Ascension - a Subnautica Fan Film Animation | Unknown Waters 2

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  • Опубликовано: 24 янв 2025

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  • @DigitalDave
    @DigitalDave  3 года назад +312

    Check out my Reaper Leviathan animation!
    m.ruclips.net/video/0_K30JnmqR0/видео.html

  • @mr.p215
    @mr.p215 3 года назад +815

    "You own approximately 20 trillion credits to the Alterra corporation"
    "I decided to turn back."

    • @moatija62
      @moatija62 3 года назад +51

      This man just predicted the sequel to this film

    • @scp--un6pg
      @scp--un6pg 3 года назад +13

      What the hell did you do to thomas

    • @the_profesion
      @the_profesion 3 года назад +11

      @Zigmas Jucius YOU know, ALL submautica players wanted to fly the Aurora. We can't, so sad

    • @notyellow2817
      @notyellow2817 3 года назад +12

      Let’s hope their was massive inflation and 20 trillion credits is like 10,000 dollars

    • @the_profesion
      @the_profesion 3 года назад +4

      @@notyellow2817 or like 30$

  • @marcussensabaugh1505
    @marcussensabaugh1505 3 года назад +202

    I'll never forget the feeling of beating Subnautica. Seeing and hearing all that was said and done.. felt pure adrenaline, eyes watered, covered in goosebumps. And when she said that last line and looked down at the frozen cap on 4546B... dude.. Best ending to a game ever.

    • @Bashteur
      @Bashteur Год назад +3

      I have to agree with you. I truly felt the same way. The Sea Emperor really marked me, and is one of the reasons i will prefer Subnautica 1 to Subnautica 2, even if i'm really grateful they made a sequel

    • @marcussensabaugh1505
      @marcussensabaugh1505 Год назад +1

      @Bashteur the actual bombed. They literally changed the ENTIRE story at the last second. From beginning to end they changed a bunch of it. Like the rocket. It'd no longer a rocket, just a comms array. The fact that they removed the seamoth made me not wanna play it.

    • @legitimatelemon6580
      @legitimatelemon6580 Год назад

      Same

  • @TheLastBacon
    @TheLastBacon 3 года назад +2980

    This was SO well made! Incredible work :) (was waiting for a cuddlefish the whole time ngl).

    • @thomasgravesen6419
      @thomasgravesen6419 3 года назад +90

      I agree. This is SUPER CRISPY!!! They did a fantastic job. Very CRIPSY!

    • @DigitalDave
      @DigitalDave  3 года назад +217

      Thanks Bacon!

    • @MannMannMannMann
      @MannMannMannMann 3 года назад +15

      Thanks for pinging everyone, wouldn't have found this otherwise

    • @Some_Ramdom_Guy
      @Some_Ramdom_Guy 3 года назад +5

      My favorite

    • @loonai.m.p1288
      @loonai.m.p1288 3 года назад +10

      Holy hell its the last bacon, hiiii! I've been watching since 105 subs!

  • @maxwilson7001
    @maxwilson7001 3 года назад +105

    Wow. The detail, the accuracy, the storytelling. Wonderful job. I am truly impressed. I could easily see this as a proof of concept for a larger film

  • @Anthomnia
    @Anthomnia 3 года назад +821

    Looking up "Art" and "Incredible" in a dictionary brought me here. Incredible work!

    • @DigitalDave
      @DigitalDave  3 года назад +44

      Thanks mate :)

    • @LilLeanne4810
      @LilLeanne4810 3 года назад +4

      Hi I've met one RUclipsr i know in the comment section i guess its two now

    • @dylanspencer3646
      @dylanspencer3646 3 года назад +2

      This art work is amazing

    • @thefolder3086
      @thefolder3086 3 года назад +3

      @@DigitalDave what’s the axial tilt of 4546b? Is it enough for sector zero to be at the equator?

    • @ravenstar1397
      @ravenstar1397 2 года назад

      anthh hi

  • @liamdalemon1525
    @liamdalemon1525 2 года назад +56

    THAT WAS FREAKING EPIC!!! THOSE ASSETS LOOK LIKE THEY CAME RIGHT OUT OF THE GAME!!! seriously, this level of quality looks like something a professional studio would make! watching the engine turn on, the rocket launch, all the biomes, the seamoth cruising around, let me tell you if they ever make a movie or a TV show of Subnautica they better hire you! I feel like I need to commemorate you in some way because this is an absolutely incredible piece of work. Want me to build you a monument in Sector Zero? I'LL DO IT!

  • @lb21a
    @lb21a 3 года назад +426

    That unused design for the cyclops with the ion engine looks freaking awesome

    • @liemduongthanh8386
      @liemduongthanh8386 3 года назад +11

      the atlas looked amazing

    • @RealCassandraSaturn
      @RealCassandraSaturn 3 года назад +23

      this isn't atlas. it's original old design of cyclops before the current cyclops design.

    • @iSomeDood
      @iSomeDood 2 года назад +3

      @@liemduongthanh8386 its one of the concept arts for the cyclops, not the atlas

    • @jqg4m3r63
      @jqg4m3r63 8 месяцев назад

      At least we can use Ion power cells

  • @HopelessSucre
    @HopelessSucre 3 года назад +41

    GIVE THIS MAN THE RESPECT AND ATTENTION THAT HE DESERVES, PLEASE

  • @Jade-PG
    @Jade-PG 3 года назад +591

    this is redicoulously cool and well done!

  • @multigenerator
    @multigenerator 3 года назад +16

    Bro this must have taken forever to make, and render, so damn underrated, Unkown worlds should hire you to work on cinematics because this is INCREDIBLE

  • @SpeedyMouse
    @SpeedyMouse 3 года назад +434

    This is amazing! The detail put into everything just blows my mind... Amazing job :) (I got goosebumps at the end...)

    • @DigitalDave
      @DigitalDave  3 года назад +22

      Thanks so much! glad you enjoyed it :)

    • @rholvr09
      @rholvr09 3 года назад +3

      Heyo SpeedyMouse!

    • @clara6022
      @clara6022 3 года назад +2

      hiyaaa speedy, i love ur vids bro 😌😌

    • @wingmanvalorant
      @wingmanvalorant 3 года назад +3

      i also got goosebumps

    • @tuxedo5118
      @tuxedo5118 3 года назад +3

      not surprised to see you here

  • @walkster273
    @walkster273 3 года назад +21

    Holy crap this was amazing! I played Subnautica for the first time years ago. I loved it so much that I still replay it every so often. This was so well made, so accurate, and still took its own approach without straying too much from the original plot. I love this animation, great work. I’m definitely subscribing after this.

    • @DigitalDave
      @DigitalDave  3 года назад +1

      Cheers Blazer! Really appreciate the kind words :)

  • @lilithgaither9603
    @lilithgaither9603 3 года назад +175

    Better than I could have ever imagined! Thank you for giving this passion project so much love and attention- it came out great because of it!

    • @DigitalDave
      @DigitalDave  3 года назад +13

      Thanks for the kind words Lilith, and cheers for the coffee :)

  • @newbie-noobatenglish7637
    @newbie-noobatenglish7637 3 года назад +1

    I had thought it's all(and only) CGI before he didn't take off the mask... Wow. This is really good film with great VFX!

  • @Aci_yt
    @Aci_yt 3 года назад +848

    Love the visuals!

  • @Coolkid99880
    @Coolkid99880 2 года назад +1

    This just proves that subnatica would make a killer movie if done right

  • @norfix_
    @norfix_ 3 года назад +82

    This is crazy good for such a small budget Disney should be ashamed

  • @jaivinti7493
    @jaivinti7493 2 года назад +1

    If there was ever a need for a subnautica movie
    This guy should be hired instantly

  • @olli9618
    @olli9618 3 года назад +110

    Literally the best fan film I have ever seen.

  • @simplysquoddle
    @simplysquoddle 2 года назад +14

    What absolutely incredible animation, everything looks so crisp. Even the water splashes as you dived in looked phenomenal. It's an incredible tribute to the game, I'm just blown away by how amazing everything looks!

  • @AdamThePerson
    @AdamThePerson 3 года назад +183

    This was incredible! The shot composition, lighting and overall creative interpretations of in-game locations blew me away. Magnificent job!

  • @sasuke8667
    @sasuke8667 2 года назад +28

    This is so damn cool! You did a really good job representing everything. You did a killer job on the ghost leviathan part, the fear was real! haha.

  • @DigitalDave
    @DigitalDave  3 года назад +566

    Hope you enjoyed the film!
    If you have any questions, you can leave them down below and I'll answer it in an upcoming Q+A

    • @yagurainuzuka
      @yagurainuzuka 3 года назад +7

      Question. How is this so amazing.

    • @somenorweganguy8569
      @somenorweganguy8569 3 года назад +4

      I have a question: HOW ARE YOU SO GOOD AT THIS??

    • @redstonelightning6160
      @redstonelightning6160 3 года назад +5

      Would you ever think about printing and selling any of the 3D models used in these films?

    • @thefiredragon6542
      @thefiredragon6542 3 года назад +1

      Where do the music and sound effects come from ? Did you make them yourself ? Did you find them online, royalty-free or paid for them ? Or did you ask/"hire" someone to make them for you ?
      (Not the ones taken from the subnautica games, of course. We all know where these come from.)

    • @EikRandver
      @EikRandver 3 года назад +1

      Question: Did you ever think you would make a sequal to Unknown Waters?

  • @ChemicalApes
    @ChemicalApes 3 года назад +5

    Really awesome visuals. I was hoping to see the reaper...but the link at the top of comments gives an awesome standalone vid. Incredible!!

  • @volutedsauce6404
    @volutedsauce6404 3 года назад +83

    I want a real official paramount film about subnautica combining both games like this did

  • @zenobiapalmyra8931
    @zenobiapalmyra8931 2 года назад +1

    Subnautica is one of the best games I ever played!

  • @DJ_Gaming543
    @DJ_Gaming543 3 года назад +141

    That was awesome. You created a masterpiece. I hope unknown worlds sees this movie

    • @lyonidus3073
      @lyonidus3073 3 года назад +2

      They must

    • @rafaeltabasa9300
      @rafaeltabasa9300 3 года назад +7

      @@lyonidus3073 They WILL!
      Read more

    • @Arkhemiel
      @Arkhemiel 3 года назад +3

      They have. I got here from them sharing this link on their twitter.

    • @lyonidus3073
      @lyonidus3073 3 года назад +6

      @@rafaeltabasa9300 you madman, you actually fooled me

    • @rafaeltabasa9300
      @rafaeltabasa9300 3 года назад +3

      @@lyonidus3073 HAHAHAH !! IM A GENIUS!!

  • @kakashihatakevlogsegames2.862
    @kakashihatakevlogsegames2.862 2 года назад +1

    My god... that was incredible, and emocionating! i am without words.

  • @Conceptcreator
    @Conceptcreator 3 года назад +323

    Respect man! Well done!!

  • @Da_smart_duk2140
    @Da_smart_duk2140 Год назад +2

    you gotta love the chunky seamoth and chunky cyclops (but on God this is an amazing fan film)

  • @MineSweYT
    @MineSweYT 3 года назад +21

    OMG THE IMPACT ON 3:34!!!
    You can really see how much you've improved on both the acting, modeling and the VFX, props to you and the team for making such a masterpiece!

  • @Bluetheinkcat
    @Bluetheinkcat 3 года назад +6

    This is incredibly underrated! Look at those beautiful visuals and animation! Beautiful work to everyone who worked on this lovely masterpiece.

    • @AIFAM7
      @AIFAM7 2 года назад

      I agree dude.

  • @HobbyHoarder
    @HobbyHoarder 3 года назад +44

    This was the best indie short I've seen in a long time. It's even so much better as I'm a huge Subnatica fan and consider it one of the best games in existence.
    Really amazing, I'm basically left speechless!

  • @TWSil
    @TWSil 2 месяца назад +1

    thinking about this, if the main character explored every last lifepod, he might have seen the last words of his brother which makes it even sadder

  • @ooferneers4562
    @ooferneers4562 3 года назад +37

    unknown worlds: we need something to promote our game more
    you: *exists*
    unknown worlds: I N V E S T

  • @Latsch82
    @Latsch82 11 месяцев назад +1

    Dude, this is very good! Thank you very much!

  • @chaulk5
    @chaulk5 3 года назад +26

    Amazing job man! Those assets look incredible! Seeing the Dragon Gave me the same awesome feeling I had when I saw it in game the first time.

  • @NetherBlade4035
    @NetherBlade4035 2 года назад +1

    I love the design of the Cyclops!

  • @trevorgrant1169
    @trevorgrant1169 3 года назад +29

    Incredible, I’m glad to be here so early and witness the amazing level of detail made by you guys to replicate the world of subnautica so beautifully. Fantastic work!

  • @guiguibrft
    @guiguibrft Год назад +1

    A masterpiece. Incredible work guys ! I watched you from the Aurora France 2023 platform and this documentary base went straight to my PDA!
    Message of congratulation from an another survivor of 4546b

  • @ntroukyt2778
    @ntroukyt2778 3 года назад +8

    I've never seen anything so cinematic like this. The scenes were amazing and you made it realistic to events that happened in the game. This was amazing to watch!!

  • @madcatlover7554
    @madcatlover7554 3 года назад +3

    7:10, he forgets to disable the weapon, how funny would thatve been

  • @EncephalonBubble
    @EncephalonBubble 3 года назад +12

    All I can say is WOW ! I was particularly shocked when I saw the entrance of the aquarium, so well made !!!

  • @makthemaniac1
    @makthemaniac1 3 года назад +3

    The way they incorporated below zero into this in some way is amazing

  • @jackstanton5502
    @jackstanton5502 3 года назад +4

    Ha love the bit when you say “ let’s hope I don’t get in trouble for trespassing!”

  • @johnzeveney1549
    @johnzeveney1549 3 года назад +2

    I had goosebumps watching this thing...it's incredible! It makes me want to get into CGI and animation but I don't even know where to begin...

  • @jackshepard2217
    @jackshepard2217 3 года назад +14

    This is one of the best fan made films I’ve ever seen. Dave did so good with the CG!

  • @teadragonnaahva
    @teadragonnaahva 3 года назад +1

    I want to say that this is absolutely mind-blowing, but mind-blowing isnt doing this justice.
    This is such a labor of love - such an immensely creative and awesome and cool movie, i fail to find words which are appropriate.
    Thank you so, so very much for sharing this with us - for working on this for such a long time and giving us what probably most of us have hoped to see one day, namely a movie / animation adaption of subnautica!

    • @DigitalDave
      @DigitalDave  3 года назад

      It’s encouraging words like these that keep me going. Thanks from the bottom of my heart❤️

  • @Wayrail
    @Wayrail 3 года назад +13

    a breathtaking recreation of the Subnautica experience: 20/10

  • @QueenSizedSpoon
    @QueenSizedSpoon 2 года назад +1

    this short film has better CGI than the Halo TV series

  • @drathonix9930
    @drathonix9930 3 года назад +22

    This is so beautiful. Massive respect for the shear amount of effort you put into making this. I love how its also set in a sort of alternate universe with a different storyline.

  • @biology-of-life
    @biology-of-life 3 года назад +2

    What on earth...! This is incredibly brilliant. I admire the passion and effort you've put into this.

  • @terrytuna9392
    @terrytuna9392 3 года назад +10

    Honestly I came here with low expectations but THIS WAS SO GOOD keep doing what you do man. This is next level.

  • @jonmann4980
    @jonmann4980 3 года назад

    You did so well at showing the proportions of the game properly! Well done!

  • @taraascanlon
    @taraascanlon 3 года назад +18

    this was so incredible!! made me fall in love with the game and it’s story all over again. you’re so talented and i hope you continue making films in the future 💗

  • @senn9966
    @senn9966 3 года назад +1

    Impressive. Might be a new world record he beat the game in 7 minutes

  • @thefiredragon6542
    @thefiredragon6542 3 года назад +7

    That was actually really well made. Mind-blown right now.

  • @jean_yves_plongeur
    @jean_yves_plongeur 3 года назад +6

    This is such an amazing work, Subnautica is the game where I had the most feelings and watching this masterpiece of a film gave me back so much memories !

  • @arielbenja
    @arielbenja 2 года назад +1

    Wow! This is incredible your animation of Subnautica is the best animation of Subnautica I have ever seen

  • @olli9618
    @olli9618 3 года назад +15

    DUDE, this is sooooo amazing. Keep up the amazing work. I wish I will one day be able to be as good as you are in making films. But damn those 3D objects must‘ve taken forever to sculpt and color. You definitely deserve more subscribers.

    • @DigitalDave
      @DigitalDave  3 года назад +5

      oh yeah, took ages. Thanks :)

  • @janwithbanan
    @janwithbanan 2 года назад +1

    Oh my god this was absolutely phenomenal! More people need to see this! Absolutely incredible production! Pure talent put into a single video!

  • @Yashtag
    @Yashtag 3 года назад +7

    This is incredible! Everything from the visual effects, the audio, the soundtrack, and the editing. Solid production quality!

  • @harrylowe7933
    @harrylowe7933 2 года назад

    As soon as he said the sea emperor's speech i cant even explain my emotions right now its so good

  • @prosperityfries
    @prosperityfries 3 года назад +7

    I love this and the film before. This is one is so cool, the first game's story with the visual of Below Zero, brilliant! Keep it up and Im sure I'll see more of this amazing content!

  • @claudianielsen7901
    @claudianielsen7901 3 года назад +1

    This is probably the most underrated channel I’ve ever seen

  • @lordpotashmallow2443
    @lordpotashmallow2443 3 года назад +21

    AMAZING VFX!!! I love your editing too, as well as your voice. I just think your storytelling could use some work. I know everyone says this, but "show, don't tell." Obviously I could never make ANYTHING like this, but please consider improving your writing if you want to do something like this project again. ONCE MORE, this is still absolutely insane for a fan film.

    • @DigitalDave
      @DigitalDave  3 года назад +8

      First off thanks for the encouragement! And yes I couldn’t agree more, I would’ve loved to reduce the narration however since it’s a fairly short film I needed to put a lot of things into context in such a short time. Haha script writing isn’t my strong suit, I focused the film based around pushing my limits visually. Thanks Mate!

    • @tyyamnitz8408
      @tyyamnitz8408 3 года назад +4

      @@DigitalDave and that is perfectly okay. When I played the game I was essentially creating my own narration and story in my head because storytelling always seemed secondary to the world they created. I think you captured this well with your strengths in visual effects. Not every plot point or mystery needs to be explained. You did an amazing job

    • @powerful7845
      @powerful7845 3 года назад

      @@tyyamnitz8408 This is also why neebs gaming's subnautica story felt so natural.

  • @TerraWolf_Teratio
    @TerraWolf_Teratio 7 месяцев назад

    this was… wonderful, the detail, the lighting, the way that the enzyme touching scene had each cell with a bit of the bacterium on it was AMAZING! And all of that in such a short amount of time, I loved this, I want this to be a full blown film, I have to admit

  • @porgi2436
    @porgi2436 3 года назад +5

    Woah! That was awesome, can't wait for next episodes!

  • @BoomHidde
    @BoomHidde 3 года назад +1

    Bro, with this skill you could totally make your own film without a game its based on, incredible work man.

  • @Zentenced
    @Zentenced 3 года назад +4

    Ever since I watched Unknown Waters, I never thought we would see a Sequel but I’m so glad we got one!

  • @tuxchick7255
    @tuxchick7255 3 года назад

    I really have to say that that was the best animation i have seen on subnautica yet, Really great work keep it up!

  • @smolpotatostudios6184
    @smolpotatostudios6184 3 года назад +4

    This gave me literal chills. Absolutely stunning!

  • @mehdisol7094
    @mehdisol7094 2 месяца назад

    amazing progress between this and the first video ! very well done, i love it !

  • @xiongproductions7445
    @xiongproductions7445 3 года назад +4

    Can't wait to see the behind the scenes on this one

  • @CoreHope1331
    @CoreHope1331 2 года назад

    This is one of the coolest fan films ive ever seen for something!! I love it so much, thank you for creating it

  • @thelastsliceofcheese9057
    @thelastsliceofcheese9057 3 года назад +1

    this makes me feel like subnautica has another story to tell, i really cant wait to see more of this in the future!

  • @MelonBelon85
    @MelonBelon85 3 года назад +6

    Great job... but I’m confused. Did the aurora land in sector 0? Was it used again but got shot again? Is it a different aurora? Did the main area just get cold? Otherwise awesome effort look forward to more

  • @Tripleseven09
    @Tripleseven09 2 года назад

    Love The Ending Not Only Does It Make Sense You Just Mapped TWO WHOLE Sections Of A Planet But Also Brought Back Intel That It Is High In Menreals

  • @ells6427
    @ells6427 3 года назад +3

    4:47 chubby sea emperor

  • @jtsuxatgames
    @jtsuxatgames 2 года назад +2

    this is actually really, REALLY good. This is borderline TV/Movie level quality, man, amazing work. I would be incredibly surprised if you DIDN'T eventually get a job working on films and TV shows, or end up creating your own as a director / producer. This was fantastic.

    • @DigitalDave
      @DigitalDave  2 года назад +1

      Thanks Jayke, really appreciate it :)

  • @davidpantaneiro1207
    @davidpantaneiro1207 2 года назад +3

    Isso foi maravilhoso 😭😭😭😭 incrível nostálgia pura

  • @casualcloud
    @casualcloud 2 года назад

    "this planets your home now toby, and i know you'll take great care of it for me, goodbye brother"
    that line really is something

  • @DigitalDave
    @DigitalDave  3 года назад +14

    Q&A where I answer your questions about the film!
    ruclips.net/video/5R_i3lDGDxQ/видео.html

  • @bendagmar2492
    @bendagmar2492 Год назад

    love this film I appreciate the hard work you've done to create it and can see this as becoming a larger film.

  • @travisschaefer4723
    @travisschaefer4723 3 года назад +1

    That was amazing! The special effects and graphics blew me away. I cant believe how much effort you put into this!

  • @thegalaxydragon9199
    @thegalaxydragon9199 3 года назад +1

    this was REALLY impressive! absolutely stunning work

  • @PozPolak
    @PozPolak 3 года назад +1

    I was waiting for years for part 2 it was so worth it.
    I can see this as a DLC for the subnautica game.

  • @SammiEffinG
    @SammiEffinG 3 года назад

    This is absolutely INCREDIBLE!! Literally smiled from start to finish! It's so cool seeing the game like this!

  • @flying-mack3173
    @flying-mack3173 Год назад

    i ve never seen anything so good, well done, and the credits are just brilliant, they need you to make them for the next game

  • @killerzedboss
    @killerzedboss 2 года назад

    Those scenes with the the seamoth and cyclops were so good they gave me chills. Good job on this masterpiece of a short film.

  • @theglitchberserk584
    @theglitchberserk584 3 года назад +1

    MAN that made me shred tears truly, since this short movie was made PERFECTLY awesome!! I CANNOT EVEN PICK WORDS to describe, how the hell neautiful this video is! It's sure an ART of cinematography! I see youк all guys potential and im very glad that people like you, with great taste of art and huge talant are in our world! Makes me feel inspired so damn much! Thank you guys for your works, this was incredible!

  • @charli3xx
    @charli3xx 3 года назад

    Thanks!

  • @matysekwq360
    @matysekwq360 3 года назад +1

    this my guys this is masterpiece

  • @ikbenhetToby
    @ikbenhetToby 2 года назад +1

    The way how the vehicles drive look so mutch better then normally

  • @AaronMeighoo
    @AaronMeighoo Год назад

    Absolutely beautiful. The ending evoked the same emotion I had when I first finished the game.

  • @kolouch96
    @kolouch96 3 года назад +1

    Omg! This made a warm feeling in my heart

  • @Turgineer
    @Turgineer 3 года назад +1

    Effects and animations are great.

  • @Apache9098
    @Apache9098 9 месяцев назад

    Wow! This is awesome best Subnautica animation I've ever seen!

  • @jv-vc6zl
    @jv-vc6zl 3 года назад

    Graphic and small details in game are well represented in this video! Amazing!