
Star Wars Theory
16 min, 15 sec
A comprehensive discussion about the development and future plans for Vader Episode 2, including the decision to go full CGI and the budgeting and funding of the project.
Summary
- The creator reflects on the journey of making Vader Episode 1 and the learning experience it provided.
- A detailed explanation of why the creator chose to pursue CGI over live-action for Vader Episode 2.
- Revealing the budget and time expectations for Vader Episode 2, with an estimated cost of $500,000 and a release around 2024-2025.
- The creator emphasizes the importance of community support in the form of viewership, memberships, and engagement to fund the project.
- Announces Samuel Kim as the composer for the film and shares excitement about the potential of the project.
Chapter 1
The creator introduces the topic of Vader Episode 2 and expresses gratitude to the audience for their support over the years.
- Warm welcome back to the channel and transparency promised about Vader Episode 2.
- Gratitude is expressed for the audience's support, which allowed the creator to pursue his passion for Star Wars.
- A brief history of the creator's YouTube journey and the various content that has built the channel.
Chapter 2
The creator reflects on the experience and cost of producing Vader Episode 1 and how it informed the approach to Vader Episode 2.
- Vader Episode 1 was a valuable learning experience with a cost of $160,000.
- Acknowledgment of what could have been done differently and better with the knowledge gained since then.
- The decision to continue the story and delve deeper into Darth Vader's transformation and emotional conflicts.
Chapter 3
The creator describes his exploration of CGI through the production of two Vader Episode 2 cinematics, including the Mace Windu cinematic.
- Creation of the Mace Windu cinematic to test CGI capabilities and learn from the process.
- Positive audience reception to the Anakin Skywalker cinematic and the value of YouTube engagement for the project's visibility.
- The focus on visual quality and Vader's internal struggles in the cinematic.
Chapter 4
A detailed comparison between live action and CGI for Vader Episode 2, leading to the decision to go full CGI.
- Live action offers real emotions and closer alignment with Star Wars, but has limitations and higher costs.
- CGI allows for a larger world, real-time edits, and avoids the time and money pressures of live-action sets.
- The creator decides to go full CGI for greater control and to better realize the vision in his head.
Chapter 5
The creator outlines the budgeting strategy, the importance of community support, and funding avenues for Vader Episode 2.
- The cost breakdown of previous experiences, learning from budgeting mistakes, and recognizing unnecessary expenses.
- Complete confidence in the CGI direction due to a skilled team and the intent to use mocap for certain scenes.
- The estimated budget for Vader Episode 2 is $500,000, with a release timeline and potential episodic division discussed.
Chapter 6
The creator shares his passion for engaging with the community and future plans for premieres and fan interaction.
- Recounting the positive experience of the theater premiere for the first film and the desire to replicate it for Vader Episode 2.
- Plans to host premieres in New York City and Los Angeles to connect with fans in person.
- A call to the audience for continued support through channel engagement and memberships to make the project a reality.
Chapter 7
The creator discusses pre-production status, script completion, and the excitement to bring Vader Episode 2 to life.
- The project has entered pre-production with storyboard artists to be hired soon.
- Praise for the completed script and confidence in its quality after years of refinement.
- Announcement of Samuel Kim as the composer and the promise of regular updates to the community.