EQII Video : In This World & in the next

[Forest_Wulfe]

<div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div>     I've seen a lot of great movies here, and attempted one so far myself. When I started this one, I had no idea it would be over 2 months before I finished it. It's amazing how much time and work can go into a 6 minute video! At 81mb it's a bit of a download (sorry), but it can be viewed here if you want to take a look: </div><div> </div><div><a target="_blank" href="http://www.celestialmischief.org/movies/inthisworld.wmv"><font size="5">"In</font></a><font size="5"> </font><a target="_blank" href="http://www.celestialmischief.org/movies/inthisworld.wmv"><font size="5">This World and the Next</font></a><font size="5">".</font></div><div><font size="5"></font> </div><div>  BTW, you might notice 4 names in the end credits. This ended up being a fun family project, and although Wolfbeurn and Bellanaa are the characters in the movie (that would be me and my wife), our two children really did quite a bit of work and helped with scene ideas and editing, camera work and credits (including music selection). All-in-all, we really had a blast. We hope you enjoy our finished work...</div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div> </div><div><span class="time_text"></span> </div><p>Message Edited by Forest_Wulfe on <span class="date_text">02-17-2006</span><span class="time_text">11:21 PM</span></p>

[BarryT]

<div>Can I just say thank you.</div><div> </div><div>That was a fantasic movie, I very much enjoyed it, so thank you so very much for sharing !</div>

[Thilandril]

<div></div><div></div><p>I love the idea of these movies and habitually download them. I find something to like in most of them. But there's usually...something. Something that takes me out of the story, something that prevents me from really getting lost in it. Music that's too much, directors who worked too hard getting their footage to edit ruthlessly (scenes that drag on), immersion-breaking use of unnatural-looking emotes...something.</p><p>Not this time. You had me. For six minutes and twenty-three seconds, you had me. Right down to the stills during the credits (the chess pic was priceless). The story was simple and perfect. The music was just right, almost like another character in the story. You used so many of the subtleties available in the game (facial expressions--SO much better than emotes, the turn of her head just as the undead creature attacked).</p><p>I'm sure that one of the movie makers on this forum will be able to offer some constructive criticism, some element that could have been polished better. I don't make them, I just watch them. And I loved this movie. Of those I've seen so far, it is my favorite. I stopped showing these movies to my wife. She plays, but she's a far more conventional gal. She never got excited about these movies, never saw the point and immediately focused on their shortcomings. But I'll show her this one, and I think she'll like it. In fact I've already downloaded it to her desktop...and left a box of tissues next to her keyboard. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p>I never post. But I felt like I had to log on and thank you for this movie. So thanks!  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p> </p><p>Thil</p><p>P.S. By the way, she finally got up and watched the movie -- and she loved it too!</p><p>Message Edited by Thilandril on <span class="date_text">02-18-2006</span><span class="time_text">06:06 AM</span></p>

[Hac]

<div>wow...just..wow!!</div>

[dlsknight]

<div></div>Very nice.  You and your family did a great job, thank you.  Keep them coming. 

[nimbus2kgold]

<div></div><p><font size="3">oh my goodness...  that was wonderful. truly truly wonderful.  **dabs her eyes and sniffles**</font></p><p><font size="3">fantastic job. </font></p>

[StrafaeSwiftleaf]

Well done, well edited, well forged. One can truly feel the dedication you took to make this, and it is indeed, very well made.<div></div>

[Zilreed]

Very beautiful.  My favorite scene is the waterfall where they look like they are about to kiss. :smileyhappy:

[Auluvia]

<div></div><p>Beautiful...absolutely beautiful.  I am at a loss for words.</p><p> </p>

[Docimodo]

<div></div>amazing. /cry

[Forest_Wulfe]

<div></div><div></div><p>  Thanks all so much for your kind words. We were pretty happy with the way it turned out, but it is great to see others appreciate it as well of course! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> After I posted the movie here, we all nervously checked back to see what kind of "reviews" we would get. Let's just say you all made my family's day! My kids are already talking about the next one (although it might be a while before I'm ready for another project...).</p><p> And Thil, I appreciate you taking the time to write such a long  thoughtful post on it. It was great to be able to see what someone else thought in detail. So thanks!</p><p> </p><p> </p><p>Message Edited by Forest_Wulfe on <span class="date_text">02-22-2006</span><span class="time_text">08:24 AM</span></p>

[Saavedra]

<div></div>Very well done, keep it up!

[Prediant]

<div></div>Very well done, /sniff.  The story took me through a lot of emotions in 6 minutes.  The credits were unexpectedly wonderful as well.

[Dreamtyme]

*sniffles* I had to walk away from my office and compose myself after watching that. It was the most touching movie I have seen to date. Everything about it just worked -- the music, the cinematograhpy, the story. Well done!!!-- Lessa, Human Fury of Qeynos (AB)<div></div>

[ssktleshay]

<div></div><p>Wolf and Bella,</p><p>Hey you guys, all I can say is WOW.  Loved it so very much, and hey I really miss you guys.  Kinda made me sad seeing your toons.  Hugs to you both.</p><p>SteeleHeart</p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p><p> </p>

[Crombie]

<div></div>Amazing job! Really enjoyed it :smileyvery-happy:

[Felipe]

Very touching video. Great job. <span>:smileyhappy:</span><div></div>

[Seltha-Larren]

<div></div>Top notch - very touching, loved it.

[megaira13]

 Luckily someone posted this on the BB forums as well or I'd have missed it.   I posted most of my thoughts there, but again:  So well done. Very very nice.  Ditto on the chess scene, though all of it was just plain outstanding.  As another poster said, there was nothing there that took "away" from the video.It's so cool to find out it was a family project as well.  Keep 'em coming!   While you do that, we will be busy at work stapling, glueing and otherwise perma-attaching you to Butcherblock. hehe

[Jay]

<div></div><div>Wolf and Bella - that was absolutely incredible. So simple, such a purity of theme, I think that really makes this movie work. It's touching, sad, and heartwarming all at once. You guys and your children did a wonderful job! Looking forward to seeing you in game so I can thank you personally. <img src="/smilies/8a80c6485cd926be453217d59a84a888.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></div>

[songrider]

<div>Fantastic video!! Thank you so much for taking the time to make it, and for posting it for us to see.  I'm saving this one!  Thanks again.</div><div> </div><div> </div>

[Zheen]

My mouth is still open in awe! Your work was beautifully put together and edited perfectly to the music of Enya. I would pay to see stuff like that. I am a professional photographer and videographer; your editting was top notch and you don't even have to pay the talent. Kudos to you and your family!!<div></div>

[Skritchie]

<div></div><p>WOW... that was really well done... brought tears to my eyes...</p><p>I kinda feel silly admitting that, but it was really wonderful!!!</p>

[Dwyn WyldWing]

<div></div><p>       Outstanding! This one was definetly a 2 tissue video.  You and your family have much to be proud of, and I can only imagine what any future works will be like if this was your first.  Thank you so much for sharing this.  My hubby found the thread first, we watched it together and within 2 minutes we were holding each other's hands, by the end, I had the tears streaming down my face, (he was doing quite a bit of sniffling :smileywink<img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> !</p>

[Treacle]

<div></div><p>Wow! I don't really have much to say that hasn't been said, but figured I'd chime in anyway. That was very well done and a nice story too!</p><p> </p><p>Glad I decided to take a moment to sift through dev tracker <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></p><p> </p><p>Nice work.</p><p> </p><p>Cheers</p><p>Dreacle</p>

[Lonissa]

/shameless thread resurrectionI loved this movie and I've been waiting ages hoping to see another from you.  Do you have plans to do another?<div></div>

[Kyriel]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Emaleth2000 wrote:<BR>/shameless thread resurrection<BR><BR>I loved this movie and I've been waiting ages hoping to see another from you.  Do you have plans to do another?<BR> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>Thanks you!!! </P> <P>I Never saw this movie thread, I only saw it on the eq2 movie site thats now closed... </P> <P>This movie is beautiful ^_^ </P>

[Nightfire]

WOW... that was just purely amazing. I was hooked during the whole thing and it really touched me... just AMAZING!!!!!!!! :smileyhappy:

[TyesBrussler]

<P>Well done, not quite up my alley but I think you did a great job.</P> <P><IMG src="http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v357/jangmeekim/2point0.png"></P><p>Message Edited by TyesBrussler on <span class=date_text>05-31-2006</span> <span class=time_text>09:06 PM</span>

[KDrakken]

<P>Wolfbeum and Bellanaa, </P> <P>Absolutely beautiful, sad, amazing ....simply an awesome video! Thank you for sharing. This is the first video to bring tears to my eyes.</P> <P>Ten Stars!!!</P> <P>Lady Shadue</P> <P>Message Edited by KDrakken on <SPAN class=date_text>06-01-2006</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>01:24 AM</SPAN></P><p>Message Edited by KDrakken on <span class=date_text>06-01-2006</span> <span class=time_text>01:25 AM</span>

[MysidiaDrakkenbane]

I have seen quite a bit of EQ videos. And many of them I've enjoyed. But none of them got me to cry like yours did. I hope one day I can make a movie that's at least a fraction of that cinematic masterpiece that you've created.

[Forest_Wulfe]

<P>  Thanks again for the kind words. Thanks Lonissa for resurrecting this old thread. I was a bit surprised, but I do really appreciate it.</P> <P> </P> <P> I've had a couple of ideas for another movie for quite some time. But, they do take some time to make. Especially for someone like me who lacks a natural talent for such things and has to make up for it with many takes and hours of editing (as opposed to those who make them look easy... *cough* Zilreed & Zemfira *cough). We'll probably be starting it within the next week or two, but it might be a month or two (or so...) before we have a finished movie. And it will be a little diffferent flavor than this one as well, so I hope you're not disappointed with it.</P> <P> </P> <P> I did attempt one movie before this one and before I even knew anyone else was making them or posting them (it's been well over a year ago). My son and I made it just for fun, and threw it together within just a couple of days. So it's pretty crude compared to most you see posted here (obvious things such as cursor's on screen from time to time and such). After a fellow guildie suggested I post it here, I was amazed to see some great movie making styles and talent. It made me wish I would've spent a little more time on my first movie, and helped me to have an idea of how I wanted to make my next one (which would eventually be "In This World and the Next" ). But, if you want to take a look and can see past such obvious mistakes, you can find it in the EQII movies thread here: It's called   <FONT size=5></FONT><A href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=screen&message.id=8767" target=_blank><FONT size=3>The Trouble With Wood Elves</FONT></A>.</P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P> </P><p>Message Edited by Forest_Wulfe on <span class=date_text>06-03-2006</span> <span class=time_text>01:57 AM</span>

[Irr]

Haha!  "Trouble with Wood Elves"  that's a pretty funny video <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><blockquote><hr>Forest_Wulfe wrote:<div></div><p>(obvious things such as cursor's on screen from time to time and such).</p> <hr></blockquote>Everytime the cursor came up on the movie, I tried to move it off screen!  [Removed for Content]!  You know you've played too much EQII when....<div></div>

[Toravisu]

The first movie was absolutely amasing.<div></div>

[Kari]

<P>Wolfbeurn I know I said it in another thread somewhere, lol. But again I love your movie in this world and the next <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Got a link to it on my blog as well <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P> <P>Sophi</P>

[Nightfire]

Woodelves was funny and I loved the music. :smileyvery-happy:

[Thilandril]

<P>I absolutely love this video. It is my favorite EQ2 video. And honestly Forest_Wulfe, this was the video I had in mind when I posted about people submitting to <A href="http://www.machinima.com" target=_blank>www.machinima.com</A> .  I really think this should be available someplace where it won't be lost because it slipped off the front page of the forum.</P> <P><A href="http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=screen&message.id=21719" target=_blank>http://eqiiforums.station.sony.com/eq2/board/message?board.id=screen&message.id=21719</A></P> <P> </P> <P>Thil</P>

[Forest_Wulfe]

<DIV>Thanks again for the kind words everyone (and I'm honored that you would link this on your blog Sophi). Thil, I appreciate you  pointing out the Machinima site. I might just take your advice and submit this over there when I get a chance.  :smileyhappy:</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[StormQueen]

<P>Until today I had never seen your <STRONG>In This World and the Next</STRONG> video.</P> <P>I wish I'd seen it earlier on. What a fantastic job you and your family did.</P> <P>I think I got something in my eye during watching though...needed a hankie. :smileywink:</P> <P> </P>