After long hours and effort invested in this animation, I can happily say that the animation is COMPLETE. However, it will not be released yet, as explained below.
Good news:
The animation is complete.
Today begins the post-production phase (scene editing, audio, and image enhancements).
I will spend a lot of time making sure the audio is perfect and everything matches the scene shown.
I will finally get some rest.
Bad news:
Part 2 is visually a little different from the first part because they are two different files (to save me work), and many parameters did not match.
There are some imperfections in the models (irrelevant objects moving freely).
The fluid is slightly different (I forgot to set the same parameters as the first part in the second, and as a result, the fluids are a little different; they are more lumpy than smooth).
The scenes in the second part have film grain, something the first part doesn't have (I'll try to correct this in post-production).
I don't have a date yet to release the animation.
What's next?
Finish the animation (obviously haha).
Create a roadmap or worksheet for future projects.
Start with the new project: Codename (Rivals vs Symbiote).
I'm still planning on releasing a single animation, despite the details of the respective parts. Perhaps in the future I'll release cut scenes, but it's not at all certain; just another idea on the table.
I wholeheartedly thank you for the support you've given me so far. The road has been long, but we're close to the goal, and I look forward to seeing the result of the most ambitious animation I've created so far. Thank you so much for your support!!!
Remember to come back next Monday for a new status update.