Description: An animatic on the origin of Megatron in the Aligned Continuity.
Hi everyone!
I finally got this done! And just in time for Transformers One to come out (PLEASE GO SEE IT IF YOU HAVEN'T ALREADY).
A few months ago I was hell-bent on learning how to storyboard and this was my first attempt! Of course I used my obsession as practice lol. I hope to post more animatic attempts in future, but with the new job things have been slow.....er....slower (being another cog in the machine is time consuming, what can I say?)
Uhhhhhh… well, I think I started it in late 2020? 2021? Some time following the pandemic. Honestly, I was inspired to write it because of an old deleted fic called, “Handprints.” It was an Optimus x reader that was SO well done I made some art for it. It was the first I had ever posted of, well, anything fandom. I was so scared lol. At the time, I had nothing but time, a decade long hyper-fixation and a dream.
The author of that fic (along with a bunch of other things) inspired me to kind of break out of my shell and finally kind of engage with the fan culture I had observed for sooooo long. Scarlet Ties is simultaneously a continuous writing excersise, a diary and the feeding of my inner child- turned delulu adult.
I know I’ve been dead for a while, (though it’s not uncommon for me to be on long hiatuses lol), but I wanted to do at least a little check in!
I’ve started EMT schooling and ride alongs (hell yeah), and I have been enjoying it a lot! The world is a scary place (and full of dumbasses) but there’s a lot of love an community to be had. I’m glad to be doing it.
The only problem is- I litereally have had no time to do much art or writting at the moment *bangs head against wall* AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA
I am literally melting at the lack of making things. BUT I do have a few projects in the works like a animatic, a 2nd part to the anologue horror and a few new chapters of Scarlet Ties in the middle ground of completion. I’m sure that when I’ve changed jobs and things settle down a bit, I’ll be at least a little more present, but I thought I should at least put this out there- If anything my POVs for Ratchet should be a little more accurate with how many salty ass medics (affectionatly) there are out here + the Horrors.
what program(s) did you use to make the analog horror video? I loved it btw!!
Thank you so much! The whole video fr was a giant experiment-
Soooooo I am just getting into editing (lol) and basically used Cap Cut, Photoshop, (but Medibang Paint Pro would work too), Eleven Labs, aaaaaaaaaaand one part I did try out my hand at VFX with After Effects.
Hey I just binged read you ao3 fic scarlet ties and man it awesome 😍 just sitting here giggling like a school girl cuz of the cute/funny interactions between megatron and Y/N lol 😂
Anyway just wanted to say the I love the fic and I can’t wait for more chapters ^_^ hope you have a great day 👍🏻
Thank you so much! They are so fun to write, so I’m glad you are having as much fun as I am!
Hi! I just wanted to say that I absolutely love Scarlet ties. I'm so excited whenever you update. I can't wait to see how it turns out. Anyways, lots of love! Xx
HIIII!! I binged Scarlet Ties and I would love to let you know that your writing style is so compelling and dynamic, I love the feel of being inserted into their world and how seamlessly you do it! My fav part so far is them cooking together (and him freaking out about how we eat the young of other species lol) AND I CANT FORGET THE WAY YOU WRITE DIALOGUE MAKES ME SO HAPPY!! Knockout needs a break (and a kiss, good thing Breakdown is always there<3)
ANYWAYS I LOVE THIS STORY AND I HOPE YOU HAVE FUN WRITING IT!!!
Thank you so much!
This is so sweet and cute! You’re going to make me blush!
It makes me so happy to hear that you really like my work!
I've been talking about this on a non fandom related Discord and decided to bring it here. There are various analog horrors that utilize non horror series such as Splatoon 3 or Jurassic Park. It felt only right to add something like Transformers to the mix.
Extraterrestrial mechanical beings who can disguise themselves as various machinery, grainy footage and videotapes that only hold clues??? Perfect material for a horror. Here's some ideas that came to mind.
Decepticons
Nowhere is safe and one wrong move can potentially be your last. The Internet is a stalking ground so post or search with caution. Lest you wind up on Soundwave's radar. This Decepticon will be happy to light up his targets for one reason: an insidious hunt for the spy master's cassettes to enjoy.
Ever seen a beautiful sports car parked by the side with a sleek blood red paint job? DO NOT TOUCH. Unless you want to meet the same fate as all the others who run afoul with Knockout.
A terror in the skies that signals disaster wherever he appears. Pray the lone jet doesn't reveal it's true form. Don't look and hope he hadn't spotted you if a glimpse occurs. Survivors of Starscream are miniscule.
Results are all that matter. Morals? Worthless. Lives? Another opportunity to experiment. Emotions? Not needed. Shockwave only serves for the cause with lethal efficiency.
It is useless to hide. This will only excite him. Run as it chips away at his boredom. Fight and he'll be merry to slaughter the lamb caught in his gaze. All Hail Megatron as humanity is nothing but a plaything.
The only way this information can get through is by the way of analog. Find these tapes at your own risk. There is no turning back the moment the video starts. Decepticons don't lose their prey easily.
Autobots
It's nearly impossible to tell if they have good intentions unlike their more violent counterparts. The Internet is a double edged sword that needs to be regarded with caution. Autobots are at a greater disadvantage than you think. What little information about them is scarce.
Communication and knowledge is minimal. Some can speak but how comprehensible they are varies. The most understandable share only broken sentences that rarely blur into inhuman language. A few offer a 'soup' of linguistics which share little to no connection. Some play by the ear but don't understand what every word means. The remainder are mute, either speaking in their language or have no voice box to respond through.
Most don't understand how humans function. A situation that has led to people being slaughtered by Decepticons, accidentally harm to the innocent, or danger by their fellow man who believe they gone insane. This has led to a decision from their leader, Optimus Prime.
Human help is REQUIRED. They need a liaison if the Autobots hope to even catch up to the Decepticons. Government related officials won't do as these humans are too volatile and always under Soundwave's surveillance.
What they need is a teacher. Someone who can offer such knowledge and not marked as a person of interest to their enemies. A bystander will do.
Pay attention to the car that appears outside your driveway. Look closer at the one following behind on the road. Did another join each car? Flee foolishly and they will give chase.
If the lights behind you disappear, DON'T RELAX. The Peterbilt is coming. Avoid him as he will trap you. Stop and the chance of escape dwindles. Turning off the engine was a bad mistake. DO NOT RUN. Optimus Prime will catch you and escape is impossible.
Welcome to the war. You can't escape until one side wins. The Autobots are guardians but also prison wards to their chosen liaison. You will be protected yet caution is still advised. Welcome to this new dangerous life.
That's it for now! Until next time folks, I'll see you later. Transform and Roll Out!
Art and history foretelling the coming of these metallic monstrosities.
Prophecies of gods clothed in flames and metal ushering in the end times suddenly unearthed in the midst of the strange barrage of asteroids plaguing the earth.
Fighter pilots being fitted with tenititive technology to know where the Decepticons are flying… not to escape, Becuase there was no chance, but at least they know how much time they have before they meet their fate.
Autobots taking a human to learn to communicate with, only to transform with them inside, and all that can be heard is the snapping of tendons and the cracking of bones….
First of all, it was still early morning, barely enough light for him to see everyone, secondly, they were all asleep, and third… he wasn’t sure they were his companions.
@candy8448 @thepinklink @theecholegend @pokegeek151 (no pressure <3) and anyone else who wants to!
(as it turns out idk who actually writes stuff... so...)
@margindoodles2407 Thank you for the tag!!! Here's mine:
What a world that would be.
^ Arcee angst ehehehehe.
You all are lucky that was the sentence I stopped on, because the one before that had way more words 😂
Tagging @afaroffsong @silvercaptain24 @louwhose @mistresslrigtar @dubiiousfood @lets-try-some-writing if you wanna
Last Sentence Tag Game
RULES: Post the last sentence you wrote (fanfic / original / anything) and tag as many people as there are words in the sentence.
Thanks for the tag @onewingedsparrow! I have been writing more horror for TF bots as per usual.
"Alpha Trion, what do you want?”
This is for my longest fic, and let's just say dear old Sentinel Prime is about to get the most dooming prophecy Alpha Trion has in his book.
Tagging: @spreadwardiard, @nova--spark, @novafire-is-thinking, @theeauthor01, @witchofthesouls, @justanotherperson1 - No pressure for anyone tagged here. I was just picking out writers I know of and follow :)
