Post by Darko on Aug 2, 2014 22:10:05 GMT
Pretty much what the title says, post your top 5 favourites and a little explanation of why. The videos shouldn't be super long or contain more than one single piece/trailer (even though many franchises have done multiple excellent ones, and I say trailer because most of the CGI videos out there are trailers/release videos/teasers).
It should go without saying that watching all the videos in this thread in the highest possible quality is a must.
5: Because I've always loved the Dawn of War franchise, and when this first came out I was incredibly excited.
Dawn of War 2
4: It's very pretty, and I like my space ships and laser beams. That's all there is to it.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
3: While I don't play League and probably never will, this video is so much fun. They also managed to get a surprising amount of characterisation and expression despite the animation being perhaps less impressive than the other spots on this list. It's also very pretty to look at and I enjoy the song. It certainly has got a bit of an artistic flair to it that many other videos lack.
Get jinxed
2: While I suspect many people will be surprised I put this so high on my list, I personally love it. The animation is excellent (if drab due to the nature of the setting, but that's forgiveable), the soundtrack is perfect (the full song has become regular listening for me, so I'm glad to have found it through this) and I enjoy the idea of the race against time. It also reminded me of a scene fairly near the beginning of Assassin's Creed 2. You guys know the one.
Assassin's Creed Unity
1: This gets the top spot on my list. Star Wars was a huge part of my childhood and even though it's only recently (this year) I played the old KOTOR games, that era is great and this is some superb animation. The light saber duel at the end is easily the equal of or greater than any in the films, albeit not on an emotional level as in the original trilogy, but it's exciting and highly impressive to sit back and enjoy..
Star Wars The Old Republic
It should go without saying that watching all the videos in this thread in the highest possible quality is a must.
5: Because I've always loved the Dawn of War franchise, and when this first came out I was incredibly excited.
Dawn of War 2
4: It's very pretty, and I like my space ships and laser beams. That's all there is to it.
Sins of a Solar Empire: Rebellion
3: While I don't play League and probably never will, this video is so much fun. They also managed to get a surprising amount of characterisation and expression despite the animation being perhaps less impressive than the other spots on this list. It's also very pretty to look at and I enjoy the song. It certainly has got a bit of an artistic flair to it that many other videos lack.
Get jinxed
2: While I suspect many people will be surprised I put this so high on my list, I personally love it. The animation is excellent (if drab due to the nature of the setting, but that's forgiveable), the soundtrack is perfect (the full song has become regular listening for me, so I'm glad to have found it through this) and I enjoy the idea of the race against time. It also reminded me of a scene fairly near the beginning of Assassin's Creed 2. You guys know the one.
Assassin's Creed Unity
1: This gets the top spot on my list. Star Wars was a huge part of my childhood and even though it's only recently (this year) I played the old KOTOR games, that era is great and this is some superb animation. The light saber duel at the end is easily the equal of or greater than any in the films, albeit not on an emotional level as in the original trilogy, but it's exciting and highly impressive to sit back and enjoy..
Star Wars The Old Republic