Grock and the Dark Czar - Revisited

As the title says, I have revisited Grock's last moments, showing them from a single point of view this time, as some people had trouble with the multiple views of the first version.

Again, this animation was made using iClone 3.2, filmed using one camera showing the entire animation sequence.

Roll on Pay Day... :)

Grock And The Dark Czar

While waiting for iClone 4 to be released, and making use of the iClone Fantasy World Evil Force pack (thanks to my small win in the Tribute Contest), I have put together this short piece.

I wanted to do a fantasy fight sequence, but do it in ONE take. This I have done, but to keep it interesting, I used four different camera angles. And once in post production, I combined them in a slightly unusual manner (for me) that shows pretty much everything that's going on.

It might take several viewings by the audience to catch all the details (I could be wrong), but I think it would be worth your while.

The story (what there is of it, and most of that is in my head) is based on a fantasy/sci-fi world I created years ago call Marisia. What you see here is just 90 seconds of about 5000 years of history.

Enjoy.

(I seriously suggest you watch this in High Def, with your headphones/speakers turned up nice and comfortably loud to enjoy it fully.)

Something about Bitfilm

I recently sat down and watched all the entries in the current Bitfilm festival (the machinima ones, that is). With just one exception, they are all very very good movies. In particular I was blown away by Intervention by Phil Rice (footage by Richard Grove, I believe). I hadn't seen it before and was swept up by the unique music and clever use of the GTA IV footage. The story it told and how it was revealed - in a word: Brilliant.

Not to give Phil too big of a head, I have to say I still really enjoy his Blast Supper (the clear winner of Mefune's contest IMO). Very clever use of the lines given and just so much fun.

World Of Workcraft gave me a few laughs, too. I'm not a WoW fan, but I DO work in an office, and I know enough of online gaming to "get it". Funny.

One thing I noticed with many of the entries is that Post Production is a BIG thing. Me, I'm still getting used to being able to edit my films in a basic fashion while others are out there throwing wizz bang special effects all about. I'm jealous. hehe. Actually, I'm inspired. I'm clearly going to have to lift my game in that department. Not that my film looks bad, but there is a big difference between it and ones that have had a decent "make over".

Anyway, I believe the voting ends soon, so if you haven't seen or voted, I suggest you pull your finger out and go do it now!

(And the exception? Pretty obvious...)