WoW Moviewatch: A Ballad of Fire
by Dan O'Halloran 
Jun 16th 2007 at 12:00PM
I'm not a big fan of PvP videos as I'm not a big fan of PvP. But this video really sucked me in. Shazra, a Mage on the European servers wanted to put together a piece showcasing what a Fire-based mage could do. She impressed me in many ways with this piece.
First, she opened with a 90 second story. Yes, boys and girls, you heard me right: a narrative based open to a PvP video! Next, her use of music is excellent. And finally, the quick close ups of her cooldowns finishing let the viewer know what was going to happen next. Great use of anticipation for a budding filmmaker.
For more information about the video, Shazra posted the backstory to the narrative open on the European forums. Also, in the credits of the video she lists her spec, her addons/UI and what video tools she used. And don't forget to watch the bonus clip after the credits. Crazy good stuff. Give us more, Shaz!
Previously on Moviewatch...
Filed under: Machinima, PvP, WoW Moviewatch
Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Gorewatch Jun 16th 2007 12:22PM
Normally I don't like RP, but I thought the intro was well done.
Anyone know the mods the player is using?
Miraye Jun 16th 2007 12:46PM
Oh, the intro music is truly beautiful! Can anyone tell me what track that is?
I'm not a fan of PvP, and neither of PvP videos, but as RPer I absolutely love that beginning :)Well done!
Bob Jun 16th 2007 1:06PM
Fantastic!
Flake Jun 16th 2007 1:09PM
@1 From what i can see straight away his mods are
ag unit frames CyCircled (thats for the circular buttons) also hes got Atlas, and most likely Bongos. Highly useful to select what buttons u want where etc.
Thats all i can say to be honest:)
Otherwise really good movie! Loved it, Very good demonstration of how Horde overpower Alliance XD.
Flake Jun 16th 2007 1:25PM
Scratch out what I last wrote! If you watch it unto the very end in the credits it shows what mods he has used:) it is indeed cycircled but with bartender not bongos!
Anthony Jun 16th 2007 2:32PM
Well the intro music sucked me in.
Then the rest of the music (and overall boringness) coupled with the constant far zoom low edit quality really pushed me away.
Better luck next time.
brett Jun 16th 2007 3:37PM
The thing that flashes his newly cooldowned (is that even a word?) spells in the middle of the screen is called "Jim's Cooldown Pulse"
Toraxus Jun 16th 2007 4:11PM
So, for a complete add-on newb, how would I get those nifty messages such "You gain blazing speed." or such to appear?
Mel Jun 16th 2007 4:27PM
Cue to whining about metal music in soundtrac 3, 2, ...
wait,
already happened.
Very interesting video. I think I'll respecc fire again :P~
Byron Jun 16th 2007 7:29PM
Cool, and if you want to see what an ice mage with an elemental can do, check out Vurtne:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5953144815860568095
Thorkos Jun 16th 2007 11:23PM
I am baffled, is she on a 2v2 team by herself?
FriendlySoviet Jun 17th 2007 12:50AM
The music from the intro is without a doubt Yuki Kajiura, composer of both .hack//SIGN and Tsubasa Chronicle (The latter which sucked and don't recommend for anyone.) Her music all has the same sound to it, violin/piano/techno weird stuff, but good. I however don't recognize this exact track, but be part of the newer Tsubasa Chronicle OST.
Either way, I highly recommend any of her stuff.
http://youtube.com/watch?v=xSvTi_F-Y40
One of my favorites.
hooda Jun 19th 2007 9:42AM
@8: I second that. What addon is used for those messsages?
hooda Jun 19th 2007 9:09PM
@8: the mod is here:
http://wow-en.curse-gaming.com/downloads/details/111/
hope you check back and get this....
BrentL Aug 9th 2007 3:46PM
mix of great music, great pvp, and very cool how she threw in the story