How I Filmed Transitions - UA:LA | Before and After BTS (Heiki)

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  • @RivenX3i
    @RivenX3i  2 роки тому +675

    Filmmakers -- Feel free to download this video and try editing the transition points for yourselves with the raw footage. It might be good practice. All it takes is a bit of reframing and a good cutting point. You might even find better points than me 👀

    • @appa5894
      @appa5894 2 роки тому +41

      Da real mvp teaching ppl and giving tools to do so

    • @pacific_images
      @pacific_images 2 роки тому +2

      Amazing mate it’s a real masterclass, thanks for sharing those tips !

    • @MagicalMedic
      @MagicalMedic 2 роки тому +2

      Thank you so much! I'm learning to edit on Premiere Pro, and applied to UCLA's TFT out of the hope to work with talented people like you and this stunt crew! 🤩

    • @leroyschannel7744
      @leroyschannel7744 2 роки тому +1

      Thank you man, I was wondering that the rushes looked like for this for agess

    • @NILO_GIJS
      @NILO_GIJS 2 роки тому +4

      Man oh man! You are such a blessing, thank you sooo much! (Someone who looks up to you)

  • @itsregal
    @itsregal 2 роки тому +390

    I won't lie, half the reason I rushed to see Shang-Chi was the fact that you were involved. Your quality is always top notch and I genuinely can't wait to see whats coming next, whether it be more youtube or big screen work. :D

    • @noblesseoblige319
      @noblesseoblige319 2 роки тому +21

      Wait what???

    • @livingrightnow930
      @livingrightnow930 2 роки тому +19

      Jup.
      Watch the corridor crew react for more insight.

    • @charcoal200
      @charcoal200 2 роки тому +16

      Hold the fuckin phone, WHAT?! Am I about to go watch Shang-Chi?

    • @prototypedc
      @prototypedc 2 роки тому +8

      Bout to go watch Shang-Chi I was uninterested till now

    • @Raizunajin
      @Raizunajin 2 роки тому

      @@prototypedc you will not be disappointed

  • @stevenstraker5105
    @stevenstraker5105 2 роки тому +86

    I still remember the first time I saw UA:LA and was amazed at how absolutely pristine these transitions were. No fan flare or masking, just real a mastery of the craft. Thanks for showing us how it was all done! Big shout out to the actors too, it was a joy to watch

  • @0rvak
    @0rvak 2 роки тому +159

    Man these are so fucking cool. Gonna have to rewatch UA:LA now lol

    • @Loneliw0lf
      @Loneliw0lf 2 роки тому +2

      Same thought man. I was really hoping for more episodes but I get how busy he is

  • @meanmug713
    @meanmug713 2 роки тому +174

    This is brilliant! I watched this several times and I’m still amazed how you pull this off. Thanks for the breakdown

    • @bipolaradhdsuck
      @bipolaradhdsuck 2 роки тому +2

      No cap. He legit cloned his camera movements! 😩😩😩😩

  • @pen2660
    @pen2660 2 роки тому +8

    If this crew gets involved in an official anime live action. I wouldnt complain at all. Pure talent.

  • @jason-composer
    @jason-composer 2 роки тому +29

    The process seems awesome to make this a reality; forethought in the story for how some powers might be displayed on-screen (or a fun on-screen idea that turned out to be useful to plug into the story), and then creating choreography and studying martial movements to plan ahead for transition points. Not to mention the camera on top that blends it all together consistently. Really awesome, fight choreographers, stunt people, camera techs, everyone's got my deepest respect :)

  • @KoolKeithProductions
    @KoolKeithProductions 2 роки тому +4

    Those transitions are the definition of CLEAN

  • @trevenantlord988
    @trevenantlord988 2 роки тому +16

    Everything about this short is so amazing. Not only do you capture the spirit and style of MHA perfectly, all the actors do so well to develop their characters with what little time they have.
    Seriously good shit.

  • @Reilaos
    @Reilaos 2 роки тому +8

    That you guys were able to recreate the same camera passes multiple times and match it with the actor's movements each time is mindblowing.

    • @AlkisGD
      @AlkisGD Рік тому +2

      Chris: I'ma reveal the trick.
      Also Chris: The trick is that we're all _that_ good.

  • @Masterpistol723
    @Masterpistol723 2 роки тому +72

    When it comes to those transitions, I will always get hyped!!! Those transitions are so sick! Keep up the good work!

  • @animex-media
    @animex-media 2 роки тому +2

    BROOO your transitions were clean AF!!!! keep going my guy

  • @liamnigenda2849
    @liamnigenda2849 2 роки тому +57

    Cache was easily the best quirk in the short film. The transitions with each weapon was awesome. Anyone know what the song playing is called?

    • @likemossIgrowonyou
      @likemossIgrowonyou 2 роки тому +1

      I think it's from one of the Mha movies, but I'm no good with names and titles.

  • @raystrife234
    @raystrife234 2 роки тому +75

    Even after the showcase behind the scenes, I'm still blown away how I'm still having a hard time trying to connect the transitions. Masterful work! Can't wait for that juicy episode 1 drop!!

    • @NILO_GIJS
      @NILO_GIJS 2 роки тому +1

      Is it official!???😱

    • @bobthebuilder8110
      @bobthebuilder8110 2 роки тому +5

      @@NILO_GIJS I hope so! UA:LA Episode 1 will be legendary!!!

    • @ZenithAMVs
      @ZenithAMVs Рік тому +1

      @@bobthebuilder8110 Indeed. If money is a concern they could always start a GoFundMe or something of some sort. People will be happy to chip in. They even managed to do the Pilot without any expensive costs (other than equipment and talented people). Normally there'd have to sets and CGI and whatnot, but this looked pristine and well-crafted without much being spent. I bet fans would even be happy with minimalist sets if this quality continues (although creative-block and burnout could be issues, so I understand if that is an issue).

  • @DetroitFisherman
    @DetroitFisherman 2 роки тому +3

    BRO real talk years ago when I found Dead Fantasy Series (RIP MONTY BTW) I found your channel unmatched choreography for YEARS glad to see you guys popping up on my notifcations again.

    • @RivenX3i
      @RivenX3i  2 роки тому +6

      Monty was the GOAT. I really wanted to work with him back in the day. I'd love to do justice to a live action RWBY in the future.

  • @MADba111
    @MADba111 2 роки тому +8

    Honestly, the synergy of seamless transitions coupled with the dynamic camera movements were probably my favourite parts of the whole UA short.

  • @mochi4u1
    @mochi4u1 2 роки тому +1

    Gah dayum so clean. Camera movements are so consistent, it's crazy

  • @heartofnowhere2240
    @heartofnowhere2240 2 роки тому +6

    I still can't get over how fluid these edits actually are. Using someone's arm as a wipe cut inside frame makes it look so natural it's unreal. I may have to have a go at this kind of edit myself and try and tie it into the project I'm shooting next year.
    Can't wait to see what you come out with next! Your signature style is such a huge inspiration for me.

  • @NikFromm
    @NikFromm 2 роки тому +8

    This… is… INSANE!!! Mad props to both your camera work and the actors who were able to do the same moves multiple times perfectly! The actor playing Heiki made it look so easy, yet if someone like me were to try to do that, there would be a blooper compilation that would be as long as the film itself!
    Keep up the amazing work!

  • @THESHADOWMASTER9
    @THESHADOWMASTER9 10 днів тому

    Is it a dead dream to still hope to see this become a full series? The writing, acting, and choreography were all so good!

  • @kingnathannn207
    @kingnathannn207 2 роки тому +3

    When I first saw this pilot episode it touched me and actually pushed me to never give up in life and start working out to better myself, thank you guys for all this hard work bc it definitely payed off by touching the world like never before 🙏

  • @SliCooper
    @SliCooper 2 роки тому +1

    I'm still hoping one day this film comes back cause everything about it was something, from the choreography, story, characters, and cinematography.

  • @MrSleightofhand
    @MrSleightofhand 2 роки тому +6

    Yes! Thank you! This is amazing. Virtually every interest or hobby I've ever had has been driving by an insatiable desire to know "how it's done" or "how it works" so I absolutely love this kind of behind the scenes look into film making magic. Fantastic!

  • @chronosverse4797
    @chronosverse4797 2 роки тому +15

    Those transitions are smooth muah

  • @ekimnal
    @ekimnal 2 роки тому +6

    Amazing work. Huge fan.

  • @BlazeNarutoShippuden
    @BlazeNarutoShippuden 2 роки тому +2

    Still have notifications on for this channel and have no regrets

  • @RealSaturnPT
    @RealSaturnPT 2 роки тому +3

    This is the best original live action ever created from anime for now and for a very long time, in terms of story, and visual effects. In just 15 minutes or so, it totally feels like a cinematic movie. To me, nothing will beat this any time soon.

  • @PlayingGamesPoorly247
    @PlayingGamesPoorly247 2 роки тому +1

    It is JUST. SO. CLEAN.

  • @btg-bp4vl
    @btg-bp4vl 2 роки тому +1

    Honestly all of the choreography in UA:LA is phenomenal and what you did with this guy's scenes just makes it that much better

  • @ziancale8676
    @ziancale8676 2 роки тому +1

    The editing was amazing but the actors also did a good job!!!! They make it so real!

  • @longjawnsilva8877
    @longjawnsilva8877 2 роки тому +1

    Waiting for a new ep, but I appreciate how much work that went into this

  • @billy_butcher3046
    @billy_butcher3046 2 роки тому +1

    Honestly, id love to see more U.A L.A episodes. It's the best thing I've seen in a long time, and you should be proud of it

  • @captaintaffy5083
    @captaintaffy5083 2 роки тому

    The camera work is what im impressed with more, zipping back and forth like that repeatedly in the same manner is amazing

  • @Tactavious
    @Tactavious 2 роки тому +3

    He was easily the coolest character in this short. Loved the transition work.

  • @ColeWithAGoal
    @ColeWithAGoal 2 роки тому +4

    So freaking cool, thanks for sharing the bts!

  • @dedekusumah5898
    @dedekusumah5898 2 роки тому

    I still amazed by the transition. The editing make it flawless.

  • @cnguyen6088
    @cnguyen6088 2 роки тому

    FINALLY!!! He's showing us his secrets!!! I think you are one of the most talented stunt coordinators and camera visuals out there and have always hoped you would do some tutorials

  • @DarthBiomech
    @DarthBiomech 2 роки тому

    Even watching in a frame by frame mode on 0.25 speed, I still can hardly notice the transition points! The camera and actor movements are FLAWLESS! It's incredible!

  • @LiarBeeAMV
    @LiarBeeAMV 2 роки тому

    So well done... it's amazing what's possible if you have good actors, cameraguy, director, scriptor and cutter. All of you guys are awesome!

  • @therealjoseg6341
    @therealjoseg6341 2 роки тому

    This is some great bts, very helpful!! This short in my opinions is one of the best anime live action renditions. Thanks for sharing!

  • @therealninjaftw3337
    @therealninjaftw3337 2 роки тому

    That transition from Katana to Bo was so filthy smooth bro definitely had to rewind like 10 times

  • @DezzyLee99
    @DezzyLee99 2 роки тому

    This video does not get old. Amazing through and through.

  • @mistysmoke9212
    @mistysmoke9212 2 роки тому +1

    It’s been two years please make a part 2 for the pilot. Awesome camera work and editing btw

  • @CaptVooDooGaming
    @CaptVooDooGaming 2 роки тому +2

    This was so interesting to watch!!!!! I loved watching the final result but seeing how it's done before just shows how much dedication and finesse goes into this. Like the cuts are so quick that they look so seemless. Seeing you talk about it on the Corridor Crew channel has been eye opening. Like doing the same actions with the different weapons is so smart and sick

  • @MikeJensen3d
    @MikeJensen3d 2 роки тому +21

    Oh man what an awesome breakdown on how you accomplished the effect! Every bit of it was so smooth, I found myself going frame by frame on your original trying to deconstruct how you were doing things... Including the teleporting and the super speed. Still my favorite fight sequence from all media ever. I must have watched it over 50 times now....🔥

  • @KanasanDX
    @KanasanDX 2 роки тому +3

    LITERALLY the other day I rewatched UA LA and I ALWAYS wondered how you did those transitions! Thank you for this video!

  • @Geek_Speak_Gaming
    @Geek_Speak_Gaming 2 роки тому +1

    The edits are so smooth! It's what really brought this to a new level. Not just for Heiki, but all the edits!

  • @milkpwns1436
    @milkpwns1436 2 роки тому

    thank you for resources like this man you're a huge inspiration to me, you should be in charge of these studios with millions of dollars at your disposal to achieve your vision and adapt the IPs you are passionate about, you produce better content than 90% of mainstream Hollywood

  • @samu166
    @samu166 2 роки тому

    Thanks for this insight! It makes those sequences even more outstanding to watch!!

  • @theFallenMarvel
    @theFallenMarvel 2 роки тому

    This is a prime example of why I love editing.

  • @4ReapersOnly
    @4ReapersOnly 8 місяців тому

    Bro you are a master . This is some of the coldest shit ive ever seen from an independent filmaker and the techniques behind em are so simple but take alot of precision and knowledge of the craft to execute it as clean as you did. This is inspiring thank you

  • @Loneliw0lf
    @Loneliw0lf 2 роки тому

    Those transitions are so clean!! And Jay does so good keep the motion just the same each take!

  • @Anew522
    @Anew522 2 роки тому

    What a skillful man and a skillful producer. Love the work. Its so good.

  • @haroonp8842
    @haroonp8842 2 роки тому

    The end result still blows me away, great effect and such a cool power, great work by the film maker and actors/stuntment

  • @connording4637
    @connording4637 2 роки тому

    MAN! This is definetly the best fam made I've ever watched!!!!!!!!! Its just awesome!!! Hope to see more. Thanks for the break down!

  • @shargo498
    @shargo498 2 роки тому

    I really loved the quirk of the guy with sunglasses
    it was pretty creative ngl

  • @Hitokage
    @Hitokage 2 роки тому +3

    Yes, those are unforgettable!

  • @jordanmoskoviz3321
    @jordanmoskoviz3321 2 роки тому

    Riven, in all seriousness, you are by far one of the best action fight scene directors I’ve ever watched. I’m by no means a film or choreography expert, just a fan. I think I speak for all when I say, PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE make more episodes. I can’t stress enough how truly remarkable you are to the anime live action genre. There have been so many BAD attempts that you are needed to pave the way for the future! All companies that wish to pursue live action anime NEED to contact you and have you direct the fight scenes at the VERY least.

  • @nerucheung
    @nerucheung 2 роки тому +2

    AMAZING stuff🔥 Time to rewatch Episode 0 for the 100th time haha
    The BTS stuff is so interesting to watch, thank you for sharing!
    Shang Chi was hella dope and hope only the best for you in the future!

  • @NinjaLiee1109
    @NinjaLiee1109 2 місяці тому

    These transitions are CLEAN!

  • @etyrnus
    @etyrnus 2 роки тому

    Every time I catch a bit of your work, it leaves me wanting MORE!

  • @manik2154
    @manik2154 2 роки тому +2

    Please make another one of these or pitch a series. I loved this.

  • @christopherclark9866
    @christopherclark9866 2 роки тому

    Thank you so much for this breakdown. This was one of coolest things I've seen on the internet. Truly inspirational and helpful, especially for me just starting to do my own shooting.

  • @BayAreaRushHour
    @BayAreaRushHour 2 роки тому

    I just watched your sit down react with the corridor crew breaking parts of this down a few days ago, been binging all their various breakdowns recently. This insight into the weapon transitions could not have come at a better time

  • @johnathanjijon1541
    @johnathanjijon1541 2 роки тому

    Guys your really awasome!! . I hope to continue seeing more of this series

  • @_rollin_m249
    @_rollin_m249 2 роки тому

    Anime to live action has always been underwhelming in my experience. But this?.. *chef's kiss

  • @Kaname85
    @Kaname85 2 роки тому

    Okay so ngl, I didn't appreciate this as much when I watched the original video BECAUSE IT ALREADY LOOKED SO GOOD AND SO FLAWLESS! This is awesome!

  • @CitrusArchitect
    @CitrusArchitect 2 роки тому

    Amazing what simple but well thought out choreography can do to sell the illusion!

  • @y2kon355
    @y2kon355 2 роки тому

    the transition looks smooth because the actor is precise in his movement

  • @Oatimusprimme
    @Oatimusprimme 2 роки тому

    I can't wait to see what your future projects are. You are a talent to watch.

  • @redbeast13
    @redbeast13 2 роки тому

    WHY IS THIS SO CLEAN!!!! Dude you’re stuff is on another level

  • @aleX-cl8df
    @aleX-cl8df 2 роки тому +1

    Why don't they make films with such a production?
    This is awesome, guys! MORE!

  • @wanderpete9904
    @wanderpete9904 2 роки тому

    Heiki's FF7 Sephiroth's Masamune still is the coolest weapon transition. Still amazed everytime i rewatch the video.

  • @augustuslodholz5453
    @augustuslodholz5453 2 роки тому

    such a master at your craft, you make some of the most entertaining action being released these days

  • @KalaamNozalys
    @KalaamNozalys 2 роки тому +2

    Those were my favorite part of that video. Actually gave me an idea for an OC's quirk. Love that kind of tricky transitions

  • @evanpastor7305
    @evanpastor7305 2 роки тому

    i've never seen something so oddly satisfying in a while

  • @PatrickNanEdits
    @PatrickNanEdits 2 роки тому

    The smooth camera work made me think this was a more complicated fx then it was. Heiki's quirk is the coolest 🙌

  • @FoxHowell
    @FoxHowell 2 роки тому

    Smoothest transitions in action, hands down

  • @justinking8240
    @justinking8240 2 роки тому

    I don't see to many people asking questions, but I'm so interested in how you got consistent movement, because when I played with the footage it really cut together much easier than I thought it would. Before I saw this I really thought you needed motion control bots to get this to work the way it does! Great job!

  • @aviase7866
    @aviase7866 2 роки тому

    Mind = BLOWN. Brilliant camera work and flow. Gonna need to borrow inspiration form this for my next movie trailer chris!

  • @NorthernCrossGuy
    @NorthernCrossGuy 2 роки тому

    Finally!!
    This is truly beautiful!
    I love Heiki's quirk in this video and always love to see it changing time by time!

  • @khairuljazz5271
    @khairuljazz5271 2 роки тому

    Cant wait for you to teach us behind the scene of the teleportion! Thank you for this video too!!!😆

  • @chatgptnewslive2023
    @chatgptnewslive2023 2 роки тому

    you are so talented i hope hollywood makes these kinds of masterpieces

  • @ZiroWatt
    @ZiroWatt 2 роки тому

    This is amazing, thank you so much for these BTS videos it helps so much to see how you make these fights!

  • @SinnedKnight
    @SinnedKnight 2 роки тому

    Crazily enough, I just watched UA:LA with my daughter two days ago. I'm so happy to see this. You're so inspiring!

  • @jackwriter1908
    @jackwriter1908 2 роки тому

    I love the transitions.
    After watching the videos I just watched them again to look at those.
    Really an incredible job.

  • @aksula-1
    @aksula-1 2 роки тому

    AMAZING! Man I'm still waiting for Paramount to let you guys film the entire season, because UA:LA is the ONLY Live action Anime I want to see, and you guys nail it perfectly!

  • @phonecaller1751
    @phonecaller1751 2 роки тому

    it's so nice and smooth. Really high quality stuff! Love it!

  • @stevenh3154
    @stevenh3154 2 роки тому

    Uuuuuugh. I need more of this. This project is amazing and it's fantastic to see a live adaptation that's worth being excited about.

  • @Brian-mm4jb
    @Brian-mm4jb 2 роки тому

    the camera work and editing on this is so good! those transitions are fucking flawless man this shit genuinely amazes me so much

  • @sky_jester2559
    @sky_jester2559 2 роки тому

    Dam never knew how much shooting the same angle with different adjustment could make such a difference

  • @seekingpandas
    @seekingpandas 2 роки тому

    After all this time the behind the scenes! So awesome!

  • @AbdussalamPopoola
    @AbdussalamPopoola Рік тому

    YOUR WORK INSPIRES ME MAN!

  • @yeahBradley
    @yeahBradley 2 роки тому

    The passion is palpable.

  • @PhilCampbellStunts
    @PhilCampbellStunts 2 роки тому

    I was wanting to ask about this on set recently! Thanks for making this video! 🙌🏾🙏🏾

  • @ramonedition2106
    @ramonedition2106 2 роки тому

    excellent work, thank you very much for showing how this production was made.

  • @DigitalXAddict
    @DigitalXAddict 2 роки тому

    Hell yeah! The transitions are genius! Watching the episode I never would have guessed that there was overlapping choreography and overlapping kamera-movement (in that case also choreographed) involved. No wonder the transitions look so fluent in the final result.
    I still hope that you get the chance to actually create an official life-action spin-off.
    Also Jay with Nun-Chakus is my favorite. He looks like he's about to bitchslap Nathan xD

  • @JayEzco
    @JayEzco 2 роки тому

    man this was so well done from top to bottom that I wish some of these characters made cameos in the anime

  • @azizaalexander1701
    @azizaalexander1701 2 роки тому +2

    I remember saying something to the fact that this should get picked up by a good network your channel has grown since then keep up the good work.

  • @Magnomites
    @Magnomites 2 роки тому +1

    Yo thank you for this! You are the best of the best!