tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post200602479782460402..comments2024-03-04T02:09:30.979-06:00Comments on One Man's Pony Ramblings: 6-Star Reviews Part 123: For Those We Left BehindUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-17487090944907847422013-01-02T02:36:38.341-06:002013-01-02T02:36:38.341-06:00I tend not to read sadfics...
Sometimes I wish I d...I tend not to read sadfics...<br />Sometimes I wish I did.DPV111https://www.blogger.com/profile/01437920503784386649noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-7515502391999243202013-01-01T16:53:11.922-06:002013-01-01T16:53:11.922-06:00A lot of what's been said matches up to my tho...A lot of what's been said matches up to my thoughts (although I don't find it quite as open-ended as suggested). However, something about this didn't click with me. Maybe it was my mood at the time, maybe it's because I've read similar pieces that worked better for me (comparisons aren't fair, but they're there), I don't know. <br /><br />That's not to take away the strengths here, this is still pretty good. <br /><br />*Next time: Shipping and Handling, by Pegasus Rescue Brigade*<br /><br />Chris, I hope you got an icepack for this one; you're going to need it.Bugs the Curmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12995195569022345933noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-50473597608027327452013-01-01T14:20:26.230-06:002013-01-01T14:20:26.230-06:00Sessalisk covered most of the issues very well, bu...Sessalisk covered most of the issues very well, but I'd like to add that the outlines of the timberwolves were black, something that is very common in other shows but almost unheard of in MLP. Just another bit that made them seem ill-fitting.<br /><br />The episode itself... well, the express train to Stupidville doesn't stop at Obvious Solution, evidently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-65589397347205274142013-01-01T12:25:01.646-06:002013-01-01T12:25:01.646-06:00Cel shading, actually!
It was the way they moved....Cel shading, actually!<br /><br />It was the way they moved. Some animators are really bad at hiding the inverse kinematics they use on their rigs. On top of that, they'll work at 24 fps (or 29.97), but will space their keyframes (CGI keyframes, not traditional animation keyframes*) really far apart and use smooth interpolation between the frames. To get the proper traditional animation effect, you gotta go at least one keyframe every two frames, possibly even with stepped interpolation. It's jerkier and less fluid, but that's what people are used to seeing.<br /><br />And to make things even worse, they decided to show off their fancy new 3D models by using rotating camera angles, which is a terrible idea unless you want everyone to go, "LOOKIT ALL THAT CG". Meatpeople (<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daBq278GJlc" rel="nofollow">unless they're Richard-fucking-Williams</a>) just aren't that good at envisioning and conveying every minute change of an object's vertices and lines during a perspective shift. <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bggDbbKyuXk&feature=player_detailpage#t=2559s" rel="nofollow"> And when they are, it looks plain unnatural.</a> (Not CG—that was animated in like the sixties.)<br /><br />* Which are like the big, emphasized, difficult, and/or important frames in an animation.Sessaliskhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16825618257183827711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-68713293443481425662013-01-01T10:59:56.102-06:002013-01-01T10:59:56.102-06:00Loved this story. The stylistic execution really r...Loved this story. The stylistic execution really resonated with me, and I thought it worked very, very well.Mystichttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03814377439751758620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-13172285488765707402013-01-01T03:35:21.310-06:002013-01-01T03:35:21.310-06:00Just read this story. A bit of personal conflict k...Just read this story. A bit of personal conflict kept me from enjoying it, but I can see it's merits.DeftFunkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15383241789583487786noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-19672391039063573492012-12-31T16:56:43.614-06:002012-12-31T16:56:43.614-06:00See, I liked that one, but apparently I was able t...See, I liked that one, but apparently I was able to read a lot of intention into it that others weren't. So a fic with the same idea that is actually effective and well-reviewed I am looking forward to.Present Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195959811544391904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-25987078519159470362012-12-31T15:09:26.177-06:002012-12-31T15:09:26.177-06:00Shipping and Handling. Now there's one that I&...Shipping and Handling. Now there's one that I've actually read. A pretty good story, in my opinion. Not astounding, definitely had weak points, but I rather liked it overall. Interested to hear your take on it, Chris.DannyJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13273313206696087395noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-69107199367222070322012-12-31T13:40:02.233-06:002012-12-31T13:40:02.233-06:00Yes, and I gave that entry a very long review, too...Yes, and I gave that entry a very long review, too. I wasn't aware of Drakmire's story at the time, so didn't see the overwhelming similarity. But I have to say, I'm one of the people who thought that particular write-of entry fell short of being effective. I ought to read this one to see if I feel the same way about it, though I doubt Chris would have let such a thing pass unmentioned if it had.<br /><br />Good on ya, Drakmire. Sounds like the kind of story I'd enjoy.<br /><br />As to the episode, I was glad to see Applejack get some more stage time, and thought it was quite amusing to envision her as a novelist. She's probably one of those ultra-realists. I didn't think this episode was particularly good or bad. A bit weird at first, but average once it hit its stride. Odd that Spike was so quick to leave Twilight, given his worst fear shown in Sombra's door, and Spike as an incompetent cook is a rather disappointing turn of events.Pascoitehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05861834765162800926noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-76681096617587630842012-12-31T13:07:45.714-06:002012-12-31T13:07:45.714-06:00> but they looked very... computer-generated.
...> but they looked very... computer-generated.<br /><br />That's called cell shading, I believe. And I agree; they were very weird.Corejohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18156281457261254678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-81805025158374743312012-12-31T05:28:27.503-06:002012-12-31T05:28:27.503-06:00...Wait, wait. That description sounds exactly lik......Wait, wait. That description sounds exactly like a recent writeoff entry, one that I absolutely loved (and various people detested). Well crap. :|Present Perfecthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16195959811544391904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-24589884614870845662012-12-31T04:41:44.814-06:002012-12-31T04:41:44.814-06:00Also, next story gets bonus points for double-spac...Also, next story gets bonus points for double-spacingHolly Oatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703437987958922954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-27889719141962883452012-12-31T04:39:04.837-06:002012-12-31T04:39:04.837-06:00I died when RD started talking about her fic, but ...I died when RD started talking about her fic, but I really want to know what AJ's writing about. A torrid love affair between a gruff, yet deep down insecure sea captain the governor's daughter he's holding captive? Or perhaps a treatise on apples? Whatever it is, it's got to be better than <i>Sweet Apple Massacre</i>. That was one of the most disappointing reads I've had in a long time<br /><br />I didn't care much for the CGI timberwolves either, though I've heard some say they enjoyed it because it helps distinguish the Everfree Forest from the rest of Equestria. A good point, but I think there could've been another way to achieve that effect without clashing so much with the rest of the show's style<br /><br />Sorry I can't comment on your fic, Drakmire, but I haven't read it... yet. I'm looking forward to it, though, and it sounds like quite the story. Be warned that it's title will work against it, though, as I'm reminded of <i>Memories of Those Friends Who've Gone Before Us</i>, and will likely compare the two. Yeah, I know the titles aren't that similar and such a comparison wouldn't be fair, but that's how my brain worksHolly Oatshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01703437987958922954noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-20898536946808830172012-12-31T02:23:57.865-06:002012-12-31T02:23:57.865-06:00This is one of the most powerful FiM stories I'...This is one of the most powerful FiM stories I've ever read. I've been lucky for most of my life - I've never lost anyone important to me - but this was a rather blunt wake-up call, a reminder that it might happen at any time. And the way Twilight handles it, sadly, is how I probably would. Even though I've never had anything happen like what occurs in the story, I could still feel it strike me right in the heart. And that, I think, is the sign of a good story.<br /><br />I wish I could say more, but I feel that this work pretty much speaks for itself. If you haven't read it, do so now. If you have, then do it again. Good show, Drakmire. Good show.InsertAuthorHerehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16563861820054827515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8184562969471581744.post-15216003679954813792012-12-31T00:31:24.865-06:002012-12-31T00:31:24.865-06:00I've never lost anyone close to me, and I hope...I've never lost anyone close to me, and I hope that I won't for a long time to come.<br /><br />However, several people close to me have. I did my best to be as honest with Twilight's reactions as I could, based on my limited, outsider experiences with the subject. <br /><br />I don't really have a lot to say here, but thank you for taking the time to look this over with a critical eye. I'm happy to see that my writing from months and months ago still passes muster. Drakmirehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13669122928866258216noreply@blogger.com