WoW Moviewatch: Ulduar: Defiance Trailer
by Michael Gray 
Jun 30th 2009 at 12:00PM
Dynash of Doomhammer (EU) tipped us off to the Ulduar: Defiance trailer. This movie trailer is created by Atraira, who you might remember from the hilarious music video for Boombox and the epic cinematic version of Ashbringer: The Return of Tirion Fordring. Atraira has a flair for creating art from pre-existing game files, and he's used that talent toward highlighting the Ulduar raid instance.
Of course, this is a trailer, and not a movie in its own right. That means it's heir to all the usual trouble a trailer can have. It can be a little vague, and you're never quite sure if the subject of its preview is ever going to materialize. All that being said, though, I really loved Atraira's work here. The use of voice-overs from the game's files is well executed and appropriately dramatic. The sweeping score he used in the background is inspiring. The way he pieced together each scene is motivating. It really came together very well.
Atraira's made me want to grab my sword and go fight them critters in Ulduar. If Ulduar: Defiance is as good as the trailer, it'll be something we look forward to with each installment.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
milkgas123 Jun 30th 2009 12:05PM
Movie sux b/c ally sux
Agerath Jun 30th 2009 12:29PM
I can tell that you are an intelligent and thoughtful human being.
Albrechtae Jun 30th 2009 1:04PM
He was making a joke based on the opening screen (look under Rated A for Alliance). :P
Void Jun 30th 2009 12:06PM
i jizzed in my pants
perderedeus Jun 30th 2009 12:10PM
Great use of Two Steps From Hell's trailer music, plus the in-game voice-overs. Spot on editing. It's stirring, and everything a trailer should be. Awesome :)
jdogg795 Jun 30th 2009 12:16PM
Just...F'ing...Epic...
Good job!
Naix Jun 30th 2009 12:18PM
What a great trailer.
I am impressed.
Matt Jun 30th 2009 12:41PM
Loved it. Can't wait!
superdaedra Jun 30th 2009 12:53PM
Wow, that is freaking amazing. Great job! :D
Cabbageloins Jun 30th 2009 12:55PM
That was fantastic. I got a little burnt out on Yogg the other night, now I'm ready to go again. Very well done... for an alliance weakling :)...
Albrechtae Jun 30th 2009 1:05PM
Star Trek trailer music! That alone makes me want to see this. Also, the rest of everything in it.
ChiperSoft Jun 30th 2009 1:10PM
absolutely amazing video, I wish Ulduar were really as awesome as this makes it look.
Angrycelt Jun 30th 2009 1:35PM
As a member of a not quite "serious" raiding guild, it was..
Seen it, been there, seen it, seen it, oooh! what was that?
That being said, looking forward to the rest of the episodes, and really good use of the music and voiceovers.
Drow Jun 30th 2009 2:43PM
I liked it alot. I don't know why, it just had a nice cool factor. Only thing missing, was seeing Algalon. If people are going to make more Ulduar video's, shots of Algalon (even if it's not a kill shot, just the battle or him standing there waving his hand over the world) would really complete it, even more so for this with his voice being in it. Maybe include the awesome animation that happens when you open his door.
Charon Jun 30th 2009 3:35PM
Haha, the Star Trek music makes me want to see Star Trek again! Ack!
That was impressive; I really did enjoy it. Watching trailers/movies like this, makes me feel so good about my own characters. When you .. not so much RP, but think of it as being real .. it's fantastic. These are "people", mercenaries, who put their life on the line to fight back demons, monsters, and Gods.
It gives me chills. I love it. :)
Frumper Jun 30th 2009 4:25PM
looks pretty good.
xxfinal_d3stinyxx Jun 30th 2009 9:59PM
WOO FOR THE HORDE!!!! :P xD
Cetha Jun 30th 2009 8:06PM
well done! I don't even really want to see the movie, just more trailers that are that dramatically engaging.
junior boogaloo Jun 30th 2009 8:30PM
That was one of the best I've ever seen. The writing and voicing for the audio is incredible!!!
kdeselms Jun 30th 2009 8:46PM
Really nice. Some of these machinima directors are getting pretty good at what they do. Blizzard should release a special bare-bones offline client that allows rigging and camera moves, for them to work with. Of course, that'd up the ante for future game engine cutscenes that come out of Blizzard, a la the Wrathgate climax...