Project 10 - DCS: A-10C Warthog Promo!

[Bucic]

As long as GA's vid is longer than end titles I will praise all of his artistic likings and techniques ;)

 

Also I would like to thank GA for quickly providing details on what effects were added and what was original footage with color correction only :thumbup:

[element1108]

GA reviews other videos. why cant someone review his. not like he's being a troll, its good info to have. GA can use it however, to more hone his skill..... or ignore it :P

 

He's free to review it of course, all I'm saying is I think it's a little excessive for what it is. He knows what he likes and how he feels can make it better and that's great. It boils down to style preferences, some like it hot, others like it cold.

[Glowing_Amraam]

^^ he's not going to win an Oscar here, this type of critique is better left for imdb movie reviews, seems a little out of place in this context.

 

Besides film and editing styles vary greatly, not everyone is going to like the same things. Client is happy and the masses seemed to have received it well. Video success.

 

There's no "Oscar" for movie trailers either, and this is where my promo fits in anyway. ;)

 

But anyway, i make my scenes based on how the music goes, and the music sorta drives what scene i will make.

If you have some static shot, with some action, during some real hectic music, the scene will look dull, and out of place.

 

Not everyone will like what you do, but when 98% of the people out there do, im going with the crowd, and what actually *works* for these kind of flicks. :)

[PoleCat]

Watching a GA promo video is like sitting in the middle of Apocalypse Now and the only thing I can think of after watching one is how F*&^%ng bad I WANT THIS SIM! Mission accomplished and welll done GA! Excellent promo!

 

Out

[wildone_106]

Making a good trailer is an artform and you have been doing it for a long time, you definitely know what works man!

 

 

p.s. can you edit my animation reel for me?! LOL jk;)

 

There's no "Oscar" for movie trailers either, and this is where my promo fits in anyway. ;)

 

But anyway, i make my scenes based on how the music goes, and the music sorta drives what scene i will make.

If you have some static shot, with some action, during some real hectic music, the scene will look dull, and out of place.

 

Not everyone will like what you do, but when 98% of the people out there do, im going with the crowd, and what actually *works* for these kind of flicks. :)

[Succellus]

Either you keep missing my point or I keep missing to making one :(

 

I do not want a boring trailer - who would?

I want a trailer that shows off key features of the game, what could be more promoting than that?

 

It could be something like this:

 

We would follow an A-10C (obviously) on it's mission to destroy an installation or convoy or such.

Through it all there should be some radio traffic to build up the tension.

 

1) There would be some kind of graphic to explain what the mission is without any text, perhaps some map image or photo of the target and such (showing off game map/area)

This would take maybe 5-6 seconds.

 

2) Next we're in the cockpit, pilot is looking around (showing off 6DOF)

and clicking a few switches (showing off clickable buttons)

This would take 5-6 seconds.

 

3) Outside the AC as it starts to move on a busy airfield (showing off a few 3D models including the A-10C from the outside)

5-6 seconds

 

4) AC ready on the runway, starts moving, fast forward, liftoff, inside cockpit, raise gear. (more clickable buttons)

Around 10 seconds

 

5) A few kilometers from the base, inside cockpit, going through the clouds, outside, zoomed out for scale (showing off atmospheric effects, perhaps some turbulence)

7-9 seconds

 

6) Transition phase where we see the map showing the aircraft fast forwarding towards the target.

3-4 seconds

 

7) Getting close to target, looking through seeker for AGM-65 searching for target. Outside enemy target vehicle/defence vehicle aiming up and firing at A-10C (showing off weapons handling, ground vehicle 3D model and weapons fire)

Around 10 seconds

 

8 ) Inside cockpit, lights and sound go crazy, incoming missile! View from missile homing in. View from outside A-10C, evasion! missile flies by whooosh! (shows off warning systems, missile behaviour, evasive technique, flight model)

Around 12 seconds

 

And so on....

 

I know I'd make a lousy director, but maybe now you understand what I've been trying to say?

Showing off key features while getting a feel for how it is to play the game while following a mission from start to finish. Could probably be compressed to 3 minutes or less.

 

 

Right on, my thinking goes along those lines.

[power5]

Can you post a link to a TRAILER that shows how the game is played?

 

He has mentioned that follow up movies will detail how the game works.

[Wags]

Video was made with Dx9 game footage I believe.

Not sure if XP supports DX11 but I have been off of XP since vista launched.

 

What is taking my damn download so long?

 

Although the team has been working hard on DX11 support, there is still a long way to go and it will not be ready in time for A-10C unfortunately. Work continues though and we hope to have it in the next DCS aircraft.

 

As can be seen though, even DX9c looks pretty darn good.

 

This has always been up in the air, and not listed on the A-10C web page for this reason.

Edited September 22, 2010 by Wags

[power5]

Sweet so then it's ready for release then. Right? :) Come on.

[topdog]

Rather unfortunate, but thanks for the heads up Matt.

 

I'd like to ask if that's all you can/will say on the matter, or would you be willing to say if it is something that will be continued to be worked on post-release for inclusion as a patch on the game N months after release (for example)?

 

Just wondering if it's shelved for the next DCS module or still planned for the A10 post-release.

 

Thanks.

 

Edit: I see it got answered, thanks again :)

Edited September 23, 2010 by topdog

[Blaze]

Although the team has been working hard on DX11 support, there is still a long way to go and it will not be ready in time for A-10C unfortunately.

 

This has always been up in the air, and not listed on the A-10C web page for this reason.

Thanks for the heads-up Wags. :)

[Sticky]

Although the team has been working hard on DX11 support, there is still a long way to go and it will not be ready in time for A-10C unfortunately.

 

This has always been up in the air, and not listed on the A-10C web page for this reason.

 

This is better, I prefer a stable dx9 release over a last minute rushed unstable dx11 port. And since you started working on dx11 its good news for the next dcs module, or perhaps a patch for A10C with higher probability for a stable dx11 version. Thanks for keeping us updated Matt!

[element1108]

This is better, I prefer a stable dx9 release over a last minute rushed unstable dx11 port. And since you started working on dx11 its good news for the next dcs module, or perhaps a patch for A10C with higher probability for a stable dx11 version. Thanks for keeping us updated Matt!

 

What he said x 2.

 

No problem!

[DarkStar]

Although the team has been working hard on DX11 support, there is still a long way to go and it will not be ready in time for A-10C unfortunately. Work continues though and we hope to have it in the next DCS aircraft.

 

As can be seen though, even DX9c looks pretty darn good.

 

This has always been up in the air, and not listed on the A-10C web page for this reason.

 

appreciate the clarification, no worries and no hurries ;)

[hassata]

Awesome-I was actually going to suggest that efforts be concentrated on getting a dx9 product out sooner, with a dx11 patch later ala FSX, but I figured no one would give me the time-o-day. Selfish, as I don't have a DX11 card, but at least this way we stand a chance of getting A10 in our hands earlier.

[comie1]

little bit gutted but if all we have seen so far is DX9 then Im still happy, looks sweet :)

thanks for the heads up!

hopefully all the work on DX11 hasn't set you guys back too far from your intended release date.. stress enough I imagine having to work so hard on a deadline..

[Cowboy10uk]

Quote:

Originally Posted by Wags

Although the team has been working hard on DX11 support, there is still a long way to go and it will not be ready in time for A-10C unfortunately. Work continues though and we hope to have it in the next DCS aircraft.

 

As can be seen though, even DX9c looks pretty darn good.

 

This has always been up in the air, and not listed on the A-10C web page for this

 

 

 

 

 

This is better, I prefer a stable dx9 release over a last minute rushed unstable dx11 port. And since you started working on dx11 its good news for the next dcs module, or perhaps a patch for A10C with higher probability for a stable dx11 version. Thanks for keeping us updated Matt!

 

Ditto ;). Too be honest Matt, many other companies would try and shoehorn this in, even if it dosnt work right, resulting in buggy simming all round, just so they can say they have the latest tech in the program. It just shows how much you guys, respect and want to please the community, by having the balls to drop it for now and to concentrate on providing the best experience we can have with our clothes on. I respected you guys before, but by making this decision, my respect has gone through the roof. Well done.

Edited September 22, 2010 by Cowboy10uk

[BoneDust]

Dude the A10 looks F'ing amazing as it is right now. Good move to wait and use dx9 IMHO rather than release rushed.

[herr_LaSk]

Just curious, but does anyone know what the actual visual differences between the dx9 and the dx11 version would be?

[Steel Jaw]

Great decision, Matt, thanks bud.

[sweinhart3]

Maybe we'll get a 2010 release after all. lol.

[Steel Jaw]

Maybe we'll get a 2010 release after all. lol.

 

I'm counting on it.

[Feuerfalke]

Just curious, but does anyone know what the actual visual differences between the dx9 and the dx11 version would be?

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Directx#DirectX_11

 

The difference between DX 9, 10 and 11 may not be automatically a visual improvement. DX is an interface and as such it makes things easier to implement better graphics.

 

The best thing about DX10 and 11 is the multicore- and other modern hardware-support.

[DaWu]

very nice video!

[Python]

This is good news to me... no delay to finish of DX11 and i don't have to invest in a new graphics card until i decide to :)