WoW Moviewatch: Burn it to the Ground
by Michael Gray 
Jan 25th 2012 at 12:00PM
Let's get this out of the way: Yes, it's Nickelback. It's also the Horde band that was once L70ETC and whose name I can no longer realistically follow. I get it, OK? And while I really wasn't looking forward to featuring another video containing those two things, Burn it to the Ground managed to get my attention.
RaddarFX says this is his first machinima. If he hadn't said so, I never, ever would have guessed. His control of the models, use of lighting, and general staging of the entire video is absolutely amazing, especially for someone new to the machinima scene.
I'll admit the subject matter didn't make me jump for joy, but RaddarFX's actual execution is so skillful and impressive that I absolutely had to share this video.
You can see it yourself over at Warcraft Movies.
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Kook Jan 25th 2012 12:24PM
That was just incredible! I can't believe it was his first machinima.
The Stonemother having a blast was a great touch :P
stassles Jan 25th 2012 12:29PM
ENCORE ENCORE ENCORE!!!
(Holds up somethng that is lit up)
Ayane Jan 25th 2012 12:30PM
" It's also the Horde band that was once L70ETC and whose name I can no longer realistically follow. "
What did you mean by that? Has L70ETC done something? Did they say something?
The Dewd Jan 25th 2012 12:33PM
They change their name every time the level cap goes up. Plus, for a while, I think they were The Band Formerly Known As L70ETC.
The Dewd Jan 25th 2012 12:32PM
That was really well done. The timing of the animations against the music and lyrics were spot-on and the cameos in the crowd (was it just me or was the entire crowd made up of cameos?) were brilliant.
Bonus points for being the ONLY Nickelback song I can listen to straight through without changing channels.
tarvish_harcassle Jan 25th 2012 12:39PM
Blizz! Give us these instruments and animations in game!
Sintraedrien Jan 25th 2012 12:51PM
I believe, as per last BlizzCon (disregarding the unmentionable and objectionable occurrance there), that they are now the L90ETC
Which makes me happy. :)
Sintra E'Drien of the Ebon Blade, né Sindorei
Tim Jan 28th 2012 12:08PM
Agreed about the Nickleback song. Bout the only one I can listen to straight through. Maybe has something to do with WWE for that. Anyway, LOVED IT! The female dancer's halfway through was a fun, cool touch. AWesome awesome job!
Okra Jan 25th 2012 1:53PM
dang.. that was very exquisite graphics.
Tokkar Jan 25th 2012 2:45PM
Very, VERY nicely done! My only criticism is that there weren't any shadows (which there would have been, but it would have been crazy to keep up with angles with all of the light movement, so maybe that's why?) but other than that, great job!
Ominous Jan 25th 2012 3:11PM
That was fantastic.
A good song, to start with.
A very cool treatment, of that song!
ducss750 Jan 25th 2012 3:33PM
Great machinima
The spotlighting, crowd lighting, cameos, all very good.
The Force is strong in this one :)
Only suggestion: the blood elves dancing backup really didn't contribute (but who am I to judge?)
musicchan Jan 25th 2012 4:14PM
Some truly amazing camera work in that Machinma. I'm really impressed! I hope the creator makes some more stuff with the same pizazz.
Ylspeth Jan 25th 2012 5:24PM
To say I was blown away would be an understatement. Bravo!
Frank-potato Jan 25th 2012 7:50PM
I got only one thing to say....
I HAVE A NEW FAVORITE DRUMMER!!!!!!!
libfeathers Jan 25th 2012 10:54PM
WOOT!!!
Wish I could cheer louder. I loved it!