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Subject: Machinima on Halo 3

I heard a rumor that Halo 3 would have Machinima tools built into Halo 3, maybe a menu option.
I REALLY hope this is true, That would be AWESOME!
Halo 3 will already be the biggest thing ever...but Machinma tools would set it WAY over the top!

So here is my list of tools I would like to see. Please add your own to the list.

1. Camera controls: No more using a "Guy" as the camera. Be able to move the camera ANYWERE, high as you want, low as you want, move anyway you want. DoF, programable camera paths, zoom, and tilt.

2. Voice recording: Able to input though the controller, but more importaintly able to bring sound files over from the PC. Muilti track recording, timeline editing.

3. Lip sinc: MC is easy but it would be nice to lip sinc other charactors to voices.

4. Editing: Timeline editing, transitions, Special effects, slow motion/ fast motion, quick low-res preview, able to transfer to PC for more advanced editing.

5. I forgot what I was going to say.

6. Updates: Market place updates including new objects, and tools. {we will gladly pay} ;)

7. Uploading: Able to upload your movie to an xbox site for others to see/review. Voting, and awards for good movies.

8. I rememberd what I was going to say...Environment control: Able to set day/night/weather.

Well, that's my wist list. I may add more later. Lets hear yours. ;)

Keep in mind that this could be just a rumor.


[Edited on 7/26/2006]

  • 07.26.2006 2:39 PM PDT

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What about removing the HUD? I would want that more then anything else. No HUD and your #1 is all I really want.I can do my video eiditing on the computer, no need to transfer stuff back and forth.

  • 07.26.2006 2:47 PM PDT
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you cant remove the hud, its part of master chiefs visor

  • 07.26.2006 2:49 PM PDT

that which is not dead can eternal lie, but with strange aeons even death may die.

you wouldnt need to get rid of the hud, if you have the "camera", or obersver option, like in CS it would be perfect.

  • 07.26.2006 2:49 PM PDT

Posted by: Quicksilver4648
What about removing the HUD? I would want that more then anything else. No HUD and your #1 is all I really want.I can do my video eiditing on the computer, no need to transfer stuff back and forth.


Well, read what I said" Don't use a guy as a camera and you will have no HUD.
Also, using a guy doesn't let you hover 50 feet over the scene for as long as you want.
A camera that does not live by a player rules would be best. ;)

  • 07.26.2006 2:52 PM PDT

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Posted by: LightDark
you cant remove the hud, its part of master chiefs visor


I have played Medal of Honor: European Assault and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, they can remove the HUD. Do you know what the HUD is? Those things on your screen that show health, map, target thing, and ammo. That is what the HUD is. If you take it off, then when you play it is like real life, in the sence you don't have any warning when ammo is out you are dieing. If you could take the HUD off, then people could film easily... but I also want a flyable camera too.

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  • 07.26.2006 2:53 PM PDT
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Should it? Yes.
Will it? No.

Except for number eight, I like that option.

  • 07.26.2006 2:57 PM PDT

Posted by: The Gunshark 360
Should it? Yes.
Will it? No.

Except for number eight, I like that option.


I'm not so sure you are right. For Halo 2 Bungie put the "Bug" back in just so RvB could do their thing.
90% of the machinima out there is done on Halo. Bungie is not dumb, they see the trend and they are over the curve. I believe that they will have this option.
Bungie are you listening! OH PLEASE!!

  • 07.26.2006 3:02 PM PDT

Posted by: Quicksilver4648
Posted by: LightDark
you cant remove the hud, its part of master chiefs visor


I have played Medal of Honor: European Assault and Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, they can remove the HUD. Do you know what the HUD is? Those things on your screen that show health, map, target thing, and ammo. That is what the HUD is. If you take it off, then when you play it is like real life, in the sence you don't have any warning when ammo is out you are dieing. If you could take the HUD off, then people could film easily... but I also want a flyable camera too.


Yes, the camera should be able to go anywere

  • 07.26.2006 4:41 PM PDT
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that would be really cool, i've wanted to make one for a while now. This would be great.

  • 07.26.2006 4:46 PM PDT
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just imagine how awesome hi def halo 3 machinima could be... it makes me drool a little bit.

  • 07.26.2006 4:51 PM PDT
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dano, these ideas are simply....GENIUS, if they dont make it into the game i will be pissed, ill probly get over it the second i start playing the game but for that one second, i will be pissed

  • 07.26.2006 4:59 PM PDT