366 Sqn RAF - Operation Crossbow Movie Trailer Test 1

I've been working on a Second Life version of the Operation Crossbow movie trailer. Here's what I have so far. I have another 45 to 60 seconds of content to add later.




This is the original Operation Crossbow trailer.

366 Squadron RAF - Video Test of Quick Edits and Music

Part of the ongoing Bastogne Video Project


 

This is another little test video. In this one I try out 3 ideas.

1. a nice little Ident Musical thingy with my "a Zoe Connolly production" motion graphic.
2. some quick 1 second edits at the start of the video. 
3. some epic sounding music. 

Advantages of quick 1 to 5 second edits

1. It's easier to hide lower SL Video Capture frame rates.
2. It better emulates modern movie and television editing practices.
3. You can tell the same story in less time.
4. Shorter videos retain more viewers.

Zoe vs Zabrina: Zoe Wins!

Photos of 366 Squadron RAF Headquarters

 

EXTRAS: Random photos from the AXIS side

We're working on a Second Life machinima project that would combine the feel of two movies: Battle of the Bulge and Operation Crossbow. 

For the next 4 to 6 weeks I'll be shooting stock footage I can use in any WW2 video project.

WW2 New Bastogne Test Movie 1

It's been a while since I created videos in Second Life. 

This is a test machinima produced in the WW2 Combat roleplay regions of New Bastogne, recreating German Occupied France. 

Music by Ron Goodwin from the soundtrack of Force 10 from Navarone. Track 1 Prologue and Track 2 Main Title. Onscreen: Zoe Connolly. OffScreen as Tank Commander: Varus Ordram.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

  

 (Samantha of the French Resistance, WW2 1944 New Bastogne Regions in Second Life)

 

From the French Resistance in Caen, France.

Zabrina's Radio Detection Truck

Is she looking for Allied Spies and Saboteurs? Not today. Today she's listening to Christmas music from classical to modern. Songs that range from touching and sentimental to parody and just plain nostalgic fun. 

Merry Christmas!

Enjoy the Holiday Truce and time with family and friends!

Resistance Photos of AXIS Activity

The recent photographs and snippets of conversation between German Officers just bring up more questions for Allied Intelligence. 

1. What is the full conversation between the Luftwaffe Officer and the two Abwehr Officers?
2. What is the intended use of this empty bunker? 
3. When can we schedule another recon mission?

 

EXTRAS: Photos from a few random shoots

Test of a Roleplay Bomb 

 

Test of the Fire Extinguisher

Zabrina at the sight of a grounded U-Boat

 

 Zabrina reacts

Zoe on the border south of Caen, in Nazi Occupied France. 

Zoe and Phin meet near Leona's Cafe.

Recon Photos for Mission 4

Based on these photos, can anyone guess what we're going to do?