Random Battlegrounds Bullshittery - Update #1
Added 2017-10-12 18:22:27 +0000 UTCGood evening folks. So on the last post most of you sounded happy with the idea of another Random PUBG Bullshittery. Therefore that's what I've been chipping away on for the past 9 days or so.
The first 3 days were standard cutting parts - trying to create a video that makes sense from start to finish using the clips available from the streams. With the next six days being on the text and animations proper.
Efficiency has been somewhat up-and-down to be honest. Last week was a bit too slow, where as the last couple of days have been very fast. I should be at around the 6 minute mark and yet I'm only up to 5. Meaning I'm still lagging behind by a day or so.
There is however a 00:39 second segment up ahead that will take a lot more time, as I need to replicate the intro of a popular TV show as part of a joke. Which I don't honestly know how to do yet. Lots of experimentation in After Effects I think, to figure out the transitions and effects that are used there. It might not even work as a joke. But even if it doesn't, it'll be a learning experience.
Speaking of experience, with my improving understanding of After Effects I'm having a go at using smaller compositions in the form of icons. You can see an example in the screenshot above. Small things like floating hearts, characters seeing stars, a boot kicking something off the screen, and a picture of a bum if somebody says "ass", instead of just using the word ass. You may recognise this idea from the works of Manslayer on Youtube. It works really well there. More visual gags would certainly suit this type of editing. Going to give it a go and you're welcome to tell me if it works or not.
So based on the current rate it's still going to be a couple more weeks I'm afraid. Slow and steady going as always. But its gradually taking shape.
I'll have it ready for you as soon as I can.
Comments
Totally agreed. What made me think about it more was a scene where Cyanide says "my brown fluffy ass". And at the word ass I put a small picture of a bum, next to the subtitle "ass". But then I just figured that I didn't actually need the word if a picture of an ass gets the point across. This coupled with my stronger understanding of composition settings in After Effects (and using small compositions repeatedly across one or many projects) means that I thought I'd experiment with small images for things.
SovietWomble
2017-10-16 13:17:16 +0000 UTCKeep up the great work Soviet! Just from a plebian graphic designer POV, I'm not against the use of visuals as long as it helps to bring a point (without taking away from the dialogue and ingame action) and they work in unison with the font you use. I've always preferred just the use of text because the comical action in the subtitles is more 'implied' but I'm excited to see what new ideas you have! I'm sure you have a good judgement of what works so have fun with it :D Looking forward to your next installment
Elizabeth Xiujun
2017-10-14 10:30:23 +0000 UTCYou’re always worth the wait Sir 🙏🏽 Keep up the amazing work, you glorious bastard 🤘🏽
Tango Alpha Roma Nova
2017-10-14 08:34:11 +0000 UTC
