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Right. Everyone got my bribes*, right? Great.

See you at the judging!

* (Threats of murder, -blam!- and force watching of the Doom movie. Not in that order.)

>> Kritz

  • 10.15.2006 1:52 AM PDT

July 15, 2008... The day the timer stood still.

Posted by: Kritz
and force watching of the Doom movie.
You monster!

  • 10.15.2006 10:21 AM PDT
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Posted by: BlueBaron123
Posted by: Kritz
and force watching of the Doom movie.
You monster!


Oh come on. It wasn't that bad. It might have been a little different from the game, but hey, that's Hollywood. I enjoyed the movie, even if the story was changed.

  • 10.15.2006 2:15 PM PDT

I feel old.

Its almost the end of sunday where are these results.

  • 10.15.2006 2:22 PM PDT

Dreaming In Pixels

Posted by: davidtabor4
Its almost the end of sunday where are these results.


My precious 0_o

  • 10.15.2006 2:31 PM PDT

Phrog pilots, reckless and free. We would strap into our birds, set the engines on fire, and leave these earthly bonds with a chorus of WHOP WHOP WHOP. Akin to beating your chest and howling in defiance at the rest of the world.
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Posted by: davidtabor4
Its almost the end of sunday where are these results.
We're almost there. It hasn't been easy going through (If I counted right) 138 entries. :O

  • 10.15.2006 3:35 PM PDT

Dreaming In Pixels

w00t! See...now you are making me refresh every five minutes lol. ^_^.

  • 10.15.2006 3:38 PM PDT

Phrog pilots, reckless and free. We would strap into our birds, set the engines on fire, and leave these earthly bonds with a chorus of WHOP WHOP WHOP. Akin to beating your chest and howling in defiance at the rest of the world.
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sockbaby

:)

Not too fast Cybiotik. i don't know if it's just me but Youtube is acting up at the moment. That's putting a damper on things at the moment.

  • 10.15.2006 4:34 PM PDT

July 15, 2008... The day the timer stood still.

Posted by: Senor Leche
:)

Not too fast Cybiotik. i don't know if it's just me but Youtube is acting up at the moment. That's putting a damper on things at the moment.
ETA?

  • 10.15.2006 6:21 PM PDT
Subject: Promotional Video Contest Results are in.

Phrog pilots, reckless and free. We would strap into our birds, set the engines on fire, and leave these earthly bonds with a chorus of WHOP WHOP WHOP. Akin to beating your chest and howling in defiance at the rest of the world.
Phrogs eye view
sockbaby

Once again, thanks for your patience in the judging of this contest and now we finally have some results for you. I think what made a good promotional video really stand out was one that would actually entice me to play the game or visit the website. Some stood out more than others but overall the quality of entries was really high. (Thanks for making the judging so damn hard. :P) The following are the top ten based on the editing, music implementation and creativity:

The Winners
* 1st - Andx Video 1
You sometimes forget how gorgeous the environments in Halo 2 are with all of the carnage usually going on. The shots in this video combined with the message would really make you want to check out Halo 2 after seeing this. Just a superb job.
* 2nd - SuburbanChief Video 1
The use of this music set to these particular cut-scenes is exceptionally executed. Throw in some quick, subliminal Halo imagery to fix your attention and you're instantly hooked. The tone of the music during the scene at The Ark is perfect.
* 3rd - CPTN NILES Video 1
Incredibly creative and must have been a lot of work to make. If you don't know about some of Bungie's other IP's then this video was made for you. Bravo CPTN NILES.
* 4th - nes09 Video 1
A fast paced and frantic video that uses scenes from all three games in the Halo series. How nes09 timed all of this with the music is beyond me. If I hadn't played Halo before I would be now. Even my fiancee gave it two thumbs up.
* 5th - SiR KILL B0T Video 2
The timing of the scenes with the music, combined with the messages implemented into the videos, really creates a lot of drama. Nicely done.
* 6th - Esteban CQ Video 2
This is a video about the chief and all of the sacrifices and challenges he faces for humanity. The timing of the music with some of the key scenes is superbly executed and it leaves you with an ominous feeling that maybe the chief has one last sacrifice to make. The use of the 360 logo at the end really sells it and makes me want Halo 3 all the more.
* 7th - MuppetMower Video 2
Editing in scenes from the LE DVD for Halo 2 really adds to this and give it a sense of creation. This video plays just like a TV advertisement.
* 8th - The Successor Video 1
The Successor chose some great footage and music to marry together. There's several scenes during this that made me want to go back and experience Halo 2 all over again. (The helicopter pilot in me loves watching the Phantoms flare when they come in to drop off the Arbiter)
* 9th - Lunaticz0r Video 2
Take some crazy editing effects, add in some angry music, and it makes for one entertaining video.
* 10th - IBTBI Ben Video 2
Ben blended in some cut-scenes and some gameplay action to really tantalize you if you were uninitiated to Halo2. He keeps a sad tone to the music as if reminding us the covenant are overwhelming in force and have found Earth.



The Prizes
The top three still get to use some moola in the Bungie Store or have the option to get the money directly into a Paypal account.

* First place - $50.00 US
* Second Place - $30.00 US
* Third place - $20.00 US

As I said though, I wanted to reward more people so the 4th to 10th place finishers get to pick from some Bungie swag. (Fourth place picks what item He/She wants first and so on)

* One of two Eddie Smith Mylar prints. Number 207/500 or 410/500.
* One of two copies of Oni for the PS2.
* A copy of Oni for the PC.
* One of two copies of MYTH II:Soulblighter for the PC. (Allows you to play MYTH: The Fallen Lords)
* A Halo Original Soundtrack CD.
* A Halo 2 Original Soundtrack CD.
* A Halo 2 volume 2 original soundtrack CD.
* A red multiplayer Elite action figure. (Series six)
* A Flood Human Combat Form action figure. (Series six)


Honorable Mentions
There were so many great entries it was terribly hard to pick a winner. I have so many videos that received a high ranking they could fill several posts but here is a list of some honorable mentions that were also incredibly well done, funny, or just plain entertaining.

* Bsinnott - If you're a fan of old Spaghetti Westerns.
* Duardo - Phoenix baby, Phoenix.
* Esteban CQ - This makes me laugh every time I see it.
* Halo_tru7h - He puts the Gnop! in the Marathon and drink it all up.
* jneditch - Halo Movie Teaser Trailer
* Kritz - Pimps at Sea Flash hilarity.
* Madmaty – This is so very cool.
* MASTER_XYRON - Some Arbiter love.
* megamef2 - Halo 2 never looked so good.
* QuickTactical - Some fine editing.
* SpoonGuard - Oh that Frankie and the trouble he gets into.
* The Freaky Brit - Mac vs PC in Halonese'.
* xJapanRox - I peed myself a little when I watched this.
* Youngen - Lots of action.

  • 10.15.2006 10:30 PM PDT
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lol nvm

Sweet HONORABLE MENTION FOR THE WIN!

Thanks!

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  • 10.15.2006 10:30 PM PDT
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Come on dude you even see mine???

  • 10.16.2006 4:27 AM PDT

Dreaming In Pixels

Congrats to the winners! Estaben's were my faves! ^_^

  • 10.16.2006 4:33 AM PDT
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Did you look at all the videos on eveny page or did you just look at the videos on the frist page???

Cuz if i was to see the frist place video on TV i would never even rent the game.

  • 10.16.2006 4:43 AM PDT
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Can you please tell me what was wrong with my video???
Can anyone tell me what was wrong with my video???

Its on page 11

  • 10.16.2006 5:17 AM PDT
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Posted by: Cybiotik
Congrats to the winners! Estaben's were my faves! ^_^


Thanks man, i liked yours too.

  • 10.16.2006 5:32 AM PDT
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I really liked QuickTacticals video... awesome job to whoever that was.

  • 10.16.2006 8:12 AM PDT
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Finally, the results!

Congrats to the winners. I can't listen to it now because I'm at my work comp, but when I get home I'll be sure to.

Enjoy the Bungie store ca$h :-)

  • 10.16.2006 8:46 AM PDT
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"It's not who I am underneath, but what I do that defines me."

Whoo! #2 Honorable Mention baby! YAY! Congrats to all the winners btw, and I'm glad that the community was brought together for this contest.

  • 10.16.2006 10:20 AM PDT
Subject: Promotional Video Contest Results are in.

What did you freaking do?
The Berkeley cops use their shock sticks, you know.

Well I hope 1st place is the same person that did the "Oh So Beautiful" videos. Other wise you have a copycat on your hands and might have to pick a new winner.

Oh So Beautiful 1

Oh So Beautiful 2

Oh So Beautiful 3

Oh So Beautiful 4


Burn

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  • 10.16.2006 10:39 AM PDT

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Congratulations everyone on a great contest!

Hopefully there are more like these in the future!

  • 10.16.2006 12:03 PM PDT
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are the winners going to be posted on B-NET, just for added coolness?

  • 10.16.2006 12:35 PM PDT
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Posted by: Digitalburn
Well I hope 1st place is the same person that did the "Oh So Beautiful" videos. Other wise you have a copycat on your hands and might have to pick a new winner.

Oh So Beautiful 1

Oh So Beautiful 2

Oh So Beautiful 3

Oh So Beautiful 4


Burn


uh oh

  • 10.16.2006 1:22 PM PDT

Phrog pilots, reckless and free. We would strap into our birds, set the engines on fire, and leave these earthly bonds with a chorus of WHOP WHOP WHOP. Akin to beating your chest and howling in defiance at the rest of the world.
Phrogs eye view
sockbaby

Posted by: Digitalburn
Well I hope 1st place is the same person that did the "Oh So Beautiful" videos. Other wise you have a copycat on your hands and might have to pick a new winner.
I'm at work right now but I'll check it out when I get home. I really hope I'm not going to be disappointed/upset. :(

I want to congratulate all of the entrants in this contest. There was a lot of remarkable work that went into this and it really shows. I meant it when I said that you all made it very hard to choose the winners and I shake my fist at you. ;) If you want to know how I ranked your videos feel free to ask via PM and I'll be happy to explain.

After I check out the "Oh So Beautiful" videos I'll try to submit a news article. Cybiotik already took care of HBO the sneaky devil.

  • 10.16.2006 1:58 PM PDT

Dreaming In Pixels

Sorry if you wanted to do the honors ;) .... I hope the winner is legit...and again congrats to everyone. :)

  • 10.16.2006 2:53 PM PDT