Still Seeing Breen - take 3
I'm finally back in NY and getting back to a regular schedule again. My sleep pattern has been off quite a bit as of late, so I've been putting some of that time to productive use.
To that, I put together the high quality version of Still Seeing Breen - version 1.1 in WMV format. Actually, there's a few more tweaks to it since the low quality WMV, but nothing radical, so I left the version number the same (and updated the low quality as well). I had a number of requests for this version, so hopefully the wait was worth it.
Spoiler warning: this machinima music video contains spoiler footage of Half Life 2.
Still Seeing Breen: WMV - 640 x 480 - 64mb
Some PSP love for those who own:
Still Seeing Breen: MP4 - 320 x 240 - 25mb
Ok, I'll be back in a day or so, with thoughts on some great new Machinima works I've come across (yes, I'll be finally covering something other than this vid). Huzzah!
posted by Paul
at 8:11 PM
113 Comments:
You are a God. Plain and simple. this is the greatest thing ever. i been doing my best to spread the word about it. you definetly deserver it. and i think its awesome that valve helped you. I have watched this at leat 6 times in a row. Keep up the good work, and, as i said in the e-mail, i look forward to seeing more of your work.
Allow me to say that this could be a cool trailer :)
Honestly, it's sch-weet. Keep doing stuff like this man, can't wait to see more :P
Thanks for the high quality release, Paul. I appreciate it. Looking forward to hearing your comments on the machinima you mentioned.
THAT WAS AWESOME!! keep it up
you are god. the coolest f*cking movie i have ever seen for hl2. Would also make a kick ass movie. Keep it up!!
D@MN THAT WAS AWESOME! GREAT MOVIE DUDE, I DIDN'T EVEN KNOW SOMETHING LIKE THAT WAS POSSIBLE. I REALLY ENJOYED IT. THANKS!!!
:O Wow im blown off my feet, the timing in that was perfect! Amazing work! I can't belive how well you got g-man to cooperate with you! Simply amazing....
Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Awesome Work Dude!
new Fav song and yet another reason for me to replay HL2
Thanx Man!
Keep it up!
Hey, sweet video dude...that must have take you a long time! I was wondering if I could put the video on my Breaking Benjamon fan site and offer it to people and credit you and link to your site. Please e-mail me at Cold417@gmail.com
Incredible work! Highly entertaining. Valve should be hosting this on steampowered as it's a great marketing tool for HL2 and the Source Engine. And just like the game, I wanna see more!!! Keep it up... your blog has been added to my list of must visit sites.
Dude, i love breaking benjamin and hl2 is my favorite game, that video kicked my ass. The way you got the G-man to go with the song was a mazing and the segemnts of video are all perfectly placed within the song. You're the man.
This was a very, very well done video! The lip synching must have taken forever to finish and perfect! And the footage was professionally done, and I for one, can truly appreciate. :D
OK, it was very f*cking cool - BUT, it was slightly funny to think of the G-Man, being the character he is, singing. As cool as this thing was over all, there is just something a little weird about the G-Man singing, especially with a song where the singer is, well, singing out loud, almost operatically - anyway, if anyone knows the song "Counting Bodies Like Sheep to the Rhythm of the War Drums" by A Perfect Circle, from the album eMOTIVe, I think you'll realize how f*cking amazing it would be to have Breen singing that. What I mean is, to do virtually the same thing as done with this, only to that song with Breen singing. And no, I understand that if he does this, he'll have to do ones for every request people make and then his life would be dedicated to feeding the needs of anxious music/hl2 fans - - BUT, ANYONE who hears this song and ESPECIALLY pays attention to the lyrics would easily understand that the lyrics could've come straight from Breen's mouth within the game itself. And the song has more of a talk-singing feel to it, which would be less weird.(ITS NOT RAP) Anyway, if he doesn't want to do this, which I would understand, someone else HAS TO take a shot at it - - go check out the song and ya'll know what I'm talking about.
Again, f*cking awesomely well done video - even if it's kinda funny to see the gman singing. . . . . holy sh*t this is a long comment.
how long does it take for a comment to show up? cuz i posted a rather lengthy one (it wasn't simply 'awesome dude!' - although i aggree)about 1/2 an hour ago, and I still don't see it. Not trying to be a dick about this, I'll keep trying to post it, (i saved it) but I just hope I don't double post something. So if I accidently do, sorry ahead of time.
Ok, that makes the 6-th time ive watched this thing. Simply amazing, watching this makes me want to buy this game and the music cd. I'm stunned its so good. i hope you do more, the skeletal animation is amazing.
I have added this to the Valve News site (http://collective.valve-erc.com), I hope you don't mind.
There is a very well done interview with Yahn Bernier on the VERC regarding Source and Machinima that Chris Bokitch did.
Regardless, as a model editor and now just recently getting into choreography and phonemes with Source Face Poser. I must say, after a month of so of tinkering.. its hard enough to get a model structure to speak a full sentence with simple gestures and expressions....let alone sing and entire song with realistic expressions.
Keep up the good work Paul!
Fantastic video, the whole thing is filmed and cut to perfection. Personally I think it would of been more suited for Barney to be singing rather than G-Man. But still its fantastic and i've been showing all my friends.
Hope you win a machinima award for this.
Hi, i'm the lead content editor of HLItalia, i've discovered just today ur stunning video and i uploaded it.
if u are interested in some mirrors, referr to this page
http://halflife.multiplayer.it/
That was one of the best choreographies I've seen yet. The attention to detail was amazing. I could never figure out demoui, so all of my own creations always turned out bad. :/
Just to add, if you don't want to use Fraps (for higher capturing resolution, etc.), you can record a demo, edit it with demoui, then do host_framerate 30; playdemo [name]; startmovie [name], once it's done playing do endmovie. Then use Bink tools to compile the targas into an AVI. It takes longer, but ends up making it more flexible when editing it all...
One of the Best Machinima Videos Ive Ever Seen..Downloading the HQ Version, already have low-quality version. Good Job 5 Stars! =D Love to see more of this...Hinting a HL2 Movie
Awesome!
This is scarily good, and I thought this quote from PC GAMER (uk) regarding your movie just about sums it up...
"It's an inspiring example of what can be achieved with the [HL2] FacePoser and an amazing piece of music machinima to boot."
This sidebar was how I found out about your video and I am amazed; my crystal ball says you are destined for great things!
Also could you all stop swearing? Please? it's not pleasant
awesome :) really like the singing g-man. i posted it on my gameteam 's webpage www.rsd-gaming.nl to give you some more publisity
keep up the good work
thanks for creating this! absolutely amazing!!! good job.
Someone mirrored it at FileFront, not sure if you wanted it that way, but I thought iw was pretty cool.
http://files.filefront.com/SEARCH/;3846080;;/fileinfo.html
Excellent Work My Friend.
Shown it to Valve?
Make an incredible 2nd push commercial.
I had lip sync problems in mplayer on Linux/gentoo with the high-res WMV. I assume it's a problem with the mplayer codec, but if you did anything out-of-the-ordinary with the video/audio, you might want to tweak it the next time you're rendering.
I liked this alot, but I also like the song and was wondering whos it by? Anyone know?
If you watched the vid to the end, you'd see the credits - which include the answer to your question...
:rolleyes:
This was awesome... very very nicly done.
This is the best thing to come out of half-life 2 yet, better than the actual game was.
Wow... Just...wow...
Incredible work with Gman, although the vocal doesn't really "fit" how he looks. The lipsync/expression work is almost flawless.
Amazing work - I look forward to more =)
it's a wicked video, i mean it's really REALLY good! saw a link to it from fragzone.se (the biggest gamingsite in sweden), nicely done mate!
I love this movie, it's wonderful.
But have you a project about hl²dm ?
Dude, you should ask valve to let you make a trailer for them for the upcoming Halflife2:Aftermath expansion pack. I'm surprised why Valve didn't grab this opportunity while they were helping you out with G-man issues. God damnit, this is one nice effort, maybe not perfect but very close. Whoever has seen this video at my place says, what an awesome music video. That sums it up well I suppose.
Sorry for posting this seperately but you should try out Gary mod for Halflife2 source at http://www.garry.tv/garrysmod/
It will help you get all sorts of cool imagery possible for your video. If you were already using it then discard this comment and keep up the good work.
Very very cool man, even the mrs was impressed and she is hard to impress, if you know what i mean : ), we watched it over and, excellent work keep em comin
the music video was well played out, and the song was good. Good job.
Hehe, most excellent :) Expect a few more visitors from my blog, too.
Love the lip-sync work by the G-Man.
F*cking ace video. The lip sync of g-man is ace
One word - un-be-fucking-lieveable. Personally, i loved the song choice. The beat is perfect for a game like HL2, and the lyrics actually somewhat relate if you think about it. The long instrumental parts allowed for great action shots, which you executed BRILLIANTLY, and the best part of all... the G-Man headbanging at the end! That was excellent! And insanely hilarious since headbanging is the last thing i would expect him to do lol... Incredible job!
That is a -DAMN- good vid. *applauds*
Amazing piece of work.
It's such an art to get the lip-sync looking spot on anyway, and you have done an outstanding job.
5 stars, definetly.
5 Stars? how about 12...that music video makes me want to go and buy the whole album ^_^ You could make a huge career out of this if you wanted to.
Peace.
Amazing... Simply amazing...
This is a testament to the power of the Source engine, and of course your own talent!
AMAZING!!!!
I just watched this for the 2nd time, and I had to come back and comment again on how great it is.
This makes HL2 cool. It single-handedly turns it from a game into pure awesomeness.
If a game is ever released that features something half as cool as this for its cutscenes, it will be the best game ever.
So fricken asome, now we need something for counter strike source too. and also if anyone knows the name to the song id like to know.
THAT WAS FUCKING AMAZING!!! I showed all the guys at college and they fucking creamed!! All thats needed now is a CSS machinima video...(please)
Wooster
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6 outta 5.
just wow.
-Badger
thats really cool dude, great work absoulutley great work, will spread the word about this for sure. keep it up.
smee
Superb 11 outa 10 , totally blew me away ;)
First, I have to say as well that it is awesome.
Now, a bit of bad news for you "Show it to Valve, it should be a trailer" folks.
The reality is the Music Clearance alone would probably be a nightmare.
Hey,
How did U DO the LIPANIMATION of G-MAN?
WITH Valves SDK?????
I actually have the video running in the background as I write this post. For the one person that I saw that said it was weird seeing the G Man sing it, I think he was the perfect character for something like this. With this video you really see how well the lip-syncing works with the HL2 engine. I have to watch this vid at least a couple times a day.
It would be awesome to more videos like this. The HL2 engine is the best engine to date.
All the G Man parts were done with Face Poser which is in Source SDK.
I don't know if Paul Marino checks these comments but I sent him an email and he hasn’t replied back in like 2 weeks or so. The main question I wanted to know was what were the computer specs that were used to play the game and make the video? If you could get back to me that would be awesome. You can reach me at madskillsmark@gmail.com
Thank you for your time.
Half-Life 2...best game ever made...best game engine ever made...IT JUST SURPASS'S ALL!!!
The only downside to HL2 is the draconian internet requirements :(
I loved this music video! It was very well done and timed with the music excellently. The only complaint I have is that it was KIND OF weird seeing G-Man seeing (it was kind of cool though, but still). I would love it if you made another music video =D
Wow. What did I want to say? Ok, just.. wow. Made my day.
FUGGin AWsum!!!
:O That Video Is -A-mazing (Mainly because Breaking Benjamin's origional video sucks) :P
Wat did u download to Make G-MAN sing?
Cya
All i have to say is WOW.
Very classy.
Absolutely stunning. I'm very amused by the 'but the Gman doesn't sing?!!!' comments - I think one of the most effective things about the video is how incredibly CREEPY it is to see him doing that! Made my skin crawl the first time I watched.
Great, great work.
Dood i cant put into words what i think of this movie but all i can say it sends chills down my spine .... fukin great work..btw make this go onto mtV
fuckong awsome man this is a truly great piece on work may hat's off to you
Paul you are my fucking idol this is first class work. My suggestion to you is get a job a Valve, really that was amazing
I had just played HL2 through 3 times in a row and was going to go play Far Cry, but then I watched this. MUST... PLAY... HL2... AGAIN... THEN PLAY AFTERMATH... *drools* This is definitely the best trailer for HL2 out there, great job man!
Dude, that was the best hl2 movie ive ever seen...and ive seen a lot. keep it up, id love to see more!
wow! that was most awsomest! ive beat hl2 2 times... great game! my friend showed me the vid a while ago...now ive beat hl2 at least 6 times!
Very good paul, keep it up...luves yur video! like to see more of that stuff
speechless and inspirational. I'm in the business of promotions and this has given me numerous ideas. thanks!
-epak
Fan-flippin'-tasic ! Hope you don't mind, but I put a link to this page on our forum. I reckon this needs some major exposure!
...G-Man rocks!
where the hell is the download button?
this is the dl link or just go throught he archives....great work man id love to shake ur hand
LOL forgot ot post the D/l link haha my bad here http://www.machinima.org/paul_blog/breen/StillSeeingBreen-v1.1-HQ.wmv
You should drop this on bittorrent or something, that way it wont kill your BW.
WERE IS THE VIDEO GONE THEN ?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!?
check out
http://www.nailbiter.net/gman/
for a hl2 machinima based on the movie 'a few good men'!
This video is AWESOME!!! Played HL2 all the way through so its like a musical Trailer of the game plot. It is simply that well done. It actually made me go out and buy the Breaking Benjamin CD since the song is ingrained in my head with that awesome game that is HL2(The CD itself is great too and worth a listen through. I bought it sight on scene when I heard the rest in addition to 'So Cold') The lyrics fit the plot to a 'T' and the mood is perfect. Cuts are straight Hollywood. Makes me want to see HL 2 the movie with this as the music video! (P.S. You should get this on MTV2 on Video Mods ASAP!!!!)
A friend of mine showed me this video. I think it may have been an earlier version 'cause it had Breen giving a spleal at the beginning, but that's alright. I like this version, too. It's very good. I'm interesed in becoming an animator in gameing and I know how hard it is to animate something like that. I beat Half Life 2 between the first time I saw this and this time. Now, alot of it makes a bit more sense. I love it. Keep it up.
Such 1337ness wasted on such a gay band
i enjoyed the longest one you made with dr. breen speaking at the beggining, the song fits really qwell, cabn't wait to see teh updated version, i'm working on a hl2 video my self now.
if this ain't beauty, God help me.
Fantabulous my friend. Brilliant. I'm aware that this has probably already been asked and answered but what was the name and band of the song, i would sorely love to know.
Band : Breaking Benjamin
Track : So Cold
This is a nice music video. My main problem is that the G-Man's facial animations aren't ment for this, maybe someone like male07a? Most citizens have better facial anims.
ok hey that was a kick ass video i mean it was really really tight but i had a ? i was actully looking for the counterstrike song you know the rap song so if anyone that reads this please please email me at brennan@4edisp.net
Dude, sweet video.
On that topic, I think that it would be great if you made a video for the song "Breakdown", also by Breaking Benjamin. I think it would work best if based around Ravenholm. Now, I know that you probably won't do it, but at least I made the suggestion
I just wanted to say that this video is great, though I am a bit disappointed that you cut off the part at the beginning where Breen is talking and giving his speech about the human repoduction.
Unquestionably some of the finest work I've ever seen.
I do have to say, I prefer the beginning of the original though. It led you into the story better.
IMHO :)
I agree, I like version 1.1 better. This one is just 1.1 without the opening speech by Dr. Breen. But, I really love this video. I've had it saved on my computer for like almost a year I guess, and I pull it out and watch it probably twice a month. Awesome video!
I'm lost for words, what you have done is truly astonishing. Half-Life 2 has never been this cool! Although I think the Gman didn't fit the singer's voice, everything else was just plain bloody excellent. Pat yourself on the back, you've made something truly special.
That is brilliant!
I was just wondering how you got the lip syncing to work whitout a clean vocla track. did you get one somehow from the artist or did you do it manually in faceposer?
haha man that was too cool never seen that done awesome job!!
WAY TO COOL!! Never seen it done before awesome job man! Would be awesome for a game trailer! Keep it up! Hope to see more of your work.
I still watch it sometimes
awesome stuff
You can make videos like these using Garrys mod aka GMOD but to get it to this standard you need to spend alot of time searching for atension to detail
Please thinkin about posting a HQ version in something other than WMV. While mplayer can play it under linux, the reverse-eng-support for WMV has audio-sync problems, which really doesn't show off all your hard work.
If I could realllly dream, something like a 720p or 1080i version would be even cooler for those of us who like to show this off on our bigscreens.
oh, and like 1.1 (audio intro) better.. :)
Hello, great video you have here!
Please, consider posting in anothe format for 640x480 resolution besides WMV.
WMV is not well supported under Linux - yet alone legally.
Might you consider Ogg Theora?
Great work! No, much more than this. Perfect choose of scenes and the song. Perfect.
Can't get enough of it :D
Have you considered letting Valve distribute this on Steam?
Very nice. Trailer Quality. Also amazing lip-synqing on g-man. Visually entertaining. Good Job...
Where can I buy DVD, HDMI quality release(!)...You sitting next to Micheal Jackson!
Awesome Video. That song was a great choice! Reminds me of why I love Halflife and HLDM. Thanks!
-TKZPOW
Sweeter than pure strawberry syrup
This is one of the best movies that has ever been crafted by a mere mortal. Awesome to see that my favorite song from "we are not alone" has been used in an movie as awesome as this one.
Breaking benjamin was my favorite band anyway.
The best music video ever... PERIOD!
I want to see a parody of this video, but instead of Breen... Have Hillary Clinton doing the talking :)