AVCOM Productions

"Only In Battlefield 3" Contest Entry (Nabsuh AVCOM Productions)

2012-01-23T01:03:00.000Z

Ashes Of Betrayal (Ivy Film Festival Machinima Entry)

2010-04-10T17:30:00.003Z

Mass Effect 2 -Normandy Attack opening done in Halo

2010-03-22T19:55:00.001Z

"Loved ME 2

Love Animating in Halo

What'd we get if we combine the two =D

and also, this was a funky lil-animation I did, ME 2 inspired XD"

The type of stuff we've been up to =)

Site upgrades!

2010-03-09T20:13:00.001Z

Yeah, setting up a new site. We'll provide a link soonish =)

Vote For Us!

2010-01-02T21:03:00.002Z

lewishudson_04@hotmail.co.uk

Email the following to this dude! Best Visual Effects Reach (Emerald Miniseries) High Charity (Emerald Miniseries) Best Sound Effects Reach (Emerald Miniseries) High Charity (Emerald Miniseries) Best Cinematography High Charity (Emerald Miniseries) Best Music High Charity - Jeff Holley Reach - Jeff Holley Best Art Design Reach (Emerald Miniseries) High Charity (Emerald Miniseries) Best Editing Reach (Emerald Miniseries) High Charity (Emerald Miniseries) Best Director Reach (Emerald Miniseries) High Charity (Emerald Miniseries) Best Action Reach (Emerald Miniseries) High Charity (Emerald Miniseries)

Return Teaser

2009-12-30T16:55:00.001Z

We'll be back next year =D

In the meantime...

Corporate Reorganization

2009-09-26T18:40:00.003Z

"Oh AVCOM, AVCOM, Where'Ist Thou AVCOM?" (Total Spoof Of Shakespeare, Stolen from Romeo & Juliet)

Yes, we've dropped off radar haven't we? I'd like to apologize as I would've had this update out by this weekend had it not been for me catching a lovely sickness that has plagued me till thursday.

However, I digress, because the most important news is that projects are going slow, and since I've had to refix my computer I lost quite a few things. This means that Emerald will be put on hold indefinitely.

Now, don't fret', I'm working on an action plan for how I'm going to handle films in the future, but this will mean that AVCOM Productions will not be releasing any first party films any time soon.

Before you start throwing whatever glassed-beverages you have at the screen, this does not mean we're shutting down. I'm still going to be heavily involved in third party projects with people such as ImmortalHD, Insomniac225 & Matt Eades along with Craig Kesicke at Angsty Studios. You might be wondering why I am referring specifically to these three groups/people, and there is a good reason for that. I'm working on three separate projects for these groups. Well, heres where you'll see what I'm going to be doing for the future!

AVCOM PRODUCTIONS CGI LEAD FOR HOST

HOST is a really interesting project for me from a CGI standpoint. While this is a Halo-Machinima, its completely non-halo canon; therefore I do not have to abide by the rules of the Haloverse or anything along those lines. This means that already I have to design and create new material ground up. I'd like to thank jtdoepke for his creation of the ship used primarily in HOST.

The second part different about HOST is that there aren't any overly complex particle scenes, which means that this is the first project where I have alot of polish time on my hands rather then animation. The result? The visual quality of HOST will be diversely different and perhaps alot better then what I usually create. I hope to learn outta this is more visual trickery to make things seem nicer without the cost of processing power. For more about HOST visit Immortal's Youtube Channel or the HOST Machinima.Com Thread!

And for those that don't believe me about that visuals thing? See for yourself:

Next brings me onto a more audio-based project:

AVCOM PRODUCTIONS SOUND DESIGN LEAD FOR CRY HAVOC

This project goes back to the roots of where AVCOM began from. We started doing sound for other production groups but as time went on we fended for ourselves. But recently going back to the true roots of doing different aspects of film for other people has brought us back to sound. As far as sound goes, it'll be high quality and award-nominated (hopefully :P). Check out Cry Havoc at Insomniac225's youtube page or a thread I"ll eventually link here. But I'd like to point one thing out, Cry Havoc ain't the usual machinima flick and from what I've done, it seems like its own style ;)

Finally, what could I be doing with Angsty Studios?

AVCOM PRODUCTIONS Something Lead for Angsty Project?

Yeah kids, I wasn't gonna reveal this one too quickly, but keep an eye on the Angsty Studios website and you might just figure out what we're up to ;).

We like to keep you guys teased, and so theres the catch 22 there people. Until next, keep it clean!

P.S

On another note, ODST has a much better narrative then Halo 3.

Computer Problems... & Inspiration.

2009-09-06T17:00:00.001Z

Yes, it seems I did drop off the radar for quite some time, and with a reason. My computer decided to get a virus on it and mess up and a whole load of other gooky-messes. The result? I had to wipe the partition off (Because I use a MAC Pro) and get rid of windows. Long story short, I've saved what I can, but this means that Emerald has been put on hold until further notice. For you dudes out there who were looking forward to the third part, dont' worry, I'll make a return, though not immediately.

AVCOM will make a triumphet return, and I'll be sure to post updates to let you guys know whats going on.

-Nabsuh out. Keep it clean!

Another screenshot!

2009-08-14T18:53:00.003Z

Enjoy this :P, still working at it!

Into space...

2009-08-02T10:16:00.002Z

Well, considering Reach has been out for a week now, its been great and has been picked up more positively then High Charity, I thought I may has well give an update.

I've decided that the remaining AVCOM Shorts are to be released hopefully early August. This brings me to my next point, The Orbital Chase is COMPLETELY animated. However, I'd like to point out because one of the words in the orbital chase actually is an homage to an animation I did two years ago, and I"m sure when you'll see it out, you'll enjoy it. Anyways, to tide you dudes over, I've got some screenies of what you can expect. I'd also like to point out that the visuals are being redone, so the overhauling will add some good to the animation as well.
Until next time, keep it clean!

Reach

2009-07-22T14:09:00.008Z

"Received Distress Call. Launch response forces"

Machinima

Youtube

Director's Notes:

Yes, finally! The next part of the Emerald miniseries is out for the public viewing! Of course, the more interesting thing in this episode is the complete lack of machinima in the episode and the heavy-duty amount of CGI involved. This is somewhat of an idea of what direction the series is taking in. Reach took slightly longer than anticipated, but alas, it has done well in both the visual and audio designs. Though we were waiting on music, it was well worth waiting for. The music by FEARDVA was excellent and steps up quite a bit more from before, and I would like to thank him especially for that. Also for those who are kinda missing the cinematics, well, we've got you covered ;) so I recommend you watch all the way till the end.

Now of course High Charity has been on the intertubes for about a week now, and it has done pretty well! Scoring Honours, Multiple Spotlights and of course, the big one, my Bungie.net spotlight in which Urk commented:

"If you're looking for some new serial Halo 3 machinima, AVCOM Shorts is planning on dropping three more of these. Nice effects and camera work. Check it out."

Alright, I'll be back later on this week with a lil-peek of The Orbital Chase, and perhaps maybe a look forward as well ;)

HBO Spotlight

When I say something's gonna happen...

2009-07-21T22:53:00.003Z

I mean it =D

Sent off Reach, the main newspost will be up soon!

An update on Reach... and a lil-look forward ;)

2009-07-15T22:41:00.003Z

Reach is pretty much finished, just rendering one final shot before I head off to sleep. Sent a copy off for scoring towards FEARDVA :D

In the meantime, I've started some texturing work on Orbital Chase... heres a peek ;)

Stay Tuned!

Bungie Spotlight! among other press stuff :D

2009-07-14T16:33:00.002Z

I lurve Bungie =)

Honours for youtube:

#58 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment - Australia

#75 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment

#94 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment - Ireland

#70 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment - New Zealand

#95 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment - Global

#42 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment - Netherlands

#72 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment - Sweden

FAQ

2009-07-14T10:02:00.002Z

After the release of High Charity, quite a few questions came up which I felt needed to be answered. So, without further ado, here is the Frequently Ask Questions section =)

FAQ- General

Who runs AVCOM Productions?
- Nabsuh, main overlord, Ziper27 is our inhouse assistant director and puppeteer. We do most of our work inhouse with the exception of music and voice acting. Our music is done by FEARDVA.
What hardware do you use?
- For the basic setup, I have two xbox 360's with eight controllers (four between each), then I have two main live accounts and three silver accounts which have the ODST helmets. Then, to capture I have a BlackMagic Intensity Pro HD which captures the footage from the theatre mode. In most cases I usually record placeholder audio using a Rockband Microphone. Then import onto my computer and edit from there!
What software do you use?
- For capturing we use Blackmagic Media-Express, then for our post work, we use Lightwave 9 3D by Newtek to create the animations, Adobe After Effects for any visual effects needed or Adobe Photoshop Elements for any image editing. Then we wrap up the editing and sound work in Adobe Premiere Pro and Steinberg Nuendo if we're doing proper mixing. Then we send it off to FEARDVA for music; in which he uses Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Extreme with FL Studio 8. Our voice actors use Audacity (or in Gassy's case) FL Studio.
Will you animate for me?
- No, I'm afraid I do not animate for anyone outside of my affiliates. This is because these people are official production groups which I work on part from as a second party.
Will FEARDVA do music for me?
- If you buy him a midi keyboard. Or if you get him food. Or tickets to E3. Or the Valve Corporation Headquarters.
Can you give me any contact details from your production group?
- No, I'm afraid out of consideration and privacy from the crew; I will not be giving anyone's details out.
Can I voice act?
- I'm afraid not; we have our own closed group of actors who we choose from.
Can I body act (really should be puppeteer) for you?
- We do all of our films over system-link, so I'm afraid we do not contact external puppeteers.
Can I haz a copy of the moosics?
- Yes you may, feel free to contact FEARDVA at (alphadagio@hotmail.com). With that, specify the song you want and what you thought of his music; but I'm a afraid his friends list is very exclusive. Sending him a midi-keyboard would be helpful towards this goal.
"is there something moare than 5 star?"
- I'm afraid not.

FAQ- Affiliates

Who are these affiliates?
- These affiliates are production groups which I know somewhat personally out of experience and groups I have made clear who I would work with.
Can I be an affiliate?
- Bribes towards FEARDVA might work considering he is the composer. But, otherwise, it is very hard to become a new affiliate.
Do you work solely for AVCOM or work for machinima.com as a director?
- Machinima.com is a sponsor of AVCOM Productions.
What are the machinima based websites for?
- Those dudes are just highlighted machinima which I enjoy.

FAQ- High Charity

How do you do all those space sequences?
- I (meaning Nabsuh) animate them in Lightwave 9 3D by Newtek.
Do you animate all the scenes in your films?
- Most space sequences by me are definitely animated by myself. Halo Cutscenes have not been involved at all in the creation of my film. However, any Halo 3 maps shown just require puppeteering and setup in forge; and of course Halo 3 is created by Bungie Studios.
Where did you get those ships from?!?
- Many years ago I managed to extract a few of these ships (though I wouldn't recommend it now days) and used a few tools to get the models from the game. However, after viewing the models, it appeared they did not have enough definition. Therefore, I went back and cleaned up all the models; with some assistance from jtdoepke. The original models and textures are by Bungie, but otherwise I have done up everything in a higher resolution so the ships appear better and more… realistic to the Halo-Canon.
Can I have a copy of the models?
-No, you may not, I have spent some considerable amount of time fixing these models along with a friend of mine, and so I wouldn't want to hand the models over to anyone else. I would like to point out such an action is illegal as well.
How do you animate?
- This question is similar somewhat to how to create a machinima; with the exception being that animation is more manual and requires time to create. Choose a program such as Lightwave and 3ds Max, and look up tutorials. No 3D Program comes free so I would recommend you think before you buy one.
Look at the armour on the elite, isn't that the incorrect colour? You should read into the lore a bit more shouldn't you?
- I spend a considerable amount of time while making my videos making sure that the Halo-Canon is maintained throughout the films; while the stories themselves may not have happened, a lot of the technology and systems you see have been canon to the maximum.
Who voice acted the fleet-master elite?
- David Keith , he worked on-part with Angsty Studios and ODST Sarge.

Taking a look at another friend!

2009-07-12T22:44:00.002Z

A friend of mine ODST Sarge released the first episode for his machinima series "Unexpected", take a look! The music is also scored by another friend of mine "Craig" from Angsty Studios. Cool dudes, go ahead and check out their vids.

Unexpected Episode 1

As for Reach, its turn into one beastily part of the miniseries then I intended. I'll still try make it for a release next week... but no direct promises. If anything, I'll work on both (Both meaning Orbital Chase and Reach), but I'll aim to get Reach out next week.

Onward and upwards!

A Progress Update on Reach

2009-07-10T00:01:00.002Z

Yeah... either by now you've found this site through the youtube/machinima.com link hopefully, otherwise I'll expect more people in the future!

Anyways, Reach is coming along nicely... hit a snag with a few of the shots, but thats okay! I've managed to clean them up! Reach will be hitting the intertubes by next week! To tide you over, here are some screenies from the actual product!

Stay tuned people!

Our first AVCOM Short: "High Charity"

2009-07-07T13:12:00.012Z

"Gather the fleet. Destroy the vermin"

Machinima.com

Youtube

This is the first AVCOM Shorts miniseries "Emerald". Part 1 of 4. Hope you enjoy the movie!

Director's Notes:

These AVCOM "Shorts" are designed to be short and cinematic, but with alot of content to most of it. This first one is a pilot to show off the layout and format of how these shorts work; but being a pilot, it does preview some of the stuff I have in mind for the next installments. Another important aspect is that the episode summaries aren't long, they're infact short and concise like the Halo cinematic text.

The secondary aim of these shorts is to create a linking miniseries (hence, the "Emerald" miniseries), but making each short standalone (For example, High Charity) from each, so that one wouldn't haven't to watch a previous episode to understand another episode. Some interesting things are shown, so I hope you all enjoy it! Stay tuned for the next part, which will have some more interesting... twists to it =D

Also, have a happy Bungie day!

Honours for the video July 11th:

#31 - Most Discussed (Today) - Entertainment - Global

#45 - Most Viewed (Today) - Australia

#87 - Most Viewed (Today) - Canada

#65 - Most Viewed (Today) - New Zealand

#11 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Australia

#25 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Canada

#48 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment

#53 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Ireland

#25 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - New Zealand

#74 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Israel

#22 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Global

#80 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Mexico

#60 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Netherlands

#41 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Sweden

#30 - Top Favourited (Today) - Entertainment - Global

#25 - Top Rated (Today) - Entertainment - Global

Honours for July 12th:

Honours for this video (26)

#27 - Most Discussed (Today) - Entertainment - Global

#35 - Most Viewed (Today) - Australia

#72 - Most Viewed (Today) - Canada

#66 - Most Viewed (Today)

#90 - Most Viewed (Today) - Ireland

#47 - Most Viewed (Today) - New Zealand

#77 - Most Viewed (Today) - Global

#79 - Most Viewed (Today) - Sweden

#56 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Germany

#9 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Australia

#19 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Canada

#21 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment

#32 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Ireland

#23 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - New Zealand

#30 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Israel

#19 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Global

#67 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Mexico

#21 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Netherlands

#54 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Poland

#67 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Russia

#51 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Czech Republic

#23 - Most Viewed (Today) - Entertainment - Sweden

#98 - Top Favourited (Today) - Global

#29 - Top Favourited (Today) - Entertainment - Global

#96 - Top Rated (Today) - Global

#23 - Top Rated (Today) - Entertainment - Global

Final Honours:

#68 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment - Australia

#87 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment

#79 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment - New Zealand

#67 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment - Netherlands

#90 - Most Viewed (This Week) - Entertainment - Sweden

Spotlights:

HBO

Stay Tuned =D

2009-07-07T11:07:00.001Z

High Charity is on the way!

AVCOM Productions Reboot!

2009-05-31T20:59:00.005Z

AVCOM Productions will be rebooted at the end of June 2009! Stay tuned everyone!

Its been waayyyyyyyyyyyy too long

2008-08-04T11:51:00.002Z

I couldn't agree more, well alot of things have been happening.

In the last two months, I've been working through alot of school and exams (Reason why there was no update in May, June, but I guess July was a break). But my time has not been wasted.

Secondly, I've been working on a 100% CGI Episode of Prophecy, so that takes a while :P, I've still got the blade and stuff to do, so thats about it.

Now, I've been rendering the past month on 1200x600 (Nearly double NTSC and PAL widescreen). Then, I've figured out how to do 3D Nebulas as such, and making more models from my ships.

Thats all for now, until I get some more free time XD

Combat Teaser!

2008-04-27T14:00:00.003Z

Finally! You've always seen my ships, seen them move about, but how about interact?
This video teases what I have learned in combat so far ;)...

The most, craziest, complex render ever :P...

2008-04-21T16:43:00.002Z

Reach and The Pillar Of Autumn. Trying my new visuals ;)...

P,S-

Its also for a project...

But not many updates, but I'll be on to something soon enough.

Real Time Everything!

2008-03-09T14:54:00.002Z

My, time does fly, anyway I have a short y sweet update for today. Recently, I have learned how to apply real-time reflections AND shadowing (Yup! Real Time!) to all of my work!

Thats all for this week, but its a beautiful device that I can apply to my future work! Next update I hope to have more!

I've always wanted to see reach....

2008-01-10T16:07:00.001Z

And I am back! Its been awhile, but I have been busy with projects such as Prophecy and working on my own Halo models, but yes I have successfully textured all of my models! After months of working and perfecting.

This is one of two videos, this one being UNSC Ships, and the next with Covenant Ships, all of the space scenery is by me along with the planet reach!

Otherwise, have a happy new year, and I look forward to more updates with even more amazing CGI!

EDIT- HBO SPOTTED!

2 months? What has he done in this time?

2007-10-10T14:04:00.000Z

This as a start off. I got accepted on the Halouvre about 2 weeks ago!

Secondly, I have been very busy with work, who knew it could be so hard :P.

Finally, I have some other stuff besides Halo CGI here:
Yes, that is a Battlestar Galactica model! However, I will not be animating it any time soon because it, makes render times alot longer.

Finally, I am still perfecting combat! Though, I might have other stuff out soon within the coming months ;).

Until next update, stay in school!

P.S

A little teaser of the coming future ;)

Presenting the planet... Reach from the game series, Halo!

2007-08-02T10:59:00.001Z

Well, it took me a couple of hours to sort it out right, but I created the planet Reach based on 1 Halo 2 cutscene, a couple of images from the Halourve , the Halo: Fall of Reach book and finally a video called Reach Manoeuvers.

Just a quick update, so thats all for now!

Halo: The Blade

2007-07-02T16:16:00.000Z

Hey, I didn't think the next update would be this, but this is a teaser for a film I did some CGI for. I also did do some tweaking for this film via editing it for widescreen. Anyway, this got the honourable mention on HBO and I have uploaded it into the flash player and WMV.

TEASER_WMVHIRES

TEASER_THEBLADE_HIRES
Uploaded by Gundam114

Until the next update, enjoy!

Phew!

2007-06-29T19:29:00.000Z

Alright, just a quick update, I have finished texturing my Halcyon model from Halo, so without further ado, here it is!

This took me about 1 day to sort out the textures unlike my other models, but anyway until the next update, (Which will involve quicktime) enjoy!

Presto!

2007-06-20T18:37:00.000Z

I present the hardest animation I have done so far, presenting CHASE: REVAMPED, a revamped version of the original CHASE video with new effects, music, designs and camera angles :D. This one did get the honourable mention on HBO along with that, comes quicktime hires videos and wmv hires videos and the usaul flash player. This is the first combat scene I have done so far, and I am so glad it turned out so well :D.

Anyway, enjoy Chase Revamped and see you at the next update :D

Quicktime HIRES
WMV HIRES

CHASE_REVAMPED_HIRES
Uploaded by Gundam114

More updates and a little action XD

2007-06-15T21:54:00.000Z

Been awhile since the last update eh? Well, I am making progress with a lot of presents to hand over. First, I have reduxed my Halycon Cruiser from Halo which makes it really b-e-a-utiful and awesome. Also, I have created a bunch of planet surfaces, and that planet in the background is one of the many ones I have created.

I did, say we have a little action didn't I? Well, I wasn't lying so I have taken the kind gesture of creating a little animation for everyone. This, is as close as you can get to what I am doing.

Anyway, until the next update, enjoy!

COMBAT_DELTA_B
Uploaded by Gundam114

Alright, a quick WIP update

2007-05-24T18:06:00.000Z

Currently been learning more animation and SFX in lightwave, so just a quick update with a WIP I am doing.

This is a Frigate from Halo as you saw in that animation short (Now you might be wondering why on earth would I be retexturing the original textures?)

Well, A, those were not the correct textures I was supposed to be using and B I just managed to extract the textures that I needed. Now, this is not the finished model, but more of a 75% done model rather then the actual one from Halo 2. However, that planet was textured by me and it finally has a proper atmosphere which means I have created a fully working planet (Hooray!)

When will you see this model finished? I would guess about a week or two before it is completely modeled and you will see it being animated as well ;).

I will see you all on my next update.

But, this is the near complete model...

Extracting, Texturing and Animating

2007-05-09T19:37:00.000Z

I did another animation, but in this one I finally finished a frigate model and added some proper engine glow to it :D. This one, did also get the honourable mention on HBO

Enjoy!

Frigateflyby_HIRES
Uploaded by Gundam114

Project Slipspace

2007-04-28T07:03:00.000Z

After a while, I created a proper slipspace animation from Halo :D

Enjoy!

SLIPSPACE

Or you can watch it here ;)

Slipspace Animation
Uploaded by Gundam114

EDIT: Story Mentioned on HBO!

Another Halo WIP

2007-04-16T20:14:00.000Z

Currently, I am working on another Halo Animation, but this time it is going to be a proper battle rather then ships jumping out of slipspace and just flying in formation.

So, these are "Photos" of the ships, and this time we have destroyers as well. (Both Covenant and Human)

Another Animation Short, Covenant Fleet

2007-04-14T12:18:00.000Z

I did another animation short, though this time using only the covenant and making it a large fleet. Once again, I have got another HBO mention.

I have done two different versions, one with a camera going around the ships and another with an actual story.

Nice View
Story

Or, you could just watch it here :D

COVENANTFLEET_HIRES
Uploaded by Gundam114

Worn Out Faces

2007-04-10T01:10:00.000Z

After a collaboration between Broken Fly Studios and AVCOM Productions, we have created a small Halo video using Gary Jules Mad World.

Worn Out Faces

Halo Animation Short-Chase

2007-04-04T14:39:00.000Z

I finally managed to animate two ships from Halo.

Linky

Enjoy!

Edit-Story Mentioned on HBO!

Or, you can watch it here:

Halo 2-Chase
Uploaded by Gundam114

AVCOM Productions Blog

2007-03-04T16:17:00.000Z

This Blog has been created for behind the scenes of our movies, posters and our music.
Currently we have our poster for Marathon Millenia. Our trailer which can be viewed here:

Marathon Millenia Part 1 Trailer

Or you can watch it here: