• Combine legend trailer
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Hello everyone! I have just started getting into making source films and I am still learning so I can reach the fullest of my potential in making these films. I have started to develop ideas and storylines in a series I am creating called "Combine legends." Any criticism or praise would be much appreciated! Thank you and enjoy! P.s. I am sorry about the fraps link ontop of the video. I registered my fraps but didn't work until I rebooted my computer. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dKJpshcqRBw&feature=plcp[/media]
Why on earth did you not take the two minutes to reboot your computer before recording? I mean jeesh. Also it looks pretty terribad.
Don't use video intros, get those textures fixed (not sure what is wrong with them specifically), use actual camera systems not just noclipping and filming without HUD on. Also, the video practically has no story other than "The combine are killing people".
I didn't think it'd need a restart :x Good point.. But isn't it mysterious?
[QUOTE=richard;37606261]I didn't think it'd need a restart :x Good point.. But isn't it mysterious?[/QUOTE] Confusing =/= mysterious. I have no idea what this is other than a generic story set in the HL universe.
I see where you're coming from. Thank you for that input. I guess my vision is different from mosts, but I shall adjust.
[QUOTE=richard;37606345]I see where you're coming from. Thank you for that input. I guess my vision is different from mosts, but I shall adjust.[/QUOTE] Its not just your vision. It was poorly executed, as Spekter said don't just noclip around. Use teh camera system.
I see. I will dive deeper into the use of camera tools!
You aren't putting anything in the video that sets your idea apart from generic HL story #4589742. If you feel your story idea is unique and will garner interest then you need to advertise it that way. What are the main elements or themes? What's the specific atmosphere you're gunning for? Explore your idea in written form or just in really basic videos (they don't even need to be made public) just to phase out the initial idea generation process. It's good that you're willing to get in there and make something but never underestimate a planning stage and exploring the idea more. I'd also personally like to applaud you for being positive about this and taking in the criticisms we're giving. Very few people have the balls to post something like this on here and take in all the crits that people give.
Why would anyone get butt-hurt over helpful criticism? I'm just trying to explore my creative side. I was a bit careless, I'll admit. I'm going to start from the fundamentals (like you suggested). Thank you.
Today's news: Maker of poorly received gmod video accepts criticisms and tries to improve, pigs fly
richard takes criticism my faith in new people restored
New people? He's been here since 2005
im just going to be honest here 1) the intro is just shitty 2) there is absolutely no story and is just combeans shooting up people 3) the combine models look like they're from tnb 4) the camerawork is just horrid 5) npcs fucking EVERYWHERE 6) looks like no effort went into it and is just an experiment
You shouldn't make two posts of the same video in different sections, either.
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everything is terrible
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