Revelations

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2005-04-27 02:32pm

I'm just waiting on I.M.P.S. Evidently, it started out as the sequel to Troops and has just been growing since.

Watching Broken Allegiance now. Erm... I'm pretty sure they could have done better for the Executor model, but whatever.

McC · Post by **McC** » 2005-04-27 03:12pm

Rogue 9 wrote:I'm just waiting on I.M.P.S. Evidently, it started out as the sequel to Troops and has just been growing since.

Yes! IMPS looks fantastic! I can't wait!

Watching Broken Allegiance now. Erm... I'm pretty sure they could have done better for the Executor model, but whatever.

Yeah, some of the effects in BA were 'meh,' but dramatically I think it's the best SW fanfilm to date.

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 2005-04-27 04:17pm

Watching Revelations now, very nicely done. It stars Linda Fiorentino (of "Dogma" fame) and Anna Nicole Smith as her nemesis, the Emperor's Hand.

Small budget, but you can tell the amount of time & money that went into it vs. most fan projects!

McC · Post by **McC** » 2005-04-27 04:23pm

Kurgan wrote:Watching Revelations now, very nicely done. It stars Linda Fiorentino (of "Dogma" fame) and Anna Nicole Smith as her nemesis, the Emperor's Hand.

The lead actress does look a bit like Linda, you're right. I couldn't place why she looked familiar when I watched it, but that's who she resembles alright.

Though I have to disagree on the ANS comparison.

The Emperor's Hand chick has a gigantic chin.

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 2005-04-28 03:40am

McC wrote:
Kurgan wrote:Watching Revelations now, very nicely done. It stars Linda Fiorentino (of "Dogma" fame) and Anna Nicole Smith as her nemesis, the Emperor's Hand.
The lead actress does look a bit like Linda, you're right. I couldn't place why she looked familiar when I watched it, but that's who she resembles alright.

Though I have to disagree on the ANS comparison.

The Emperor's Hand chick has a gigantic chin.

Obviously an implant she's gotten since we last saw her.

Oberleutnant · Post by **Oberleutnant** » 2005-04-28 06:30am

CGI was easily the best I've ever seen in a fanfilm, but acting and story sucked donkey balls. With these production values, I would've rather seen a short film set in an original universe. Pretending that this is supposed to be "real Star Wars" didn't work for me.

Another problem with fanfilms is that they take themselves too seriously.

Slartibartfast · Post by **Slartibartfast** » 2005-04-28 02:47pm

Oberleutnant wrote:Another problem with fanfilms is that they take themselves too seriously.

Interesting since the Star Wars films themselves aren't always deadpan faces and serious moments.

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 2005-04-28 03:26pm

Oberleutnant wrote:CGI was easily the best I've ever seen in a fanfilm, but acting and story sucked donkey balls. With these production values, I would've rather seen a short film set in an original universe. Pretending that this is supposed to be "real Star Wars" didn't work for me.

Another problem with fanfilms is that they take themselves too seriously.

What was that one that broke out into a Mentos commercial halfway through? I can't remember the title, but that wasn't anywhere near serious (well the first half was dead serious, heh, so more the shock!). Troops is itself a parody and full of humor (albeit dark). PA Wars? Star Dudes? C'mon, there's always exceptions...

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2005-04-28 03:44pm

Kurgan wrote:
Oberleutnant wrote:CGI was easily the best I've ever seen in a fanfilm, but acting and story sucked donkey balls. With these production values, I would've rather seen a short film set in an original universe. Pretending that this is supposed to be "real Star Wars" didn't work for me.

Another problem with fanfilms is that they take themselves too seriously.
What was that one that broke out into a Mentos commercial halfway through? I can't remember the title, but that wasn't anywhere near serious (well the first half was dead serious, heh, so more the shock!). Troops is itself a parody and full of humor (albeit dark). PA Wars? Star Dudes? C'mon, there's always exceptions...

Legacy of the Jedi.

Drooling Iguana · Post by **Drooling Iguana** » 2005-04-28 04:35pm

Rogue 9 wrote:
Kurgan wrote:
Oberleutnant wrote:CGI was easily the best I've ever seen in a fanfilm, but acting and story sucked donkey balls. With these production values, I would've rather seen a short film set in an original universe. Pretending that this is supposed to be "real Star Wars" didn't work for me.

Another problem with fanfilms is that they take themselves too seriously.
What was that one that broke out into a Mentos commercial halfway through? I can't remember the title, but that wasn't anywhere near serious (well the first half was dead serious, heh, so more the shock!). Troops is itself a parody and full of humor (albeit dark). PA Wars? Star Dudes? C'mon, there's always exceptions...
Legacy of the Jedi.

I was kinda disappointed about that one. For the first half, I was thinking "Wow. A non-comedy fanfilm that doesn't suck. Could this finally be the one that breaks the rule?" Then, Mentos.

Kartr_Kana · Post by **Kartr_Kana** » 2005-04-28 05:14pm

I just watched Broken Alliances and Fanboys. Fanboys was humorus but not very interesting. I liked BA more but they could have done a better job with the imps costumes. Still cannot get revelations to work.

Btw I see all this HAB stuff in people sigs but I have no idea of what HAB is, could someone explain?

Drooling Iguana · Post by **Drooling Iguana** » 2005-04-28 08:13pm

Kartr_Kana wrote:I just watched Broken Alliances and Fanboys. Fanboys was humorus but not very interesting. I liked BA more but they could have done a better job with the imps costumes. Still cannot get revelations to work.

Btw I see all this HAB stuff in people sigs but I have no idea of what HAB is, could someone explain?

The Heavy Armour Brigade. It's a subform (you've got to apply and meet certain criteria to access it) to SDNet in which they talk about blowing shit up real good. And other things along those lines.

THEHOOLIGANJEDI · Post by **THEHOOLIGANJEDI** » 2005-04-28 08:45pm

Anyone remember Duality? I thought that was a good Fanfilm, not great but fun to watch. Good CGI, decent acting and Great Dualing. LEGACY OF THE JEDI was also pretty good.

McC · Post by **McC** » 2005-04-29 01:19am

THEHOOLIGANJEDI wrote:Anyone remember Duality? I thought that was a good Fanfilm, not great but fun to watch. Good CGI, decent acting and Great Dualing. LEGACY OF THE JEDI was also pretty good.

It was a well-executed lightsaber battle. It wasn't a film in the slightest.

Duality kind of irritates me, to be honest. Mainly because people put it on the shelf as an example of great filmmaking, when it's really just an example of great fighting/effects, not filmmaking.

Spanky The Dolphin · Post by **Spanky The Dolphin** » 2005-04-29 01:47am

In other words, it's an effects demo.

McC · Post by **McC** » 2005-04-29 01:53am

Spanky The Dolphin wrote:In other words, it's an effects demo.

No, that's not the problem. It's an effects demo that's widely considered to be a fanfilm. That's what bothers me. If everyone recognized it as an effects demo, no problem.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2005-04-29 02:38am

Yeah, someone recommended it to me earlier today, I watched it, and I was thinking "This is supposed to be one of the greatest fanfilms ever made? It doesn't even have a plot!"

Trytostaydead · Post by **Trytostaydead** » 2005-04-29 03:06am

The graphics were pretty cool. But, no offense intended as I know these films are made off of the goodwill of fans, but there should be a weight limitation for certain roles..

Kurgan · Post by **Kurgan** » 2005-04-29 05:02am

Drooling Iguana wrote:
Rogue 9 wrote:
Kurgan wrote: What was that one that broke out into a Mentos commercial halfway through? I can't remember the title, but that wasn't anywhere near serious (well the first half was dead serious, heh, so more the shock!). Troops is itself a parody and full of humor (albeit dark). PA Wars? Star Dudes? C'mon, there's always exceptions...
Legacy of the Jedi.
I was kinda disappointed about that one. For the first half, I was thinking "Wow. A non-comedy fanfilm that doesn't suck. Could this finally be the one that breaks the rule?" Then, Mentos.

THE FRESHMAKER!tm

Oberleutnant · Post by **Oberleutnant** » 2005-04-29 02:15pm

Kurgan wrote:
Oberleutnant wrote:CGI was easily the best I've ever seen in a fanfilm, but acting and story sucked donkey balls. With these production values, I would've rather seen a short film set in an original universe. Pretending that this is supposed to be "real Star Wars" didn't work for me.

Another problem with fanfilms is that they take themselves too seriously.
What was that one that broke out into a Mentos commercial halfway through? I can't remember the title, but that wasn't anywhere near serious (well the first half was dead serious, heh, so more the shock!).

True! I should've made myself more clear, sorry.

With fan film parodies, it doesn't matter that much if acting or CGI don't reach professional level. They can afford to suck more, provided that the humour aspect is in good hands. Sometimes, low production values may even enhance it. It's harder to make a good serious fan film than a parody.

Troops is itself a parody and full of humor (albeit dark). PA Wars? Star Dudes? C'mon, there's always exceptions...

All these are great.

But how many good serious fan films can you think of?

Elheru Aran · Post by **Elheru Aran** » 2005-04-29 02:18pm

Kurgan wrote:
Oberleutnant wrote:CGI was easily the best I've ever seen in a fanfilm, but acting and story sucked donkey balls. With these production values, I would've rather seen a short film set in an original universe. Pretending that this is supposed to be "real Star Wars" didn't work for me.

Another problem with fanfilms is that they take themselves too seriously.
What was that one that broke out into a Mentos commercial halfway through? I can't remember the title, but that wasn't anywhere near serious (well the first half was dead serious, heh, so more the shock!). Troops is itself a parody and full of humor (albeit dark). PA Wars? Star Dudes? C'mon, there's always exceptions...

I remember there was this fanfilm, very well done, excellent effects... and then it turned out to be a Mountain Dew commercial. That was pretty hilarious...

McC · Post by **McC** » 2005-04-29 02:21pm

Elheru Aran wrote:I remember there was this fanfilm, very well done, excellent effects... and then it turned out to be a Mountain Dew commercial. That was pretty hilarious...

Essence of the Force. Hands-down one of the best overall endeavors I've ever seen.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2005-04-30 06:50pm

McC wrote:
Rogue 9 wrote:I'm just waiting on I.M.P.S. Evidently, it started out as the sequel to Troops and has just been growing since.
Yes! IMPS looks fantastic! I can't wait!

Won't have to wait much longer. Comes out tomorrow. I'll be lined up at TF.net at midnight.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2005-05-01 05:33am

Warning: The QuickTime file at Mirror 1 has an error at 11:27. It made QuickTime freeze and lagged the computer for about ten minutes before I could make it close. Use one of the other mirrors for QuickTime.

Rogue 9 · Post by **Rogue 9** » 2005-05-01 05:46am

NecronLord wrote:
The Silence and I wrote:I was impressed, the CGI was very good and the story was ok. The acting was not so good, but that is to be expected; if everyone could just up and act we wouldn't have actors as a profession
The split nose carrier at least is star wars. It's in the Tech Comm, and it was nice to see one.

Yeah, but it's destruction was just pure wankery.

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Revelations

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