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So it didn't have much of a story who cares when it has such great animation.
Would have been epic if the sets were like Black Ops levels (which are very well designed).
It could have been any first person shooter.
Still there's nothing wrong with giving the YouTubers what they want is there?
I had to watch an advertisement before I got to see your film, still no story in sight, and you only stuck "Black Ops" into the title to draw views. I can't say I blame you, but I'm disappointed.
We know you can write, and we know you can do action. Now put them together. This was very well-made and fun to watch, as most of yours are, but it's the same film you've released five times already. You've got the talent to make something better than "good-enough-for-YouTube," and I'm sure I'm not the only one who wishes you'd do it.
EPIC!!!! 
So it didn't have much of a story who cares when it has such great animation.
I don't think you're alone in this attitude. I think most people here who have given this film a positive review without any critique included probably share it. But I do find it disheartening. The animation in this film is good, but I've seen multiple brickfilms with even combat animation that I felt was done better. So on a technical level this film doesn't bring anything new to the table, IMHO.
Storytelling, on the other hand, is something that is often a weak area in brickfilms. I think Keshen has written some pretty funny short comedies, and I enjoy those more than videos like this, but for me good filmmaking is about storytelling, and this video is just an action sequence with no context or meaning behind it.
If the film's "great animation" is its main redeeming quality, then that's technique. Think of it like music: would you rather listen to a flawlessly performed cycle of warm-up arpeggios or a symphony? Which do you think is more likely to be remembered in a few years?
Congrats on the internet success with the video, Keshen. My own mother had heard of it within a few days for reasons unrelated to my being a brickfilmer. I truly don't mean to belittle this kind of videomaking, as it is a valid route to go if you want people to watch and have fun watching your work on the internet. It certainly gets you noticed. I hope I don't sound like too much of a snob right now, but I feel like this is a discussion worth having! 
4 days and it alomost has 1,500,000 views!!! Purty epic. 
God dammit Keshen, you just made the most violent display of perfect animation with the most child friendly toy currently out on the market. You made a technically perfect film with little story, based upon a game witch I hate with all my heart.
I am sorry. I truly disliked it.
Am I the only one here who LIKES this film?
Read the thread and find out.
http://technolog.msnbc.msn.com/_news/20 … never-play
I just found this, and I don't think it's been posted yet
Where do you get the shooting effect?
dammit Keshen, you just made the most violent display of perfect animation with the most child friendly toy currently out on the market. You made a technically perfect film with little story, based upon a game witch I hate with all my heart.
I completely agree, but wow! I admit it was really incredible! Really came together well, and very entertaining!! (and I am really really late to the scene, I know) Great job Keshen!!
UGH, I hate it when people bump threads like this just to say something like "epic" or "cool". Please refrain from doing it in the future and if you are going to bump a thread say something useful.
...So I guess I should then.
Keshen, although the animation in this is really good and the special effects were quite nice, it had no really story pushing it along. Also, it seems obvious to me that the only reason the title is "Lego Black Ops" is to attract how ever many people on Youtube to your video. I mean, it could've been any video game like Goldeneye, or even anything like "LegoLibrium 3", it had no relation the Black Ops at all.
Sorry if I was too harsh, but it annoys me when people do this.
What irritates me more than a comment like "epic" is comments like yours.
only complaining ... 
"Also, it seems obvious to me that the only reason the title is "Lego Black Ops" is to attract how ever many people on Youtube to your video. I mean, it could've been any video game like Goldeneye, or even anything like "LegoLibrium 3", it had no relation the Black Ops at all. Sorry if I was too harsh, but it annoys me when people do this."
Do you think Keshen gives a **** about what you think? lol
He was giving constructive critisism, this thread doesn't need comments raving about the film. It just needs constructive feedback.
i8myeggs, while the bulk of jstudios' post was critical, he did take note that the animation and effects were nice. Also, whether or not Keshen gives four asterisks about what jstudios thinks is irrelevant; the Releases forum is a place to offer feedback on others' work.
What irritates me more than a comment like "epic" is comments like yours.
only complaining ...
Oh yeah, constructive criticism is a terrible waste of space, we should all avoid giving helpful feedback and just kiss up to people, mm-hmm.[/sarcasm]
"Also, it seems obvious to me that the only reason the title is "Lego Black Ops" is to attract how ever many people on Youtube to your video. I mean, it could've been any video game like Goldeneye, or even anything like "LegoLibrium 3", it had no relation the Black Ops at all. Sorry if I was too harsh, but it annoys me when people do this."
Do you think Keshen gives a **** about what you think? lol
While I'm sure he hasn't seen this comment, I'm sure he wouldn't mind someone telling him he's being redundant and just slapping popular cultural titles on his films every time he releases one. spend more time around here and get used to how we run things before attempting to slam members to the ground. I, until now, was unaware you were on here.
What irritates me more than a comment like "epic" is comments like yours.
only complaining ..."Also, it seems obvious to me that the only reason the title is "Lego Black Ops" is to attract how ever many people on Youtube to your video. I mean, it could've been any video game like Goldeneye, or even anything like "LegoLibrium 3", it had no relation the Black Ops at all. Sorry if I was too harsh, but it annoys me when people do this."
Do you think Keshen gives a **** about what you think? lol
I think he would care about that comment. And anyway, he's right, although it doesn't bother me that much the fact that he put Black Ops for that reason.
What irritates me more than a comment like "epic" is comments like yours.
only complaining ......Do you think Keshen gives a **** about what you think? lol
Here is my response to this comment.
1. Constructive criticism is far more important then 'omg epic' - if you like the film and wish to give a one worded comment that expresses what you think of the film, then so be it. However that's your choice, so don't go around forcing your view point on other people.
2. I doubt Jstudios, as you adequately put it, gives a **** about your comment either.
3. If you hate people complaining, then why are you doing it?
4. Saying 'lol' at the end of your message does not make it any less rude. Or, if you're joking, then why post it at all?
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