This week's film selectiion is a technical masterpiece, made in RDR2. It is both an homage to the game and the film. John Wick's Red Dead Redemption is made by eli_handle_b.wav, and is worth every second of your time watching it!

1:49 Introduction to film, editing quality, compositing and matching RDR2 to John Wick – technically outstanding!

4:11 How?!!! Skill level is well above average

7:00 This is not just cut scenes

9:13 A tribute to both the game and the film

9:47 There are no scripted behaviour mods for RDR2 – the camera in the game all has to be positioned through play for this kind of machinima to be achieved – an editor is a missed opportunity for the game

13:00 Discussing the tools used

Credits -
Speakers: Ricky Grove, Damien Valentine, Phil Rice
Producer: Ricky Grove
Editor: Phil Rice
Music: Phil Rice & SunoAI

A DC inspired short made with love and artful skill, this week's pick is also an homage to the creative talent of a young creator now sadly passed. Despite us not necessarily being the target audience - due to certain demographic features - we really enjoyed reviewing this. Check out our comments and do add your own.

1:32 Introduction to the film: form and creative technique – Smallville comedy vibe X superhero, and a shout out for collaborations everywhere
6:00 The challenge of being a Minecraft modder and making machinima possible – the Blockbuster mod and BBS mod
9:20 Player control: the visual fidelity is outstanding, the choreography is impressive, the editing, shot selection and sequencing and craft is admirable
12:37 Is it for us oldies? Maybe… target audience is key to this, identifying with the game aesthetic
17:20 Discussing early machinimas: Seal of Nahara and Devil’s Covenant
19:28 Kid Flash comparison to the DC TV show – this is better!
22:58 In conclusion: “This film was clearly loved by its creators”

Credits -
Speakers: Ricky Grove, Phil Rice, Damien Valentine
Producer: Ricky Grove
Editor: Phil Rice
Music: Phil Rice and SunoAI

This week, we discuss a 2013 episode of @Draxtor's interviews series with artists filmed in Second Life series, this episode with Australian artist @lynettewallworth270.

1:43 Get involved in the latest Star Citizen contest, links in Show Notes
3:26 Introduction to the pick
9:12 Phil describes early traditions of interview shows filmed in virtual worlds, such as Late Night with Toxie (filmed in Quake) and This Spartan Life (Halo)
12:44 Could this episode now be updated using AI?
13:33 Quality of audio is the most valuable part 15:49 GenZ viewing patterns are changing – how well does SL as an interview format reflect contemporary approaches?
17:53 The major obstacle to multi-tasking…!

Credits -
Speakes: Ricky Grove, Phil Rice, Damien Valentine
Producer: Ricky Grove
Editor: Phil Rice
Music: Phil Rice & SonaAI