Minecraft Movie Insights & Contributions

Introduction

• The speaker was involved both in front of the camera and behind the scenes in the Minecraft movie.
• Involved in pre-production: idea formulation, creating concept builds, aiding director Jared Hess.
• Jared Hess is known for directing 'Napoleon Dynamite'.

Midport Village Scene

• Initial scene featured the crew walking through Midport Village.
• Ridiculous builds created as visual gags pointed out by Steve.
• Builds: lightning-powered chicken cooker, Brian the house robot, squid juggler, chicken fall, etc.
• Scene was later changed; many initial builds did not make the final cut.

Minecraft Traps

• Collaboration with Jared on trap ideas using cactus.
• Created machines that fired cactus at high velocity—this idea made it into the movie.
• Scene in the movie: Jason Mamoa triggers cactus launchers in the redstone mines.

Piglins Flight Concepts

• Designed various methods for Piglins to fly:
  • Piglin in a boat on a ghast.
  • A contraption that equips Piglins with elytra.
  • Piglin fighter jet.
• None of these concepts were used in the final cut.

Aerial and Ground Fight Sequences

• Developed concepts to enhance air fight scenes: firework rings, ground-to-air missiles, moving cave barriers.
• Created ground chase elements like pop-up gold towers, gold vault traps.
• None of these concepts featured in the movie.

Scale and Build Design

• Emphasis on builds resembling a personal survival world, not massive constructions.
• Built various traps for modified minecart chase scene including puffer fish pit, TNT minecarts.
• Scene was heavily altered in the final script.

Key Build Contributions

• Created a gigantic walking piglin Trojan horse for the final battle.
• The scene was removed before filming, but inspired a successful video on large-scale machines.

Personal Reflections

• A notable miscommunication incident due to poor internet connection during a critical meeting.
• Gratitude towards Jared Hess, production team, and fans for the opportunity.

Conclusion

• The speaker expresses appreciation for being involved and acknowledges the influence on their personal projects.
• Thanks viewers and looks forward to future interactions.