701

(36 replies, posted in Off Topic)

Which brings us to the subject of mods; the real reason behind the Elder Scrolls longevity.

There are plenty of mods out there designed to make the later stages of the game harder (such as http://skyrim.nexusmods.com/mods/14449), or to tweak the experience in any way you like.

702

(36 replies, posted in Off Topic)

Eddie is a completionist. I'm on steam - fixedr6

703

(36 replies, posted in Off Topic)

I have a ridiculous amount of time sunk into Skyrim. Still re-playing it to be honest.

I *still* remember my ICQ account number. Remember when Alta Vista was the search engine of choice?

705

(21 replies, posted in Off Topic)

I would add Ghosts I - IV by NIN, and the Girl with the Dragon Tattoo soundtrack.

Oh, it's vocal but still fits - Le Fil, by Camille.

706

(356 replies, posted in Off Topic)

Not at all suggestive.

Zarban and I are old.

http://i.imgur.com/dUApW.jpg

Early days? An Amstrad XT and 9600 baud modem. My first experience with the web was via my local BBS, seeing it emulated in eterm, or xterm?

709

(356 replies, posted in Off Topic)

The Bloody Beetroots are making consistently good dance stuff.

710

(356 replies, posted in Off Topic)

Lisa Mitchell - Australian.

711

(356 replies, posted in Off Topic)

This is a bit special.

712

(24 replies, posted in Off Topic)

bullet3 wrote:

http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0096517/
Takes place almost entirely inside a single apartment, the performances are great, the women are hot.

Oh gods, Emmanuelle Béart.

713

(569 replies, posted in Creations)

You too? Shot against a green-screen?

... I think we might be dating now.

714

(11 replies, posted in Off Topic)

Meanwhile, at DiF...

http://www.loneleeplanet.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/05/otaku-slumber-party.jpg

715

(356 replies, posted in Off Topic)

Let's drop some electro.

Some synthpop

And some new Australian music



716

(569 replies, posted in Creations)

There is no film; just Teague's royalty cheques from iStock Photo's video clip library.

717

(4 replies, posted in Off Topic)

This was smooth, what are you using as a steady rig?

718

(11 replies, posted in Off Topic)

fireproof78 wrote:

Since I'm likely to be celebrating with my pillow at midnight

Pervert

719

(14 replies, posted in Episodes)

Grabbed Indie Game - the Movie on Steam. Currently $2.50 due to the sale.

720

(11 replies, posted in Off Topic)

A pre-emptive happy new year to all, it's 8pm here so I'm unlikely to be too coherent by midnight.

To the DiF crew, a huge thank you for 2012. The change in format looks to be working, and you continue to produce quality content. Whether or not DiF continues as we know it in the years ahead, I hope we can continue to support you and provide an audience for your creative endeavours.

To the board, thanks all for being awesome. Lets see if we can contribute a little more financially to the project in 2013 to show our appreciation.

721

(255 replies, posted in Off Topic)

Started American Psycho. Hoo boy.

HFR used in conjunction with cinema vérité? I can see that working.

Also, re-releasing Avatar in HFR would make another profit akin to a small countries GRP.

Dorkman wrote:

I like barbecue sauce a lot, but I don't want it on my fucking cereal. Let games be games and films be films.

That's fine, but I don't think the hobbit really looked like a video game. I was highlighting that higher frame rates are not outside our realms of experience, and that by providing more immersion it made my viewing of the film better.

Dorkman wrote:

Which is why I'm hopeful HFR will quickly be dismissed as not worth the significant extra cost.

I assume you mean cost in post? I can see the overhead in roto and render times, but surely the same argument could have been made for the shift to 3D? That hasn't ruined the industry; I think we're seeing more bums on seats, because the cinema is an event again.

Dorkman wrote:

I don't understand the question. If films become more expensive to produce in the U.S. they will stop being produced in the U.S. It's already been happening for a while.

My point is films will become more expensive everywhere. 3D + HFR is easier on the eye, and the higher frame rate means more attention needs to be paid to detail - especially when  live action and CG actors are on screen together. It would make sense for established houses to leverage the quality difference in their negotiations, as it will be more obvious when low cost providers have been used (and may affect the reviews).

Dorkman wrote:

I hate the idea of movies looking (even more) like video games, so this isn't a point in HFR's favor with me.

My expectation is that for anyone under the age of 30, or who's grown up with games, HFR is likely to be a good experience.

It does mean that sets and costuming are going to require more focus, and that CG elements will need to be that much more visually rich. It's been noted that some of the sets feel like sets etc.

To extrapolate - could this bode well for film making in the US (low cost near-enough is unlikely to be good enough)?

Dorkman wrote:

The complaints about Azog are interesting. I personally thought he was very well done.

Agreed. Lot of character, lovely facial animation.