Main Menu

Something wicked comes this way... NOW! INTRO!!!

Started by Cez, July 09, 2010, 11:22:15 AM

Previous topic - Next topic

Haids1987

*Wipes away tears*

I'm so proud of you guys!  I got goosebumps when the "Phoenix Online Studios" logo flashed (appropriately decorated in flames :)), and cried during the intro.  Can't wait for tomorrow!
STATUS:
-Drinking water
-Checking the forum. 

Perpetually. ;D
Erica Reed is Katie Hallahan.
Leader of the "I <3 Doon" Fanclub

TheReturnofDMD

I loved the shot of Sing Sing--It brought me back to the shot of the Seagulls flying in KQ6--Not sure if it was intentional but it came to me as a lovely call back right back to where we left off in a sense.

Rosella's wedding--before the darkness--Has to be one of the most beautiful moments of the whole series. I know some may disagree with me on that, but it's how I feel. Seeing the shot from her POV as she walked up the aisle, with the music--It made me feel like a child again when I played KQ6, or when I watched epic movies like Labyrinth--A sort of odd sense of wondrous, almost childish joy I haven't felt in a long time.

Thank you guys.

I_am_so_nifty

Whoever chose the name Phoenix Online certainly ended up choosing it very appropriately!

When I saw the Phoenix Online logo, I was just kind of like... "Wow. It's here. They're here. This is so awesome."
This is Nifty, Royal Heir.

I'm like, an adult now or something? Sounds fake, but okay.

Cez

oh, man, those comments brought tears to my eyes. Thank you guys, you are awesome!!!

I remember a long time ago, when I was still going to school, it would take me an hour to get there, and I would put some music --at that time A Kaleidoscope of Mathematics from the Beautiful Mind soundtrack, and dream up of this intro, seeing the titles fly away over the piece of cloth, seeing the dove flying through the clouds, getting close to the islands, and then the whole wedding section.

Then working on the storyboards with Jonathan Stoll to bring the words to life. It was difficult since there was absolutely no spoken word (that was a decision made since the first day), and this whole thing was probably one page of written random thoughts. Then finally when we had the storyboard, putting it together on premiere to show the pace of it, then it going to the animators, who each got a chunk and put something together. Then it finally fell in the hands of the great Chris Ushko, who brought it to life.

And after that, Michael and Rich came in and added the magic, rendering it and making it as beautiful as it stands today. Then I worked with Austin on bringing the music to it, always asking him to fly higher, higher! Go higher Austin, I want BAMS, BOOM, sweeping score! Took us a couple of tries to get there! And finally, Daniel closed it with the beautiful and very much restrained sound pass, as to not fight with the music!

The final final touch came later from Eriq Chang, with his beautiful new logos for us.

It's been a long time coming. You have no idea how bad I wanted you all to see this. This is my very personal baby among the big baby that is TSL for me :)

And it brings tear to my eyes to know it's grabbing the hearts of you guys.

Thank you!
Cesar


Cesar Bittar
CEO
Phoenix Online
cesar.bittar@postudios.com

Rosella

In a way, seeing everyone gathered for Rosella's wedding, just this huge celebration...It felt like King's Quest was welcoming us back, that everyone was gathered to bring us back into this world. It really is beautiful. :)
I'm a princess even if my kingdom is pixelated.

Official Comfort Counselor of the TSL Asylum © ;D

It's funny how you find you enjoy your life when you're happy to be alive.

fov

QuoteIn a way, seeing everyone gathered for Rosella's wedding, just this huge celebration...It felt like King's Quest was welcoming us back, that everyone was gathered to bring us back into this world.

Good way to describe it. It had the same effect on me.

GwydionAE

Quote from: Rosella on July 09, 2010, 10:13:24 PM
In a way, seeing everyone gathered for Rosella's wedding, just this huge celebration...It felt like King's Quest was welcoming us back, that everyone was gathered to bring us back into this world. It really is beautiful. :)
Indeed, couldn't have said it better!  In my head I kept going "Look, it's the shopkeeper!  Look, it's Jollo!  Look...!", and it just made me remember all the characters I loved from the previous games while starting off the new plot beautifully.  I loved the lack of dialogue and the focus on the music (which is gorgeous, by the way).

I simply loved it and can't wait until tomorrow when I can play the first part for myself! ^_^
Finally a place where no one will ask me what my screenname means or how to pronounce it!

Rosella

It really just made me want to say "Hi! I missed you too!" XD
I'm a princess even if my kingdom is pixelated.

Official Comfort Counselor of the TSL Asylum © ;D

It's funny how you find you enjoy your life when you're happy to be alive.

Haids1987

Quote from: Cez on July 09, 2010, 10:07:11 PMIt's been a long time coming. You have no idea how bad I wanted you all to see this.
We're honored that you released it to us, Cesar.  This has been such an emotional rde for all of you--the creators and the fans (both the longtime fans and the new-ish ones like me) alike.  It feels like we're coming home again.  This night before the release is wonderfully exciting torture. <3
STATUS:
-Drinking water
-Checking the forum. 

Perpetually. ;D
Erica Reed is Katie Hallahan.
Leader of the "I <3 Doon" Fanclub

Haseth

Why would Rosella be holding her wedding in the Green Isles? I thought this was supposed to be a birthday party.
"Be kind to this gentle land, be open-hearted to her whimsy, and protect her, if you can, from the harsh winds which might wish to blow in from the sea to steal her soul.  She is unlike any place I have ever seen, and she has stolen my heart."

Rosella

I find it entirely plausible to think that that might just be the most convenient place for everyone to gather. There are probably other people (Connor, maybe? :P) that can keep Daventry safe while the king and queen are away, but maybe Alexander and Cassima, being relatively newly coronated have to stay in their homeland.
I'm a princess even if my kingdom is pixelated.

Official Comfort Counselor of the TSL Asylum © ;D

It's funny how you find you enjoy your life when you're happy to be alive.

Farquhar

I'm not even sure what to say.... That was haunting, beautiful, exciting, wondrous, and like many have already said it truly takes you back into that world once again in the best way possible.

This is the start of something very, very special, and I can't wait for the journey in store.... Tomorrow!

Great work everyone! :)

Official waiter of the TSL Asylum ©

Loyal Knight and Viscount serving under Queene Deloria

Husband of THUNDRkitty

I <3 The Silver Lining!

Rosella

Quote from: Farquhar on July 10, 2010, 01:13:08 AM
I'm not even sure what to say.... That was haunting, beautiful, exciting, wondrous

I'm glad I'm not the only one who reacted that way. My dad asked me how it was and I just started listing off adjectives because my mind was so thoroughly blown. XD
I'm a princess even if my kingdom is pixelated.

Official Comfort Counselor of the TSL Asylum © ;D

It's funny how you find you enjoy your life when you're happy to be alive.

Farquhar

Yeah XD

I could probably list off a dozen more adjectives if I wanted....

Official waiter of the TSL Asylum ©

Loyal Knight and Viscount serving under Queene Deloria

Husband of THUNDRkitty

I <3 The Silver Lining!

daventry


Rosella

1PM PDT/4PM EDT. :)

I think that's 10PM in South Africa, but I'm not sure.
I'm a princess even if my kingdom is pixelated.

Official Comfort Counselor of the TSL Asylum © ;D

It's funny how you find you enjoy your life when you're happy to be alive.

daventry

#56
Nooooooooo why not now in the Morning, i mean dont release it at Night when most People go to sleep or is away for the night. :(

Where do i change my Timezone, theres no setting.  ???

The Board say 3:45am but my Timezone say 9:45am

B'rrr

Quote from: daventry on July 10, 2010, 01:44:58 AM
Where do i change my Timezone, theres no setting.  ???

The Board say 3:45am but my Timezone say 9:45am

- Go to your profile (at the forum navigationbar top of the screen)
- Click on Look and Layout Preferences at modify profile (to the left of the screen)
- type in your offset in the designated textbox (mind you, this is the offset from the forum time, not from GMT or anything else logical)
- click on the change profile button

done! \o/
~Mary Jane supporter~
~Legend~

crayauchtin

Okay, did anyone else think... "They tricked us! We're actually playing Valanice!" for like a minute?
"If your translation is correct, that was 'May a sleepy hippopotamus lie down on your house keys,' but you're not sure. Unfortunately, your fluency in griffin-speak is too low."

We're roleplaying in the King's Quest world: come join in the fun!