The truth is... The Sims 2 is not perfect for movie-making. It was never meant to be a virtual movie-making studio in the first place. So apart from the in-built video capture and preset angles, there are very few movie-making features. To achieve some acceptable result, you will need to recongifure the camera controls, download a lot of user-created contents and even resort to some hacking. That's why many people get so blown away the first time they see a well-made movie because it's so not what their games look like by default.
The main concept of Sims movie-making is quite simple.
1. Make your Sims act whatever you have in mind.
2. Capture it.
Then get all the little clips you have made and edit them together making it seem like a continious sequence shot with several cameras. You may use any movie editors. Most beginners tend to lean towards Windows Movie Maker since the features are very simple to use. Personally, I prefer Sony Vegas (as most machinima directors of well-made movies) because it supports high-quality HD even though it's complex and kind of difficult to impliment video/audio effects. In fact, most of the time what you see in movies is not what the game creators intended it to be. For example, if you want a Sim to fall on the floor, you should make them play bowling and wait till they trip and fall. Of course there are hacks which will make your Sims do various things without provoking them to do everything in-game, but that's how movies were made before all those hacks were developed.
Before you start making a Sims 2 movie, it is important for you to familiarise yourself with the game first. That is, if you have only heard of Sims 2 until you saw the movies on YouTube. While familiarising, you get to learn the interactions and cheats which were in the game and also controlling the camera. I'll be gathering all the cheat codes, animation boxes, sites to download custom contents, and other necessary means for producing good-quality Sims movies.
It's probably gonna take a couple of days until I update this blog since Eid Mubarak is almost near. Other than that, I've created a Twitter account for the blog: @Ripped_Scarlet or http://twitter.com/Ripped_Scarlet
Monday, August 29, 2011
Sunday, August 28, 2011
About Ripped Scarlet Studios
Background
Ripped Scarlet Studios were found and established in 2008. Due to lack of time and commitment, I was unable to manage it accordingly. In an attempt to redeem myself, I've come to a decision to explore the world of Sims 2 movie-making during my spare time. Again. Even after 4 years of experience, I still haven't produced a proper movie, which is pretty baffling. Not to mention, I neglected this part of my life for so long that I regret it. Therefore I'd like to use this opportunity to rekindle my love for Sims 2 and movie-making altogether, something that I shouldn't have taken for granted a long time ago. After all I still have much to learn and I hope to document every discovery, every knowledge (even newly found) that I have in Sims 2 movie-making onto this very blog.
What is Ripped Scarlet?
Ripped Scarlet means to be freed by your passion to prove yourself from doubts and obscurity. So basically our Studios are dedicated in - not only - making high quality movies but also in helping individuals to make their own high quality movies.
The Beginning
I stumbled upon Sims 2 movie-making when I came across Hold On by warhawke on YouTube. I was dumbstruck, and I thought I had to make one myself! Without further ado, I watched some more Sims 2 machinimas to get inspiration, and looked for cheat codes, mods, custom contents and movie-making tutorials.
Here I Am
Now that I know the important elements of making a high quality Sims 2 machinima, I'm currently waiting for the opportune time (a new laptop actually!) to strike before I can start working on a movie project - though I already have, namely "The Beldam" - which will incorporate all the things that I've learned about movie-making. I don't want to just be good, I'm working towards being great! - To Be Updated
Ripped Scarlet Studios were found and established in 2008. Due to lack of time and commitment, I was unable to manage it accordingly. In an attempt to redeem myself, I've come to a decision to explore the world of Sims 2 movie-making during my spare time. Again. Even after 4 years of experience, I still haven't produced a proper movie, which is pretty baffling. Not to mention, I neglected this part of my life for so long that I regret it. Therefore I'd like to use this opportunity to rekindle my love for Sims 2 and movie-making altogether, something that I shouldn't have taken for granted a long time ago. After all I still have much to learn and I hope to document every discovery, every knowledge (even newly found) that I have in Sims 2 movie-making onto this very blog.
What is Ripped Scarlet?
Ripped Scarlet means to be freed by your passion to prove yourself from doubts and obscurity. So basically our Studios are dedicated in - not only - making high quality movies but also in helping individuals to make their own high quality movies.
The Beginning
I stumbled upon Sims 2 movie-making when I came across Hold On by warhawke on YouTube. I was dumbstruck, and I thought I had to make one myself! Without further ado, I watched some more Sims 2 machinimas to get inspiration, and looked for cheat codes, mods, custom contents and movie-making tutorials.
Here I Am
Now that I know the important elements of making a high quality Sims 2 machinima, I'm currently waiting for the opportune time (a new laptop actually!) to strike before I can start working on a movie project - though I already have, namely "The Beldam" - which will incorporate all the things that I've learned about movie-making. I don't want to just be good, I'm working towards being great! - To Be Updated
Saturday, August 6, 2011
About Me
Ethnicity: Malay with hints of Chinese.
Activities: I'm more of a martial artist rather than athletic. As of now, I'm active in two Japanese martial arts; Kendo and Shorinji Kempo. Other than that I enjoy writing, traveling, reading, baking, rock-climbing and gardening. Note: Currently on hiatus due to A Levels!
Interests: Egyptology, English Literature, Greek Mythology, Astronomy, Archaeology, Martial Arts.
Music: Indie rock, post grunge, folk rock... These are my top favourites! I'm also quite diverse in my music taste.
Books: Jane Austen, Charlotte Bronte, Nathaniel Hawthorne, J.K. Rowling, Sidney Sheldon, Cliff McNish, Henry James, Dorthy Koomson.
Movies: Corpse Bride, Coraline, Forrest Gump, Larry Crowne, Star Wars, Seven Punds, Avatar, Inglourious Basterds, Changeling.
Games: The Sims, The Sims 2, The Sims 3, Fatal Frame, Hidden objects games, Rule of Rose.
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