New Film: What I Love About Xmas
“What do I love about Christmas? Wow. Where do I begin?…”
Enjoy the dark satire, and take comfort in the fact that somewhere in the world there’s probably a family situation twice as crazy as yours.
This film was made with Moviestorm, Pivot, CrazyTalk, Paint Shop Pro, and VectorMagic, and edited with Vegas 8.0.
Concept to completion time: 25 days.
This film contains adult language and bitter disillusionment. It is not for those sensitive to sacrilege. Viewer discretion is advised.
Versions:
A) EXTREME: See it the way it was made to be seen, in HD (1280×720) over on Vimeo.
B) EXCELLENT: Not up for HD? The 800×450 render is still superb quality. Check it out on Stage6 (DivX) or at Z-Studios (Flash).
C) IN A HURRY: Want the quick and dirty? It ain’t the prettiest but you’ll get the idea. There’s a QuickTime 426×240 version on Moviestorm’s site, or you can catch it in low-rez on YouTube.
D) DOGGY BAG: Take it to go, ingest it later. Download mirrors are available at Z-Studios and on the ZS Blip.tv channel.
** Embarrassed you didn’t get me a gift this year? The way out is clear: support the film over on Will Ferrell’s comedy site, Funny or Die! **
Your comments, and your own crazy Xmas stories, are welcome!
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First impression but without any doubt for me: this is the best movie you ever made. Seriously. Moments when mama (you) says bla bla bla is one of the most enjoyable experiences in Machinima of all time. And rhythm of speech, speeding to almost explosion and then calm end… man, it is classic already. I am gonna watch it few more time right away.
Comment by Tom — December 25, 2007 @ 11:15 am
None better. Period. Just…wow.
Comment by CJ — December 26, 2007 @ 1:36 am
You’ve outdone yourself, my friend. This is a wonderfully written and very well-made film that I hope gets wide recognition. Your voice performance is outstanding and I love how the film sort of becomes unhinged with your emotion (3d to 2d, etc). Moviestorm has never looked better. Your work is an inspiration to me (as is your sentiment about Xmas). Great, funny, scary film.
-Ricky
Comment by Ricky Grove — December 26, 2007 @ 11:38 am
Brilliant!
Comment by bllius — December 26, 2007 @ 6:17 pm
*humbled words here*
F*cking incredible, mate! Have a terrific new year - I’m looking forward to seeing what else you have in store for us in the coming months.
Comment by kradproductions — December 26, 2007 @ 7:51 pm
It’s a another Overman masterpiece.. reason: Ben doesn’t get the humor *again!* but everyone else seems to have no problem.
Johnnie knew this was a terrible condition that I suffer from *doh*
Comment by Ben — December 26, 2007 @ 8:11 pm
The ROFLCopter is fueled and in the air. Just brilliant. I did indeed laugh out loud, for quite a while.
(Sorry I didn’t Digg - away from internet access for a few days).
Comment by Hugh "Nomad" Hancock — December 27, 2007 @ 4:03 pm