[MOVIE] Echo Squad: Sharqi Liberation

[Unfocused]

Re: [MOVIE] Echo Squad: Sharqi Liberation

Sweet movie, great work!

The only thing I found mediocre was the chase from the TV station, but then again we see bullets hitting everything but the main character(s) in many Hollywood movies

[[C22] Filet]

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I want to see bullets hitting children and missing the tough guys - that would be cool.

[Sir. XaliaS]

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Firstly, sorry for not getting here sooner. I've been away a couple of days and once again, paid the price of having words said prior to posting my input, but again, pretty beneficial too!

Congrats Filet-o-Fist, C22 personal!
You definitely exceeded my expectations. Plus, to say with your demonstration of Vegas knowledge you've shown over the weeks and months you first appeared here, my expectations were just a bit higher than average by the way.

Overall I feel this was a very “battlefield-ish” movie. However that may be defined... whist I never agree with ratings the words that NeoRicen, and RS-Rom actually serve well. "static" camera footage stole away from what could have been something more cinematic, ole to more machinima productions that want to play more towards the movie feel and distracting away from game footage. Camera is too far away, yep I agree there.
Also here a good place to write about music, being that yes... it is the battlefield theme and remixes!
I noticed structure of the movie aided by the stopping and starting, blackout of the screen etc. (I wonder where else that I had to resort to that tehehe ^_^)

Not only soundtrack but sound effects too. I've got to get you some editing packs and librarys to broaden your collection. I was going to say the choices you made were very inconsistent. But I would be wrong because they all follow the theme of the movie and in the end I feel it was better suited that - Battlefield 2, sounds of Battlefield 2 - just matched.

Another slogan for all... "Vegasy" - no lol, not bright lights and casinos…
I particularly noticed the great use of TV filters and this brings me back to the static cameras issue; effects that are replacing ground rumble...

Please, if it wasn't in the recording, make it in the editor!
It's upsetting because I know you’re more than capable of excellent panning movements and it's what this movie really needed above all, solving the "overuse of effects" comments without a doubt.
I found some key examples, when cars drive past, helicopters, explosions... gunfights!
It felt like the cameraman has really discounted recording equipment at the scene, which he had to *hit* to rid us of the fuzzy static and correct the line sync.
Yes the movie editing was certainly very “vegasy” lol.

What can I say about story though... just perfect, acting / scripting.
You see now why you need the aid of battlefield voices when there are no voice actors... I want to see no criticism about this. The editor did the best with the resources. You did all the cutting and audio level mastering that I would have done in the situation.
Everything else was done to perfection.

And that's it!
I have nothing more to say and can only congratulate again. Unquestionably, a first place ranking on the podium with the best BF2 machinima.

[Eden]

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I would like to point out a little something about the use of effects to create the camera static/fuzz, personaly I thought it was quite realistic a little to much static when used but still realistic all the same.

If you have a look at this video you can see how the camera is affected by gun fire, explosions etc. (0:52, 2:07, 6:16)

[Sir. XaliaS]

Re: [MOVIE] Echo Squad: Sharqi Liberation

I would like to point out a little something about the use of effects to create the camera static/fuzz, personaly I thought it was quite realistic a little to much static when used but still realistic all the same.

If you have a look at this video you can see how the camera is affected by gun fire, explosions etc. (0:52, 2:07, 6:16)

Caused by the extreme vibration.
I wouldn't expect anything less of a camera mounted on a tank lol. That was a nifty little video btw, haven’t seen it before.

[[C22] Filet]

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Xalias, and the rest of the Sir community I thank you for the feedback.

Your kudos should be directed towards Yrethguad and Breg as they are the hero's of this project, I merely made fun of them along the way until they tried harder.

Xalias, I appreciate the hard feedback mixed with possible improvements. You certainly know your stuff and we like to steal all your ideas so keep' em comin.

[MormonComputerZ]

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...more fun than lesbian neighbours.

Depends on what those neighbors look like.

[[C22] Filet]

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Hot lesbians are the only one's that count. Speaking of hot lesbians, who likes the video?

A couple of you have PM'ed me that the movie file is too big. We would like o think that it is worth it. You can always try out the google/you tube versions first to see what you are getting yourself into.

And thank you to the dudes who PM'ed me asking to be in the next film, we will certainly consider all who have asked and set up a date real soon.

[BlitzWarTank]

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Sorry for my late reply, have been very busy with my schoolworks.

Congratulation for your first movie? or second?

But anyway, it was an awesome video with clean editing and many nice effects. As others have said... the fast forwarding when freezing is really cool and original. Never seen that kind of effect in my life before lol.

Good job yrethguad! :)

btw, if you want to submit the movie to filecloud, go to http://www.filecloud.com/contact.php

[imported_ojmcduffie]

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Wow, that was an awesome Vid, can't wait for the sequel!!!!

[[C22] Filet]

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What does it take to get this posted on the main page?

[imported_JOE $MOE]

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Sounds like a good movie. I'm downloading off filefront at 250kb so I'll edit for a full report in an hour.

[[C22] Filet]

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No comment Joe?

[predragjanjic]

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second opinion:

the best part was at the begining with all the green and when the two snipers jumped out of the chopper(that was nice, proffesional stuff), it started going down when the arabian music started playing :cry:

still beats most of the videos tho:)

[zymyo]

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The video was cloying, I completed viewing this video and who ever edited this should watch more action films, too many repetitive shots, most are average angles, oh and did I say too many repetitive shots? Ok, well if I've seen an action film then I've seen them all, right? same thing happens with regular home made movies like this video as a good example.

You may not like me to this point, I don't blame you, but I try to be honest and I would never lie to you, for what reason?

I hope you value my assay in utter honesty.