Comments on: Bodysnatchers by Radiohead (HD) http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/ Thoughts on Machinima and Life, and whether the two can peacefully co-exist Thu, 20 Nov 2008 16:27:59 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.5 By: Overman http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/#comment-16373 Overman Sat, 31 May 2008 20:10:24 +0000 http://z-studios.com/blog/?p=321#comment-16373 @fiezi, I'll reiterate here some of what you and I already discussed via email, but I really appreciate your candor and will take your critique to heart. I dove head first in this film into some areas where I feel I am weakest, in order to learn, so I really appreciate you taking the time to share what you think. Your style was a big inspiration to me as I made this piece, so I take it as an honor that you were moved to comment on it even if it wasn't your favorite. Only thing I'll add is regarding the computer interface analogy... there's actually at least one interpretation of the film in which the analogy *does* have content relation, and it was chosen intentionally for that purpose. So just wanted you to know it wasn't chosen randomly or for its own sake. @fiezi, I’ll reiterate here some of what you and I already discussed via email, but I really appreciate your candor and will take your critique to heart. I dove head first in this film into some areas where I feel I am weakest, in order to learn, so I really appreciate you taking the time to share what you think. Your style was a big inspiration to me as I made this piece, so I take it as an honor that you were moved to comment on it even if it wasn’t your favorite.

Only thing I’ll add is regarding the computer interface analogy… there’s actually at least one interpretation of the film in which the analogy *does* have content relation, and it was chosen intentionally for that purpose. So just wanted you to know it wasn’t chosen randomly or for its own sake.

]]> By: fiezi http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/#comment-15326 fiezi Sat, 24 May 2008 00:02:05 +0000 http://z-studios.com/blog/?p=321#comment-15326 Hey hey. I find this movie quite interesting, but i wanted to give some constructive (i hope) feedback nonetheless. I think the color palette could use some tightening. I also feel that the animation should adjust to the different styles you are trying to transport in the different settings - e.g. in the more hand-drawn world (the one i like most and i feel is most coherent) could have an impact on the animation (in forms of imperfection, etc...). But the biggest problem i have is with the character(s) - it's really hard to find an emotional link to them, except for the small scene in the train, where they are not dancing. I generally feel very detached from computer interface analogies in movies that have no real content relation, so that might add to my detached-ness. Hey hey.
I find this movie quite interesting, but i wanted to give some constructive (i hope) feedback nonetheless. I think the color palette could use some tightening. I also feel that the animation should adjust to the different styles you are trying to transport in the different settings - e.g. in the more hand-drawn world (the one i like most and i feel is most coherent) could have an impact on the animation (in forms of imperfection, etc…).
But the biggest problem i have is with the character(s) - it’s really hard to find an emotional link to them, except for the small scene in the train, where they are not dancing.
I generally feel very detached from computer interface analogies in movies that have no real content relation, so that might add to my detached-ness.

]]> By: Tom http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/#comment-15269 Tom Fri, 23 May 2008 17:59:33 +0000 http://z-studios.com/blog/?p=321#comment-15269 my English... "override" is better word than "abandon" and it is " ...to target what viewer must see" not "...two target what viewer must see" my English… “override” is better word than “abandon” and it is ” …to target what viewer must see” not “…two target what viewer must see”

]]> By: Tom http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/#comment-15244 Tom Fri, 23 May 2008 16:59:21 +0000 http://z-studios.com/blog/?p=321#comment-15244 I am surprised that somebody remember The Ballroom. Thanks, Matt. About movie, I like the fact that you don't use camera movement at all, Phil, It give some nice theater stage quality. It also gives feeling of exclusivity; if you, as director, abandon camera as "middle man", then you establish direct line between viewer and movie. Animation is then, on subconscious level, something "for your eyes only", no camera to choose instead of viewer or two target what viewer must see. Almost as movie is directing by it self. Great thing to accomplish. I am surprised that somebody remember The Ballroom. Thanks, Matt.
About movie, I like the fact that you don’t use camera movement at all, Phil, It give some nice theater stage quality.
It also gives feeling of exclusivity; if you, as director, abandon camera as “middle man”, then you establish direct line between viewer and movie. Animation is then, on subconscious level, something “for your eyes only”, no camera to choose instead of viewer or two target what viewer must see.
Almost as movie is directing by it self.
Great thing to accomplish.

]]> By: Matt http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/#comment-15239 Matt Fri, 23 May 2008 16:11:15 +0000 http://z-studios.com/blog/?p=321#comment-15239 I'm not a fan of Radiohead, but so what? That was stunning. Reminded me a lot of some of the experimental things Tom tried out with Moviestorm about a year ago (anyone remember The Ballroom?), but taken up to yet another level. I’m not a fan of Radiohead, but so what? That was stunning. Reminded me a lot of some of the experimental things Tom tried out with Moviestorm about a year ago (anyone remember The Ballroom?), but taken up to yet another level.

]]> By: Ricky Grove http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/#comment-15238 Ricky Grove Fri, 23 May 2008 16:08:58 +0000 http://z-studios.com/blog/?p=321#comment-15238 I echo Zuck's "stupefying" comment. You are killing me, Phil. Every film you release just gets better and better. And now this one comes and I'm just, well, struck dumb. Absolutely amazing mastery of form here. The amount of work and creativity that went into this project is inspiring. It's ANYMATION at it's finest. Yeah, ANYMATION. Congratulations. I'll be voting immediately. I echo Zuck’s “stupefying” comment. You are killing me, Phil. Every film you release just gets better and better. And now this one comes and I’m just, well, struck dumb. Absolutely amazing mastery of form here. The amount of work and creativity that went into this project is inspiring. It’s ANYMATION at it’s finest. Yeah, ANYMATION.

Congratulations. I’ll be voting immediately.

]]> By: Overman http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/#comment-15237 Overman Fri, 23 May 2008 16:04:18 +0000 http://z-studios.com/blog/?p=321#comment-15237 @Tom: This actually started out as a project with MOHO (Anime Studio) as a key player, but when it came time for assembly I found that so many tracks were switching back and forth between 2d stills and full motion video that I found it a bit easier to manage in Vegas. It definitely wasn't what I'd planned to do, but it turned out to work better this time. @Tom: This actually started out as a project with MOHO (Anime Studio) as a key player, but when it came time for assembly I found that so many tracks were switching back and forth between 2d stills and full motion video that I found it a bit easier to manage in Vegas. It definitely wasn’t what I’d planned to do, but it turned out to work better this time.

]]> By: Tom http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/#comment-15235 Tom Fri, 23 May 2008 15:51:09 +0000 http://z-studios.com/blog/?p=321#comment-15235 Wonderful job, Phil. So Overman's yet Radioheadish in same time. With perfect rhythm, professional look and feel, fun and smart. With power given by myself I am making you a Anymation knight. The Champion. (here comes sound of The Ring of Nibelung by Wagner) I must watch it again right now. But tell me, how come you didn't use Moho? It seems perfect tool for some scenes? Wonderful job, Phil. So Overman’s yet Radioheadish in same time.
With perfect rhythm, professional look and feel, fun and smart.
With power given by myself I am making you a Anymation knight. The Champion. (here comes sound of The Ring of Nibelung by Wagner)
I must watch it again right now. But tell me, how come you didn’t use Moho? It seems perfect tool for some scenes?

]]> By: Overman http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/#comment-15229 Overman Fri, 23 May 2008 15:20:40 +0000 http://z-studios.com/blog/?p=321#comment-15229 The Golden Tickets (3 of them) are still up for grabs. I'm a little unclear on how these three "wildcard" finalists are chosen, if it's by judges or by audience support. But I figured some good ratings can't hurt either way. Competition is still very stiff; over 100 clips submitted to this second stage so far, with 10 people already selected as semifinalists and only the three additional spots up for grabs. But you never know I guess. The Golden Tickets (3 of them) are still up for grabs. I’m a little unclear on how these three “wildcard” finalists are chosen, if it’s by judges or by audience support. But I figured some good ratings can’t hurt either way.

Competition is still very stiff; over 100 clips submitted to this second stage so far, with 10 people already selected as semifinalists and only the three additional spots up for grabs. But you never know I guess.

]]> By: Zuckerman http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/#comment-15227 Zuckerman Fri, 23 May 2008 15:08:53 +0000 http://z-studios.com/blog/?p=321#comment-15227 Can you explain what stage you're in, Phil? Are you a semi-finalist? Did you get a "golden ticket?" You made me more stupid so me confused. Can you explain what stage you’re in, Phil? Are you a semi-finalist? Did you get a “golden ticket?” You made me more stupid so me confused.

]]> By: Zuckerman http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/#comment-15226 Zuckerman Fri, 23 May 2008 14:53:16 +0000 http://z-studios.com/blog/?p=321#comment-15226 Borrrriiiiing! LOL. Dude. That was stupefying. I am literally more stupid now because of it. That was too good. If you don't win this contest then there is no justice in the universe. Borrrriiiiing! LOL. Dude. That was stupefying. I am literally more stupid now because of it. That was too good. If you don’t win this contest then there is no justice in the universe.

]]> By: Johnnie Ingram http://z-studios.com/blog/2008/05/23/bodysnatchers-by-radiohead-hd/#comment-15225 Johnnie Ingram Fri, 23 May 2008 13:58:04 +0000 http://z-studios.com/blog/?p=321#comment-15225 This is simply brilliant. I'm stunned. Now I'm going over to AniBoom to vote. This is simply brilliant. I’m stunned.

Now I’m going over to AniBoom to vote.

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