WoW Moviewatch: Doodad, The Machinima
by Moo Money 
Jun 3rd 2008 at 12:00PM
This machinima was entertaining, but it would be nice to know what the undead lost and why he wanted to live. For a first effort, it's not a bad movie, but the editing could be better. For example, Doodad (the machinimator, not the movie) zooms in way too far on too small of a resolution in the first place. This result is noticeable pixelation. However, with some tweaks to his work, it could be great!
[Via Warcraftmovies.com]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Knucker Jun 3rd 2008 12:36PM
Does anyone else seem to notice that the "WoW Moviewatch" posts seem to get very little comments?
Moo Money Jun 3rd 2008 12:48PM
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Looks like I'm tied for 7th most commented in the last 30 days. Sorry I'm not running any epic contests or serious WoW discussions for you. This is a daily movie post. If you expect anything more, you will be disappointed.
Sodon Jun 3rd 2008 1:40PM
The opening sequence really struck me as existing for no other reason than to let us hear the Saw theme (again) in full.
The zoom-in pixelation wasn't that jarring, as WoW machinima's are rarely that high quality anyway without Baron Soosdon-type filters.
However, the movie seemed to expect me to care about the protagonist, but I was given no reason to. I personally think that if the protagonist's death sequence had started the movie, the whole thing would have been given that much more weight - especially when the viewer recognizes the killer on the road to Tarren Mill.
As for the lack of comments, I expect it's because it's hard to motivate ourselves to watch 10-minute movies that even the columnist voices doubts about.
ThorinII Jun 3rd 2008 1:50PM
I a word, YAWN!
ThorinII Jun 3rd 2008 1:51PM
Make that "IN" a word.... d@mn wireless keyboard!
anonymoose Jun 3rd 2008 2:44PM
Lots of things that could be done better technically, graphically, etc. Not going to touch on that as I'm sure others will cover it.
What I can say (with embarrassment) is that this piqued my inner lore nerd. I didn't think I even had one is the funny part. Great concept.