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Today, we're thrilled to dive into our Survivors Don’t Die teaser trailer, giving you a behind-the-scenes look at the creative and technical process behind our latest peek into the world of Nuvitta.
From the initial sparks of inspiration to the AI magic that helped bring it all together, here’s everything that went into creating the teaser that’s got us counting down to October 31st!
Scene Breakdown & Inspiration
The purpose of this teaser was to immerse you into the tense world of Survivors Don’t Die and bring pages of our screenplay to life!
Inspiration came from some of our favorite zombie films (Train to Busan and World War Z) and the suspenseful editing style of A Quiet Place.
While we had plenty of thrilling scenes we wished we could include, we focused on the strongest visuals to capture the story's core atmosphere.
Character Deep Dive
In this teaser, Yuki takes the lead as she’s swept up by the Hive's large drones, leaving viewers with questions about where she’s headed and what lies behind the massive walls of Nuvitta. We wanted to give glimpses into Yuki’s curiosity, Tim’s bravery, and Ji’s humor—each revealing hints of their personalities without too many spoilers!
Our original plan had more dialogue scenes, but we decided to dial it down to meet our Oct. 31 deadline. More trailers (and crazier videos) are on the way, and we can’t wait to reveal more about the full team.
Production - Production - Production!
Creating this teaser with just two of us was an exciting test of our skills! We knew we had to tackle Unreal Engine consistently, so we built a daily habit of 8-hour sessions to level up our animation chops. It was these consistent reps that allowed us to power through and bring this ambitious world to life.
As a two-person team, accessible tools like Unreal Engine, Blender, and Rokoko mocap were game-changers. With AI (like MetaHuman Animator for faces and some visual blending), we were able to handle high-quality, complex scenes much faster than we could’ve dreamed!
AI & Animation Process Insights
UE5 has been our animation workhorse, but with recent advances in AI video, we were able to supercharge the process! We ran some of the zombie and previs footage through Minimax, blending these visuals with our animated shots for a truly immersive experience. This AI pass was also key for polishing color correction and smoothing Metahuman textures.
AI in creative work has been a revelation, allowing us to speed up tasks and create visuals that hint at the epic scale we envision once greenlit.
Moving Forward
Up next? Even more promotional material and immersive sneak peeks! Our current goal is to reach 1,000 downloads of our pilot by year’s end to help make Survivors Don’t Die a fully realized series.
Is there a specific part of this world you’d love to explore further? Comment below, and let us know—we can’t wait to share more!
