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Photonovels and Movies / Re: Episode VII: A DARK FACADE
« on: August 29, 2006, 10:22 PM »
I'm sorry I never commented, but I have yet to finish this MASSIVE story.

I'll say this, though, it is visually stunning!  I'm amazed at how complicated your shots are, it must've taken you forever to edit them together.

I love the little touches, like the DVD jacket, menu screen, crawl, etc.

I am working my way through, it sure is exciting, I will hopefully have more detailed comments when I'm done.

but so far, so good!

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This looks awesome, but, alas, I can't play it!  :(

Sorry!!!

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Photonovels and Movies / Re: BSG meets SW
« on: August 27, 2006, 04:11 PM »
I dunno, man.  I enjoyed this comic, but I think the Galactica would've held off a bit longer. 

And I think your scale is off.  The Galactica is probably almost as big as one of those Star Destroyers.

And Starbuck would have a field day with those TIE's.

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Photonovels and Movies / Re: The Annex
« on: August 26, 2006, 10:51 PM »
Wow, Flacksguy!  I had no idea you worked (are still woring?) as a correctional officer.  I can't imagine how difficult a job that must be.

Your story really does have the ring of authenticity to it,  it's thoughtfully written, believable and dramatic.

Please continue this story, as this was anexcellent set-up, but I'd very much love to see more!


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I am reprinting some comments here I posted in Flacksguy's newest photonovel chapter.

Generally speaking, though I think we are seeing more and more great photnovels than ever before, I am dismayed by the general lack of participation and commentary that this great work seems to generate, not only here but at RS, which also has its own PN forum with many of the same members and stories.

I am not singling myself out of the bad behavior, as there have been many stories in which I have not personally commented on, so i don't mean to come across as hypocritical.  But it is upsetting that these labors of love seem to get so little in the way of replies.  While in-depth feedback is always appreciated, even a few of the quickie comments would be a step in the right direction. 

There are a number of amazing chapters right now in this forum that have less than ten replies each (and many of those are replies from the authors responding to the few comments they did get.)

Here is what I wrote in Flacksguy's forum.  I really wish that we could revitalize the level of analysis and participation here.  It terms of material, it seems like we've never had a richer mix of projects, so it is puzzling and frustrating that the comments themselves aren't commensurate with the great work being done.

Hopefully together we can find the solution and make this an exciting, encouraging place to be.  From personal experience, as someone who has poured his efforts into photonovels in the past, there is nothing more disheartening than having to wait days and days and days just for a few comments. 

Here's what I wrote in the other thread -


I am a little dismayed over the fact that there are so many good photonovels here and at RS that seem to get very little feedback.  And I'll admit I'm just as guilty as others, since I haven't been posting much lately and don't comment on every single photonovel (just because I'm usually pretty busy).

But I really wish that these awesome stories, whether they're yours or Swede's or Longhorn's or Ennis' or Lushro Dofine's got more replies.  Making photonovels is probably the most difficult and labor intensive project on these boards, as it involves making customs and making dioramas and writing and photoshopping/special effects.

And yet....so often, an awesome story like yours only gets a small smattering of comments.  What the heck? 

It seemed like last year, all you had to do was crank out a quickie clone custom and you'd easily get a dozen replies or more.  But spend hours and hours on a photonovel and you're lucky if you crack double-digits.

I don't want to denigrate anyone's great custom work, but I just wish that, both on JD and RS, that we could somehow revitalize and re-energize the fan base so that these stories not only get big audiences but get some feedback.

As a once and (hopefully) future photnovelist myself, I have had many frustrating days when I've worked my ass off on something only to get a minimal response. 

The general slowness of the forums lately has been one of the reasons why I haven't been eager to resume my stories.  I worry about spending literally four, five or six hours on a single chapter if I'm only going to get three or four replies.

Unfortunately, I don't know what the solution is.  The last year has really been a "golden age" for photonovels, with many wonderful and talented people getting into the act.  There are some really amazing stories being made out there and, at least for a while, there seemed to be the audience to go along with them.  It's why RS eventually created its own forum (following in JD's footsteps, which made the sub-forum here.)

i've tried to be a cheerleader for photonovels for a while now (though admittedly I've been lacking in at least the past few months) and I just wish there was more interest, more discussion and a greater awareness and appreciation of the art form from these forums.

A story as cool as this deserves 50 or a 100 comments, not just five or six.  Like I said, I don't have any answers, but it frustrates me to no end to see our uber-talented photonovelists get so little love from the general public.

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Photonovels and Movies / Re: The Annex
« on: August 23, 2006, 02:04 PM »
^You're absolutely right, LONGHORN.  I didn't mean to derail Flacksguy's awesome PN thread.

This is just latest in a disturbing trend.  A truly awesome story with so little traffic.

But, to reiterate, this is an EXTREMELY original and fantastically entertaining effort. 


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Photonovels and Movies / Re: The Annex
« on: August 23, 2006, 03:53 AM »
Flacksguy, this is an AWESOME photonovel.

Wow, I friggn' love it.

What an imaginative premise!  Highly original, I've never seen anything like it.

There is so much to love here.  The story, dialogue and characterizations are great.  The concept is brilliant.  The characters really pop and I love Dozier, great choice of a customized Mace head, since I can so hear this guy being played by Samuel L. Jackson.

I love the backstory gag about the Annex itself, which is brilliantly satirical.

I love the world you create here, a very unique and imaginative take on an undiscovered corner of the SW universe.

I love the orange jumpsuits you made for all your inmates.  damn, that must've been hard!

Outstanding work, welcome to JD!  I have been a fan of your humorous work at RS and I would definitely encourage you to post them here.

I am a little dismayed over the fact that there are so many good photonovels here and at RS that seem to get very little feedback.  And I'll admit I'm just as guilty as others, since I haven't been posting much lately and don't comment on every single photonovel (just because I'm usually pretty busy).

But I really wish that these awesome stories, whether they're yours or Swede's or Longhorn's or Ennis' or Lushro Dofine's got more replies.  Making photonovels is probably the most difficult and labor intensive project on these boards, as it involves making customs and making dioramas and writing and photoshopping/special effects.

And yet....so often, an awesome story like yours only gets a small smattering of comments.  What the heck? 

It seemed like last year, all you had to do was crank out a quickie clone custom and you'd get a dozen replies.  But spend hours and hours on a photonovel and you're lucky if you crack double-digits.

I don't want to denigrate anyone's great custom work, but I just wish that, both on JD and RS, that we could somehow revitalize and re-energize the fan base so that these stories not only get big audiences but get some feedback.

As a once and (hopefully) future photnovelist myself, I have had many frustrating days when I've worked my ass off on something only to get a minimal response. 

The general slowness of the forums lately has been one of the reasons why I haven't been eager to resume my stories.  I worry about spending literally four, five or six hours on a single chapter if I'm only going to get three or four replies.

Unfortunately, I don't know what the solution is.  The last year has really been a "golden age" for photonovels, with many wonderful and talented people getting into the act.  There are some really amazing stories being made out there and, at least for a while, there seemed to be the audience to go along with them.  It's why RS eventually created its own forum (following in JD's footsteps, which made the sub-forum here.)

i've tried to be a cheerleader for photonovels for a while now (though admittedly I've been lacking in at least the past few months) and I just wish there was more interest, more discussion and a greater awareness and appreciation of the art form from these forums.

A story as cool as this deserves 50 or a 100 comments, not just five or six.  Like I said, I don't have any answers, but it frustrates me to no end to see our uber-talented photonovelists get so little love from the general public.


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Longhorn, this is just AWESOME!

Even though I am a major, major fan of your stories, usually I have a few constructive comments to offer.  Nothing today, though, this is flawless, as far as I can tell.

I will try to post more detailed comments, as usual, but off the bat, this is just wonderful, wonderful stuff.

Thanks again for your amazing stories. 

And thanks to YESTERDAY from RS for his amazing special effects.  It makes an already extraordinary effort even cooler.

Wow!!!

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Photonovels and Movies / Re: Blood and Honor: Prologue
« on: August 17, 2006, 04:06 AM »
Wow, somehow I missed the added dialogue.   Thanks to the bump from Depressis, I got a chance to take a look again.

Very nice work!  When will we see the continuation, this is a great chapter and a great beginning.

I hope to see more!  Tox is a cool character and your dialogue is quite good (typos not withstanding  ;)  )

Well done!

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Sorry I haven't commented about this one yet, Swede....

I haven't had time for detailed comments yet, but this is another terrific chapter!

...more soon....

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Customizing Tips and Tricks / Re: Fodder Alert!
« on: July 27, 2006, 06:11 AM »
Fritz,

Where did you buy those great Marines?  Please do tell....

Jesse, what figure are going to be in the second wave of POTC figures?

Please let me know and direct me to any websites with pics!

Thanks, guys.....


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Saga Collection '06 / Re: The "Final 22"
« on: July 22, 2006, 01:46 PM »
I think these year end repacks & repaints are the ideal time to re-release hard to find figures like Ki Fitso and Kit Keetak, both of which I will hopefully buy.

During the AOTC years, I was never a clone fan, but I went a bit crazy last year, so I will be buying as many of these repaints as possible, I think they look pretty good and it's nice to get an AOTC sculpt in the mix.

I can't BELIEVE they are re-releasing Sith training, though, as that figure blew (except for the metal saber, which I still have, thankfully).

The Aurra Sing figure is just UUUGLY.  I would have been all over it if it was even slightly retooled, but it shares the exact same awkward body as her predecessor.

I'll also pick up just about ANY astromech repaint in the world and I'm glad we're getting some battle droids out again (not 100% jazzed about the paint scheme, but I can live with it). I hope they release these guys in big numbers, as my clone army is getting big and they need some droids to duke it out with.

All in all, for a group of repaints, these guys aren't bad.  But, last year I couldn't find so many of the year end rehashes so I hope this year will be bettter.

Oh, as for that Padme - i already customized myself an identical figure a couple of years ago.  I think I'm owed some royalty payments or something....

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bTW, where do you announce your swap shop??

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These look amazing!

I always thought it would be great to try to paint the Amidala one for use in a post-ROTS Theed/Naboo diorama and that the Jedi would look great in a jedi temple set-up.

Please give as much detail as you can about the making of these, i.e. what paints did you use?

For some reason, though, my Yoda was already silver, so at least I have a leg up on that one.

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Phurby,

Unfortunately, Pimpy's L.A. adventure went wildly overbudget and overschedule.

I released Pimp Daddy from his contract early so he could attend Comic Con.

But he'll come back to L.A. to shoot some pick-ups , finish the greenscreen work and do ADR when DD is done with him.


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