Help us make a CampFire Episode (Xbox, U.S.A only)
As our ideas for newer episode grow, our workload grows. Making a CampFire episode is not easy. Even with the exclusion of Post Special Effects, it could still take weeks to do an entire 10 minute video. Though this time were going to turn it up a notch. We will be aiming for a 30 minute video!
Update: “When does the work begin” section has been added
What is CampFire?
BlackOps CampFire is episode series using Black Ops Replay system. We provide our own original concepts and stories, and use Black Ops to provide our scenarios. Alot of people like to claim our show as a “Call of Duty version of Red vs. Blue.” Our series was inspired by Rooster Teeth’s series, but I wouldnt say its just like it. We just use the same techniques as them which is called Machinimation!
So far the entire series has been voiced, written, machinimated, and edited by Upside, Merck and Dez. No one outside of LvLSelect has contributed any personal input. Only thing we have not done ourselves was the music. That was provided by Incompetech.com and their amazing royalty-free library. This time were going to do our own music scores. Either that, or use alot less of incompetech music and more of our own.
The next episode will be a long one. We will be looking for people willing to work proffesssionally in a private match on Black Ops (this is where the recording takes place). We want the room to be full along with 2 producers and the director (myself) in the lobby. So if I am correct, that will be 15 machinamtion actors we will be accepting.
Machinimation
The process is simple to explain, but a little more tough to act. The 15 people will be provided with action script and instructions on what their specific character does in each scene. This also requires tedious details such as: looking up and down to indicate that your character is talking, or walking slowly instead of running to give a more realistic look etc. The Dialogue scenes are slow but easy, while the action scenes will require some tough precision. The only real downfall I can say is that Black Ops will only let you record 10 minutes worth of replay before the file starts to corrupt. Yes! This means we have to be prepared for our roles swiftly, or else we will be doing multiple private matches until the scene is completed! Now dont get me wrong, we love to have a lot of fun when we work on machinimation. Most of time me and merck are discovering potential ideas in a level while friendly firing at each other. We laugh, we learn and we execute.
Voice Acting
Voice acting is going to require a bit more as far as equipment. For those willing to do vocals, you must have at microphone that is at least $100. Preferably a Condenser Cardioid Microphone. Omnidirectional Mics are not really suitable for one-person voice recording as it tends to bring in unwanted feedback from every direction. If you are interested in Vocals, we will personally provide you more information on what you will need as far as software and hardware. Skype will also be a requirement.
Story
Im not going to publicly explain what the story is about, but I will tell you, that it will be a touchy subject among the gaming community and could potentially leave us with a “You got guts” Medal. The story has twist on a subject that is long overdue for true explanation. We’ve done the research and we know for a fact it needs to be addressed. Once you have been invited to join in the episode, the whole story will be summarized for you and I guarantee you will like it in a shocking way.
When does the work begin
For now there is no set date yet. Were still working on scripting, but if you sign up early, we will keep you up to date and provide a schedule that will not interfere too much with your daily agendas. Do know that more than likely the acting will more than likely require only 2 weekends. This will not be an “all week” type of thing. No. We have a life too. It will just be 2 seperate weekends. Plus the machinimation doesnt take that long to do anyways. As long as everything is prepped, it will go by so fast youd think you didnt really do anything.
References
So have you seen our previous work? if not where have you been? Were not noobs at this sorta thing. We know what were doing when it comes to making creative media. Check out our latest episode and the tons of love we received…
Our Trailer was featured on Machinima’s Respawn Army
Episode 2: Animal was featured on Machinima’s Respawn Army
Our Video has been entered into Evil Controllers contest. We are currently in Second place. If you want to support, click here and like the video. Thats it!
OpticJ sends a message to Upside on Twitter
Our Second Episode: Animal. Runtime: 14 minutes
Want to Sign Up!?
For Machinimation(action scripts) actors, click here
For Voice Actors (dialogue voices), click here
For others who wish to contribute anything else such as ideas, music or even money (totally up to you), email us at lvlselect@gmail.com
Once you’ve been accepted, more details will be provided to you. If you have open questions, email us at lvlselect@gmail.com, Twitter: Upside27, Skype: Upside27, Xbox Live: Upside27