[grrr] Video Ideas!

[Hubris]

Hey guys, so I've been thinking seriously about putting all the video skills we have in the clan to work on something epic. Really I just want to explore the possibility of doing a video like this and kick off some discussion of other cool videos we could do.

My idea is that we run a cinematographic (no hud) video that follows the heroic moments and moments of sacrifice in Battlefield, with the theme of courage and teamwork. Obviously the only suitable music is Two Steps from Hell (okay maybe something similar). The band always has long orchestric build ups that make for the most exquisite tension, into solumn and heavy drum beats, stunning silences, uplifting and heartbreaking choruses. I really feel the ebb and flow of their style offers a lot in terms of video story line.

For example we could open with some landscape and army flyby shots to set the scene and perhaps introduce some story fluff, then follow a specific soldier in his run up to battle with all the fire power around him - building suspense. The first chorus could introduce all the chaos, with the full panoply of war coming out - jets, heli's, tanks on drum beats and troops swarming. The end of the first chorus would see the death of the first character - rock paper scissors style.

The second character is introduced as the one who killed the first and follows his counter flow in the battle, watching team mates die, reviving some etc. Each chorus section introduces a new character and so the story plays out. The game could be conquest, but I feel Rush or Obliteration would really capture the tension and emotion in every glorious victory and crushing defeat. The endless to and frow runs through all the vehicles and infantry situations until it fades to black and a new map is shown.

I know it's ambitious and all, but I have a clear idea of what I want to achieve and some decent idea of how it could be shot with grrrs. I just don't have the video or editing skills to actually dive into this myself. Anyone keen on this project? Tons of sexy slo mo and some space for more videos of the like!

[Cat Nipples]

This sounds awesome, I'm not proficient at all with video editing, but I'll help to pick songs or help with ideas. Two Steps From Hell is a great choice, also check out Future World Music - Sin and Restitution. I think that would be fitting as well.

[video=youtube;r_4083Xg9Dg]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_4083Xg9Dg[/video]

[Hubris]

Naice!

[SlipperyDuck]

HELL Yes! If we can get 8 guys together on our server - set it to private - we can sequence it all - I can go edit crazy and we can put together something amazing - with 8 guys you can make it look like 30 - it's all about the shots you take.

Spectator mode - I think I push V or some key like that and it takes away everything HUD WISE - can FREECAM an amazing video.

LETS DO THIS.

First up is to get on our server in private mode and see what kind of shots we can get - then storyboard or make up some shit as we go along.

Me Likes it

[Hubris]

Awesome!!! Video woody engaged! I don't mean to be cheesy, but Paracel Storm could absolutely NAIL this. In one night we could basically mash out a story board and do some basic shots. Another few nights for specific sequences and Ducky should have plenty of footage. Free cam is going to be too majestic when the storm rolls in and the destroyer runs aground - holy cow!

The three Battlefield videos that really stood out for me, could be nice to do a tribute to the old BC2 video and do the Act of Valour boat rescue scene!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVjIcSSTyrI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0b6D6WmecY4
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JCqiTk1TMmk
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Uxm7uk7I07w

Some really cool things to be inspired by me thinks.

[Onyx]

Grrreat idea, Steff. Could look and sound really amazing

[Irish_Luck28]

Sounds awesome! Dont forget you have a duck, a pora and an irish who fancy themselves as producers. Might also be able to get more tailored sections of music, less copyright infringements and more flexibility for the soundtrack and video editing.