Cosmic Confidential VE

[putnam6]

Found this in another thread, interesting topic, and it's topical, cool graphics, in my mind, perfect graphic novel video, and the source material is endless


https://x.com/CosmicConfidntl

Velvet Elvis Wrote:
Thanks. I agree. Creative work can be both grounding and absorbing in a way few other things are.

I worked at Disney for years, up until the Fox merger and the massive layoffs.

This project is something new and independent- my first time developing a series entirely on my own, which has been both challenging and surprisingly rewarding. :) It's about two UFO reporters chasing leads and getting themselves in and out of trouble.

If you’re curious, I’ve been sharing bits of it on Twitter/X here:
https://x.com/CosmicConfidntl

Youve piqued my interest...

Ive got too many questions

Was that Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp? Cool...

So we can assume you have mature themes?

Is it all a WIP, or do you have episode(s) complete

Isn't Brazil where there was an alleged firefight between NHBs and Special Forces, supposedly occurred, IIRC

You have a new follower...

[Velvet Elvis]

Thanks for starting a separate thread- that probably makes more sense.
 
I’m reposting and expanding on your questions here. And I have to say, I was genuinely pleased you picked up on the graphic novel influence. Before working at Disney, I was an inker in the comic book industry, and the visual language of this series is very much informed by that background.
 
As for expanding into longer television-style episodes, it certainly could evolve in that direction. But right now, it’s an independent production (just me), so it feels more realistic to focus on tight 1–3-minute episodes designed for short-form platforms.
 
I already have the entire first season written (around 14–15 episodes depending on how I choose to divide it up.), and I’m aiming to release a new episode roughly every two weeks. The goal is to have the full season out by Contact in the Desert in late May/early June.
 
Now to your specific questions:
 
1. Was that Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp?
Yes and no. They’re fictionalized versions inspired by the real-world journalists. It’s a narrative series, not a documentary, but it intentionally plays in that gray space between real life and mythology.
 
2. So, we can assume mature themes?
Yes. There are mature themes, though more existential/psychological than graphic but it's definitely not aimed at children.
 
3. Is it all WIP, or do you have episodes complete?
It’s a mix. Some pieces are complete; others are in progress. I’ve been releasing episodes as they’re ready rather than waiting for an entire season to be finished. I’m currently working on Episode 3 and hoping to have it out by the end of the week.
 
4. Brazil?
Yes. Brazil is one of several historical threads that informed the story. I pull from well-known cases, but always through a fictional lens. So don't expect timelines and specific details to always match up.

Happy to answer any other questions and thanks again for starting this thread. 
Velvet Elvis

[David64]

Do you have to sign up for X ?

I clicked the links but it doesn't show any of the episodes, just the Cosmic Conifidntl page and tells me to log in or sign up.

[Velvet Elvis]

Do you have to sign up for X ?

I clicked the links but it doesn't show any of the episodes, just the Cosmic Conifidntl page and tells me to log in or sign up.

The episodes are on youtube as well if that's easier for you. 
Cosmic Confidential - YouTube

[Quantum12]

The episodes are on youtube as well if that's easier for you. 
Cosmic Confidential - YouTube

Very cool. I just subscribed to your channel. Great work!

[David64]

The episodes are on youtube as well if that's easier for you. 
Cosmic Confidential - YouTube

Subscribed.

[putnam6]

The episodes are on youtube as well if that's easier for you. 
Cosmic Confidential - YouTube

VE answered on the re-edit.

So, how many episodes will it take to complete this Boys from Brazil vignette?

What's the time frame of this story?

[putnam6]

Thanks for starting a separate thread- that probably makes more sense.
 
I’m reposting and expanding on your questions here. And I have to say, I was genuinely pleased you picked up on the graphic novel influence. Before working at Disney, I was an inker in the comic book industry, and the visual language of this series is very much informed by that background.
 
As for expanding into longer television-style episodes, it certainly could evolve in that direction. But right now, it’s an independent production (just me), so it feels more realistic to focus on tight 1–3-minute episodes designed for short-form platforms.
 
I already have the entire first season written (around 14–15 episodes depending on how I choose to divide it up.), and I’m aiming to release a new episode roughly every two weeks. The goal is to have the full season out by Contact in the Desert in late May/early June.
 
Now to your specific questions:
 
1. Was that Jeremy Corbell and George Knapp?
Yes and no. They’re fictionalized versions inspired by the real-world journalists. It’s a narrative series, not a documentary, but it intentionally plays in that gray space between real life and mythology.
 
2. So, we can assume mature themes?
Yes. There are mature themes, though more existential/psychological than graphic but it's definitely not aimed at children.
 
3. Is it all WIP, or do you have episodes complete?
It’s a mix. Some pieces are complete; others are in progress. I’ve been releasing episodes as they’re ready rather than waiting for an entire season to be finished. I’m currently working on Episode 3 and hoping to have it out by the end of the week.
 
4. Brazil?
Yes. Brazil is one of several historical threads that informed the story. I pull from well-known cases, but always through a fictional lens. So don't expect timelines and specific details to always match up.

Happy to answer any other questions, and thanks again for starting this thread. 
Velvet Elvis

Are you going to premiere it at Contact in the Desert, or is that just an identifiable deadline for season 1?

Loved comic books growing up, but didnt discover graphic novels till Stephen King's The Stand came out. I prefer a book, but if Im in the right mood and subject matter, I can really get into a good sci-fi/horror graphic novel.

I have enjoyed the UFO/UAP phenomena since I was a kid, too. I remember the Pascagola story, and watching the Congressional hearings live just brought it to another plateau. 

I watch Weaponized occasionally, but listen to Coast to Coast AM and Art Bell's Midnight in the Desert a lot, looking forward to seeing the next episode(s)

I was going to be that guy and mention AI-assisted graphics, but saw this posted elsewhere and agree 100%.

[Velvet Elvis]

Are you going to premiere it at Contact in the Desert, or is that just an identifiable deadline for season 1?

Loved comic books growing up, but didnt discover graphic novels till Stephen King's The Stand came out. I prefer a book, but if Im in the right mood and subject matter, I can really get into a good sci-fi/horror graphic novel.

I have enjoyed the UFO/UAP phenomena since I was a kid, too. I remember the Pascagola story, and watching the Congressional hearings live just brought it to another plateau. 

I watch Weaponized occasionally, but listen to Coast to Coast AM and Art Bell's Midnight in the Desert a lot, looking forward to seeing the next episode(s)

I was going to be that guy and mention AI-assisted graphics, but saw this posted elsewhere and agree 100%.

[Image: https://i.imgur.com/W77k33U.jpeg]

 
Contact in the Desert is more of a personal deadline than a formal premiere plan. The goal is to have Season 1 completed by or around then. If there’s an opportunity to screen something there, great- but for now it’s simply a motivating marker.
 
The Stand graphic novel is a solid gateway into that format. My background is actually in comics. I worked as an inker for publishers like Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Image before transitioning into animation and virtual production. That visual language absolutely carries over into this series, even down to using custom-built shaders to give it a slightly 2.5D graphic-novel feel.
 
The early Coast to Coast era was formative for a lot of us. That blend of late-night mystery, reporting, and personality is definitely part of the DNA of this project- not in a documentary sense, but culturally for sure.
 
And on the AI topic- I’m happy to talk about my process. This isn’t an “enter prompt, get episode” situation. It’s scripted, staged, animated, and edited using modern production tools. I use Rokoko for full-body motion capture, clean and refine performances in iClone, build the sets, lighting, VFX, and camera work in Unreal Engine, and finish in Nuke and Premiere Pro. That's why it takes a few weeks to complete each episode. It's basically a huge labor of love. LOL

[putnam6]

 
Contact in the Desert is more of a personal deadline than a formal premiere plan. The goal is to have Season 1 completed by or around then. If there’s an opportunity to screen something there, great- but for now it’s simply a motivating marker.
 
The Stand graphic novel is a solid gateway into that format. My background is actually in comics. I worked as an inker for publishers like Marvel, DC, Dark Horse, and Image before transitioning into animation and virtual production. That visual language absolutely carries over into this series, even down to using custom-built shaders to give it a slightly 2.5D graphic-novel feel.
 
The early Coast to Coast era was formative for a lot of us. That blend of late-night mystery, reporting, and personality is definitely part of the DNA of this project- not in a documentary sense, but culturally for sure.
 
And on the AI topic- I’m happy to talk about my process. This isn’t an “enter prompt, get episode” situation. It’s scripted, staged, animated, and edited using modern production tools. I use Rokoko for full-body motion capture, clean and refine performances in iClone, build the sets, lighting, VFX, and camera work in Unreal Engine, and finish in Nuke and Premiere Pro. That's why it takes a few weeks to complete each episode. It's basically a huge labor of love. LOL

Im a complete novice, even then your skills and time spent on attention to detail are obvious in your clips.

I mentioned AI after watching the Pitt/Cruise clip on X.com, and just wanted more episodes.

I dabbled in doing cartoon ads 15 years ago, and I watched how long it took then; it's a patient art.


https://x.com/rayanabdulcader/status/202...32560?s=20

Rayan A Cader
@rayanabdulcader
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Feb 10
Tom Cruise v Brad Pitt created using Seedance 2.0. The character consistency, accuracy, and details are too real.