Smoke On the MOVIE
Posted: Fri Nov 10, 2006 1:35 am
First off, I'd like to say it was a pleasure getting to meet the team. Your selfless dedication has paid off.
Several years ago I saw the VFTC movie. "Wow" I thought. "That's just amazing!" A few months later, the first VTB movie found it's way to my computer. "Incredible!" Their flying is as precise, if not more so, looks awesome, and the effects just really make the movie. Not to mention that they do it simulating my countries demo team, and living in Las Vegas, my home team as well. Well, while those videos were innovative and fresh, Smoke On has created an entirely new level.
As was expected, the Virtual Thunderbirds have proven yet again their skills. In the real world, the USAF Thunderbirds perform manuvers that us that watch them, even those that understand aerodynamis and such, are left in awe. Those moves cannot be done, and yet they do them. Well, the Virtual Thunderbirds have done the exact same thing. And, as Commander/Leader Mike Jobe pointed out, the virtual team does this without periferals and without the feelings of flight. No sense of yaw or G forces to add input of what the aircraft is doing. Top notch flying by the entire team.
Normally the actors are the star of the show. Nobody stands by the red carpet looking for the director or editor. Smoke On is the exception. Kris Langdell has created a work of art. One he created while working a full time job, notably the full time job of airline pilot. Forget the rumors, airline pilots don't get two weeks off a month. They work a lot of days, usually 4-5 a week, and during that time they are away from home and family. In the midst of all the Kris has found the time to not only practice with the rest of the team, but to put together a masterpiece. And that is truly what Smoke On is, a Masterpiece, with the capitol "M". Throught the entire movie I was presented with astounding views, angles, and perspectives that could not have been imagined. And on top of all that he FLEW as well. But because that is not enough (OK, WAY more then enough, but apparantly not for Kris) he has also created a stellar tribute to the USAF Thunderbirds.
The Virtual Thunderbirds have set the new standard. For someone to improve on this presentation will likely require help from Pixar, money from Universal, the direction of Scorsese, and the creativity of Gene Roddenberry.
I would like to thank the entire Virtual Thunderbird team, as well as their sponsor Thrustmaster, for an enjoyable evening. You are worthy of every accolade said about your abilities, and more.
Several years ago I saw the VFTC movie. "Wow" I thought. "That's just amazing!" A few months later, the first VTB movie found it's way to my computer. "Incredible!" Their flying is as precise, if not more so, looks awesome, and the effects just really make the movie. Not to mention that they do it simulating my countries demo team, and living in Las Vegas, my home team as well. Well, while those videos were innovative and fresh, Smoke On has created an entirely new level.
As was expected, the Virtual Thunderbirds have proven yet again their skills. In the real world, the USAF Thunderbirds perform manuvers that us that watch them, even those that understand aerodynamis and such, are left in awe. Those moves cannot be done, and yet they do them. Well, the Virtual Thunderbirds have done the exact same thing. And, as Commander/Leader Mike Jobe pointed out, the virtual team does this without periferals and without the feelings of flight. No sense of yaw or G forces to add input of what the aircraft is doing. Top notch flying by the entire team.
Normally the actors are the star of the show. Nobody stands by the red carpet looking for the director or editor. Smoke On is the exception. Kris Langdell has created a work of art. One he created while working a full time job, notably the full time job of airline pilot. Forget the rumors, airline pilots don't get two weeks off a month. They work a lot of days, usually 4-5 a week, and during that time they are away from home and family. In the midst of all the Kris has found the time to not only practice with the rest of the team, but to put together a masterpiece. And that is truly what Smoke On is, a Masterpiece, with the capitol "M". Throught the entire movie I was presented with astounding views, angles, and perspectives that could not have been imagined. And on top of all that he FLEW as well. But because that is not enough (OK, WAY more then enough, but apparantly not for Kris) he has also created a stellar tribute to the USAF Thunderbirds.
The Virtual Thunderbirds have set the new standard. For someone to improve on this presentation will likely require help from Pixar, money from Universal, the direction of Scorsese, and the creativity of Gene Roddenberry.
I would like to thank the entire Virtual Thunderbird team, as well as their sponsor Thrustmaster, for an enjoyable evening. You are worthy of every accolade said about your abilities, and more.