WoW Moviewatch: Serpentshrine Caverns Raid Montage
The other day I half-jokingly complained that Nihilum should cut together a highlight reel of their boss fights in the Black Temple. To my surprise, I discovered that the guild Indomitable of the Zul'jin server has done just that for their Serpentshrine Cavern Raid Cinematical. And they did it with no UI interface to clutter the screen. Plus, they didn't show the entire fight each time, but just the highlights. Ah, machinima nirvana.
Don't let the slow open put you off, this is one of the best videos I've ever seen for showcasing a raid. From the epic, driving music to the many different camera angles used for each fight. Well thought out and executed.
Plus, there are some real gems in this video, especially for those of us who will never see this content otherwise. Keep an eye out for the AE'ing horde of murlocs, the swordsman boss with the whirlwind move, the giant that, um, expels bubbles and the animation of the bridge rising out of the water that leads to the climactic Lady Vashj encounter. And if you want to see some shiny raid gear, watch the closing credits with solo shots of everyone from the raid.
For you budding machinimists out there: note how this video is cut to the music. When there is a big hit in the music, the video cuts to another dynamic moment. When there is a big swell in the music, the video shows a dramatic moment. Music isn't just an element you throw in after the fact, it drives the entire piece dictating pacing and tone.
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6-17-2007 @ 12:15PM
Tim said...
Finally, a decent raid video!!!! Take notes, people!!
PS It's "Serpentshrine", not "Serpentshire".
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6-17-2007 @ 12:24PM
tyger said...
This video was okay. My favorite raiding videos are still from Security vs Naxxramas
http://www.warcraftmovies.com/movieview.php?id=24032
http://www.warcraftmovies.com/movieview.php?id=27940
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6-17-2007 @ 1:05PM
Chleo said...
Excellent :) One of the best WoW vids I've seen in a long time, very well done.
And I had NO idea there were murlocs in SSC! Finally, our fishy friends get their time in the spotlight!
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6-17-2007 @ 2:55PM
Skarlette said...
That was an awesome video. Really made you feel like you were there, experiencing the adventure. This is exactly how a good raid video should be done!
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6-17-2007 @ 3:41PM
wowtard said...
Great, now I don't have to spend hundreds of dollars and hours to see it myself!
And the short clip is much more exciting than actually trudging through it...
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6-17-2007 @ 7:41PM
Mel said...
This is the best WoW video I have seen. Ever. Perfect choice of music, perfect scenen cutting, the fact that it doesn't have the UI...
I could go on and on and on about how good it is. Genius at work.
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6-17-2007 @ 11:04PM
mrdp said...
possibly the best movie ive seen
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6-18-2007 @ 9:33AM
Lanae said...
Anyone knows what the music to this video is?
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6-18-2007 @ 4:17PM
zealeus said...
The music by X-ray dog:
http://www.x-raydogmusic.com/
You can't normally purchase their music- it's for production purposes, though you can find similar stuff for the public (such as Globus)
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6-18-2007 @ 5:26PM
Scynthius said...
That was awesome. Thanks for sharing.
And Indomitable of Zul'jin, thanks for making!!!
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6-21-2007 @ 1:13AM
Kyle said...
Wow, just the opening alone blew me away. That was a great video. I hope to see more from you guys!
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6-21-2007 @ 9:21AM
Raja said...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY PHANTOMGREEN!!!
Everyone is welcome to hop on over to Zul'jin and wish Phantomgreen a very happy birthday!
Very well done video as well. Rock on guys
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