It's Been Awhile...

Yes, I know it's been awhile since the last post here and we all apologize for that!  Recently I (Nixxiom) have been focused on finishing school (which I passed with straight A's!), I've been neck-deep in video projects, and honestly I've just been enjoying my free time now that I have no classes.  I've been focused on Machinima and haven't been too focused on updating this blog.  However, now I will!

First of all you'll notice that since the last update me and Moocluck have released many new videos; all of which have been met with positive responses.  We also were featured on Danger Dolan's Youtubers video which both of us were deeply honored to be apart of.  Because of DD our subs have skyrocketed and I have no idea how to express my deep thanks for that!  My faith teaches me to return a good deed with another and so I shall once I have a good idea!

Other than that, things are going well.  Me and Moocluck are both working hard on new projects and you may even see a collab video done in the feature with me, him, DD, and maybe even Slightlyimpressive.  I'm looking forward to it!  I'll keep you guys updated here and on my Twitter over at:

https://twitter.com/Nixxiom

See you soon!

Updates from Mozq

Hey everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that the script for the first episode of the show I'm making is finished. Last night we all got into a call and discussed it and made a few minor changes, but we all agreed it's quality stuff.

Soon the editing will begin, as soon as we can all manage to get on the server and set the shots up. It'll still take a while, since we decided if we're going to do it we might as well make sure it's good stuff, editing and storywise. Bring back machinimas to what it used to be!

In the meantime I've been playing around with a new intro for all my videos. Not quite sure where to go with it, but I'm sure I'll figure something out as soon as some inspiration kicks in.

We shall see!

Till next time, stay tuned.

The Druid, by Nixxiom

Here it is!  The Druid is finished at last and is up for your viewing pleasure.  I hope you all enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it.

Update from Mozq

And there shall be three!

I figured I owe you guys and update on what's going on from my side. Well I recently caught a cold, the most annoying one at that. I barely got any sleep for 14 days, so I never had the energy to work on anything besides school stuff. Other than small ideas and adjustment for the show I'm making on, so I apologize for that. HOWEVER! With the help of my fellow friends Nixxiom and Moocluck, the project is coming along just fine. The script for episode one is more or less done, all that's left to do on it is to have one of our fancy meetings and discuss if there's need for adjustment.

Soon the process of editing will begin, which shouldn't take all too long. I can't say an exact date though, but soon!

The show will feature the characters on the image, Nixxiom, Mozq and Moocluck and more! Connecting our machinima worlds we have created together, the three idiots find themselves taking on a quest that's doomed to fail.. Or is it?

Stay tuned for more!

The Machinima Summit

Today was the first ever Machinima Summit!

What is a Machinima Summit, you might ask?  Well, it's simply a day when me, Mooclucking, and Mozq get all together in a Skype call and discuss our plans for future machinima videos.  Today, while questing in WoW and doing dungeons, we discussed the future of our channels, videos we can make together, and the opportunity to set up our own private recording server for us, and perhaps other machinimators, to work on.  A combination of in game recording and model viewer, really.

So far we've come up with a lot of great ideas for the future.  A storyline, a cast of characters, and plenty of jokes and serious content to entertain any viewer.  I really want to spoil some of our plans, but alas, I cannot.  All I can say is that is has to do heavily with our good friend who appeared at the end of "The Day of the Cataclysm."

So what're we working on currently?

Mozq is still working on his first episode that re-introduces his character into the machinima fold.
Mooclucking is working on a test video to improve his skills in After Effects.
I, Nixxiom, and still working on The Dog and the Bear which is just about to hit 8 minutes in length.

Look forward to all of our projects in the near future.  Stay tuned!

What's up, Nixxiom?

I admit that I've been a bit inactive lately when it comes to the machinima field.  I haven't been editing so much as I've been preoccupied with school as well as dealing with issues at home.  Currently my folks are threatening to get a divorce and my grandmother (bless her) has passed away.  Although these times are difficult to me and I have a lot of responsibilities on my shoulders, I haven't forgotten about my projects, nor my editing.  I am still working here and there but I've been somewhat inactive is all.

Recently as well my girlfriend found out that her grandmother has passed away as well so today I spent the afternoon and evening giving to her what comfort I could.  I ask any prayers you have to be with her and her family.  She's a strong lassie though and is keeping herself together quite well.  I'm very proud of her!

Right now I'm still working on "The Dog and the Bear" which, honestly, if I can get a good day or two of work in I can finish it.  There's still lots to do and VA to get, but I'm pleased with it thus far, I suppose.  It's not "The Demon Hunter" in terms of action, but rather it's a druid sharing a story that I think some of my more less-action-focused audience will appreciate.  Stay tuned for more updates on it, everyone!  It will be out soon.

~Nixxiom

Moocluck, watcha doing?

Hello internet! It's me Moocluck, the rather new and amateur machinimater.

I'm blogging here to let you folks know that a new machinima will be uploaded to my channel in the next couple of days.

It has been a whole month since I last uploaded a video. The previous video I uploaded was Mr. Mogu Dance! A video that I made in roughly an hour for a video commenter who wanted to know what a Mogu dancing looked like. I think it made him happy.

Now, this new video. Why has it taken so long to make when my last took only one hour? A simple answer: I wanted to improve. (The quality that is). Currently on my channel I have twelve videos, and of those twelve, eight are machinmas. So far, I cannot say I am overly happy with the quality of my own videos, Cooking with Thunder is probably the video I am most proud of so far, but I would not say it is a masterpiece. Which is why I am attempting to up my game!

I mentioned in my first blog how I want to be a machinimater known for my editing skills as well as my humour. I am learning now, that if you want to become a good editor, it is going to take a lot of time, but more importantly, patience. (Something Mozq and Nixxiom must have in abundance, god dammit guys!)
Editing machinima is extremely repetitive and I have the highest amount of respect for anyone who can see a high quality project through to the end.

So why am I talking about this?

I want to be able to finish a project, upload it to the internet and be able to watch it and go: "Yeah, I'm proud of that. I put a lot of work into that, I worked my balls off for that to look good!". My resources are limited, gosh I'm even using Adobe Premiere Elements for most of my editing, but I still feel I can deliver a quality of machinima that at least I can be happy and proud about.

In short: I have limited resources, but I think I can push them to make good quality machinima. Which is why this video has taken a little longer than usual to make. I want it to be good!

Mr. Nixxiom has been showing me the ropes, a few editing tips, showing me how to access Blizzard sound files, letting me shout into a microphone like some kid who has just hit puberty for: The Day of the Cataclysm. Stuff like that. Thanks dude!

Now enough about me and what I'm doing, let's look at a couple of screens!

Look I put shadows and some depth of field in there! Isn't that nice?

An angry or happy Orc? You decide...

Still a bit of editing to go, but it's almost finished and I'm feeling pretty happy with it so far. Keep an eye on my channel for the new video. I will also link it here on the blog for those interested.
Until next time guys!

- Moocluck

https://www.youtube.com/user/Mooclucking