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Something happened to my previous submission due to which my submission Badge was vanished from it š, the post was trending now I have to get views again, hope new submission will work well:
What I built:
"Portal Protocol" It is a 30-second sci-fi short film. I made it as one single shot with no cuts using Seedance 2.5 in CapCut Video Studio. A teenage boy finds a glowing arcade machine, gets pulled into an alien jungle, where he must find the courage to face what's waiting for him
Why I built it:
Real Hollywood movies use special effects but they still feel real because of good lighting, texture, and small imperfections So I tried to do the same thing here. I asked for film grain, real lighting, and natural details like rust and dust, instead of a clean CGI look. I also removed anything that looked like a video game. My goal was simple: even with sci-fi effects, it should still feel like it was real movie as the real filmmakers make
#contraseedancechallenge
#CapCutCPP
#OneTakeFilm
CapCut Project Link :
https://www.capcut.com/view/7675275384342708737?workspaceId=7247321403429781506
Social Post Links
Insagram:
https://www.instagram.com/reel/DcJv-LMp-Nh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ==
LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/posts/ahmad-samama-s-a62846320_what-i-built-portal-protocol-it-is-a-30-activity-7495090664821673984-xt1_?utm_source=social_share_send&utm_medium=member_desktop_web&rcm=ACoAAFFIUmoBE-oPgeEFvTM_Fu8JyUtvlTcwuP8
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https://x.com/AhmadSauleh/status/2089328965261623371?s=20
Very smooth and clean work, I appreciate, this turned out really good, proud of you for finishing this, hope the badge thing sorts out soon, you deserve it to count š
Thank You very much Joseph ā¤ļøāš©¹
Yaayyy I am happy my other submission is also being considered š„³
I am happy for you !
Bundle of Thanks for you David ā¤ļøāš©¹
Yaayyy I am happy my other submission is also being considered š„³
Really nice work, the transition is smooth, hope it counts properly
Thanks for the support Mr Dev ā¤ļøāš©¹
Mention not š
I have reposted your video again, maybe it will help a little
Oh no, that's rough hope it gets fixed soon, your video deserved those views
Thank you, really appreciate that. I'm Hoping it gets sorted before the deadline š
Don't worry, your work is excellent and I am sure you'll be one of the winners
Thank you for appreciating me, it really means a lot, specially in this situation ā¤ļøāš©¹
ā¢ Aug 18
That's so unfair, it was doing well too. hope the new submission picks up fast
I hope too š
ā¢ Aug 18
Don't lose hope, everything will be fine, youll win this
Thank you for encouraging me ā¤ļøāš©¹
Don't worry, views will come back and I am very amazed to see that you've also added a poster which was not in the previous submission, its cool, keep it up
Appreciate you saying that, honestly helps. Hoping the same š
Yaayyy I am happy my other submission is also being considered š„³
That's amazing! So happy for you!
That's really FRUSTRATING, hope Contra fixes this for you. Your work DESERVES IT! I HOPE this submission will gain more views, BEST OF LUCK
Yes I am very worried about the competition now š¢
DON'T WORRY bro you're the OG you'll DEFINITELY WIN ā”ļø
Hoping for the best
Sorry this happened, it was trending for a reason. New submission will do well too
Thanks a lot, that's really encouraging, hope so too
Yaayyy I am happy my other submission is also being considered š„³
That's wonderful! wishing you the best of luck
This is unfortunate, but the video speaks for itself. It'll trend again
Thanks, that means a lot, hoping it does
Yaayyy I am happy my other submission is also being considered š„³
Awesome you totally deserve it
Next episode please š¤£
hehehehe everyone is trying to give me courage for the submission but you made me laugh in this situation ššš
Yaayyy I am happy my other submission is also being considered š„³
That's really unlucky timing. Hope the new post gets the same love it deserves
Hoping it gets there again š„²
Yaayyy I am happy my other submission is also being considered š„³
Last Thanks for supporting me šā¤ļøāš©¹
Sorry about the badge issue, you shouldn't lose views over a glitch
Totally agree, thanks for understanding
Yaayyy I am happy my other submission is also being considered š„³
That's good, glad to hear it
ā¢ Aug 18
I love how realistic this video is, I don't what happened to you before because I came across your first post, but I would say don't lose hope
Thank you very much and also thanks for encouraging me ā¤ļøāš©¹
Last Thanks for supporting me šā¤ļøāš©¹
Simple and effective pacing. Hope you place well in the challenge!
Thanks for appreciating me! Good luck to you if you entered as well
Last Thanks for supporting me šā¤ļøāš©¹
ā¢ Aug 18
Good execution on the lighting consistency and solid video generation
Thank you š
Last Thanks for supporting me šā¤ļøāš©¹
I've seen many AI videos, some lack physics, some cut the sound in the mid of the video, some do messy things, but I am very impressed by your creation, it feels like a clip from human made movie
Thank you very much for your compliments, this was my main goal which you noticed in my video
Last Thanks for supporting me šā¤ļøāš©¹
Yoo man looks perfect, loved your Ai made video!Cheers!
Ahaha thanks mate š
Your welcome bro
Last Thanks for supporting me šā¤ļøāš©¹
ā¢ Aug 18
How are AI videos getting this good already? Nice submission!
I know, the quality jump is wild, my main focus was to deliver a realistic video, I appreciate your support!
ā¢ Aug 18
You did very well
Thank you š
ā¢ Aug 18
How did you get the camera movement so smooth without any weird jumps? This looks awesome!
Thanks! I added "continuous unbroken tracking shot" in the prompt to stop the AI from making sudden cuts
ā¢ Aug 18
You have focused very deeply in the prompt
Yes I wrote many prompts than came up with the last final prompt
ā¢ Aug 18
nice, its simple and clear story for a short video it feels like a real movie scen
ā¢ Aug 18
*scene
Thank you š I wanted it to feel like a quick action clip instead of many random scenes
Last Thanks for supporting me šā¤ļøāš©¹
Wait why is this lowkey better than half the movies in theaters right now?
You're too kind! Actually Seedance really did a great job rendering it
Last Thanks for supporting me šā¤ļøāš©¹
I love these "getting sucked into a game" storylines so much. Would totally watch a full movie of this!
Same here! Itās such a fun trope, glad I could bring a piece of it to life
Serious, if you ever make this into a complete movie, Iāll definitely watch it!
Wow, thank you! That means a lot. Maybe I'll start working on part two soon! when I created this video, CapCut showed me form to fill, maybe I can get a chance to make a movie through CapCut itself
Okay wow! I just randomly saw this while exploring Contra and it's so good!! I had no idea AI videos could look this smooth! Good luck in the contest!
Thanks Mia š, The new models are getting super smooth with motion now
Last Thanks for supporting me šā¤ļøāš©¹
ā¢ Aug 18
Omggš® the monster reveal at the end scared me a little bit! Rooting for you to win!
Haha sorry for the jump scare! and thanks a lot for the support ā¤ļøāš©¹
ā¢ Aug 18
It's fine āŗļø
love it
Thanks
Last Thanks for supporting me šā¤ļøāš©¹
YOU MADE it
Yor VIDEO is trending ā
YOU ARE THE TREND!!! āļø
Awww Thank you very much, and
You are best supporter ā
You are now my new friend āļø
AHHHH You're making me SAD nOWW š„²
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The project looks cool, but re-uploading content just to try and force the algorithm to trend again usually does more harm than good to your reach.
Thank you so much Uduak, lots of love for you ā¤ļøāš©¹
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Thank you !
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