Okay, one of the biggest things to praise about these are the animations, but can we give some praise to the settings as well? The way he sets up these wonderful areas takes a lot of skill, it really does feel like somewhere we'd see in halo... unlike the PS2 game from paramount...
Lol I swear you Halo neckbeards are the hardest to please. I'm grateful a HALO show even got approved in the first place. It's not nearly as bad as people paint it out to be.
@@apollodorus4759 you mindless SHILL, every aspect about that Shipshewana other than some of the sound effects and armor design were shit. Don't even TRY to defend that godawful story.
that was a feast for the eyes and ears from beginning to end. the Jackal with a shield got kicked so hard he turned into a Crunch candy bar from Nestle.
The fact that the S-III sniper is resorting to his magnum once they touched down goes to show that SODAZ knows what he's doing when it comes to combat. Unlike that one scene in the Halo TV show where Kai was using her sniper for close quarters engagement.
There's actually 3 schools of thought. - use the rifle, as it's readily available. It's overkill but safer. - use the sidearm to preserve more 14.5mm ammo for the sniper. - be smarter and bring a BR55HB since it works out to 950m effectively and hits like a truck.
I can definitely say the weight of all the movements and characters is one of your strong suits, nothing feels floaty or lightweight. I especially liked the way the Covenant weren't just static punching bags, and actually returned fire WITH ACCURACY, even if it didn't cause any real damage with the Spartan's shielding. Just the fact that the shield wielding Jackal pulled it aside to fire on the Spartan speeding towards them made everything feel more "real" in the sense of a firefight.
Love how the Jun lookalike uses his sidearm over the sniper for faster target acquisition. Really gives the spartans a more military yet superhuman feel to it. Stylish but makes sense in the situation.
Every time I watch these, I get sucked in immediately and can't take my eyes off the screen. These few minute clips feel like the start of an awesome movie and I scream when they end
Its not about artists its about their lack of knowledge of handling a product which should have been easier to produce then saying and making new content based on what's already in it. they could had just done what every fan has done and not touch core characters and make new characters by sticking to lore in universe.
FIRST I'm not a bot. Damn, that was awesome seeing the GL in action. I would literally take this any day over the piece of crud we got, it's so crisp and smooth considering one person did this.
So much respect! Comments have already touched on how you preserve the atmosphere of the setting and not just glorify the action parts. See it with your warhammer animations, titanfall, and now halo. Thank you for respecting the setting that these beloved sci-fi series have established. It proves your skill that you are able to make top tier fan animation and still keep the characters or story dear to our hearts. If I’m being completely honest, you’re the reason I got into warhammer. Your imperial fists iron warrior video with the tech priest, it was that spark of humanity that pulled the trigger for me, a detail that I don’t think any other creator I was familiar with would’ve implemented, thank you. I love you SODAZ, keep at it, you are so talented!
Animation is beautiful better then I could ever image but let’s give some MASSIVE props to the sound designers they made some amazing sound effects that honest made the whole thing so much better
I just jizzed my pants off. Literally the psi on that thing was crazy. Seriously though this is amazing!! Please continue to practice your craft and follow where you passions lead.
The details in this minute long masterpiece is phenomenal. The fact you considered actual tactics and logical uses of weapons and equipment really did it for me. Especially when the shield jackel was providing cover for the sniper jackel genius, and when you had the Spartan sniper *actually use his sidearm for standard close to mid range combat* cherry on top well done👍
People are complimenting the animation, the armor choices, the setting, literally everything. And you know what it's called when somebody knows how to get all of these things right? Vision. It's called Vision. This is what 343 Halo and Paramount are missing. None of the people in decision making roles have vision. They're just suits clocking in to collect a paycheck. Hiring Sodaz as an animator or a set builder or a designer would be a terrible waste of their talents, as they would just be controlled by a higher-up in the company that has no vision. The only position you would want Sodaz in would be one where there is no higher-up controlling them.
It's the Mark-V Mjolnir, same stuff Chief wore, just a slightly different variant. It's not a Spartan-III specific thing, it's just who you've seen use it the most.
It’s really cool to see sodaz flesh out the covenants tactics as well and the UNSC’s so that the covenant aren’t just a bunch of meats slavs waiting to get shot
Aside from being beautifully animated, the spartans look sick! Whoever designed those armor designs has excellent taste in Halo Reach armor. The armors in this animation definitely pass the drip check.
Ok so the entire thing is just amazing but I’d like to specifically point out 0:51 when the Spartan starts to pull out the grenade launcher, the way how the sight flips up and the laser sight turns on then he just shoots is perfect
Don't get me wrong the animations are nothing short of incredible, but one detail is the spartans use hand signals and have a light in the helmet appearing green or red to communicate orders for radio silence as the covenant would know exactly where they are and know what there doing so in this instance they would not speak to get out but have the light turn green. You can't see the light but makes the whole thing more spartan accurate.
The swarm of vehicles says this is not a stealth op and they're cleared to go violently loud. Meaning they wouldn't be under radio silence in this scene
I recognize that background chatter!! That’s From World In Conflict, empire was your off map call ins- including light tanks and airborne troops! Well at least the American faction. Also really excited to see the final process
When the falcon takes evasive maneuvers you see the spartans inside take aim towards the banshees - attention to detail, not only that but the falcon does a J-turn like real life helicopters would
That was pretty freaking awesome, you can see how much though and time went into such a small combat scene. Amazing. Like the carbine jackal taking cover behind the one with the shield. And that nade launcher explosion.
This is legit the coolest shit ever. You sir deserve more praise and views! Keep up the great work man you will truly become an Icon with these videos. Your Stalker video is what turned me onto your channel, and I've watched it like legit 10 times. I can't wait to see the full cut of your Halo work!!!!
I have been having a panic attack for an hour now and this came on it's 1am and I'm curled up in the bathroom with the shower running. Really helped take my mind off everything ☺️
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It's interesting how Sodaz, an independent animator, is actually making better Halo content than Paramount. You absolutely love to see it.
These are reused and copyrighted assets and there is no plot. What are you talking about
@@wanyekest6969 are you DEFENDING paramount's Halo on those irrelevant bases? So what if it's reused assets? Get over yourself
I totally agree the show is so Garbage. I couldn't find the plot anywhere.
I mean, Paramount screwed over Transformers so it just makes sense that they would screw over Halo as well haha. This though? This is butter
Knife and butter sir
Okay, one of the biggest things to praise about these are the animations, but can we give some praise to the settings as well? The way he sets up these wonderful areas takes a lot of skill, it really does feel like somewhere we'd see in halo... unlike the PS2 game from paramount...
Ps2 game. 😭😭💀💀
Lol I swear you Halo neckbeards are the hardest to please.
I'm grateful a HALO show even got approved in the first place. It's not nearly as bad as people paint it out to be.
What ps2 game? I thought it was only Xbox and PC
@@apollodorus4759 you mindless SHILL, every aspect about that Shipshewana other than some of the sound effects and armor design were shit.
Don't even TRY to defend that godawful story.
Fuck paramount
that was a feast for the eyes and ears from beginning to end.
the Jackal with a shield got kicked so hard he turned into a Crunch candy bar from Nestle.
That’s why I LOOOOVE Nestle Crunch! _Jackal dies_
HAAH
The weight you put behind the Spartans movements is perfect. You make them feel superhuman and have that half ton swag.
I think his Warhammer 40k animations prior to this were a big help improving that feeling of weight.
Dude that DROP tho! 🔥
@@supremeghost7950 your probably right. All his work is great.
@@m0urn1ng5tar5 it felt so good ngl.
@@supremeghost7950 undoubtedly. I always think of Siege and watching the Iron Warrior running with the knife and the weight behind his steps
The fact that the S-III sniper is resorting to his magnum once they touched down goes to show that SODAZ knows what he's doing when it comes to combat. Unlike that one scene in the Halo TV show where Kai was using her sniper for close quarters engagement.
Acting like that pistol isn't the most powerful weapon the UNSC ever created, making that sniper rifle more of a sidearm :D
@@paulenan9636 Use the sniper as a baseball bat for close range combat
Spartans use their snipers point blank all the time in lore. The thing hits like a damn truck
I thought no scoping covies close range is fun though :/
There's actually 3 schools of thought.
- use the rifle, as it's readily available. It's overkill but safer.
- use the sidearm to preserve more 14.5mm ammo for the sniper.
- be smarter and bring a BR55HB since it works out to 950m effectively and hits like a truck.
Once Again Sodaz puts paramount to shame with his animations
Absoluty agree
Bro, I was just writing that until I saw your comment
Hey! I was gonna comment my comment of your comment. What the hell?
He must have a bigger budget than paramount! 😂 😂
I can definitely say the weight of all the movements and characters is one of your strong suits, nothing feels floaty or lightweight. I especially liked the way the Covenant weren't just static punching bags, and actually returned fire WITH ACCURACY, even if it didn't cause any real damage with the Spartan's shielding. Just the fact that the shield wielding Jackal pulled it aside to fire on the Spartan speeding towards them made everything feel more "real" in the sense of a firefight.
I don't think they have shielding? It could be the armour itself taking the brunt?
@@mjpraetorian4386 I just assumed the effect wasn't added in, due to limitations in time or the engine used itself. Also don't see any plasma scoring.
I think his WH40k animations gave him good practice on that; Space Marines have a lot of tonnage needed to work into their movement to make it sell.
@@Agora2021 no no I wasn't being like that. But yeah you have a point. But who knows might change in the next one
Dude, this is the shit I day dreamed of as a kid after playing halo. You are killing it with these, outstanding work!
Love how the Spartans hit the ground like a gun safe full of lead.
343 industries need to hire this man
It’s a shame GW already scooped him up
No they didn’t gw dropped him
Do you really want Sodaz to be stifled in 343?
@@jehova131 Atlest 343 respects its fans and won’t restrict fan animation.
Love how the Jun lookalike uses his sidearm over the sniper for faster target acquisition. Really gives the spartans a more military yet superhuman feel to it. Stylish but makes sense in the situation.
Damn, your animations just getting better and better. I like it.
The small details like the carbine Jackal taking cover behind the shield of another really make this feel like a love letter to the original work.
Your work is nothing short of incredible.
The fact the armor choices actually make sense per role is amazing within itself.
This fantastic stuff makes me miss Monty's old work on RVB. But that just means two things to appreciate even more.
Every time I watch these, I get sucked in immediately and can't take my eyes off the screen. These few minute clips feel like the start of an awesome movie and I scream when they end
Man, I can't wait for the final product. Considering how many environments you've shown us so far, this is going to be a very long film.
Putting the paramount show to downright shame bro, these are way too frickn awesome!
“When you saw the new Sodaz halo animation, were you blinded by it’s majesty?”
Me: YES!!!
Really like the added touch of seeing Covenant using tactics like at 0:45
Omfg that grenade launcher draw was SO FUCKING CLEAN
paramount needs artists like this to cover up their failure!!
Feels too late for them redeem themselves
Its not about artists its about their lack of knowledge of handling a product which should have been easier to produce then saying and making new content based on what's already in it.
they could had just done what every fan has done and not touch core characters and make new characters by sticking to lore in universe.
FIRST
I'm not a bot. Damn, that was awesome seeing the GL in action. I would literally take this any day over the piece of crud we got, it's so crisp and smooth considering one person did this.
Sounds like something... A BOT WOULD SAY.
@@JacopoSkydweller No no no, I'm a real human, trust me.
This goes HARD AF
So much respect! Comments have already touched on how you preserve the atmosphere of the setting and not just glorify the action parts. See it with your warhammer animations, titanfall, and now halo.
Thank you for respecting the setting that these beloved sci-fi series have established. It proves your skill that you are able to make top tier fan animation and still keep the characters or story dear to our hearts.
If I’m being completely honest, you’re the reason I got into warhammer. Your imperial fists iron warrior video with the tech priest, it was that spark of humanity that pulled the trigger for me, a detail that I don’t think any other creator I was familiar with would’ve implemented, thank you.
I love you SODAZ, keep at it, you are so talented!
In one minute this has impressed me more than anything 343i have produced in the last 14 years
More Halo content than the 2022 Microsoft conference.
Dark age is here.
🎩
🐍no step on Snek! 🇺🇸🇭🇰
Fire bonnie ross, fire frankie oconnor, fire kiki wolfkill, fire 343
"You can't make Halo into a good movie"
SODAZ: "hold my beer"
*Me, who wathced halo legends* Not a movie, but I'll be *damned* if you dont know its greatness!
Landfall: "𝘕𝘰 𝘣𝘳𝘰𝘢𝘥𝘦𝘳 𝘢𝘶𝘥𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦?" 🥺🥺🥺
@@Benjuicyy Landfall.... No... Mona lisa yes... that a good halo movie
That jackal stacked behind his buddy with the shield was pretty cool
Animation is beautiful better then I could ever image but let’s give some MASSIVE props to the sound designers they made some amazing sound effects that honest made the whole thing so much better
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I just jizzed my pants off. Literally the psi on that thing was crazy. Seriously though this is amazing!! Please continue to practice your craft and follow where you passions lead.
Oh my
God, the way the falcon took out the banshee. That whole shot was badass. The way the Spartans land as well, fiiuuuuuuuk
I didn't know I could have my mind blown by a non blurr halo animation again, but here I am... Damn
The details in this minute long masterpiece is phenomenal. The fact you considered actual tactics and logical uses of weapons and equipment really did it for me.
Especially when the shield jackel was providing cover for the sniper jackel genius, and when you had the Spartan sniper *actually use his sidearm for standard close to mid range combat* cherry on top well done👍
I get so much Halo Reach nostalgia. Excellent work as always sir
That GUNGNIR helmet looks amazing, and so do the other Spartans. Great work as usual 👏
People are complimenting the animation, the armor choices, the setting, literally everything. And you know what it's called when somebody knows how to get all of these things right?
Vision. It's called Vision. This is what 343 Halo and Paramount are missing. None of the people in decision making roles have vision. They're just suits clocking in to collect a paycheck.
Hiring Sodaz as an animator or a set builder or a designer would be a terrible waste of their talents, as they would just be controlled by a higher-up in the company that has no vision.
The only position you would want Sodaz in would be one where there is no higher-up controlling them.
I love that the Falcon Pilot actually has a Spartan-III Pilot Helmet. Amazing work SODAZ! I can't wait to watch the full release.
It's the Mark-V Mjolnir, same stuff Chief wore, just a slightly different variant. It's not a Spartan-III specific thing, it's just who you've seen use it the most.
This kinda stuff brings is the kinda stuff a fan imagines when they played the games. Top tier stuff on display again from SODAZ
It’s really cool to see sodaz flesh out the covenants tactics as well and the UNSC’s so that the covenant aren’t just a bunch of meats slavs waiting to get shot
Holy cow, your shader/lighting setup PERFECTLY mimics the original release game, and then also your animation was phenomenal!
It's the little bit dialogue that put this amazing animation to the next level.
Pilot: "GO! GO! GO!"
Spartan: *gestures* "let's go!"
Not ready for this to end but I will say I can't wait to enjoy the full movie pileup of these parts when its done. Keep up the great job man.
What a great job making the spartans feel and sound heavier than the marines. Really incredible work for a solo animator.
Aside from being beautifully animated, the spartans look sick! Whoever designed those armor designs has excellent taste in Halo Reach armor. The armors in this animation definitely pass the drip check.
I love how the red Spartan who’s piloting actually has the Pilot helmet. Also that dark green Spartan with the Gungir helm is a badass.
I love how the pilot is wearing a pilot's helmet, this dude know is stuff!
0:50 man that was smooth af
0:49 bloody hell, that was the smoothest thing I’ve ever seen in a halo animation
0:43 that sceeenshake every time he fires the magnum like it means business
0:51 - aaaaaaaaaa *I LOVE IT*
Reach was and will always be the pinnacle of the halo art style
Jesus, the sound of the absolute *weight* of the Spartans as they make landfall is so good.
This looks like a perfectly animated cutscene straight out of reach or something, very well done
Ok so the entire thing is just amazing but I’d like to specifically point out 0:51 when the Spartan starts to pull out the grenade launcher, the way how the sight flips up and the laser sight turns on then he just shoots is perfect
Don't get me wrong the animations are nothing short of incredible, but one detail is the spartans use hand signals and have a light in the helmet appearing green or red to communicate orders for radio silence as the covenant would know exactly where they are and know what there doing so in this instance they would not speak to get out but have the light turn green. You can't see the light but makes the whole thing more spartan accurate.
The swarm of vehicles says this is not a stealth op and they're cleared to go violently loud. Meaning they wouldn't be under radio silence in this scene
I love the idea of a bunch of Spartans dropping into the middle of everything zero fucks given
This is so kick ass. someone who actually understands halo. Wish 343 had you aboard their team 🙏
I wish Microsoft would license out an animated Netflix Halo-series that looked like Sodaz videos.
Loving those World In Conflict voice lines.
The Soviet and NATO lines would also fit for the U.N.S.C. to use.
I recognized them the moment I heard them
Man, this Paramount production is really good.
Love how the guy with the pilot helmet is the pilot
0:31 bravo six landing un combat zone
we have vision of several hostiles
seeing spartan III’s rocking complete armor sets is simply perfection
SODAZ, you really never cease to amaze. Great stuff as always
Easily one of the greatest fan animation I've ever seen I'd bingewatch this until I die please keep up the amazing top quality work ❤️
As always, amazing. I hope this is gonna turn out to be a long video with all of the Halo wip
Well damn, that was all good. But those thumps as the Spartans hit the ground? Absolute perfection.
I recognize that background chatter!!
That’s From World In Conflict, empire was your off map call ins- including light tanks and airborne troops! Well at least the American faction.
Also really excited to see the final process
This one minute mini film is way better than the Paramount crap.
the way the guy with the sniper lands and shoots is bad ass
Another day, and another kick ass Halo animation by SODAZ.
"Babe wake up, new SODAZ wip on the Halo animation!"
Omg i legit have no words and my mind is blown on how well this animation is,plz keep them coming!
Oh god that Wic Ranger deployed had me in the first second YUM.
The deployment of Spartans reminds me of Lost Wolves when the Spartans are dropping in and start killing a bunch of brutes.
That is so badass! Love the 2 jackals working together only to get obliterated! Keep up the great work!
A firefight in which the combatants on each side are working together as a team? Wow. What a novel concept.
OMG Great Work! This preview felt so real on how Spartans Operate unlike *ahem* current releases.
When the falcon takes evasive maneuvers you see the spartans inside take aim towards the banshees - attention to detail, not only that but the falcon does a J-turn like real life helicopters would
Noticed those wic voice lines at the start, really love those. Great animation dude
Just the fact the shotgunner kicks the jackals rather than shoulder barging shows really good form!
This is the best fan-made animated series I've seen
seeing the spartan with GUNGNIR being essentially the heavy hitter of the group gives me dopamine for some reason.
That was pretty freaking awesome, you can see how much though and time went into such a small combat scene. Amazing. Like the carbine jackal taking cover behind the one with the shield. And that nade launcher explosion.
This is legit the coolest shit ever. You sir deserve more praise and views! Keep up the great work man you will truly become an Icon with these videos. Your Stalker video is what turned me onto your channel, and I've watched it like legit 10 times. I can't wait to see the full cut of your Halo work!!!!
Loved that the magnum sounded like a deagle
That pilot camera angle is peak and love the ground slam entry no Spartan should ever wait to land just jump
Reminds me of the good ol’ Red vs blue days. Absolutely love to see it.
That's how a Spartan should land and hit, like a huge block of metal!
The Sniper landing is BRUTAL
I have been having a panic attack for an hour now and this came on it's 1am and I'm curled up in the bathroom with the shower running. Really helped take my mind off everything ☺️
It's the *THUMP* that movies can't seem to freaking do anymore, that gives them that enhanced presence.
This is better than anything that’s come out of the Paramount show.
Now THIS needs a show , and funding, and movies............and an obligatory "I need a weapon" line
The weight of the spartans was spot on, great job!
The first spartan that drops near the grunt should land on top of him like smashing a pumpkin... Great stuff!! Keep at it and I love your work!
I can't wait for when this goes from "wip" to "fan movie".
Dude this looks so well done! Can't wait to see the full video!
Better 1 Min of Halo than the entire Show and Infinite Combined Well done can’t wait for more 👍