Streaming DivX movie: "Smoke On" by the VTB

[LawnDart]

For those who still haven't seen our 2006 movie: Smoke On, it is also hosted in high quality DivX streaming @ www.stage6.com courtesy of Gamerz Theatre. We realize the 720p WMV HD version was quite large to download for most people (@ 1+ Gb), so here's another option to watch Smoke On in good streaming quality. It even looks quite good in full screen mode. If you missed our movie the first time around, here's a chance for you to see it without the need for any huge and time consuming downloads.

 

The 50 minute feature is divided into 4 parts. For those of you that often leave the theaters before the credits are over, the final part includes extra bonus material following the credits in memory and dedication to, not only the Thunderbirds, but all the men and women in our armed forces, fighting the war on terror.

 

Streaming Part I

 

Streaming Part II

 

Streaming Part III

 

Streaming Part IV

 

 

Note: Smoke On was originally released in 720p WMV HD following its live theatrical premiere and is available for download via our site in HD.

 

For all flight sim enthusiasts who appreciate the difficulty in formation flying via the internet, you'll want to check out Part III in particular as it contains the Line Break Loop & Delta Series. These are some of the most difficult maneuvers we perform. In line abreast, you have very few alignment cues to stay in proper formation with other jets moving in the background, while the Delta Roll for instance is hard since each wingman has to arc their way around the Boss using well coordinated back pressure, rudder and throttle movements in a well orchestrated ballet of muscle memory. The detla formation also has more movement in everyone's peripheral, given the total number of 6 jets. While no part of the show is easy, we're most proud of these 5 & 6-Ship maneuvers. Thank You for watching!

[SuperKungFu]

VERY NICE, i remember when it was first release it was a little over a gig and some people just couldn't download it. I did after a couple of attempts but this is a great way to spread this awesome movie. Good job.

 

btw, any plans to host another similar event of the VTB?

[graywo1fg]

Man you guys rule :D great video i haven't seen this one yet. its just like being at the air show only better camera angles ;) just awesome :thumbup:

[LawnDart]

btw, any plans to host another similar event of the VTB?

 

2008 or 2009 maybe, not enough time for this year... too much work. Right now the plans are for a more precise, faster paced video with game footage and real world 1080i HD footage from the real team as well as new soundtrack somewhere in the neighborhood of 15 minutes long. The idea behind Smoke On was to show everything and I think we succeeded in that, since the only thing people complain about frequently is it being too long! Our next project will focus more on fast paced cuts, special effects and presentation - not continuity or length! Production will be longer due to more effects and better quality though... Hopefully sometime next year...

 

We are going to be at Aviation Nation this year again however, so if you happen to be there. Give us a shout!

[SuperKungFu]

yea I'll try to make it to Aviation Nation this year, i believe its the 60th anniversary of the USAF, so there might be a great show.

[Frazer]

For all flight sim enthusiasts who appreciate the difficulty in formation flying via the internet, you'll want to check out Part III in particular as it contains the Line Break Loop & Delta Series. These are some of the most difficult maneuvers we perform. In line abreast, you have very few alignment cues to stay in proper formation with other jets moving in the background,

 

Line abreast is not only the most difficult formation you guys perform, it is also the most difficult formation out there in the aerobatics world.

Also, in reality this is hard to do, but in the virtual world this is is even harder since you got the limited view angle. Next to that, to get group of 5 pilots able to do it is very impressive, I got many respect for this! :thumbup:

 

while the Delta Roll for instance is hard since each wingman has to arc their way around the Boss using well coordinated back pressure, rudder and throttle movements in a well orchestrated ballet of muscle memory.

 

This is what it takes, very well subscribed!

[A.S]

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[graywo1fg]

what and where is aviation nation?

[SuperKungFu]

http://aviationnation.org/

[LawnDart]

As SuperKungFu already showed you, Aviation Nation is the name of the air show event that includes the Thunderbrids "home coming" (season closer). There's obviously a lot more than just the Thunderbird demo, incl. vintage warbirds such as P-38, Corsair, P-51, P-47, B-24's etc, Raptors, UAVs, Aerobatic displays, foreign display teams (last year, an F-16 from Belgium flew and it was quite an impressive display with lots of G's). There are many vendors on site and the sheer size of Nellis AFB in Las Vegas, NV is impressive during the Aviation Nation days (with all its static displays too). Definitely worth while going to, as it is the very end of the season for the Tbirds and some of the Air Force demo teams, which means they will be at their best having had all year to perfect their flying until that point.

[graywo1fg]

WOW awesome :D i dont think i can make it though :( i'm in the middle of nowhere Nebraska :P

[Ells228]

Guys,

A little while back I converted Smoke On (4 part series) into iPod audio and video files.

 

Here are the links:

Video Files (MP4)

http://forum.virtualthunderbirds.com/viewtopic.php?t=1837

 

Audio Files (MP3 and M4A)

http://forum.virtualthunderbirds.com/viewtopic.php?t=1823

 

Please note I did this, so please direct any problems to me, not LD or the VTB team.

 

Thanks,

RED10|Ells