The Dark Storm (EAS Scenario)

Timeline
Intro - 0:00
Scene 1 - 1:34
Scene 2 - 3:13
Scene 3 - 4:09
Scene 4 - 7:05
Scene 5 - 8:03
Scene 6 - 11:28
Scene 7 - 16:59
Scene 8 - 18:16
Scene 9 - 20:38
Scene 10 - 23:14
Scene 11 - 24:06
Scene 12 - 25:05
Scene 13 - 26:20
Scene 14 - 27:14
Scene 15 - 29:08
Scene 16 - 31:05
Scene 17 - 32:10
Scene 18 - 33:10
Scene 19 - 36:20
Scene 20 - 38:29
Outro - 39:45

Abstract
A violent hurricane brings widespread destruction to much of Louisiana. What the residents don't realize is the dark secret that this storm would unleash...

Analysis
This scenario is a remake of the original "Dark Storm" EAS scenario, which is loosely based on the plot of Resident Evil 7. The plot was revised to better align with the video game's storyline, with the titular storm taking place in 2014. As this timeline goes back to before the BMH system of NWR, the alerts and weather radio segments were revised to match the characteristics of the CRS era. The setting remains roughly the same, alternating between Houma and New Orleans, Louisiana. The track of the hurricane was slightly revised, making landfall further west than the original scenario. The paranormal elements of the original were removed, as I opted for a more realistic scenario that still ties to the plot of Resident Evil 7. To better connect the the game with the plot, a scene from the game is sampled alongside the scenario. This remake is nearly 30 minutes shorter than the original, as I aimed to remove excess padding and non-EAS alert content from the project. For non-weather alerts, I explored the various state and local emergency plans to better articulate messages.

Production
The visuals were created on Microsoft PowerPoint with some custom fonts and were recorded on OBS. The EAS headers and other audio were obtained/created from EASyKit: a resource for EAS scenarios. The TTS voices were sourced from an online demo. All audio elements were mixed on Audacity, and the final scenario was edited and rendered using iMovie. Total production time was roughly a month, coinciding with several other projects.

Other
Originally intended to be a sequel to "The Infection", this remake takes the original scenario's plot in a different direction. While I've noted many issues with my past projects, I felt this particular scenario was deserving of a remake. The execution of the original "Dark Storm" was outright nonsensical, attempting to make an anticipated sequel tied to a video game and also scary. I really don't like my attempt at being "scary" in the original scenario. After deleting the scenario amid lots of criticism, I think this remake is a better representation of what I originally intended. While this isn't a sequel to "The Infection", I think Resident Evil 7 has a good foundation for a potential infection storyline, even if I have no plans to make one (as I'm retiring from the EAS community). I'm happy I was able to turn one of my duds into something I had fun making.
View the original scenario here:    • Dark Storm Redux (EAS Scenario)  

Disclaimer
This presentation contains EAS alerts with authentic audio. Therefore, the alerts can be used to trigger real EAS equipment. Unauthorized usage of EAS tones on live radio/TV stations is an FCC violation which can result in fines/prison. I will not assume liability for misuse.

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