Neo Geo (2011) short film status - Release on Feb. 16th!

[Mathius]

I would have gone for pre-Black Album Metallica. Like chocolate and peanut butter.

[Joe Redifer]

I thought all Neo Geo fans loved them some Nirvana.  Or Whitney Houston.

[Mathius]

I thought all Neo Geo fans loved them some Nirvana.  Or Whitney Houston.

Whitney Houston.

[esteban]

I thought all Neo Geo fans loved them some Nirvana.  Or Whitney Houston.

And the Spindoctors! Don't forget them.

[SignOfZeta]

I think Neo Geo fans have a pretty wide taste in music, and some of it rather good. There are however a lot of those type of dudes that still think AC/DC and Aerosmith are are the best thing ever though, mainly because they haven't actually listened to any music since they graduated from high school 20 years ago.

If I were to be positive about it, I'd say they like pre-Black Album Metallica. If I were to be negative about it, I'd say they like post-Black Album Metallica. I'm pretty sure none of them like Whitney Houston.

[Joe Redifer]

Yes they do.  They told me.  They also like The White Stripes.

[esteban]

Yes they do.  They told me.  They also like The White Stripes.

As Amazon's suggestion algorithm reveals, 97% of folks who purchased King of Fighter's / Metal Slug also purchased Whitney Houston's Greatest Hits...

[Pcenginefx]

I am very happy to announce that work is wrapping up as I speak for my upcoming Neo Geo short film and is planned to be released online on the evening of the 16th.  Links will be posted here once online.

Stills from the final film:

[esteban]

Gorgeous.

[Joe Redifer]

Just so you know, Youtube does allow 1080p uploads.  Upload it in 1080p and it will also be available in 720p, 480p, 360p and 240p.  Don't letterbox, upload in 16:9.  Better than Vimeo, for sure.

[_joshuaTurbo]

woo, can't wait till this Weds!!  Been a long time coming.

[Joe Redifer]

Already seen it. 

[Pcenginefx]

Joystiq broke the video early (http://www.joystiq.com/2011/02/15/neo-geo-tribute-film-is-bigger-badder-better/) but here is my official blurb:

Neo Geo: Bigger Badder Better (2011 Short Film, HD 720p)

Prepare yourself to experience the biggest, baddest arcade game console ever to be released for the consumer market! Showcasing the sleek design of the hardware, legendary character artwork, and the games that crushed the competition, "Neo Geo: Bigger Badder Better" is a cinematic tribute to SNK's 24-bit arcade powerhouse.

Direction, creation and cinematography by Aaron Nanto
Cameras:
- Canon 5D Mark II & Sony FX-1
Camera Rig:
- Kessler Pocket Dolly camera rig w/ORACLE motion control system
Lenses:
- Canon EF 24-70mm f/1.2L USM
- Canon EF 85mm f/1.2L II USM
- Canon EF 50mm f/1.2L USM
- Canon EF 15mm f/2.8 Fisheye
Lighting:
- Lowel 750w Tota Softbox
Production Duration:
- Start: 5.2010
- End: 2.2011

[Joe Redifer]

I'm surprised you need that much light with apertures that big.

EDIT:  Also, by keeping the video on private, peeps like Joystick would not have been able to leak it. 

[Pcenginefx]

I didn't always shoot wide open to help focus during the dolly shots (and to keep camera ISO to a minimum) and my Tota light was contained in a large softbox so I always shoot at least 700w or higher as I can easily loose a few stops with a softbox/diffusion.

And I sent it to Joystiq on purpose but didn't know they would post it today.  Now if YouTube finishes its maintenance I can make the video public :\