Posts with tag wow-machinima-guide

WoW Moviewatch: Stormwind City Theme as Hip Hop

by Michael Gray Mar 27th 2013 at 6:00PM

The Stormwind City Theme Hip-Hop Version brings new, hip life to the old theme. It doesn't really scream hip hop to me, though. Perhaps something like techno, or industrial. But not really. I don't know, hip hop is as fine as anything else, I guess.

While I don't think the video is particularly mindblowing, it is a decent Titantron-esque rendering to watch while you listen to the music. I would have liked to see soldiers marching, or some other martial imagery, since even the remixed version has that military cadence. Ultimately, though, the music is satisfying and worth a listen.

Interested in the wide world of machinima? We have new movies every weekday here on WoW Moviewatch! Have suggestions for machinima we ought to feature? Toss us an email at moviewatch@wowinsider.com.

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WoW Moviewatch: Stuff PvPers Say

by Michael Gray Mar 26th 2013 at 6:00PM

I was really hoping that there would be some phrase in Stuff PvPers Say that I wasn't familiar with. Or that, maybe, I hadn't myself said. But as it turns out... yeah. Slightly Impressive got it pretty right. That's the stuff I say, and I imagine you've all said it before, also.

The problem isn't that PvPers are so predictable (although we can be), it's that battleground experience is eventually fairly universal. We're all playing on the same maps, with the same rules, doing the same thing over and over until if you see that lone tank standing on the flag one more time... you'll lose your mind. Because the cat druid is always nearby.

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WoW Moviewatch: Council Comic Fifth Element

by Michael Gray Mar 24th 2013 at 6:00PM

Fifth Element is back with another raid video, this time in a sort of comic book style. While it's not quite as flashy or nostalgic as earlier Fifth Element videos, it still satisfies the group's unique, cinematic flair.

There's a lot to be learned from Fifth Element's dedication to cinematic openings. Raid videos can be a tough sell to the mainstream audience, but these outrageous openings really do a good job of getting you settled in. These have been my favorite raid videos in a long, long time.

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WoW Moviewatch: The Shaping of the World

by Michael Gray Mar 23rd 2013 at 6:00PM

The music of WoW lends a lot of drama, power, and gravitas to the game. It's easy to underestimate the incredible composition that provides flavor and emotion to each zone, expansion, and even instances. For such an integral part of the game, it doesn't get enough attention.

Plasma3Music created this remix of The Shaping of the World. This is what he had to say about it:

My orchestral remix is a more dramatic and epic version of World of Warcraft's "The Shaping Of The World". My intention was to put more energy and power into the song. The remix is accompanied by beautiful landscape shots of WoW Cataclysm.

The parts and melodies from 1:36 to 2:17 are new and composed by me.
No audio clips of the original were used. Every sound, instrument and note that you hear has been carefully programmed and mixed by me.

The end result is very effective. Take the time to listen and let Plasma know what you think.

WoW Moviewatch: The Search for Hope

by Michael Gray Mar 22nd 2013 at 6:00PM

It's been a little while since we've heard from Croftzi, so when I got a mail from her, I was pretty excited. This is a fairly straightforward video, but I can't tell you anything about it. You have to experience it. However, it Croftzi's word, she tried to make it "a very dramatic story." So kick back and take a couple minutes to watch The Search for Hope.

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WoW Moviewatch: You Stole My Toon

by Michael Gray Mar 21st 2013 at 6:00PM

Work Warning: Characters with no armor appear in this video.

Have you ever felt the pain and shame of having your character stolen, stripped naked, and left for dead? At this point in the game's history, many of us have taken that walk of shame to the GM's doorstep to ask for help.

This is a pain that Rogahar and Sharm seem to know well. You Stole My Toon features the mournful lament of a character who's lost everything. The video apparently took a very long time to create, with the last scene alone taking 50 hours to render. It's easy to see where the time went: some of the animation is downright impressive.

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WoW Moviewatch: What are NPCs thinking?

by Olivia Grace Mar 20th 2013 at 6:00PM

Wowcrendor is known for his funny videos, which we regularly feature on Moviewatch, and this is definitely no departure from his usual comedic form! Wowcrendor takes a step away from Billy and his usual antics to take a look at the unappreciated, the unloved, the uninterested. The NPC.

The guards who nobody really pays attention to, despite their years of service. The identical orc triplets, the lonely gnomes with dubious fashion tastes, and my personal favorite, the Ramkahen guards and their over-eager swaying. I know that the best videos leave their watchers wanting more, and I definitely want to see another of these detailing the trials and tribulations of life as an NPC. What do you think they're thinking?

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WoW Moviewatch: Dinosaucers: Horridon

by Michael Gray Mar 19th 2013 at 6:00PM

Those mad geniuses from Fifth Element are back with Dinosaucers: Horridon. Not only do I thoroughly love all of the animation in this video, but it brought me some real validation. I'd started to worry that I was the only person who remembered my beloved Dinosaucers. Clearly, that isn't the case.

I don't know how the creator kicks these out so quickly. However he manages it, we're lucky to have him injecting some new creative blood into the scene. Now that I've said that, he'll probably wander off to pasture... but I plan on enjoying every moment until that happens.

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WoW Moviewatch: Titan

by Michael Gray Mar 18th 2013 at 6:00PM

Well, we don't actually have the trailer for Titan yet, whatever it might be. But Slightly Impressive's on the case. He's created his own version of the trailer long before Blizzard has. He's proactive like that. I've played this version and mostly spammed my "Make them spread out" button.

This video was pretty fun. While it was a back door into more relatively standard "raiders stand in fire" jokes, it's well translated into the idea of new game. I've turned into quite a fan of Slightly Impressive and appreciate their dogged, unrelenting creation of new videos.

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WoW Moviewatch: Warrior

by Michael Gray Mar 17th 2013 at 6:00PM

Work Warning: The song's a little violent, I guess. But no more than the game itself.

Warrior is an original song by Dani, otherwise known as Starwarspunk. Every line of the song features an iconic ability of the warrior class. If I ever find myself needing to stand outside Matthew Rossi's window, wearing a trenchcoat, holding a boombox aloft over my head... this is the song that will be playing. Warrior on, Dani.

WoW Moviewatch: The Prologue: Rebirth

by Michael Gray Mar 16th 2013 at 6:00PM

Work Warning: The creator of this video warns you that it isn't for the faint of heart. I guess that's true but it's also not for the faint of hearing.

Do you like very intense voices? Very intense voices. If you like growled dialogue and incredibly intense narrative that sounds like someone let Nietzsche loose with a Metallica album, then The Prologue: Rebirth was made for you.

Largely made up of in-game footage, The Prologue: Rebirth deserves a nod for its steadfast dedication to WoW realism. But this is a story of angst and rage. And lots of clenched-jaw dialogue. I appreciate the intent but the spit-laden dialogue ends up sound like a parody. I'm pretty sure that wasn't the point but I seriously had to stop and wonder if there's a joke here I'm not getting.

Slowly merging into the Death Knight echo, though? Fantastic technique.

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WoW Moviewatch: The Laughing Gnome

by Michael Gray Mar 15th 2013 at 4:00PM

It seems that some of us have issues with The Laughing Gnome. One of the most classic songs by David Bowie, it's no surprise that it was turned into a machinima. Of course, if you don't find the song fun as much as... disturbing, then this video might give you nightmares.

The machinima is about 5 years old. While the graphics aren't mind-blowing, coupling the inevitable WoW gnomes with Bowie's character is absolutely perfect. Though, good luck not thinking of the Chipmunks while you watch it.

Thanks to Bryan for the tip!

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WoW Moviewatch: Wrathion: the Legendary Quest

by Michael Gray Mar 14th 2013 at 4:00PM

Qelric disguised a guide for Wrathion: the Legendary Quest as a machinima. The end result is pretty clever, though I'm not certain I could really pick out the guide elements. Still, if you're a fan of Wrathion, then this is the machinima for you.

In terms of machinima, the video felt like it dragged on a little long. Some of that ponderous pacing is necessary due to the guide material, but long ponderous shots can still slow a video down. If you're prepping to tackle the quest, check this video out and let us know if it helped!

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WoW Moviewatch: The Broken Continent

by Michael Gray Mar 13th 2013 at 6:00PM

And now for something completely different. It's not strictly WoW and it's not machinima. But fantasy web shows with anything resembling plot, acting, production values, and... yanno... interesting stuff are few and far enough between that I wanted to give The Broken Continent a spot.

This is the first in a three episode pilot run, so I think we'll see the plot really move in the next episode. And while mileage will vary, of course, the first episode certainly got my attention. Take the time to check it out. The editing and visual are certainly gorgeous. I can't wait to see where it goes.

WoW Moviewatch: How to Trick People Into Thinking You're Okay at PvP

by Michael Gray Mar 12th 2013 at 6:00PM

It's an eternal challenge. You're not the best PvP player in the whole wide world, but you want to get started. How do you make someone think you're pretty good at PvP? How do you make someone think you're an experienced battleground hero? That's where Slightly Impressive's newest video comes in. How to Trick People Into Thinking You're Okay at PvP will get you by!

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