I am looking forward to the finally being able to indulge in the final product of your long labour. Been waiting for this since the 1st trailer was released.
This looks soooooo cool. I remember seeing stuff from this last year, and forgot about it. Subscribed so now I hope I won't miss when you get it out when you feel its ready. Great music also.
@blurfox Once Feespace releases his full version, he'll be able to get any job he wants. Not just because he's an expert at CG, but because he has excellent communication skills. It's just a matter of getting his ass out of Romania. Side note.. I didn't get the job at Riot. I wasn't ready. :) Freespace however, is.
@FlamesEverlasting Thanks! Consider that it takes the Blizzard team around one year to create a 3 minute cinematic. So, I don't want you to expect something like 30 minutes or an hour from one guy. :) The cinematic is around the 6-7 minute area.
@snowboarder952 Thanks! I've got over 10 years of experience in CG, and the full animation (7 minutes) took a year and a half to make, in my free time.
@onedaysnotice44 You're right :D The reason for the delay is twofold: 1. I'm doing this in my free time, which can vary a lot depending on what projects I got going on. 2. I keep complicating things and expanding scenes. I can't help it. :) It's about twice as long now than initially planned.
@zetykitty Thank you very much, you're very kind. I would love to work for Blizzard and I can't wait to show this finished animation to everybody. Spread the word to all StarCraft and animation fans in general. :) The wait is almost over. I'm doing sound design right now.
@DocEroldren That release date would be awesome, but sadly it won't happen. Final Meta was supposed to be 2 minutes, then 3, then 4, etc... It kept growing, until I realized it's gonna pass 6 minutes. So indeed, longest SC cinematic ever. :)
You are spectacularly talented, sir. Please work for a major studio with a budget, they need you desperately. I'm almost apologetic for only finding your work through Starcraft, although that was an excellent way to get exposure. I look forward to seeing what you come out with in the future. :)
I am wrapping up on production, adding the final scene, waiting for music to get made, refining certain shots, etc. September is definitely looking like release month for this.
@Warlicraft Yes it has. :) And so is the visual work on the animation! Just bare with me a bit as music finishes and I finish the sound design. I'm sure it'll be worth it.
@Vampirelor The problem is Blizzcon is such a huge event, it would outshine the release of this animation. So I am considering releasing at the end of the month to get as much coverage as possible.
@superguy186 Thanks, superguy! It takes them much longer to make a video because they spend a lot more time on incredible details, and everything needs to go through iterations of approval and discussion. One guy just plowing through it all while looking at a written synopsis of the cinematic, will be faster, although the quality and attention to detail won't be nearly as high.
@freespace87 OMG in this epic video everything needs a tutorial but i suppose the most interesting is, how you did the zerg units like the sourge or mutalisk. I believe that it would also be very intersting to learn how you did the battlecruiser-.- I want to be able to do so too-.- badly!!
Thank you for all the encouraging comments! I'm working on finishing the animation up right now. Doing the final quality polish on all the scenes. There is a lot that's not spoiled in the trailer :D
@potpie2004 I'd say my drawing is ok, but I don't even come close to what a great concept artist would be. Having a good base in drawing helps a lot in 3d modeling and sculpting, but from a certain point they're two separate entities.
(contd.) -When tass tele's and lunges at kerri, i see that you're trying to aim for slow-mo, but the sword smoke/energy is still moving fast. Audio feedback would've helped a great deal too -I also see that you modelled kerri after the statue at blizzard hq, but imo her cheeks need to be plumper. She looks too…old xD I guess that could be a side effect of infestation though…
Dude, this is AMAZING. I'm a college student and I've been interested in getting into animation/game design and this just looks like something I would LOVE to do. How much time does something of this detail and magnitude take you to make?
@z0mBiExHD If you mean Final Metamorphosis, it's not a game. This is a trailer for my actual 7 minute animation, that will be released later this month, or early next month.
This is awesome, everytime I watch this trailer I feel like blizzard did a terrible job with their cutscenes ^^. Except for a few of course. Quick question, how long will the actual movie be?
(contd.) I know I shouldn't be one to criticise since you're 100000x better than me, but it's just a little constructive advice if (please do) you do make another sc animation :D Overall, it was really good and very entertaining, and I must say that final zerg warp in was epic. Tass is still awesome as always :) Thanks for all the hard work you put into this :) Oh yeah, protoss modelling tuts would be much appreciated, since your protoss look absolutely amazing :D.
thank you reddit and thank you freespace! btw how are you drawing skills compared to this? are you good at making sketches or is 3d animation totally different
@freespace87 really!! hands down i could learn something from you man!! i am in the same lines..u know i m trying to learn 3ds max on my own and of course using the web!! btw what software did u use fer this one!!
So, how long is it actually? I can't believe it's more then maybe 10-20 minutes if you doing all of this alone. But it looks so damn good. Really, just gorgeous. Maybe you could work for blizzard with this mad skills of yours.
@onedaysnotice44 You don't create a 7 minute masterpiece score in a couple of days. :) We're looking for a mid October release now, I will tell you the exact day when I know it. :D Thank you for your patience, it will be all worth it!
Hope you release this epic animation on 21 oct to mark blizzcon 2011 :D). Ever consider sending a copy to blizzard for attendees to feast their eyes with this on the big screen?
"summer 2011........ really" I'm going to to hold you to that.jk. also how long is the cinematic? P.S mutalisk don't right but who cares this will be awesome anyway.
@freespace87 I think your dead right Freespace. Wait till after blizzcon so everyone can be hyped over this and you can get some well deserved credit. I mean honestly 2 weeks or so isn't much of a wait. Looking forward to it!
@freespace87 I cant attend due to Project commitment :( hmm releasing after blizzcon might be good timing... but i still think during that period might have better coverage as the community would go crazy to get info on new content, one down side is some might think this is created by blizzard.
@blurfox The problem is I want to avoid Blizzcon with the release of the animation. All the SC community will be so focused on Blizzcon, this would go unnoticed. As for Blizzard, they very much aware of this :) Are you going to Blizzcon?
Perfect!!!!
This video is definitely better than videos that Blizzard made for Starcraft II.
I am a fan of Blizzard since Warcraft II.
I am looking forward to the finally being able to indulge in the final product of your long labour. Been waiting for this since the 1st trailer was released.
What an incredible animation !!! I'm looking forward to watch this.
There's nothing to explain my excitement after watching the trailer. :D
as a big fan of the series this things should be done around the globe everyday and soon a big screen movie
This looks soooooo cool. I remember seeing stuff from this last year, and forgot about it. Subscribed so now I hope I won't miss when you get it out when you feel its ready. Great music also.
Awesome! Renderings, cut, music, all is just awesome.
@blurfox Once Feespace releases his full version, he'll be able to get any job he wants. Not just because he's an expert at CG, but because he has excellent communication skills. It's just a matter of getting his ass out of Romania. Side note.. I didn't get the job at Riot. I wasn't ready. :) Freespace however, is.
@FlamesEverlasting Thanks! Consider that it takes the Blizzard team around one year to create a 3 minute cinematic. So, I don't want you to expect something like 30 minutes or an hour from one guy. :) The cinematic is around the 6-7 minute area.
@Rilurio Thank you, I'm glad you're so excited about this. :D Spread the word and let's get many many people to look forward to this.
Accidentally finding this trailer was the best mistake in my life
at first I was like "Meh, just another video compilation" .. but then "Holy shit! it's for real!!"
@snowboarder952 Thanks! I've got over 10 years of experience in CG, and the full animation (7 minutes) took a year and a half to make, in my free time.
@onedaysnotice44 You're right :D The reason for the delay is twofold:
1. I'm doing this in my free time, which can vary a lot depending on what projects I got going on.
2. I keep complicating things and expanding scenes. I can't help it. :) It's about twice as long now than initially planned.
Hmmm...I think...yes, the epicness of what I just saw has, I do believe, caused me to shat myself. Can't wait for the final product.
@zetykitty Thank you very much, you're very kind. I would love to work for Blizzard and I can't wait to show this finished animation to everybody. Spread the word to all StarCraft and animation fans in general. :) The wait is almost over. I'm doing sound design right now.
@DocEroldren That release date would be awesome, but sadly it won't happen. Final Meta was supposed to be 2 minutes, then 3, then 4, etc... It kept growing, until I realized it's gonna pass 6 minutes. So indeed, longest SC cinematic ever. :)
You are spectacularly talented, sir. Please work for a major studio with a budget, they need you desperately.
I'm almost apologetic for only finding your work through Starcraft, although that was an excellent way to get exposure. I look forward to seeing what you come out with in the future. :)
I think I have seen this over 50 times now. Soooo cool.
I am checking everyday from now on to see if you have finished it.
@PyroLord185 Thanks :) The visual work on the animation is complete. I'm doing some minor refining in post, while the music is being composed.
I am wrapping up on production, adding the final scene, waiting for music to get made, refining certain shots, etc. September is definitely looking like release month for this.
@Warlicraft Yes it has. :) And so is the visual work on the animation! Just bare with me a bit as music finishes and I finish the sound design. I'm sure it'll be worth it.
@PabloYaos Stock music. The final animation will have music composed by Piotr Musial.
@Vampirelor The problem is Blizzcon is such a huge event, it would outshine the release of this animation. So I am considering releasing at the end of the month to get as much coverage as possible.
Those chubby mutalisks look so cuddly!
@superguy186 It's ready, the music is being created for it now. I will announce the release on my channel when I know an exact date. :D
Give this guy a job already, Blizz!
@superguy186 Thanks, superguy! It takes them much longer to make a video because they spend a lot more time on incredible details, and everything needs to go through iterations of approval and discussion. One guy just plowing through it all while looking at a written synopsis of the cinematic, will be faster, although the quality and attention to detail won't be nearly as high.
This looks amazing, definitely subscribed
@Wolf78033 Thanks! However, from looking at making of videos and interviews, I seem to be using exactly what software Blizzard is also using. :)
HOLY SHIT you're good...
@onedaysnotice44 Valve is doing the same with DLC for Portal 2. They say September is still summer, technically speaking. Good enough for me. :)
Did I just see aliens in space with flattering wings!?
11 more days freespace ;) summer's quickly ending... Better not push it back again! >.
@aqua12500 This is just a trailer. The (much much longer) final animation will be out this month.
@nachops21 No problem to upload the video. I am working on the final video now, and I will upload it later this summer, when I finish it. :)
@freespace87 OMG in this epic video everything needs a tutorial but i suppose the most interesting is, how you did the zerg units like the sourge or mutalisk. I believe that it would also be very intersting to learn how you did the battlecruiser-.- I want to be able to do so too-.- badly!!
It's done, I'm just waiting for Blizzcon to finish and for a couple of days to pass, so people can pay attention to this.
Everybody have to hear about it!
Looking forward to the release!!
@DreamingAboutDragons Thanks. I can't wait to show it to you. :)
@bibendus83 No, this is all done outside of the game, custom made from scratch. I never touched the SC2 editor.
@onedaysnotice44 I am not delaying it. :) And that is because, technically, September is still summer :D
Thank you for all the encouraging comments! I'm working on finishing the animation up right now. Doing the final quality polish on all the scenes. There is a lot that's not spoiled in the trailer :D
@jushra82 Excellent, thanks. I'm also glad to finally see the whole animation nearing completion.
@potpie2004 I'd say my drawing is ok, but I don't even come close to what a great concept artist would be. Having a good base in drawing helps a lot in 3d modeling and sculpting, but from a certain point they're two separate entities.
@Mangaman1100 5% chance for ending of September. 95% chance for early October. :)
2 days left until release :D
(contd.)
-When tass tele's and lunges at kerri, i see that you're trying to aim for slow-mo, but the sword smoke/energy is still moving fast. Audio feedback would've helped a great deal too
-I also see that you modelled kerri after the statue at blizzard hq, but imo her cheeks need to be plumper. She looks too…old xD I guess that could be a side effect of infestation though…
Hey dude! Great work on the video. Do you mind telling me what music you've used in the trailer? =)
Can't wait for the release. Thanks!
Dude, this is AMAZING. I'm a college student and I've been interested in getting into animation/game design and this just looks like something I would LOVE to do. How much time does something of this detail and magnitude take you to make?
@freespace87 great! I'm really happy to hear that.
@z0mBiExHD If you mean Final Metamorphosis, it's not a game. This is a trailer for my actual 7 minute animation, that will be released later this month, or early next month.
wow!! splendid!! r u self taught or did u do any course in CG?? whatever u did the product is quite good!!
@Vanduhn Thank you very much, but if you're expecting 10-20 minutes, you're setting yourself up for a disappointment. :)
This is awesome, everytime I watch this trailer I feel like blizzard did a terrible job with their cutscenes ^^. Except for a few of course.
Quick question, how long will the actual movie be?
(contd.)
I know I shouldn't be one to criticise since you're 100000x better than me, but it's just a little constructive advice if (please do) you do make another sc animation :D Overall, it was really good and very entertaining, and I must say that final zerg warp in was epic. Tass is still awesome as always :) Thanks for all the hard work you put into this :) Oh yeah, protoss modelling tuts would be much appreciated, since your protoss look absolutely amazing :D.
Wow, great, outstanding work! :)
thank you reddit and thank you freespace!
btw how are you drawing skills compared to this? are you good at making sketches or is 3d animation totally different
oh yeah after you release it, some tutorials for protoss and zerg modelling would be much appreciated :)
@Tschis It does indeed follow SC lore :) Game lore and some book lore.
Due end of Sep early Oct apparently.
Awesome, have been waiting ages for this! Here it is!
Btw, it is summer right now... but im guessing you mean august?
@freespace87 7 minutes??. damn you made this look WAY longer than that.
oh well im sure it will still be awesome.
@onedaysnotice44 Out of my hands now. Music is being composed for it and I'd rather the composer do it as best as he can than be rushed. :)
@zetykitty Hope you like the full thing when it's out later this month! :) Spread the word, let everyone know it's coming.
ITS DONE?!?!? YYYYEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEESSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!
Almost ready ! ^^
@freespace87 Sounds like some painstaking work! What do you do for a living?
@freespace87 really!! hands down i could learn something from you man!! i am in the same lines..u know i m trying to learn 3ds max on my own and of course using the web!! btw what software did u use fer this one!!
what programm did you use? it's so epic
@StickyTank Indeed, this summer.
So, how long is it actually? I can't believe it's more then maybe 10-20 minutes if you doing all of this alone.
But it looks so damn good. Really, just gorgeous. Maybe you could work for blizzard with this mad skills of yours.
@allydea Due to trying to deliver the best quality I can, I'm aiming at end of September. :)
@Danny34523465 Haha, thanks. And only 2 days before release. :)
@onedaysnotice44 You don't create a 7 minute masterpiece score in a couple of days. :) We're looking for a mid October release now, I will tell you the exact day when I know it. :D Thank you for your patience, it will be all worth it!
Badass
@rikay91 Thank you for the comment. I'm self taught, no courses.
This is going to be big.......or maybe Bigger!
@PyroLord185 lol I've been checking for like a year now xD
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omgolly its.... ITS OCTOBER!!!!! Has your composer finished? :D
Looks very cool ! Like it !
@freespace87 Awesome! If you don't mind me asking... how do you like it? do you live comfortably?
This looks a billion times better than the warhammer movie and this is just one guy o_0
holy shit this looks amazing! :O
Hope you release this epic animation on 21 oct to mark blizzcon 2011 :D).
Ever consider sending a copy to blizzard for attendees to feast their eyes with this on the big screen?
"summer 2011........ really"
I'm going to to hold you to that.jk. also how long is the cinematic?
P.S mutalisk don't right but who cares this will be awesome anyway.
The trailer's probly better than any of blizzard's clips :P. How did u make this?
You did that with 3d max didn't you? If yes can you please make a tutorial? it is just so epic.
@freespace87 woot?
How did you model and animate all of this alone?
What the.. :O
Did you use ingame high poly models?
wonderful work great staff
@gradius12 A five season cg series, actually. :P
u got some co workers right? very impressive :) are you working in a company now or just freelance ?
I subscibed immediately :DD Awesome Work
@happy14945 A tutorial for what, more specifically?
@freespace87 I think your dead right Freespace. Wait till after blizzcon so everyone can be hyped over this and you can get some well deserved credit. I mean honestly 2 weeks or so isn't much of a wait. Looking forward to it!
Amazing! Instasubbed. You are greatly talented, and i envy you.
@freespace87 I cant attend due to Project commitment :(
hmm releasing after blizzcon might be good timing... but i still think during that period might have better coverage as the community would go crazy to get info on new content, one down side is some might think this is created by blizzard.
@blurfox The problem is I want to avoid Blizzcon with the release of the animation. All the SC community will be so focused on Blizzcon, this would go unnoticed. As for Blizzard, they very much aware of this :) Are you going to Blizzcon?
omg dude its already past mid september -__-