Author Topic: TIP: Get inspired, watch Machinima (Read 2584 times)

Leto85 · « **on:** March 22, 2011, 09:32:04 AM »

Machinima

TIP:
If your inspiration source is drying out, read on.

Machinima stands for the use of real 3D computer graphics such as games in a cinema-type movie. Many videos of this sort can be found on YouTube where you can watch a lot of Machinima videos made in, for example, GTA. But The Sims 2 and later on The Sims 3 have also been used to make cinematic movies.
I will provide you with a list of movies which are very nice and inspiring to see. Be aware that some of them (such as Silent Hill) are scary for the younger members among us. So if you are 14 years or younger, then watch them with an older person, and that is no joke at all.
If you are 12 or younger, then simply don't watch them. Therefore, I will mark what you can categorize in the horror genre. The rest is for AA: All Ages.
If you know a Machinima movie that isn't included in this list, please post it underneath. It doesn't have to be The Sims 3, but note when you think the movie isn't suitable for children because of scary parts.

Simlish Music Videos:-
• Katy Perry, Hot n Cold
• Lily Allen, Smile
• Datarock Music Video for Sims 2 Freetime
• Nelly Furtado, Manos Al Aire
• Lady Antebellum, Need you now (This ones French)

The Sims 3
Samoht pointed out that the best thing to search for good Sims 3 Machinima is by looking in the favorite section of the official sims 3 youtube channel.
Silent Hill, English version Horror
Silent Hill, Russian version Horror

Runescape
I'm Blue Runescape Style

Hosfac · « **Reply #1 on:** April 25, 2011, 01:06:31 PM »

One of my first exposures to Machinima were music videos that were created in a game called Runescape. They've been in decline in recent years, but at one point they were very popular among players.

Most of them are terrible, but there was one that really stood out from all the rest because of the creator's impeccable editing and creative use of "emotes." The creator even used some outtakes and bloopers during the credits.

I'm Blue Runescape Style

It was done about 4 years ago, so the graphics are really old as well.

Leto85 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 25, 2011, 03:21:44 PM »

Very funny vid Hosfac.

TheChronicR · « **Reply #3 on:** April 25, 2011, 03:31:18 PM »

Amazing video, Hosfac, indeed. Graphics are like from TS1. I liked RuneScape.

samoht04 · « **Reply #4 on:** April 25, 2011, 05:16:53 PM »

Yeah it made me sceptical at first but I really enjoyed it when it got going!

samoht04 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 26, 2011, 02:56:10 AM »

There is some great Machinima out there, I watch a lot of it. Most of the good ones use Mods and CC and they state that and where to download it though which is a shame. The best place to look for Sims Machinima is in TheSims YOutube Channel's Favourites. They have teams searching them out and make it easier for us to find the good ones!

Leto85 · « **Reply #6 on:** April 26, 2011, 05:11:25 AM »

Quote from: samoht04 on April 26, 2011, 02:56:10 AM

There is some great Machinima out there, I watch a lot of it. Most of the good ones use Mods and CC and they state that and where to download it though which is a shame. The best place to look for Sims Machinima is in TheSims YOutube Channel's Favourites. They have teams searching them out and make it easier for us to find the good ones!

I've heard from Carl that it's no problem to see the machinima with CC, as long as you don't tell here where to get it, and as long as the video doesn't show where it got it from.

TheChronicR · « **Reply #7 on:** April 26, 2011, 06:03:31 AM »

Quote from: Leto85 on April 26, 2011, 05:11:25 AM

I've heard from Carl that it's no problem to see the machinima with CC, as long as you don't tell here where to get it, and as long as the video doesn't show where it got it from.

Most Sims 3 videos on YouTube show where they got CC (even link to it), that's what's the problem. Only very few don't, really.

samoht04 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 26, 2011, 11:31:31 AM »

Yeah a lot of Videos have comments 'Where did you get that hair at 1:08' or something and then a reply from the creator.

Leto85 · « **Reply #9 on:** April 26, 2011, 04:36:04 PM »

Hmm. Than we have a problem I guess. Linking to vids with CC guidelines can't be done here. I'm really sorry.

Joria · « **Reply #10 on:** April 27, 2011, 04:17:51 PM »

ROFLMBO, over Runescape style.

Leto85 · « **Reply #11 on:** April 27, 2011, 06:09:04 PM »

Quote from: Joria on April 27, 2011, 04:17:51 PM

ROFLMBO, over Runescape style.

ROFLMBO? What on Earth does that stands for? Haha, I can't even pronounce it properly.

Audren · « **Reply #12 on:** April 27, 2011, 08:49:48 PM »

Rolling On The Floor Laughing My Butt Off, I do believe.

TheChronicR · « **Reply #13 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:37:53 AM »

And LOL means Laughing out Loud. That's common l33tspeak. Aka internet grammar.

Pam · « **Reply #14 on:** April 28, 2011, 05:52:51 AM »

And such "internet grammar" is not allowed on the Forum, so let's refrain from using it. And please... do not use the word "l33tspeak" here.

TheChronicR · « **Reply #15 on:** April 28, 2011, 06:10:30 AM »

Quote from: Pam on April 28, 2011, 05:52:51 AM

And such "internet grammar" is not allowed on the Forum, so let's refrain from using it. And please... do not use the word "l33tspeak" here.

I'm so sorry (again). Yes, "internet grammar" can be quite confusing sometimes. Is "lol" allowed here, at least?

Pam · « **Reply #16 on:** April 28, 2011, 06:30:18 AM »

Quote from: TheChronicR on April 28, 2011, 06:10:30 AM

I'm so sorry (again). Yes, "internet grammar" can be quite confusing sometimes. Is "lol" allowed here, at least?

Well, ok... but only in very small quantities. And don't tell anyone I said so.

TheChronicR · « **Reply #17 on:** April 28, 2011, 06:33:13 AM »

Quote from: Pam on April 28, 2011, 06:30:18 AM

Well, ok... but only in very small quantities. And don't tell anyone I said so.

Lol. Oops...

I won't!

Leto85 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 28, 2011, 04:05:34 PM »

Quote from: TheChronicR on April 28, 2011, 06:33:13 AM

Lol. Oops... I won't!

Oh boy, that really was predictable! Though funny still.

But okey folks, let's get back to the subject of this topic.

samoht04 · « **Reply #19 on:** April 29, 2011, 05:38:57 AM »

@ Leto - Is Sims 2 Machinima allowed even if it says CC and Mods? SInce this si a Sims 3 Site? That might be a way to show off Sims Machinima?

Leto85 · « **Reply #20 on:** May 01, 2011, 03:13:41 PM »

Quote from: samoht04 on April 29, 2011, 05:38:57 AM

@ Leto - Is Sims 2 Machinima allowed even if it says CC and Mods? SInce this si a Sims 3 Site? That might be a way to show off Sims Machinima?

I've concidered your question but I don't think I'm the right person to answer it, eventhough I'm a moderator with my own topic section. I advice you to mail either Pam, Metropolis Man or Carl about it.
If you like I also can go in consideration with those three, to anticipate the downsides and benefits about how this could change things but I will await your post first.

samoht04 · « **Reply #21 on:** May 01, 2011, 03:18:09 PM »

I don't really know any Sims 2 Machinima though. Maybe we will all have to go on a mass hunt for a good Machinima Artist who doesn't use CC or Mods. Oh and also Leto, you didn't say we have to post links just watch it, so maybe just say only post links to a Sims Machinima if it doesn't have CC or Mods listed anywhere on it?

Leto85 · « **Reply #22 on:** May 02, 2011, 04:31:35 AM »

Quote from: samoht04 on May 01, 2011, 03:18:09 PM

Oh and also Leto, you didn't say we have to post links just watch it, so maybe just say only post links to a Sims Machinima if it doesn't have CC or Mods listed anywhere on it?

That will be more than welcome so I can add it to the list of the first post in this topic for easy navigation.

samoht04 · « **Reply #23 on:** May 02, 2011, 08:52:08 AM »

Found some official Music Videos made by TheSims and EA.

Simlish Music Videos:-
• Katy Perry, Hot n Cold
• Lily Allen, Smile
• Datarock Music Video for Sims 2 Freetime
• Nelly Furtado, Manos Al Aire
• Lady Antebellum, Need you now (This ones French)

Music Videos Using Sims:-
• Pixie Lott, Mama Do

Leto85 · « **Reply #24 on:** May 02, 2011, 09:33:01 AM »

That really is nice samoht! Thanks for posting.