darkSpyro

Actually, allot of that is pretty good.

OH YAY.
That's better than nothing. XD

Indeed. However, im not an expert on concept arts. be it drawing or otherwise. I think bolt may be able to tell what we need concept arts of, though.

Quote: Skijarama

Indeed. However, im not an expert on concept arts. be it drawing or otherwise. I think bolt may be able to tell what we need concept arts of, though.

Then i'll wait for her to say something, then. ^__^

This is so art I did a little while ago with Spyro and Cynder

Not bad, not bad.

That's a really good Spyro, Skijarama!

I could possibly play the role as the Chronicler. Is this the original Chronicler or is it Ignitus?

Original chronicler. Its the games, + a spin-ff and sequel turned to movie format. and i didn't make the Spyro model.

o.o Last time I was on dS, the forum had, like, no activity at all. I honestly half-expected to scroll down and find that this project was scrapped months ago, but then I noticed this thread was posted two days ago! O.O
It's good to see that a fan-movie project has at least gotten so far as to complete a character model. Obviously there's still lots of work to do, but that alone gives me a bit of faith in this. I think I might contribute to this where I can, but I've got a couple questions before I audition, because these are make-or-break details!
1) Should the voices be accurate to the characters' voices in the games?
--- I don't recall any characters that had voices anywhere similar to mine, nor that I could imitate well, but I can think of a couple characters I'd love to play if that's not an issue.
2) What are the criteria for music? Are we talking covers/arrangements of the game scores, or all original works? Any particular genres you're after? etc.
--- I'm an electronic musician, and I produce music ranging from peaceful classical and jazzy tunes to hard rock, dubstep, and everything in between. I'd be perfectly comfortable working around the LoS score, but if you're going for original music, it might take longer for me to come up with each song -- but I'd be no less happy to do it.

So if I'd qualify, let me know and I'll throw together a webcam video to audition my voice and a few clips of my music to give a feel for what I can do.

Thought I'd give you a look at my art style (sorta old pictures, 2 weeks)



And the sketch



I'm in a rush, so sorry that they're not links

well, we are aiming to stick as close to the source material as we can in terms of voice.s so you would have to imitate somebody if you auditioned.

and as for music, I'm thinking music that sounds similar to the music form the games, but with a bit less choir, and a bit different to each track.

Whichever you would feel happier doing, go ahead and send in an example. if a voice acting thing, just imitate someone, try to be close to the instrumental setup of the games.

I look forward to see what you can do.

EDIT; ok, and as for you artist... no offense, but im not sure that quite makes the cut. at leas,t the colored one doesn't. the sketch looks great.

A shame. if only we had more female characters.

So it would seem. >.>

To be fair, the only female characters are all set to be played by the same actress... I think room could be made ;

Indeed. I think we still need Spyro-gamers dialogue reel.

Quote: Skijarama

Original chronicler. Its the games, + a spin-ff and sequel turned to movie format. and i didn't make the Spyro model.

Oh, okay. My mistake.

I practiced a couple of lines that I know from TEN. In my opinion, I sound exactly like him.

can you share it? i need to hear it before i let you in.

It'll be a little while. I don't have much experience with recording, and I still need to practice my lines. I'll try to get it up eventually, though.

Ok. I'd recommend a combo of audacity, and any video editing software that is or is similar to windows movie maker. just add in a pic, and add the audio, make sure the pic lasts on screen long enough, then save it, and upload it.

Cool, thanks.

Not a problem. I do what i can to help those who either are or wish to be a part of this project.

Ok I finished the bone structure and plan to have him ready to release by Christmas day.

However I can't say for sure.

Now what website should I upload the blend file to when he is complete?

I dunno. :/ maybe you can ask brektzar what he uses?

yeah I don't know how good I am at voicing...

Well, you dont have to if you don't want to.

Ok I basically finished him.

Still needs some work on the textures and his rig might have some problems that I can solve in the future.

Now I need to find a place to upload him.

Indeed. Very, very nicely done.

Could you maybe upload it to the site? Then anyone in the project with Blender can have a little play around with it, and see if they can animate. I've also got Blender, but I'm not very good at it currently.

Also, can I be put down as a Possible Concept Artist? Right now I'm willing, I'm just waiting for my mum to put Photoshop on my computer.. :/

Id hoenstly use gimp. almost as powerful, and free. And as for the model, ill contact Jasher about sending it to me, and ill upload it to the site form there.

'Kay. And I would use Gimp, but I think I'm more familiar with Photoshop from Master.

If you need help with gimp, there are tutorials.

I know, I just like trying to figure it all out though.

Do you know what program made the first Music Composition we had? Currently I'm not contributing much to the Project, so I wanna help more.

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I know, I just like trying to figure it all out though.

Do you know what program made the first Music Composition we had? Currently I'm not contributing much to the Project, so I wanna help more.

gimp is VERY similar to PS, it's not too hard to go from one to the other, if you need any help with gimp lemme know

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I know, I just like trying to figure it all out though.

Do you know what program made the first Music Composition we had? Currently I'm not contributing much to the Project, so I wanna help more.

Im not sure about the music program. ask bolt when she gets back.

IMPORTANT EDIT 12/26/11: I am afraid that uploading the file to the website may prove... a bit of a challenge. I, as an administrator, have looked into all possible ways of adding in a downloads page, and have had no really usable results. I fear we shall not be able to upload the file. However, I can hold onto the file, and if you work in blender for this project, and have need of the file, be it for a test, or an actual movie scene, feel free to PM me, and ill get it to you right quick.

This of course, WILL require the shairng of Email addresses, as i dont really trust my most common upload site for sending over these files when dealing with the movie. I don't really want anyone to get their hands on these files besides us who will use it for the movies.

so when i get my 'test' done i should email it to you?
...i have no idea how to do that

Well, here's the system.

Hopefully today, Ill get the model. I can do a quick development update, and ill post when I've done so. From there, team members can go ahead and send me a PM, with the details i need to send the file. They download the attachment file, and do with it as they will in blender. From there, so long as its small enough, (may need to be compressed in an archive) they can send the (archived) File to me. To do this, when sending the Email, merely go to attachments, wherever it may be. (may look like a paper clip) Attach the file, write your message, and send it.

From there, i can have a look, and give feedback in a reply.

I sent you the file.

Enjoy.

Sending by email is fine but in order to get larger files across you guys are eventually going to need to find a website to host your project.

Im aware, and I imagine that sendspace will work for that.

EDIT: Ok, folks, I received the model from Jasher. It is pretty good. whats also cool, is i made a lip syncing video out of it. Not sure if that was a good idea, it was just a fun little something to show the few channel followers that we ARE doing stuff.



Audio was ripped directly form Dawn of the Dragon. I merely lip synced and posed the Spyro model to go with it.

Interesting. Must have taken you a while to render that.

Yes, it did. over 2 hours, easily.

Sounds like a good plan, but I agree with Jasher. We should probably find someone who knows how to do it and ask them about how to put files on the site.

Could I do the voice acting for the Elemental Dragon, Scratch and Sniff and/or be a concept artist

well, Cynder134, we need to know what you can do first. Do an audition, and show it to us, And ill be able to determine form there, whether or not you qualify.

Ok I might have it up tomorrow then

Ok, i can wait that long.

Hmm.. I really want to be a voice actor, except, I don't think my voice suits many characters.. :/

Never know til you try, right?

I have tried IRL, but I just need to find a character that suits my voice, I guess. Once I do, I'll make an audition and put it on Youtube.