FILMMAKER REACTS TO HALO WARS 2 CINEMATICS | ALL IN-GAME CINEMATICS
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⚡️ Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:35 Filmmaker Reaction
28:17 Filmmaker Talk
32:34 Final Comments & Outro
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@thesevendeadlysins578 6 місяців тому
Have you seen Halo: Legends?
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
@@thesevendeadlysins578 Is that the anime one or work told by lots of different storytellers? If so, yes I have but I saw it when it first came out years back when I didn't know anything about storytelling, I was just a simple kid. haha. I couldn't tell you what happened in it.
@Waffles178 6 місяців тому
sad the halo wars 2 trailer wasn't included, maybe something to check out, easily one of my favourite trailers out there
@Yashi8384 6 місяців тому
I think at this point it's a low hanging fruit, but the rest of the Overwatch cinematics? I think you might enjoy "Rise and Shine" as in my opinion it leans more on the calmer storytelling, I'd love to hear you talk about it and pick it apart.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
I didn't even think about that and you're right! That would have been good. I'm sorry that I didn't include it. I may include it with the dlc for this game as someone has just informed me it exists.
@steeldragon5730 6 місяців тому
Atriox's line of "As I suspected.... nothing but a man" Is about how spartans are regarded as "Demons" on the battlefield and master chief THE demon, they are talked as if they are not human because they see humanity as weak. This line is saying that there are no demons, only men, nothing to fear. So much badass in so few words, I LOVE IT
@levicarpenter5509 6 місяців тому
And it really shows how the brutes are on par with Spartans in terms of strength and more with how it looks like atriox is augmented
@luster040 6 місяців тому
For covenant, and at some point the banished, really think Spartans are "demons", like in some sort of creature that came from hell to stop their religious goal, basically soulless dead soldiers. Also the covenant called ODST "imp"
@watch.v-dQw4w9WgXcQ 6 місяців тому
Kinda of wrong, the Covenant painted humanity as the equivalent of hellspawns, you know... the whole religious war that the ENTIRE game series was about?
@bluairsoft2671 5 місяців тому
@@watch.v-dQw4w9WgXcQ The reasoning they called Spartans 'demons' is entirely right, it's in keeping with the religious war theme as you say but there's reason why the Spartans are the demons specifically
@LetsComment3 5 місяців тому
@@levicarpenter5509Atriox had a power suit on Him if I remember correctly.
@The_Viscount 6 місяців тому
The reason Isabel is unprofessional is because she's not exactly a military AI. Sure she might be UNSC, But she's a logistics unit not a combat unit. It would be like a civilian contractor in a combat zone. Between that, her PTSD and Survivors guilt, it's amazing how well she's holding it together. I do really like this game's storytelling.
@jravelo2 6 місяців тому
And she would've taken the character traits and behahior of the person she was "birthed" from
@3adgamd3r 6 місяців тому
@@jravelo2so they probably used a nerdy civilian to do the logistics AI, which makes sense, you’d probably look for donors who specialised in the field you want the AI to specialise in
@randomusernameCallin 6 місяців тому
Her color is different as well.
@C-709 5 місяців тому
@@randomusernameCallin Roland has a similar color but he's the AI of the Infinity.
@CrystallineFoxCF 4 місяці тому
@@C-709Yeah, I'mma take a bet and say it's something to do with a new generation of AI, seeing as the older models like Cortana and Serena where all blue (I'll take a bet and say new Cortana is blue for both sentimental reasons, and also because she's supposed to be basically a rebooted Cortana)
@agentmaryland1239 6 місяців тому
Blur Studios did such an amazing job on these cinematics. They're breath taking and the sheer quality makes me want to watch them over and over again!
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
I agree! Now I know the existence of the DLC, I've just got to see them. KZ
@6rop 6 місяців тому
Blur Studio has done wonders when working with halo
@jollyroger195 6 місяців тому
This games cinematics alone, made me fall in love with the Brutes. They went from funny angry space monkey to actually cool characters.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
Yep, totally agree. This is the first time I felt scared of them or felt how humanity felt. Powerful stuff! KZ
@ClericOfPholtus 6 місяців тому
When all the other Elites charge on their swords to gank Atriox an then all the sudden THE HOMIES RISE Return to Monke and all that
@fredgrey6391 6 місяців тому
If you look at the extended lore, the brutes are some of the most interesting and absolutely bone chillingly ruthless characters
@jollyroger195 6 місяців тому
@@fredgrey6391 Went and nuked themselves back to monke, became slaves to the Covenant and then continued to be slaves but also space vikings after the war.
@levicarpenter5509 6 місяців тому
@@fredgrey6391honestly I feel like the brutes are on par with the Spartans in terms of strength, hell a brute nearly killed chief before atriox
@Revan_Reborn 6 місяців тому
one of the most morale dropping sentences a UNSC Marine can hear "We have a Spartan Casualty." 7:40.
@madliftedson6565 3 місяці тому
i mean its better then hearing serina say something about a scrab and hearing "ALL UNITS" knowing damn well theres like 3 warthogs on the battlefield
@theharvester1888 3 місяці тому
LOCAL UNITS
@battlingmink467 3 місяці тому
Honestly one above that would be hearing a Spartan scream in pain and agony like Douglas... They aren't supposed to do that.
@watch.v-dQw4w9WgXcQ 3 місяці тому
@@madliftedson6565 "it's been an honor sir" - Warthog #2, death by Plasma Beam
@yommers 6 місяців тому
This was a great watch. I'm a total Halo nut but never played either of the Halo Wars. This made me want to. It's such a shame we never got the Neill Blomkamp movie. The franchise deserves so much better than the garbage TV show.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
Did you like my master cheeks in there then?! I've just finished downloading Halo Wars 2 now. Get on it with me. KZ
@yommers 6 місяців тому
@@kaizammit hahaha yes! I think that may have been the last episode I watched. It was just so bad 🤦🏼♂️😂
@helljumper5601 6 місяців тому
@@kaizammittake it from me, Halo Wars 2 is a genuinely good time. You’ll have a blast with it.
@thesarcasticcatfish5215 6 місяців тому
I’m a HW2 fanatic, I play at least 2 matches a day for challenge exp, possibly one of the best modern rts games, and the leader variety is unmatched
@ClericOfPholtus 6 місяців тому
Oh dude Halo Wars 1 is easily in my top 3 of all Halo games Halo Combat Evolved, Halo 3 ODST and Halo Wars.
@terrivel11 6 місяців тому
I would have loved if the Halo TV series were written and animated like this. It’s just enthralling.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
I've literally just said that in my new video which covers the DLC: Awakening the Nightmare. Should be out later this week. I hope you come back and watch. KZ
@SkywardShoe 5 місяців тому
The Halo TV series isn't real, it was just a bad dream.
@terrivel11 5 місяців тому
@@SkywardShoe What’s not real?
@SkywardShoe 5 місяців тому
@@terrivel11 Exactly.
@Advima 6 місяців тому
For what it's worth, there's a small expansion campaign for HW 2 called Awakening the Nightmare that also have some really good looking cinematics, probably worth a look as well. :)
@matthewbowering2028 6 місяців тому
the DLCS are also good cinematics
@agusmercado688 6 місяців тому
I came to type this 😂
@l.r.j.r.6356 6 місяців тому
God im waiting for this you know it will end in halo wars 3 thats why they didnt kill atriox in infinite, fr hope this studio/game developer finishes the next game quickly, as far as i know it still has old bungie employess that still wanted to work on halo but no under 343, thats why they could still use the old elite and grunt models, they got the blessing for bungie and the new 343 sub species, still better written story that all 343 main line halo stories, i felt gosse bumps even afther watching all the cutscenes 3 times already, AtN is not as long but still good hoping for the upload
@SomeOne-ci7lg 6 місяців тому
@@l.r.j.r.6356 this game was made by Creative Assembly which at the moment is in complete shambles and close to bankruptcy, if a third halo wars game is made it will be outsourced to some other company, like the previous 2. The cinematics are made by Blur Studios which also did the Halo 2 Anniversary ones, I don’t know if they still work for Halo but they aren’t making a whole movie because it’s too expensive since they work mostly in cgi.
@onefadedgunner3281 6 місяців тому
Jerome is my favorite Spartan in Halo. He seen as one of the best leaders by the end of the program, despite trying to escape multiple times, and even being a washout during the augmentations process.
@paterson90 3 місяці тому
I would really like a Jerome game or at least some missions from his perspective.
@onefadedgunner3281 3 місяці тому
@@paterson90 In a comic story, he fought a flood outbreak on the Spirit of Fire with a chair.
@TCRP117 6 місяців тому
If you haven’t seen them already then I’d recommend the Halo 2 Anniversary cutscenes. Complete remakes of the original in game cutscenes, by Blur studios. Phenomenal stuff.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
I missed those ones! I loved that story too. You've given me an idea for another video good sir! Thank you fella. KZ
@therookieodst4261 6 місяців тому
@@kaizammit if you want a spoiler the same studio that did halo wars 2 cut scenes did the halo 2 anniversary cut scenes as well so if you are curious why they probably look similar thats why
@Matthewb1996 6 місяців тому
@@kaizammitI agree with his recommendation, Halo 2 anniversary cut scene quality is unmatched, I’d say its up there as having the some of if not ‘the’ best cutscenes for a video game of all time👍
@ismaellopezco 6 місяців тому
dear humanity,
@therookieodst4261 6 місяців тому
@@ismaellopezco we regret being the alien b*st*rds
@Peckh 6 місяців тому
I will always see the spirit of fire as the absolute coolest and best depiction of the UNSC. Even down to the name of their ship representing what they all stood for Outgunned, outnumbered and borderline crippled, yet they represent some of the best fighters the UNSC has to offer. Refusing to give up and fighting with their backs to a wall.
@Malohdek 3 місяці тому
Halo Wars nailed the aesthetic of the Halo universe. Everything about it encompassed exactly what Bungie meant the Halo games to contain. Of course, no Chief made it less popular, but the story both games tell is still top tier.
@JamesJome123 3 місяці тому
@@MalohdekI do enjoy how they took the best parts of both Bungie and 343s art styles and made something beautiful, I will also say that Halo Infinites art style is just… amazing, not saying the game is great, or awful for that matter, but I really like its art style.
@SimonPetrikov12 6 місяців тому
The weight you feel of Douglas's helmet hitting the ground in the Atriox fight is an amazing detail.
@Drakefance5 6 місяців тому
Oh Hey, didn't expect some HW2, easily some of the best cinematics within halo,
@masterchief4707 6 місяців тому
have you seen halo wars 1 it was so much my fav halo after halo 2
@Drakefance5 6 місяців тому
@masterchief4707 Yeah, it was great back in 09 and it still holds up, but hw2's cinematics tops it.
@masterchief4707 6 місяців тому
@@Drakefance5 yeah you right but we all remeber good games and more if they dont have dlcs too buy ^^
@spaceaids2694 6 місяців тому
@@Drakefance5to bad they lacked on cut scenes in HW2😭 HW1 had a cutscene between each mission…HW2 does not and that makes it harder to stay engaged with the story
@Drakefance5 6 місяців тому
@spaceaids2694 Yep, 100% correct. What they got is gold, but they're not as plentiful, feels like they're all at the front of the campaign with barely any towards the end.
@ricodee3188 6 місяців тому
The last cutscene of the battle on the replacement ring was one of the most badass sequences I’ve seen. The dramatic music absence, the raw battle footage and Jerome jumping off the warthog was pure badassary!!
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
Mate, my nipples were hard! Didn't say it on the video for PG reasons haha.
@FrostbiteDigital 6 місяців тому
If you actually watch the ingame engine cutscenes during gameplay you'd witness Jerome doing cooler things than jumping off the warthog
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
@FrostbiteDigital it's not him jumping off the Warthog that got me excited. It was the camera trucking with all the set pieces, the lighting and him stepping through the dust. More cinematography than what he was doing. That's why I primarily look at cinematics and cutscenes. KZ
@FrostbiteDigital 6 місяців тому
@@kaizammit I see. Pardon me, I wasn't trying to be rude. My comment was more directed at the original commenter because to me it seems like most people don't actually play the game or at the very least watch the in-game/gameplay stuff to actually see how good the battles are and what the context of the story is. Which is unfortunate because Halo Wars 2 really is a very solid game for not only Halo fans but RTS fans in general.
@SolWake 6 місяців тому
Wow, really blown away by the quality of these cinematics! They really went hard for a game that seemed like a somewhat less prestigious spin-off. Went to look at the studio that made them and of course, it was none other than Blur Studio. Now you can see some of the same cinematic DNA in pacing, animation, and cinematography from their other famous trailers like SWTOR.
@ClericOfPholtus 6 місяців тому
Man Why doesn't someone give them 4 years and half a billion dollars to make a full scale Halo or Star Wars animated feature? Like they don't gotta go nuts with the story, something relatively simple and contained in itself.
@Matchstick11112 6 місяців тому
one of the best parts that wasnt shown, in game there is some dialogue where jerome finds out master chief is still alive and says something along the lines of, im glad john is still out there showing that even though he's been gone so long he still has fond memories of his fellow spartans and misses them.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
I've seen that bit. Now I've started playing it I'm picking up all the nice dialogue scenes.
@pwalmsley9 6 місяців тому
It's a shame the Halo TV Series didn't get anywhere close to this level of cinematography, despite being made so many years later.
@PhoachPlaylist 3 місяці тому
Because they wanted creative freedom in their typical Hollywood garbage way.
@Wernissage 6 місяців тому
I absolutely loved this. Blur’s cutscenes never miss, and Halo Wars 2 might be their best work yet. Being a huge fan of the art of Halo, the cinematography has always left an impression on me too. And hearing your analysis of it told me just why I love it so much. Can’t wait for more Halo content!
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
I filmed the DLC and E3 trailer for Halo Wars 2 last night, just got to edit it now so hopefully this week. KZ
@moalex6617 6 місяців тому
Captain Cutter reeks of Master Chief energy. "If we don't stop Atriox now, we leave the galaxy at the mercy of a monster." Most UNSC protocol would have captains retreat and report so the rest of the UNSC can decide the next step to take. However, Chief as always has never fled when he sees a threat when they are vulnerable. Putting himself in impossible odds and returning victorious. It's why he's the most well-known Spartan despite being a jack of all trades. That is true heroism. And Captain Cutters, the Spirit of Fire, Red team, Sgt. Forge, Prof. Anders, they all are true heroes.
@speedy01247 3 місяці тому
I mean not having the ability to leave also helps encourage bravery.
@moalex6617 3 місяці тому
@@speedy01247 They had Isabel. They very much had the ability to leave. Not by FTL, but simply updating their astronavigation system and just fly back to the nearest UNSC outpost.
@LordAnubisGaming 4 місяці тому
The moment where the human voice screams “ISABEL!!!” as she amplifies the beam gives me goose bumps every time. That moment alongside Jerome fighting on his own against a squad of blood hungry Brutes…..absolutely love it.
@HaloVFX 6 місяців тому
Love seeing someone love the cutscenes and saying how cool it'd be to see an entire movie from blur for Halo, it'd be absolutely INSANE.
@Aura_baby 6 місяців тому
I had completely forgotten the TV show and was fine and dandy through life. Soon as you brought it up for just a split second dormant disappointment and anger woke up. Great vid haha.
@SunKiss3r 6 місяців тому
So much potential wasted. Truly a shame
@deltahalo241 6 місяців тому
A full Halo movie by Blur would be incredible, insanely expensive but incredible. Atriox's backstory was actually used in trailers for the game before it released, but in those trailers it's running at a smooth framerate. I was a bit disappointed when the game came out and the scenes had been slowed down in post as I felt it didn't look as good, it's interesting to hear your perspective on it.
@DemarcationMedia 6 місяців тому
Holy fudge, yes!! These cinematics are some of my all time favorites, and it made me a huge fan of Cutter and co. If you want more HW2 stuff to watch, the 'Know Your Enemy' trailer is well worth a look.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
Someone informed me there is DLC with it's very own cutscenes, is that title part of it? Thanks for watching another video my friend! KZ
@DemarcationMedia 6 місяців тому
@@kaizammit The DLC is called 'Awakening The Nightmare.' Know Your Enemy was the announcement trailer for the main game.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
Thank you for letting me know, I'll pop those together for the next halo wars 2 video.
@vanqqish1 6 місяців тому
I would love to see your reaction to the Halo 2 Anniversary cinematics by Blur Studios. They're possibly the best cinematics from any game ever, and are basically a Halo movie in themselves.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
It's happening! I've frothed just by ready your message. A Halo movie, oh boy! KZ
@viperactual-so2uj 6 місяців тому
A key note that some people miss is that atriox (and some other banished brutes) wear power armor and have energy shields. This is what makes so ungodly strong (on top of the already staggering strength naturally held by brutes).
@user-hi6uj3ov7m 6 місяців тому
These are the best cutscenes from any Halo game in my opinion. I’d watch a fricken movie from whoever made these
@nicholascano5473 6 місяців тому
I really wish they’d make an actual show with these graphics im in love them
@venom890 6 місяців тому
There's something about Atriox ragdolling Spartans, so satisfying
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
I've never seen Spartan 2's like that before. Was eye opening.
@Liur. 6 місяців тому
I actually really appreciate how your commentary was minimal during the cinematics, sometimes they just absorb you!
@austinliu6497 6 місяців тому
Halo needs to give creative direction to Blur Studio or others that have the skill, vision and resources to do this. A full featured length of an animated halo film would be truly amazing
@gunnarswanson17 6 місяців тому
It was so awesome to see the HW2 cinemática again, i had totally forgotten how awesome they are! If you’re interested in more halo reaction stuff, then I would HIGHLY recommend the Halo film “Forward Unto Dawn”.
@zach99999 6 місяців тому
It's nice to see someone who actually knows Halo lore watch these for the first time. Loved your watch and breakdown.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
I used to know the lore, I was really into it but sadly let it slip over the years. Thank you so much for watching fella! KZ
@elevationeddie1981 4 місяці тому
I Highly recomend the Kilo-5 Trilogy. It does a great job at showing the repercussions of the spartan program. It explores the morality of both sides of the discussion so well.
@Cobalt20 6 місяців тому
Normally I don’t enjoy react videos, but watching this and getting to experience it with you and see how much you enjoyed it and had fun, combined with your filmmaking perspective was so much fun! Thanks for doing this!
@theretroaiden2107 6 місяців тому
I always like to see different peoples reactions or words ... when reacting to a game or movie or others.
@HivisoftheScale 6 місяців тому
Oooh most impressive... I'm glad people still write novels based in Video Games. They really provide a unique perspective we don't get to see clicking and pushing buttons. I really enjoyed the Diablo novels that were published between D2 and D3's release.
@EliteKnight97 6 місяців тому
Love halo, the company that animated the cutscenes in this game were Blur Studios, the same guys that did the first game and Halo 2 anniversary’s cutscenes. Would love to see them tackle full halo ce and 3 anniversary’s too in the future
@alvs1177 6 місяців тому
I'd love to see a reaction to the Halo Wars 2, Awakening The Nightmare cinematic
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
There's actually more?!! KZ
@rreprah9515 6 місяців тому
Looks like you followed through! Im super excited for this. Keep up the great work man.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
I do listen to you guys! Thank you so much for watching. KZ
@cognitoplays9504 6 місяців тому
This entire game deserves a sequel it was so good, even if its a traditional halo title following the spartan 2s I'd jump to get it, Jerome is on masterchief levels off badass.
@CommissarChaotic 6 місяців тому
I keep forgetting that smart AIs are essentially digitised humans, imagine just being there with your friends all dead. It's like a digital circus!
@agustinbarrios8140 6 місяців тому
I started this franchise about 2 year ago now. I played them in chronological order so Halo Wars was my first halo game. I’ve played them all in order (except 5, never playing it) and I love this franchise. When I finally got to Halo Wars 2, I loved it and it has become my fourth favorite Halo game. First 3 in order from first to third are, Halo 2, Halo 3, & Halo Reach.
@will4286 5 місяців тому
Great comment at 26:46. I didn't understand why it was such a cool shot and you explained it perfectly. Love the videos, man. Keep up the good work!
@GhostEye31 6 місяців тому
I always loved the names of the UNSC ships in Halo, Spirit of Fire, In Amber Clad, Forward Unto Dawn, Heart of Midlothian and many more. Probably the only thing that gives the Iain Banks Culture books ship names a run for their money.
@filmrecorder5717 Місяць тому
23:59 is beautiful I love the heavy metal sounds and things specifically the tank drop
@jimmyjazz4605 3 місяці тому
Love your Halo cutscene reactions/breakdowns 👌🏼
@kaizammit 3 місяці тому
More to come!
@Lord_of_Vacuums 2 місяці тому
Man really be turning the spirit of fire into the will of fire.
@brandondigiuseppe1111 2 дні тому
I'd love to see you talk about how Blur Studios' animation and cinematography has evolved since the first Halo Wars, going into Halo 2: Anniversary, and ending with Halo Wars 2.
@randomfurrygirl548 6 місяців тому
Super glad I stumbled upon your channel. Was great to see your reaction to the cinematics. I agree they defimitely shouldve done a halo TV show in either this style or something more akin to Halo Legends.
@derokomaha 3 місяці тому
Fun fact Lord Admiral Hood from Halo 2 and 3 the "You mind telling me what you're doing on that ship?" guy actually looked up to Captain Cutter and he partially blames himself on why Cutter went MIA
@DerpsWithWolves 6 місяців тому
Hello Kai! Halo Wars always had some really solid cutscenes for an RTS, I must agree. I think you'd also enjoy the UKposts channel TheParryGod, and especially his Half-Life content. There are some Astartes-like inspirations in his later works, and each one is a little different. Some are ambient shots, others short films, and even a couple music videos (also pretty bite-sized, if you felt like checking multiple). As full disclosure though; I worked as the writing and military consultant on the projects 'Patient Zero', 'Blue Eyes' (uncredited, just test audience and some post-production changes), and 'Infestation'. Though, I wouldn't have been on the projects at all if I didn't believe wholeheartedly in his ability! Plans for an announced capstone 'movie' project to tie them all together have been on hold since he got a full-time job as a level designer, but I'm still tapped to help write it one day, and I hope the time comes I get to work with him again. In the meantime, I thought I'd see if I can give his series a little nudge to keep it in people's minds, because he's a really damn good animator, and you can see how he gets more comfortable using diegetic sound and character motion as the series goes on. But, I should cut myself short before I gush any further. Keep it up, mate.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
Thank you for letting me know and I look forward to watching them! You've sold me on it. KZ
@battedbook5811 6 місяців тому
@@kaizammit I cant recommend TheParryGods videos enough, they're that great. His short films and ambience videos are both worth watching and analyzing.
@dylanpetterson8018 6 місяців тому
Wanted to add an explanation for the scene where she is firing the glassing laser, as it is can be confusing without playing the game. They couldn't fight the Banished ship in a 1:1 fight. The Spirit of Fire is just to old and weak to take on the full strength of a Covenant Cruiser (or whichever brand of ship it is). So Isabel came up with a plan: If they cant destroy it personally, they can get someone who can. They infiltrated the ship, and made it start glassing the Ark, which triggers the Ark's automated defenses aka the Sentinels. The Sentinels swarm the ship (and likely cannot pierce the hull with their weapons fast enough, so they ram themselves into the ship and literally carve it in two, once it has been judged that the damage is enough to destroy the threat, they all stop, and return home. All while Isabel works through her Trauma and Jerome shreds the Banished forces.
@trinstonmichaels7062 6 місяців тому
Halo wars is one of my all time favorite games.
@TheW0rdMan 6 місяців тому
The Halo TV show comment made me spit my drink all over the place 🤣🤣 Quality video mate, I loved the Halo Wars games but the cutscenes were out of this world!
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
I'm glad you enjoyed it and thank you so much for watching. KZ
@shamrockshnake1366 6 місяців тому
You gotta watch the other starwars Old Republic cinematics.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
They are at the top of my list, I'm thinking of breaking down two in one video next time. Give you guys a double bubble! Thank you for watching and commenting, KZ.
@KoKoraaaaaaaa1995 2 місяці тому
Imagine a series of feature length Halo films like this. We've had Beowolf, Spirits Within, A Christmas Carol, and so on, using similar "photorealistic " computer animation. I think it would work especially well with the Halo franchise, and these cutscenes are proof of that.
@10kanojias 6 місяців тому
I have watched this “movie” more times than I can recall. It was so fun to seeing others enjoy it as much as I did
@cyberwaste 6 місяців тому
I really like your reactions as they do tend to go into detail when discussing specific film making techniques. There's a little bit of controversy around react content at the moment, so I'd personally make sure I was putting concerted effort into being transformative. What I'd really find interesting and a great addition to these videos would be pausing on shots and scenes and then annotating areas of interest and explaining the concepts involved. That would increase the production time, but also quash any questions about the transformative nature of the content while adding even more depth and value to the video. Perhaps even moving from the reacts title to the analyses one would be good. Keep up the good work.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
Thank you for watching with me! What you described in your comment, I believe I used that format in my first few videos. Is that what you mean? I'm not so familiar with the current state of reaction content, why has it got a bad rep? What I'm worried about being a creator on this platform is scaring my audience with the filmmaking. I'd love to dive into it more but I have two target audiences. Thank you for your feedback and wanting to help shape the future on this channel and content KZ.
@revverb7459 6 місяців тому
Bro watched the cutscenes but didn't watch the "I Know You" trailer for this game. That trailer is easily one of the best video game trailers to ever exist.
@shiningamaterasu2579 2 місяці тому
IDK if someone has said it in the last 4 months but the thing at the end is Cortana's guardian. Also the ring in HW2 was meant to replace the one we blow up in halo 3, both of them being replacements for Installation 04 Aka Halo 1
@mcraig 5 місяців тому
"It's making me want to watch a whole movie like this" - exactly! Should've just let the Halo series be led by Blur and told them to go crazy.
@EZEnforcer 2 місяці тому
To give some context incase you were curious about the other Spartans, Spartans Douglas and Alice both survived and you control them throughout different missions. They just don't show up in any more cutscenes after the initial fight with Atriox.
@hunterunknwn 5 місяців тому
the bonus scene at the end was a Forerunner Guardian. That's one of many that Cortana activated in Halo 5. They are Forerunner tech and their purpose is to neutralize any threat in every known galaxy (not sure their range of power, but they definitely can disable anything with huge EMP, and they jump through slip space I believe so they can reach any target quickly). They are overpowered, and I think that's the reason they killed them off off camera in Halo Infinite (plot armor lol).
@chuchulainn9275 5 місяців тому
One thing that I liked about the animation for Halo Wars 2 was they got the armor right. When that helmet fell, you can feel the weight. Spartan armor is HEAVY. Other animations make the armor feel like plastic. The fact that Atriox is smacking THREE Spartans around reiterates just how formidable he is.
@michaelredford5389 6 місяців тому
Spirit of Fire is literally the burning embers of the Bungie era UNSC (I know Bungie didn't make the game, but the style and vibes are there) fighting where the sleek, modern 343i UNSC has failed and floundered at every opportunity since the Human-Covenant war ended.
@dereksanchez9171 6 місяців тому
The trailers for thiss game were really good too
@drewa7765 6 місяців тому
Theres a lot of context in between cinematics that needs to be played through to really appreciate the characters and story. Glad you love it tho!
@themrgrunt2276 4 місяці тому
Blur is such an amazing conpany when it came to working on this, Halo Wars one when i was a kid i was so impressed by the cutscenes with how "realistic" it was then halo wars 2 came out and blew out any cutscene ive ever seen. I really wish there was a movie along these lines, but for now we get love death and robots.
@Luckyrrul 6 місяців тому
Glad to see you know many of the Halo lore :D
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
I was a proper nerd on it back in the day but sadly, can't remember half of it or it's merged together in my head. This video has re-lit my fire for it.
@animalhalo5984 4 місяці тому
My favorite Line was when cutter said “Its Halo Wars 2in time”
@PhthaloGreenskin 6 місяців тому
First! Halo wars 1 was my childhood!
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
10 points to you my friend! Thank you for watching and commenting, you're the best! I don't normally upload at 1:30am UK time but I'm currently editing a TV ad, so thought, bugger it... give the guys something to watch now. Thanks again, KZ.
@TheRushton 6 місяців тому
I was holy unprepared for mastercheeks 😂😂😂 that got me good man
@saytaylor3603 4 місяці тому
Fun fact from the books: red team almost died from the initial spartan augmentation and had to be rehabilitated, Ironically making them some of the last spartan 2s left
@Schwarzgeistz 4 місяці тому
As someone who played Halo Wars and still to this day plays Halo Wars 2, seeing this game getting the praise as it should, brings me so much joy!
@pigonnigal5735 3 місяці тому
The opening cutscenes in this game just give me goosebumps they manage to make you fear Atriox and Admire Carter in a very short amount of time
@demonlord3143 3 місяці тому
If the halo show was made in this style, i'd rewatch it 1000 times...
@christoboy1000 4 місяці тому
19:55 you know shit's gonna get real when the sentinels start moving out on epic orchestra music
@sinistercurtis7lc572 5 місяців тому
I have to say as a die hard halo fan growing up with the series, it genuinely brings tears to my eyes seeing others have the same level of awe and wonder I had first experiencing these things. Thank you for showing us halo is still the nostalgic series we know it as
@kaizammit 5 місяців тому
No worries and thank you for hanging out with me. I'll be looking at the halo 2 remastered cinematics soon. I hope you return to the channel for another video.
@Bluu_Bunni 6 місяців тому
I think this is one series that 343 has nailed in both its settings and its characters.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
I really like these characters from what I remember from the first game and can pick up from these. I might have to go back and look at Halo Wars 1! KZ
@gelphaze1229 6 місяців тому
Awakening the Nightmare DLC cuts scenes are dame good, get to see the Banish side of their story.
@nagashtheundyingking4404 5 місяців тому
halo wars 2 was the first time the banished was mentioned and revealed so happy they went with them as the main villain now halo wars 2 did an amazing job establishing the new story line. man could you imagine John meeting the crew of the spirit of fire and teaming up to defeat atriox? shit would be insane. Just the image of Jerome meeting john gives me shivers.
@memoryfoam2285 5 місяців тому
The sentinel kamikaze attack really reminds me of the Ancient drones in Stargate
@SigTheSauceMan 4 місяці тому
7:10 Red Team went into cryo aboard the Spirit of Fire in 2537. Halo Wars 2 is set in 2559. The Jiralhanae/Brutes weren't deployed until late-2552, when the Great Schism happened and the Brutes replaced the Elites in the Covenant. Then the Covenant was basically ended by the end of Halo 3, with the Covenant forces of Halo 4 and later being remnant factions (such as the "Storm" and "Banished." Additionally, this Red Team was equipped with MJOLNIR [GEN1] Mark IV armor, which lacked energy shielding (only the [GEN1] Mark IV[G](Grenadier) variant, notably worn by Jorge-052, would have energy shielding). They were at a *major* disadvantage against the Brutes. 20:14 Yup. She just hijacked their carrier's glassing cannon, damaging the surface to cause the Sentinels to attack the carrier. 22:55 The SPARTANs' preferred method of transport: *gravity* 28:06 Nope. That's a Forerunner Guardian Custode. And at this point in time, Cortana is the one controlling them. So basically, what this end-credit stinger is showing is that they escaped from the Banished, straight into Cortana's crosshairs.
@YetiUprising 6 місяців тому
Watch The War Within WoW cinematic that just came out Friday if you want your mind blown.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
It will blow my mind...? Alright, I'll give it a look in. KZ
@glennpruess6936 3 місяці тому
5:03 Its interesting how high charity is still burning after so long
@ashplaysgames7695 6 місяців тому
Fantastic video I'm a big halo fan since the original xbox. I gave you a sub for halo love.
@junjiito337 4 місяці тому
Serinas death still hits so hard and right at the start
@gethlegion415 3 місяці тому
22:45 *spartan sees ground from orbit* 0.00001 secs after "easy enough" *jumps*
@ollyjay07 22 години тому
343 dropped a major ball with infinite. Bringing the spirit of fire and red team into current timeline halo was a golden opportunity for an epic story. Ai went rogue, unsc decimated. Chief stuck on zeta halo. What a prime opportunity for the spirit of fire to rock up with it's older tech and reuniting red and blue team to finally defeat the banished together. Yes they would need a slipspace drive or another portal but the opportunity was there to have made some something truly epic
@ObsidionshadowX 6 місяців тому
I wanted to get into film making, but yeah.. my life hasn't had many opportunities to actually go out and do it. That's why im learning animation, though it may take a long time.. at least i can do it during spare time. Excellent coverage and insight.
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
The thing I would say to learn is your shooting style. Once you've got that, you'll know how you want to shoot and tell stories on that way. It becomes you. I remember being in film school and lecturers could tell it was my work before my name popped up. The beauty of animation too is it's easier to control every single part, create what you can see in your head. Live action, you're never truly happy haha. Thanks for watching, stick around with the channel and hopefully you can learn some more bits if you don't already know them that is. KZ
@lucassmith3790 5 місяців тому
It's been 3 weeks, but here's some info: at the end it was a guardian, from Halo 5. So you were sort of correct. In halo infinite, you can see a guadian in peices in the background on the ring (not the same ring, but just important info regardless). There may be a halo wars 3, but it probably wont continue from 2, due to infinite basically continuing both from halo wars 2 and halo 5.
@jamiemezs9891 6 місяців тому
And these are old school OTST.❤
@rattlesnake270 4 місяці тому
March 2559. Almost exactly 30 in-game years after the OG Halo Wars. And they are a long way from Etran Harborage and Arcadia.
@Jamall_Toys 6 місяців тому
It still boggle the mind why no one really made a movie like this. Upgrade the tech a like bit and but it on Netflix. Those Love, Death and Robots series did really good. I think😁
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
Fella, I would be all over that like butter on toast! I'd happily lose the TV series for what you described and if the cinematics looked like this or better, oh my goodness! KZ
@Ja1sc3L113r 6 місяців тому
I think that legendary ending, is a segue into Halo 5. That giant thing, was a Guardian.
@benarchyuk837 6 місяців тому
Isobel's scene with the glassing beam always gets to me
@pododododoehoh3550 6 місяців тому
Loved this, Halo 2 Anniversary cinematics are also a must watch. The entire remaster for that game is phenominal
@kaizammit 6 місяців тому
On it! KZ
@rubyrose9596 5 місяців тому
When you mention the sentinel kamikaze themselves. The ark one aren't equipped with lazers like the other installations to combat the flood
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