Virtual Blue Angels BIG Movie - Get it here!!!
Virtual Blue Angels BIG Movie - Get it here!!!
We have just released our new movie
Head on over to http://www.simhq.com/_air6/air_219a.html to check out our interview, and download the movie while you're reading
Click the link at the end of the SimHQ article to go to the movie download, or get it direct here:
http://www.patricksaviation.com/videos/Kato_VBA3/755/
Enjoy
Kato
VBA#3 Left Wing
Head on over to http://www.simhq.com/_air6/air_219a.html to check out our interview, and download the movie while you're reading
Click the link at the end of the SimHQ article to go to the movie download, or get it direct here:
http://www.patricksaviation.com/videos/Kato_VBA3/755/
Enjoy
Kato
VBA#3 Left Wing
Last edited by Kato on Tue Jul 11, 2006 10:54 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Kudos to the Virtual Blues and Kato!
We can certainly appreciate the hard work and efforts to put flying like this together! "Trained eyes" can spot areas where, as was pointed out in the interview from www.simhq.com (btw, classy article) where you mentioned: Sometimes it takes weeks to perfect just one maneuver, others just click — that’s the nature of the beast. I couldn't agree more! Some maneuvers just become your nemesis and curse, while others are a walk in the park...
I really liked the interview! Some things I enjoyed either for personal preference or appreciation of it's difficulty from the movie as far as the flying goes (the hard earned money):
Fleur de lis - (Beautiful!)
Tuck under roll - (Perfect positioning of the camera from the crowds perspective)
Aileron rolls - (How many times did it take to get everyone synchronized?)
As far as the editing, nice approach to show more than the crowds perspective. I know one fella among our own that keeps advocating this... not me by the way, ha ha! I gotta say that the two fade ins/outs from real to virtual on the ground were spot on perfect!
One question... I noticed the Blue Angel flightsuit in the canopy reflection while inside the cockpit. Did you edit the reflection bitmap in Lock-On in order for that?
Once again, to all the Virtual Blues - great job reproducing the excellence and professionalism found in U.S. Marine and Navy pilots!!!
Salute!
LD
We can certainly appreciate the hard work and efforts to put flying like this together! "Trained eyes" can spot areas where, as was pointed out in the interview from www.simhq.com (btw, classy article) where you mentioned: Sometimes it takes weeks to perfect just one maneuver, others just click — that’s the nature of the beast. I couldn't agree more! Some maneuvers just become your nemesis and curse, while others are a walk in the park...
I really liked the interview! Some things I enjoyed either for personal preference or appreciation of it's difficulty from the movie as far as the flying goes (the hard earned money):
Fleur de lis - (Beautiful!)
Tuck under roll - (Perfect positioning of the camera from the crowds perspective)
Aileron rolls - (How many times did it take to get everyone synchronized?)
As far as the editing, nice approach to show more than the crowds perspective. I know one fella among our own that keeps advocating this... not me by the way, ha ha! I gotta say that the two fade ins/outs from real to virtual on the ground were spot on perfect!
One question... I noticed the Blue Angel flightsuit in the canopy reflection while inside the cockpit. Did you edit the reflection bitmap in Lock-On in order for that?
Once again, to all the Virtual Blues - great job reproducing the excellence and professionalism found in U.S. Marine and Navy pilots!!!
Salute!
LD
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Though some of you may find it stupid or whatever but we do some close flying on my team in FS and im with you about taking weeks for a maneuver while others just click. I know it took us weeks to get the formation roll and loop down and for our new show we improved on those two moves and they just took not long at all for a presentable shot. We still practice though, i think every formation flyer, though we know it will never come, aim for that perfect flight.
Hey Kato, good to hear from you!
Excellent movie, i really enjoyed it. Congrats to the team on some great flying. Going to sit back and watch it for the third time.
Tell Trapper he has to move 1/4 inch up and 3/4 inch to the right..... Just kidding, there has been many hours of hard work to produce the smooth flying in this video. Kudo's to the flying skills of the pilots.
This is great for the community, looking forward to your next release or live show.
Excellent movie, i really enjoyed it. Congrats to the team on some great flying. Going to sit back and watch it for the third time.
Tell Trapper he has to move 1/4 inch up and 3/4 inch to the right..... Just kidding, there has been many hours of hard work to produce the smooth flying in this video. Kudo's to the flying skills of the pilots.
This is great for the community, looking forward to your next release or live show.
Thanks for all the great comments guys - we really appreciate it
Now for some answers to your questions...
...and LD, thanks for all your other compliments in your post.
Funnily enough, Maj Matt Shortal (Real Blue Angel Slot Pilot) said the same thing. Actually, he said Trap needed to move 1/4 inch up, and 3/4 inch to the LEFT!!!...Slot Pilots!!
Congrats on geting the VTB Slot position Redeye - most impressive bud ...of course, in all seriousness, I know first hand what a great pilot you are.
Thanks again guys
Now for some answers to your questions...
Unforunately, we couldn't have zipped it - Patrick's Aviation doesn't accept zip files - only movie files like the .wmvlqcorsa wrote:but ya could of at least zipped it
I imagine, the same number of times has taken your Diamond to synchronize it - heheLawndart wrote:Aileron rolls - How many times did it take to get everyone synchronized?
I think I remember a thread of yours with this topic having seen the White Ravens "whole demo from one location" video. For me, the "One location" technique is impressive to us who fly formation. But I wanted to reach a broader audience, and make it exciting the whole way through for the casual observer too. Just my 2 cents - not looking to start a huge debate on this - both views have merit. It appears that Burner and I have similar views on thisLawndart wrote:nice approach to show more than the crowds perspective. I know one fella among our own that keeps advocating this... not me by the way, ha ha!
Yes, I edited the "F-15pitreflect.tga" file. Just adds a nice subtle touchLawndart wrote:I noticed the Blue Angel flightsuit in the canopy reflection while inside the cockpit. Did you edit the reflection bitmap in Lock-On in order for that?
...and LD, thanks for all your other compliments in your post.
At the very least I believe both our teams will be at VFAT 2006, assuming we don't do something before that.Burner wrote:can't wait to see a live show some time
OMG, LMAO!!!Redeye wrote:Tell Trapper he has to move 1/4 inch up and 3/4 inch to the right.....
Funnily enough, Maj Matt Shortal (Real Blue Angel Slot Pilot) said the same thing. Actually, he said Trap needed to move 1/4 inch up, and 3/4 inch to the LEFT!!!...Slot Pilots!!
Congrats on geting the VTB Slot position Redeye - most impressive bud ...of course, in all seriousness, I know first hand what a great pilot you are.
Thanks again guys
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Kato, thats just wierd. Trying to take a nip off Trapper and was beaten to the punch by Maj Matt Shortal. Must be something to it though eh Trapper... Try drinking more coffee or getting less sleep before you fly.
Trapper, i'm going to get a coffee and watch the movie again, then practice. Good stuff!
Thanks for the kind words Kato, you know i apprieciate your comments.Kato wrote:OMG, LMAO!!!Redeye wrote:Tell Trapper he has to move 1/4 inch up and 3/4 inch to the right.....
Funnily enough, Maj Matt Shortal (Real Blue Angel Slot Pilot) said the same thing. Actually, he said Trap needed to move 1/4 inch up, and 3/4 inch to the LEFT!!!...Slot Pilots!!
Redeye edit:
Oh yea...i mean't the left...
Congrats on geting the VTB Slot position Redeye - most impressive bud ...of course, in all seriousness, I know first hand what a great pilot you are.
Trapper, i'm going to get a coffee and watch the movie again, then practice. Good stuff!