As much as I hate Rippon's editing...
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[quote name='Trakan']I prefer this one.[/QUOTE]
Yeah, that's a good-un. It's an awful shame that Rippon is an egotistical prick; otherwise, I'd have a little more respect for his playing.
Yeah, that's a good-un. It's an awful shame that Rippon is an egotistical prick; otherwise, I'd have a little more respect for his playing.
[quote name='Trakan']Is he now?[/QUOTE]
Yeah, from what I've seen and heard of him, he is. And his editing has become so overblown and kitschy that it's nigh unwatchable.
Just check out Nakamura's 2nd montage for an example of what I'm talking about. Stupid fade-ins and outs; that bizarre drizzle effect that completely blurs whatever action is taing place; and the asinine inclusion of both Naka's name at the top and the appearance of emblems on the left, even though the game itself does a damn fine job of diplaying the emblems where necessary. It's like he's throwing in these effects simply because he can, and not because it makes the vid more interesting. That's why Ryan's was so refreshing. His effects were minimal, and only appeared when they'd really enhance the experience (zooming in on the "Triple Kill!" text and the like).
I dunno, I've been spoiled by Ryan's editing. I know we're a little biased here, but the difference really shows.
Yeah, from what I've seen and heard of him, he is. And his editing has become so overblown and kitschy that it's nigh unwatchable.
Just check out Nakamura's 2nd montage for an example of what I'm talking about. Stupid fade-ins and outs; that bizarre drizzle effect that completely blurs whatever action is taing place; and the asinine inclusion of both Naka's name at the top and the appearance of emblems on the left, even though the game itself does a damn fine job of diplaying the emblems where necessary. It's like he's throwing in these effects simply because he can, and not because it makes the vid more interesting. That's why Ryan's was so refreshing. His effects were minimal, and only appeared when they'd really enhance the experience (zooming in on the "Triple Kill!" text and the like).
I dunno, I've been spoiled by Ryan's editing. I know we're a little biased here, but the difference really shows.
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Yeah, I can beat Rippon anyday one on one.
[quote name='Trakan']Let's just say this guy knows what he's doing when it comes to making a montage.[/QUOTE]very true
Several top of the line montages have come out in late July... It's looking like a very steep slope of competition to make another to top those. While I know a lot of the new ones are on a different tier, being able to generate something better is daunting. I'd love to make another, but it's videos that like that make me question the value of it all. These kids are getting better by the day!
[quote name='rywateska']Several top of the line montages have come out in late July... It's looking like a very steep slope of competition to make another to top those. While I know a lot of the new ones are on a different tier, being able to generate something better is daunting. I'd love to make another, but it's videos that like that make me question the value of it all. These kids are getting better by the day![/QUOTE]
Nevermind the competition. Only do it if you want to do it. Don't look at others as the barometer for how skilled you are. You really have a talent for this, but it's all for nothing if you aren't doing it for yourself.
Nevermind the competition. Only do it if you want to do it. Don't look at others as the barometer for how skilled you are. You really have a talent for this, but it's all for nothing if you aren't doing it for yourself.
Phazing Zero
CAGiversary!
[quote name='rywateska']Several top of the line montages have come out in late July... It's looking like a very steep slope of competition to make another to top those. While I know a lot of the new ones are on a different tier, being able to generate something better is daunting. I'd love to make another, but it's videos that like that make me question the value of it all. These kids are getting better by the day![/QUOTE]
Hey big guy...you okay? You wanna soda? Or maybe a creatine shake?
[quote name='Ledhed']Nevermind the competition. Only do it if you want to do it. Don't look at others as the barometer for how skilled you are. You really have a talent for this, but it's all for nothing if you aren't doing it for yourself.[/QUOTE]
I agree with Led here. It would be awesome if you kept making these. You really do have a talent at editing and sound and things like that. Not to mention you're a really good player. In the top five of the clan, no doubt.
Hey big guy...you okay? You wanna soda? Or maybe a creatine shake?
[quote name='Ledhed']Nevermind the competition. Only do it if you want to do it. Don't look at others as the barometer for how skilled you are. You really have a talent for this, but it's all for nothing if you aren't doing it for yourself.[/QUOTE]
I agree with Led here. It would be awesome if you kept making these. You really do have a talent at editing and sound and things like that. Not to mention you're a really good player. In the top five of the clan, no doubt.
Top five? That's too much I mean let's look at those stats:
rocksolid? Isn't his name indicative of how hard his pecks are?
jimmie? Dude is all about biceps...unstoppable even after his sixteenth set.
zewone? Don't let that taco fetish fool you, his plyo's rival anyone else’s on live.
pimp? Haven't seen him around the gym lately, he must've gotten a trainer.
kado? Bush leagues all the way, works hard though.
zero? Have you seen this guy's picture? Tri's are gi-freaking-believeable.
murc? I wasne't looking but Drama would love to have his legs.
led? Kind of a loose cannon, but when he centers it all on squats, power lifter #1.
trak? Lifts weights faster than anyone else, and runs twice as fast, he must hack.
ugamer? Got an 8 pack after 3 Powerades and 4 Powerbars, so freaking diesel.
zero2? It's usually a drag for a girl to bench more than you, but it’s oddly sexy, weird.
crymson? Goes by the book, all day, every day; hasn’t missed a lift since winter '92.
olrox? You're a good spotter and all, be sure to keep with those curls and shakes.
jake? The bagels were his downfall; watch him on VH1 in 6 months next to Canseco.
Me? I’m stocking up on protein and raw meat juices. I’m hoping to gain 15 pounds in the next 5.75 days. New dietary supplements should help do the trick, we’ll see soon enough.
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