Testing out my new streamer looking microphone. All video's going forward will have this set up. It has that nice podcast sound now without me spending ages trying to make the audio sound good for you guys. I hope you like it.
Funny thing is, the microphone I was using is the same one I use on set, it's like £1000 plus and I've now swapped it for something under £100. Go figure, I go backwards.
Quick question... Now I've got all the streamer equipment, should I start streaming...
2023-12-29 10:42:50 +0000 UTC
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Guess who's back, back again!? I thought I wouldn't be back so soon after my computer had an SSD problem but here I am. I hope you guys had a lovely Christmas and looking forward to the New Year. I feel very lucky to have you lovely lot with me in the Cobra Kai Dojo as we face 2024. Even sounds futuristic.
This was the video originally meant for last week but instead it's here for the new year!! I have a lot to say in this one hence the video is 57 minutes long! I absolutely love making...
2023-12-28 14:56:00 +0000 UTC
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In the grim darkness of the far future there is only war! I'll be honest, I'm not the hugest fan of Warhammer and the lore but my goodness, I feel like I could be! I feel a change coming on, I'm loving all this.
This is upload 1 of 2 for my double bubble Warhammer cinematic breakdowns. Sadly however due to my editing machine needing to go into the chop shop today, the 2nd video will be uploaded next week or whenever my pc has been fixed. I think Robocop the game has killed it or pushed ...
2023-12-20 10:07:27 +0000 UTC
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I've been absolutely loving this Halo run recently and it's thanks to you guys so keep up the recommendations! I know I've got Halo Wars 1 to cover, is there anything else worth checking out in the Halo universe?
Not a huge amount of film talk at the end as I mention a lot of it as we watch together. What I might do as I continue these all cutscene reactions is write down notes so I can cover them again at the end. Maybe expand on them a little more. My only concern is making the video...
2023-12-15 10:57:22 +0000 UTC
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Hi guys! As you watch this new video, you'll notice that the breakdown is different from normal, I'm breaking it down like I used to at the beginning of the channel. This will now be the format going forward.
For the last 6 months I have edited the hell out of the other breakdowns as the reason I chose that format was to make me different from others and give you more of a polished product to watch. Problem is... It's been destroying me due to the hours it takes. Mix that with my everyd...
2023-12-13 17:15:19 +0000 UTC
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I had to direct two commercials within 4 days recently. Only now they are going live and on TV. I will share the final images shortly and believe it or not, this ad was inspired by an old gaming franchise.
These ads are also the reason I haven't been able to give you content recently, on a frequent basis that is. I'm currently working with two editors to see if I can speed up the process of my release schedule. Hopefully it all works out.
If you have any questions regarding ...
2023-12-05 22:06:22 +0000 UTC
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Something a little different this time when it comes to the breakdown, this time, I've gone through the whole video frame by frame as they say. Special thank you to Onearmy for the recommendation!
It's quite long as in duration for content but you'll have to let me know if you enjoy me sitting down with you and doing it this way. I'm treating this as a test so please let me know!! If you like it, I'll do more like this and if not, I hope you enjoy it still but I'll stick to my other for...
2023-12-05 21:11:02 +0000 UTC
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A single scene, two characters talking yet one of the most powerful cinematics I have ever seen. Let's find out why!
2023-11-28 00:58:18 +0000 UTC
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You guys let me know that Awakening The Nightmare was a thing so here it is! You also told me about the Halo Wars E3 Trailer so I've included it in this video. I give a little breakdown on it but not a full one.
Thanks to this being a Patreon video, I get to leave the main song in the Halo Wars E3 Trailer, YouTube tried slapping me with copyright warning so YouTube have the outside the nightclub sound effect. Welcome to the clubs boys!
2023-11-14 13:03:29 +0000 UTC
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I was directing my first African TV advert a few weeks ago and have now finished the project. Now I can talk about it. I will also share a few images of the final results and some from the Post Production workflow in case you're interested. I had a very difficult challenge to overcome - you probably won't believe me when I tell you.
A little factoid: The water contraption in one of the bts photos is in fact a rain machine, it was used for a single shot meaning once and it cost £3000. I...
2023-11-03 16:14:03 +0000 UTC
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Halo is a franchise that I grew up with, it cemented that passion I have for the gaming hobby. Somehow I missed a few titles and this was one of them. Buckle up because these blew me away!
[This is not a breakdown] This is a Reaction and Commentary video but I do go into some filmmaking bits at the end. I hope you enjoy the cinematics as much as I did! KZ
2023-11-03 01:26:12 +0000 UTC
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Thanks to the Patreon member Jamie Rowe, he suggested a video for Halloween and I thought that was a cracking idea! He also suggested something else which I also loved but that will come later.
These cinematics have made me want to pick up where I left off with The Walking Dead. Will they have that effect on you too or did you finish it?! Enjoy guys! KZ
2023-10-29 00:02:01 +0000 UTC
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I do wonder sometimes if viewers/watchers of my content wonder what the hell takes me so long to make these. Here is the editing timeline from my filmmakers breakdown for Honor and Glory. I also edit these around my actual work projects either it be filming, more editing, soundscaping the film or colour grading. So... now you know. Thank you for your support and patience. KZ
2023-10-27 09:50:27 +0000 UTC
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This one hit me hard! In this breakdown I discuss how the filmmakers make you feel what The Last Bastion can feel. Those clever chaps/chapettes over at Blizzard, very good. KZ
2023-10-25 13:22:29 +0000 UTC
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My first ever Overwatch animation short and the reason why I want to look at them all. I think this is my favourite one so far.
Being one of my first ever Filmmaker Reacts videos, the format is different to what it is now. Enjoy!
2023-10-25 13:16:38 +0000 UTC
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The most requested cinematic I have ever had and yeah, it was amazing! One viewer said to bring tissues... I totally agree. I hope you enjoy it guys! Some of the best storytelling I've ever seen in such a short cinematic.
2023-10-24 20:06:18 +0000 UTC
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These kind of days are not as bad as it sounds. It is a day where I organise the rushes, audio, assets and many other things ready for editing. In the industry, you'd have a junior editor get everything like this ready for the main editor but as I'm part of a small team, I'm doing the lot! What I like about this is it's basically a warm up for me so when I've finished this part. I land with the wheels already spinning.
Interesting facts:
> This aspect ratio is 4096 x 1716 and i...
2023-10-23 14:00:09 +0000 UTC
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Thank you so much for hanging out with me and supporting the channel.
Discovering and sharing amazing stories is why I started the YouTube content creator journey and now with Patreon, I can discover more, hang out with you for longer and share my knowledge in filmmaking and storytelling.
In the great words of Shang Tsung but with a slight tweak, "Patreon Has Begun!"
2023-10-18 23:40:50 +0000 UTC
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