"Within" Our First Movie

[Iari111]

<DIV>Hello all <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>After watching the creations from the masters on here, my husband and I decided it was time to give it a try.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>The inspiration for the movie came from this particular song.  I was driving in my car one day as it started playing, and suddenly I was seeing the scenes.  My husband at the time was away for a month on business.  So I listened daily to this song, and envisioned.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>The poor guy didn't even get in the door before I was having him listen to the songs, and my disjointed ideas LOL... He hasn't seen the sun once since he came home three days ago. <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>I am both excited and scared at having you all view this lol.. this being our first eq2 fan film, I hope it doesn't suck too badly :p  At any rate, he and I had an absolutely wonderful time making this together <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  I hope you enjoy watching it as much as we enjoyed making it!</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV align=center><IMG src="http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y257/renee111/Within20Poster20ok.jpg"></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3>FileFront <A href="http://files.filefront.com/Within+Videowmv/;5217739;;/fileinfo.html" target=_blank>http://files.filefront.com/Within+Videowmv/;5217739;;/fileinfo.html</A></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3>YouTube</FONT> <A href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cge9jO-ri18" target=_blank><FONT size=2>http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cge9jO-ri18</FONT></A></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3>Yahoo Video</FONT> <A href="http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=9a185605a4011293f2620ff1d585aebc.567262" target=_blank><FONT size=2>http://video.yahoo.com/video/play?vid=9a185605a4011293f2620ff1d585aebc.567262</FONT></A></DIV> <DIV><FONT size=3>Myspace</FONT> <A href="http://www.myspace.com/wrathofgodeq2" target=_blank>www.myspace.com/wrathofgodeq2</A> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>~Luna</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>PS. he apologizes for the purple leg armor LOL</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>edited to add some new links.   Thank you Gendgi for the movie poster <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <P>Message Edited by Iari111 on <SPAN class=date_text>07-03-2006</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>01:11 AM</SPAN></P> <P>Message Edited by Iari111 on <SPAN class=date_text>07-03-2006</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>12:11 PM</SPAN></P> <P>Message Edited by Iari111 on <SPAN class=date_text>07-03-2006</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>02:05 PM</SPAN></P><p>Message Edited by Iari111 on <span class=date_text>07-05-2006</span> <span class=time_text>11:02 AM</span>

[Kyriel]

<DIV>Ohhh I like it, very cute, i really liked the picture where she breaks the glass</DIV><p>Message Edited by Zemfira on <span class=date_text>07-03-2006</span> <span class=time_text>01:35 AM</span>

[ronboga]

Very nice.

[Gendgi]

<P>Hello!</P> <P>First of all let me just say that for your first work and in such a short time its amazingly done!</P> <P> The soundtrack has everything to do with the movie, the transactions between still pics and the movie itself are very smooth, the special effects are really cool, i think that breaking the portrait its a Very Cool Effect hehe.</P> <P> Congratulations to you guys, Gerund and Luna for making this beatifull story, and... be ready for MORE! MUHAHAHA</P>

[Eybietie]

<DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Iari111 wrote:<BR> <DIV>Hello all <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>After watching the creations from the masters on here, my husband and I decided it was time to give it a try.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>The inspiration for the movie came from this particular song.  I was driving in my car one day as it started playing, and suddenly I was seeing the scenes.  My husband at the time was away for a month on business.  So I listened daily to this song, and envisioned.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>....</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>PS. he apologizes for the purple leg armor LOL</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR><FONT color=#ff99ff>yeah - so true... *i can see unmade scenes...* <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></FONT></DIV> <DIV><FONT color=#ff99ff>ahh and yes - the purple armor... but very nice video - keep it up <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></FONT></DIV>

[swpj]

<DIV>Yeah, that's a good one, nice work. I get my inspiration the same way, from the songs... the more powerful the song (to me) the more clearly the images/story unfold as I listen. You did your hubby a service with this one <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> I like a vid with a good story. Keep em coming...</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>-Kreep</DIV><p>Message Edited by swpj on <span class=date_text>07-03-2006</span> <span class=time_text>08:33 AM</span>

[Zilreed]

<FONT color=#ccccff>Amazing for your first video!  I would have brightened up the darker scenes a little bit, but other than that, it was really good!  Well done.  :smileyhappy:</FONT>

[Iari111]

<DIV><BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Zilreed wrote:<BR> <FONT color=#ccccff>Amazing for your first video!  I would have brightened up the darker scenes a little bit, but other than that, it was really good!  Well done.  :smileyhappy:</FONT><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE><BR></DIV> <DIV>Thanks so much for the comments everyone <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Zilreed, thanks for the suggestion!  Will definitely pay closer attention to that the next time <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>(edited to remove mediamax link as it no longer works.  The filefront link in theOP is a good one tho, not as dark as the one on youtube)</DIV> <DIV>~Luna</DIV><p>Message Edited by Iari111 on <span class=date_text>07-07-2006</span> <span class=time_text>09:10 PM</span>

[megaira13]

Oh very nice!!  I especially liked the SK scenes - very poignant.  I especially liked the shot of him looking into the mirror, then geared up, then looking down.    Huge sucker for SK's and you picked the perfect soundtrack. My only (very subjective) constructive suggestion is not major, but would be perhaps a change in music for the credits?   It may just be me, but it doesn't seem to quit flow with the haunted/inner struggle theme of the main piece.   I dug through mp3s and found one tune that didn't work at all <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />, but! it had a heartbeat going in the background - and the heartbeat was kind of neat.   There's also song by Witchcraft called Cathedral that might work well (obscure though).  One of the side benefits I'm really loving about the EQ2 videos - I'm finding all kinds of new music to buy recently.  <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />    Loved that Stain'd track.

[Silver_Feather]

<FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#ff0000>I liked it.Yea,the purple pants were kinda funny,but the first time I watched the movie I hardly noticed it at all.Great movie,make another next time you hear some good songs. *grins*</FONT>

[megaira13]

DL'd the larger version and rewatched (made my husband come see <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />), couple things to add: The fight scenes for the SK - particularily the DE shot and the knees - awesome. The reflections in the water were a great touch!! I think some people have a knack for bringing an idea to life, and life to characters/story - I think this is what you've done very well here.  

[Iari111]

<BR> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> megaira13 wrote:<BR><BR>The fight scenes for the SK - particularily the DE shot and the knees - awesome.<BR>The reflections in the water were a great touch!!<BR><BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P>Hiya Ninibi <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P> <P>Ya I love his part in the story.  <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> Hers came through a bit too subtley I think, but then her story is an "everygirl/anygirl" one.  In the end we decided to let his story be the highlight.</P> <P>And so glad you caught the reflections!!  We thought at first it might be too hard to see and easily missed, but figured that it would be fun to have a piece or two in the movie that was not obviously apparent on a first or even second viewing.  I love watching these kinds of movies more than once, discovering something new each time <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P> <P>The end credits music.. I agree, not the best choice.  I was in danger of losing Gerund to sleep and had to find a song fast! lol</P> <P>~Luna<BR></P>

[FatherThyme]

<div></div>I figure as the "poor hubby", I should probably respond to the gracious feedback we have received concerning our video.  Thank you everyone for your rather positive feedback!  While Lunara is quite the task master, we both really enjoyed making this video.  We have ideas for several more, although at this point, I'm not sure which one will solidify into a finished movie first.  The "music video" format, to me anyway, is fairly straight forward.  The musicians have already created the story and we, as movie makers, have only to make it appear on the screen.  Perhaps we will lean toward another one of those before breaking out with a story of our own to tell.<span>:smileyhappy:</span>Another interesting thing about this one is that the only money spent beyond EQ2 subscription was the $37 it cost to register FRAPS (www.fraps.com)  We used Windows Movie Maker (free with Windows XP) to put it all together.  The couple of stills we used were manipulated with Roxio Photosuite 5, which was also a free download from www.roxio.com.  Just thought it was interesting that using inexpensive (read: free) software doesn't mean you can't make a quality movie.Lastly, if you really enjoyed the movie, tell your friends about it.  We made it with the hopes that a lot of people would watch and enjoy it!<span>:smileyvery-happy:</span>Thanks again,GerundPS.If you have trouble with any of the links in the original post, here is yet another location to download from:<a href="http://files.filefront.com/Within+Videowmv/;5217739;;/fileinfo.html" target=_blank>"Within" Video (hosted by www.filefront.com)</a><div></div><p>Message Edited by FatherThyme on <span class=date_text>07-03-2006</span> <span class=time_text>10:25 PM</span>

[ObsidianB]

Just wanted to say that was an excellent video!!!<div></div>

[Nightfire]

That was a great video...I loved it.:smileyhappy:

[Iari111]

<DIV>Thank you both!  Glad you liked it <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV>

[Kelticdragon]

Awesome movie. absolutly awesome.

[BosoxVixen]

<P>/applaud</P> <P>That was an amazing video.  Very well done!</P>

[Zabjade]

<font color="#66ff00"><font size="2"><font face="Comic Sans MS">I liked the Video, I like your Tube because you don't have to download anything. BTW how do you get the reflections in the mirrors again one day they stopped working for me (Even had the water bug of a bunch of horizontal lines but I managed to fix that but not the reflections) </font></font></font><div></div>

[PonderStibbons]

Impressive.If only I had the talent to do something like that!<div></div>

[zealou]

Thank you so much for sharing your video, it was liek a modern romeo and juliet or pride and prejudice,..i would really like to see more stories about your characters you guys surely have a gift for storytelling,it is very hard to convey a story withought dialogue, keep up the good work and ill definatly stand in line for the next flick

[Iari111]

<DIV>Wow <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  Thanks so much you all! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV><BR></DIV> <BLOCKQUOTE> <HR> Zabjade wrote:<BR><FONT color=#66ff00><FONT size=2><FONT face="Comic Sans MS">I liked the Video, I like your Tube because you don't have to download anything.<BR><BR>BTW how do you get the reflections in the mirrors again one day they stopped working for me (Even had the water bug of a bunch of horizontal lines but I managed to fix that but not the reflections)<BR></FONT></FONT></FONT> <BR> <HR> </BLOCKQUOTE> <P><BR>I had mine set at Options>Display>Water.  Environment Cube Map Updates: fastest (1 time)</P> <DIV>Options>Display>Water.  Reflections: Mirror + Cube Map (best)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> <DIV>Options>Display>Water.  Reflections inside a house: Mirror + Cube Map (best)</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Hope that helps <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV> </DIV>

[Kyriel]

<DIV>I like your movie poster too. Before I was gonna release Must be dreaming I asked suite if she could make a poster for it but she ignored me /cry!! </DIV>

[Irr]

Astounding!  The perfect song for the perfect story.   The griffon flight shots were excellent.  The picture breaking scene was awesome.   The mirror scenes (fading and the SK looking down) were flawless.    I love it!  Now the "constructive critisism".  His SK armor  was distracting.  I don't picture "the devil"  wearing that.  haha.If I were you I'd hit the broker for any cheap armor that matches his helmet.But seriously guys, this was an AMAZING video.  You'll make more or suffer.  <span>:smileyvery-happy:</span><div></div>

[Iari111]

<DIV>Thanks so much Irras <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Ya the sk outfit was a bit on the wimpy side wasn't it lol.. we were wishing he had not destroyed his ebon way back when, that would have worked perfectly.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>And omg!  We found this today.. Absolutely blown away lol <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  <A href="http://mmorpg.qj.net/Everquest-II-Movie-Made-By-A-Fan/pg/49/aid/58213" target=_blank>http://mmorpg.qj.net/Everquest-II-Movie-Made-By-A-Fan/pg/49/aid/58213</A></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>edited to add.. and the treasure chest! lol <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> /happydance</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>This has been a good week :p</DIV><p>Message Edited by Iari111 on <span class=date_text>07-08-2006</span> <span class=time_text>07:18 PM</span>

[Gendgi]

Wooohooooo You guys made Treasure Chest, the movie is totaly worth it!!! you guys Rock! hehehe Congratulations.

[webteacher]

love it!! You definately have the talent, should make more!!! Berry Conjurer/ Tailor Antonia Bayle <div></div>

[idaieni]

<P>awesome video absolutely loved it <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </P> <P> </P> <P>i have to ask though.. the black and green(aqua?) robe she is wearing what is that?? ive never seen it and im a sucker for cool clothes in game <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </P> <P> </P> <P>Goldie</P> <P>Befallen</P>

[Iari111]

<DIV>Thanks again for your comments everyone <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>Idaieni, the robe is a monk/bruiser robe, equipable at 67 (I think), the Grand Master's Robe of Enlightenment :smileywink:</DIV>

[Sca]

<P>Lovely movie, I was very entertained by it. Did you collect all of the imagery all at once when you decided to make the movie or bit and pieces as you played?</P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P><IMG src="http://home.swbell.net/davis32/Cereduic_sig.jpg"></P> <P>Message Edited by Scarn on <SPAN class=date_text>07-09-2006</SPAN> <SPAN class=time_text>08:00 AM</SPAN></P><p>Message Edited by Scarn on <span class=date_text>07-09-2006</span> <span class=time_text>08:01 AM</span>

[Iari111]

Thanks Scarn <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />We took a weekend to work on it exclusively.  We had actually started out recording the scenes with the two of them together first, but I wasn't happy with any of it, so we trashed about 4 hours of work there, and decided to start from the middle instead.  We drew up a story board for it the next morning, and spent about 10 hours capturing video and completing/editing the shadowknight scenes.  And on the following day we recorded her video and footage of the two of them together, about 8 hours on that day.   Happy you liked it <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /><div></div>

[Kronadin]

Absolutely wonderful! Thanks for sharing. :smileyhappy:

[Iari111]

Many thanks Kronadin <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />

[Saavedra]

Nicely Done!

[Qaeowin]

<font size="4"><font face="Comic Sans MS">Awesome! Very Beautiful - Thank you for creating and sharing this lovely escape!  I felt moved with them, as you used the range of emotions possible with the social gestures quite effectively.  You did a great job weaving the scenes together nearly seamlessly, and that music! So haunting, compelling.... Best wishes and good luck to you! </font></font><div></div>

[Iari111]

<P>Thanks so much Qaeowin and Saavedra <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  </P> <P> </P>

[Articulas]

thats awsome<div></div>

[Kari]

<P>love it, love it, love it <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></P> <P>Awesome video!</P> <P> </P> <P> </P>

[Finora]

Wow, very nice. Makes me wish I had some talent for that sort of thing =).

[SeymourGuadoFFX2]

<P>All i can say is "wow."  I left you comments on your myspace and such, and i have a new favorite band.  (bought the staind album yesterday)</P> <P>Very well done!</P> <P> </P> <P> </P>

[AmyLynn]

<P><FONT color=#ffff00 size=4>WOW... That was VERY good... Excellent job! <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /></FONT></P> <P><FONT color=#ffff00 size=4></FONT> </P>

[Iari111]

<DIV>Thanks guys <img src="/smilies/3b63d1616c5dfcf29f8a7a031aaa7cad.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" />  And, very happy to be bringing new fans over to Staind.  They have made some really excellent music over the years.</DIV> <DIV> </DIV> <DIV>~Luna</DIV>

[Zenshi]

<P>Awesome video! and with one of my favorite Staind songs too! <img src="/smilies/283a16da79f3aa23fe1025c96295f04f.gif" border="0" alt="SMILEY" /> </P> <P>I'm really looking forward to your future productions!</P><p>Message Edited by Zenshi on <span class=date_text>09-09-2006</span> <span class=time_text>03:08 AM</span>