Alicion Q&A: Episode 1

Summary

In this Q&A session, Mad forers Pro discusses the progress of his Alon Channel, revealing plans for the long-awaited chapter 2 and sharing insights into the mecha series' inspirations, including '80s and '90s anime. He expresses his passion for mecha, hints at the story's Cold War setting, and discusses his creative process using Moon animator and Blender. Mad also addresses the challenges of animating fight scenes, shares his favorite characters, and offers advice for aspiring directors, emphasizing the importance of starting with an idea and evolving it.

Takeaways

• 🎤 The video is a Q&A session recorded with a PlayStation Eye Toy due to lack of a quality microphone.
• 🕒 The creator apologizes for the delay in releasing the Q&A and mentions being busy with other stuff.
• 📅 Chapter 2 of the series has been delayed but is expected to be released this year.
• 👥 The director is considered an antagonist in the series, although not the main one.
• 🤖 The series is influenced by '80s, '90s, and early 2000s Mecha anime, with many references and Easter eggs.
• 📆 The creator has been involved in Roblox filming since 2018, with the series properly starting in 2019.
• 🌍 The world of Alon is described as being in a Cold War era with a split world having to unite against a common enemy.
• 🎬 Alon was initially planned as a movie but was turned into a series for better pacing and storytelling.
• 🎨 Moon Animator is primarily used for animation, with Blender used for designing specific elements.
• 🎶 Influences for the series' tone and fight scenes include heavy metal music and movies like Rocky.

Q & A

What equipment is being used to record this Q&A?

The recording is done on a PlayStation EyeToy, as the creator does not have a quality microphone.

What is the creator's plan for the release of Chapter 2?

The creator plans to release Chapter 2 this year and will keep the audience updated on the channel.

Who is considered somewhat of an antagonist in the series?

The director is somewhat of an antagonist due to his role in the story and his actions, but he is not the main antagonist.

What inspired the creator's love for Mecha and giant robots?

The creator's love for Mecha began around 2001 when they discovered Transformers, and it grew with their interest in Mecha anime during college.

How long has the creator been involved in Roblox filming?

The creator has been involved in Roblox filming since 2018, officially working on the series since 2019, but has been involved in similar projects for about 13 years.

What resources are crucial for creating Alions in the series?

Creating Alions requires a lot of resources and specialities due to their powerful and deadly nature.

Which software does the creator mainly use for animation?

The creator primarily uses Moon Animator for animation and uses Blender for designing the Nephilim and their various types.

What are some of the creator's favorite Mecha series influences?

The creator has included references to '80s, '90s, and early 2000s Mecha series, including Evangelion, Mobile Suit Gundam, Macross, and Patlabor.

How does the creator plan to structure the Alion series going forward?

The creator aims for future chapters to be around the 20-minute mark to maintain pacing and avoid filler content.

What advice does the creator give to aspiring directors in the community?

The creator advises aspiring directors to not be afraid of their ideas, even if they initially seem silly, and to go ahead and create their projects.