Blind Man's Tale: Monster AMV/GMV [updated]

Org Profile · Post by **Otohiko** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:32 am

Kai Stromler wrote:Excellent video. The visual quality wasn't that bad, but the audio compression really killed the depth-charge FX -- the bass is just destroyed and it sounds crumpled rather than crushing.

--K

Hmm - thanks for the heads-up, I'll look it over. I hadn't noticed it myself. I think I know why this bass issue might be - I used the sound directly from the game's data, but I intentionally edited that file to be louder for gameplay, which may have resulted in the distortion.

I'll probably rework some minor things in the video before I delete the project files next week, so now is the time if you have any nitpicks

jasper-isis · Post by **jasper-isis** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 11:49 am

Otohiko wrote:I'll probably rework some minor things in the video before I delete the project files next week, so now is the time if you have any nitpicks

Then I'll try to get that OP to you tomorrow night.

madbunny · Post by **madbunny** » Sun Jun 12, 2005 3:29 pm

Very nice video!

Great use of storytelling, from a single episode of monster.
Kai was right about the bass though. I'd suggest just finding some nice high quality explosions from a sound effects collection and running them underneath the existing ones that you have since the game sound probably isn't really keyed for max quality. Something really deep and low, so if you have a subwoofer it'll kick in.

I'll PM you with more comments later.

Org Profile · Post by **Otohiko** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 8:40 pm

If a mod happens to see this thread: could you please change it to something like "Blind Man's Tale: Monster AMV/GMV [updated]"

NEWSFLASH

This is seriously quite cool - I made it to the front page of one of my favorite websites:

http://u-boat.realsimulation.com/

...and what this means for you is, yes, a brand-new updated version! - and of higher video quality at that.

For now just get it off the main page there; I'll post an update on my video page when a permanent location for the vid is available.

[MOD22: Done]

Org Profile · Post by **Otohiko** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 8:56 pm

Em, a clarification - didn't notice the site's tricky code. Link should actually read:

http://www.mpgtext.net/u-boot/index.php ... e&Itemid=1

(you can access that from the above link by clicking on "SILENT HUNTER III")

And yes, I am known as CCIP in simulation circles

jasper-isis · Post by **jasper-isis** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 9:31 pm

Gasp! It reveals your real name!

... and mine too! Haha sort of. I don't really mind.

Downloading the new version now...

Org Profile · Post by **Otohiko** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 9:49 pm

Jasper-Isis wrote:Gasp! It reveals your real name!
... and mine too! Haha sort of. I don't really mind.

Downloading the new version now...

Yours is on the .org profile anyway

And not like mine has been a big secret since Instrumentality

AMVfreak · Post by **AMVfreak** » Sat Jun 18, 2005 11:15 pm

Org Profile · Post by **Otohiko** » Mon Jun 27, 2005 8:24 pm

Thank you!

and....

NEWSFLASH!

(I really should've started a new thread about this, but I wont since that will probably be pushing it)

The video has been thoroughly expanded, with a focus on storyline as opposed to action. The running time is now 12 minutes.

...which does mean you'll have to download 175mb, but if you have enjoyed the first and second versions, you will most certainly like this.

Indeed, this isn't a music video anymore, and it's not really that good as a music video anyway. Now it's basically a short film.

So, if you liked what you saw the first time, give this a look - I'm sure it will be worth it. The file can currently be found on the front page of this site's Silent Hunter III section:
http://u-boat.realsimulation.com/