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Title: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: [RWP]DJM on April 29, 2008, 22:52:58
Hiya all :)

It's finally complete ;D

I am always critical of my own movies, but I'll leave you to decide if you like it (or not) ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VszHfoDH6HY

Total running time: 6m 03s.

Enjoy ;D

Regards.

DJM.
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: J3nsen on April 29, 2008, 22:58:13
Very nice done DJM!  :D
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: [RWP]DJM on April 29, 2008, 23:04:17
Thank you ;D

I'm glad you like it :)
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: beechjetkid17 on April 29, 2008, 23:50:40
Yes DJM,

A great movie...you are an expert filmmaker 8)
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: trains on April 30, 2008, 00:14:54
great job. amazing video. keep up the good work ;D
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: RMS Gigantic on April 30, 2008, 00:41:24
SWEET!

If your're filming in the summer, can I be in?
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: NathanC on April 30, 2008, 06:16:05
ohh great! 5 stars  ;D well done
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: sadsid († 2016) on April 30, 2008, 06:22:11
ohh great! 5 stars  ;D well done
Same from me carl very good you did great i think terry will like it to
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: [RWP]DJM on April 30, 2008, 07:50:28
Thanks everyone, seriously ;D

I wasn't expecting these reactions in all honesty, I wanted to do so much more with the movie, but there were unfortunate complications.  I thought it could've been much better personally :-[

I wanted a full Chat Box capture, but the conversion process for uploading to YouTube caused it to be too blurred to see properly ::)

For those who are interested in this kind of thing (movie making), I've attached a screenshot of how it all looked, just before export and upload ;)

If your're filming in the summer, can I be in?

If/when I start a new MP movie, you are more than welcome to become involved, as is everyone ;D

Regards.

DJM/Carl.
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: CaptainMike1 on April 30, 2008, 10:01:59
Carl

That was great, love the music too!! As you say it is a pity that the chatroom and name tags are blurred on YouTube.

Mike
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: [RWP]DJM on April 30, 2008, 10:04:41
Thanks Mike ;D

I spend ages choosing the music for all my movies, it's one of the most important factors.  If the music sounds 'off' the movie usually looks bad (I think so anyway ;)).

Carl.
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: TJK on April 30, 2008, 10:13:56
Hiya all :)

It's finally complete ;D

I am always critical of my own movies, but I'll leave you to decide if you like it (or not) ;)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VszHfoDH6HY

Total running time: 6m 03s.

Enjoy ;D

Regards.

DJM.
HI DJM(http://planetsmilies.net/winking-smiley-42.gif) (http://planetsmilies.net)
A wherry god video you maced again, i have sad i before, V-Step shod bay your videos to promote the game, you have don it again 6 stars from me ;) even I not are in it  ;D
Regards
TJK
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: [RWP]DJM on April 30, 2008, 10:47:04
Thanks TJK ;D

I think my videos need more work before they could ever be used for promotional purposes ;)

I wouldn't charge Vstep though.  They've done so much for me, I would be happy to do it for free.  I've been given the great honour and privilege of helping out on the forum here, plus beta testing, allowing me to play a small part in development of our wonderful game ;D

I like making these movies purely as a 'fan', if they help in promoting Ship Simulator, that's a bonus ;)

Carl.
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: Agent|Austin on April 30, 2008, 10:53:55
I don't know about "EXPERT" film maker, I think who ever made real movies is probably 100x more talented. But for what he does he sure is good. 5 out of 5 stars.

*cough* new avvy
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: [RWP]DJM on April 30, 2008, 10:57:05
I couldn't agree more with your comment about me not being an "EXPERT" film maker, I'm not......far from it.  I'm just an average guy who likes to 'try' and entertain others ;)

Thanks for the 5-star rating ;D

*cough* I can't see what your avvy is ::) :-[
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: saltydog on April 30, 2008, 10:59:24
Excellent stuff DJM, very entertaining movie. A good showcase for Shipsim..
Very good music score too.. ;D

edit: absolutely, big compliments also to Terry, and all others involved.. ;)
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: [RWP]DJM on April 30, 2008, 11:01:45
Thanks saltydog ;D

I would like to make something known about this movie:

I couldn't have done it without other members really getting involved with the production, I don't deserve ALL the credit for this movie ;)
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: Agent|Austin on April 30, 2008, 11:05:45
I couldn't agree more with your comment about me not being an "EXPERT" film maker, I'm not......far from it.  I'm just an average guy who likes to 'try' and entertain others ;)

Thanks for the 5-star rating ;D

*cough* I can't see what your avvy is ::) :-[

If you were an expert I would see your name as

Some Movie Here Like Indiana Jones Maybe?

Director: DJM

this is what my avvy is.
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: [RWP]DJM on April 30, 2008, 11:08:30
Hmm......

What about "Ship Simulator Ownz"? ;D

Now I can see what your avvy is, thanks ;)
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: RMS Gigantic on April 30, 2008, 15:02:02
What about "Ship Simulator Ownz"? ;D
Ship Sim doesn't own...














IT PWNS!
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: NathanC on April 30, 2008, 15:06:35
it's great because you are willing to let anyone be involved, it' not often you get to be featured in a YouTube video, shipsim or not. I will love to help you in any videos in the future. It was a pleasure being featured in it and i am so greatful you were kind enough to allow us to feature in it.

Keep up the brilliant videos (I also rated 5 on the normal SS2006 and SS2008 vids ;) )

NathanC
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: Shipaddict on April 30, 2008, 16:17:28
Absolutely great DJM :) ;D

great to watch that is :)

And well done to terry for extra footage :)
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: NathanC on April 30, 2008, 16:20:55
yes, don't forget Terry, he did great too  ;D

Which was his footage in the video?
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: Ballast on April 30, 2008, 16:43:11
nice nice nice  ;D ;D ;D
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: bigrossco on April 30, 2008, 16:49:24
well done a great video and even better cause im in it  :o

Well done love it
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: Captain Best on April 30, 2008, 18:51:28
Very nice video. i love it ;D
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: [RWP]DJM on April 30, 2008, 18:54:16
Thanks guys ;D

I should do more of these, especially if they are this popular :D

Terry's footage is easily recognisable.......he uses a higher resolution than I do, and you may also notice it if look for the little mouse cursor.  My mouse cursor option is disabled in Fraps ;)
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: SirXpression on April 30, 2008, 19:39:58
LOL  :D

thought terry was supposed to be a computer genious  :P :D ::) (just kidding terry ;) )

Nice Vid...im criticle of my own stuff as well...anything for my business before it gets shipped out to a client gets edited....re-edited and re-re-edited before im happy with it....then once a client has the video i'll re-edit it another 3 or 4 times then if they come back to me and say (which they have) "I dont like this now" i can give them the re-re-re-re-re-re-re-re-edit for nothing.
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: [RWP]DJM on April 30, 2008, 19:44:03
Thanks ;D

I can relate to that (personally, not professionally........yet ;))

I must rework my timeline at least 20-30 times, then do some more.....etc. etc.

Only then will I be "ok" with it ;D

Even after I've done all that, I think "hmm.....I don't like that bit" :D
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: shamano on May 01, 2008, 00:20:30
Very nice movie, excellent work! It's only a pity that the conversion to YouTube causes a so huge degradation of movie quality...

Mauro
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: RMS Gigantic on May 01, 2008, 01:47:12
How do you get such high quality videos from tv and computer? I've been wondering for quite a while, now....
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: Agent|Austin on May 01, 2008, 01:58:00
How do you get such high quality videos from tv and computer? I've been wondering for quite a while, now....
Use a screen recorder?
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: RMS Gigantic on May 01, 2008, 02:40:59
What would be one on a computer? or a tv one that can be translated onto a computer?
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: Agent|Austin on May 01, 2008, 02:47:36
What would be one on a computer? or a tv one that can be translated onto a computer?
fraps?
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: RMS Gigantic on May 01, 2008, 02:58:53
Hm... ok. I didn't know how. Thanks! ;)
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: marcstrat on May 01, 2008, 06:09:00
Greetings Carl,
Well,about the brightness of the video you are correct,however i think it's more a youtube thing,because if you play the video,before you putted it on youtube,i'm sure it must has been alot brighter.
For the rest,this video is great,it give a nice impression of what you can do with the sim,and what you can expect.
The music is also,great.
You know what you are doing,with making video's.
Marc
Title: Re: [Movie] Ship Simulator 2008 Multiplayer
Post by: [RWP]DJM on May 01, 2008, 09:14:14
Very nice movie, excellent work! It's only a pity that the conversion to YouTube causes a so huge degradation of movie quality...

Mauro

Thanks ;D

The biggest problem with the quality of movies that you upload is, you convert them into a suitable size for uploading to YT first, then they get converted again (to Flash Video).  Each of these conversions causes a loss in quality.  The original DVD movie that I have here, is superb quality, but it's too big to upload, and it would also be converted to Flash Video ::)

How do you get such high quality videos from tv and computer? I've been wondering for quite a while, now....

If you want really high quality videos, most of it depends on the software you use.  A cheap (or free) software package won't always give you that quality because they sometimes use older codecs.  It's lke anything, "you get what you pay for" ;)

For anyone who's interested, I use the following packages:

Game Capture: Fraps - www.fraps.com
DJM/RWP Intro: Magix Movies on CD & DVD - http://www.magix.com/uk/movies-on-cd-dvd/
Main Movie: Serif MoviePlus 5 - http://www.serif.com/movieplus/movieplus5/index.asp

I also have all the extra's for MoviePlus, this makes the package so much more versatile for movie making ;)

Greetings Carl,
Well,about the brightness of the video you are correct,however i think it's more a youtube thing,because if you play the video,before you putted it on youtube,i'm sure it must has been alot brighter.
For the rest,this video is great,it give a nice impression of what you can do with the sim,and what you can expect.
The music is also,great.
You know what you are doing,with making video's.
Marc

Thanks Marc ;D

Despite how it may look. I knew absolutely nothing about digital movie editing when I first started, it all comes from practice and hard work.  If you'd seen some of my first efforts, you would be saying "he'll never do anything decent, they're rubbish" ;D

The interest I had in this kind of thing, really kept me 'plugging away' until I knew enough to put something relatively ok together :)

Regards.

DJM/Carl.