ObiWanKenody obviously understands the basics of cinematic filming. That much is evident from this piece. While it has its strengths and weaknesses, like every film, I generally found it to be a good piece, although its content really isn't up my alley.

A few things I was impressed with were the choices of music (and the choice not to use any music during certain segments - when music was used, it fit, and when music was not used, it also fit).The variations between the Samurai skins was also a plus, even if it was only the use of the team skins (I assume) for the various different samurais, it still made a big difference and was better than seeing the same skin over three characters.

I found some of the fades to be a little short. The actual clip, I mean. The fades themselves seemed very long in proportion to the clip, in some instances. But the use of pans to set the mood at the beginning was a very interesting idea, if not all that effective at this point. Work on that, because it could be a real strength in the future. I'm assuming the long fade time has to do with underpowered software, so if you don't have professional grade software you might consider buying something a little more powerful. Just... don't go for Pinnacle...

As for the actual story, it was a bit strange, having a mafia guy ordering hits on Samurai during what seemed to be a modern time. Seeing ninjas and samurai in a modernish city was a little weird, but all the elements of a good plot are there. Maybe work on characterization a bit more, though.

~Inyri

The Legend Of KungLao (Intro/Prelude)