With the 2021 season coming to an end I’m happy to say I’m finally comfortable driving this thing. I’ve done a lot this season from finally mastering docking to traveling from the Statue of Liberty back to brooklyn, a huge step from where I was last year. I love learning and conquering new things , hopefully I only get better years to come . @chaparralboats@insta360 #boatlife #chaparral #240signature #jamesbond #batman #brucewayne #dongq #millbasin #brooklyn #port #starboard #boating #boatday #insta360 #jamaicabay #marina #waves #littness #lituation #oneofone #igers #insta360onex #chaparralboats #frenchie #frenchbulldog #igdaily #adidas #adidasoriginals #boatparty #action
Here’s a behind the scenes look of how I created the cinematic short for my video game, Battle of the Forsaken.
It all started with designing my characters in Character Creator 4, then creating realistic cinematic renders using an ARRI Alexa camera setup in Higgsfield. After nearly 200 renders and burning through about $200 in credits I finally landed the exact photos and angles I was looking for.
From there, I imported everything into Cinema Studios in Higgsfield, where I rendered around 70 video shots from multiple angles to build out each scene. Prompting is key if you’re not careful, you’ll get a lot of AI slop, but solid editing can fix almost anything.
Next, I used ElevenLabs to generate voices for each character based on the script I wrote. Finally, I brought everything into iMovie, pieced the scenes together, and added frame by frame foley sound design to really bring the world to life.
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Step into the dystopian world of “Battle of the Forsaken” created by solo developer and artist @michaelmanli for @rawsyndicateworld
📲 Available now on Google Play & the Apple App Store —
the best solo-dev mobile fighting game out #battleoftheforsaken #solodev #mobilegames
2025 was a MOVIE. 🎬🔥
Ups, downs, lessons, wins, and once in a lifetime opportunities all over again. Forever grateful to God for another year of growth, elevation and extraordinary experiences.
This year I got back into the world of 3D printing thanks to my brother @ugomozie , working with Blue Ivy, @shaboozey@2niteflavour and others and also collaborating with the luxury brand @elevensixteen . I also leveled up my video game @battleoftheforsaken and mastered AI animation to bring my vision to life.
2026 I’m coming for EVERYTHING.
Grateful for the journey and ready to multiply the blessings tenfold. 🚀🙏 root for me, I’m just like you 😉
Here’s a look at some 3D work done by @rawsyndicateworld for @2niteflavour video in Nigeria. The style direction was done by @ugomozie for @elevensixteen Directed by @boy_director ..Thank you again for another amazing opportunity. #rawsyndicate #3dprinting #afrobeat #rawsyndicateworld #bambulab #elevensixteen #nigeria #africa #newafrica #art #music #fyp
Here’s a peek at some of the artwork I’ve been developing for the game. Every design truly captures the world of Battle of the Forsaken.
I want the visuals to feel as alive as the story itself: fighters with distinct personalities, environments that tell their own history, and a style that matches the tone of the battles ahead.
This artwork is just one step forward, and I’m excited to share more of the process as I keep building. Your feedback keeps me motivated, so let me know what you think!
-@michaelmanli
#BattleOfTheForsaken #GameDev #DevLog #IndieGameDev #GameArt #FightingGame #midjourney
I’m so grateful for the opportunity to have BLUE IVY ( daughter of the goat Hova and Queen @beyonce ) wear a belt buckle I designed. I hope she knows this was made in BROOKLYN 😅. I want to send a special thank you to @ugomozie and @elevensixteen for giving @rawsyndicateworld this opportunity. It is a blessing to be a part of something like this, and I will forever be thankful. 💯💯💯🫡 #beyonce #blueivy #cowboycarter #finalshow #legendary #elevensixteen #rawsyndicate
SHOW#2!!! I had to see the Queen @beyonce twice! What a show! I’ve seen Beyoncé perform over 20+ times in the past 15 years and this is definitely one of her best performances and I believe it’s her longest set ever. I’m definitely looking forward to seeing the show in another city. I’m definitely satisfied what a great production. #beyonce #beehive #cowboycarter #metlife #nyc #fyp #cowboycartertour
Shout out to @kevinparkernyc I always said if I get into politics I’ll do it like him 🧐🫡💯 #nypolitics #canarsielions #senatorparker #Brooklyn #politicalties
