I blogged about Olibith's Worldwide Invitational machinima contest-sweeping video, The Bountiful Chest, yesterday. Today, I want to show you the video that should have won. While there's nothing wrong with the winning entry, this one just seems far superior in terms of subject matter and effort. Surgee put a tremendous amount of work into The Demise, yet promised himself that if he didn't win, he would give up. I, for one, think that he should continue!
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7-13-2008 @ 12:09PM
whoa.. said...
That was so intense and awesome.
I agree, this should've won - in comparison Olibiths dosn't meet the standards of this, I believe his came first due to the fact it was mainly humour which is appealing to most. But this is touching and the actual effects and stuff are unique, I can't recall seeing most of these effects anywhere else (or used so well).
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7-13-2008 @ 1:02PM
Elmo said...
absolutely perfect.
nothing I saw felt out of place
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7-13-2008 @ 1:24PM
johnnytorrance said...
gay
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7-13-2008 @ 3:03PM
Matthew Rossi said...
Yes, nothing gayer than a love story between a man and a woman.
7-14-2008 @ 4:21AM
Taxis said...
rofl... pwned
7-13-2008 @ 1:25PM
Alittan said...
No offense, but the creator clearly tried to win by playing on the emotions of others, the whole "Oh no, shes jumping off! and then JUST missing to grasp her hand" stuff is, in my opinion, too cliché and trying too hard.
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7-13-2008 @ 1:30PM
PeeWee said...
How was the decision made to crown the winner? Anyone responsible for this video not winning should be shot. Twice.
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7-13-2008 @ 1:32PM
Olibith said...
"Today, I want to show you the video that should have won."
I won't tell you what I'd like to show you today, but you got enough imagination I guess.
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7-13-2008 @ 1:41PM
Siona said...
Insulted winnah is insulted winnah. *hands you your free QQ coupon*
7-13-2008 @ 5:07PM
Brian said...
I think it's fair enough. I mean WoW Insider has a large readership and I'd be pretty annoyed if they made offhand comments about my work. I don't think people should make dramatic statements about what they'd do if they won or not. It's taking part that counts and as I said in my comment below it won the special effects prize and is up on the WWI site. If that's not recognition then what is?
7-13-2008 @ 11:54PM
Tuhljin said...
Classy as ever, Olibith.
7-30-2008 @ 4:25PM
Juliah said...
You won. Be gracious. You tear down your own work by not respecting that of others.
7-13-2008 @ 1:41PM
Siona said...
Stunning! I love the use of color, and the movements didn't seem jerky or out of place at all. Man, this should've won. D:
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7-13-2008 @ 2:16PM
Jay said...
This guy has talent, but he's foolish if he really quit after making only 3 and losing in a competition :/
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7-13-2008 @ 4:23PM
MeckyZ said...
He quits because main price was new computer and his current one is ancient, thus painful to make machinima.
7-13-2008 @ 2:25PM
Zedius said...
Sorry Oblith. I love all your videos (The Elekk one is just pure win all year around) but you gotta admit, this one beats the Bountiful Chest.
I love your work, but I agree with Moo Money. This should have won... Sorry.
Surgee should really continue making movies... Cause this is better then many films acually reaching the cinemas...
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7-13-2008 @ 3:19PM
Dessux said...
I personally prefer the bountiful chest. This video had its merits but it did seem a little cliché.
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7-13-2008 @ 3:53PM
sezmra said...
Beautifully DONE, I'll give it that.
To say it SHOULD have won is a tad rude, Moo. I did have the potential, but oh well.
I also have to question the intent of someone who threatens that they'll "quit" if they don't win a competition.
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7-13-2008 @ 4:01PM
Surgee said...
Thanks for featuring ! :D
@ Sezmra
I didn't threaten at all. No one knew about my intentions untill the contest was over and I posted the description on WCM. It was promise that I made myself, not to others. And it's not just coz I'm dissapointed. My reasons to quit are far beyond that :) real life stuff, 1st prize would save me from that.
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7-13-2008 @ 5:12PM
Brian said...
Keep doing your thing Surgee and don't let people drag you into a flame war. Do what you want to do and be the master of your own destiny. Don't let life grind you down.