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Title: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Kermit de frog on November 16, 2009, 09:49:05 PM

(http://www.lgmfilms.net/aceshigh/Scenario/RedStormKruppSteel/DefenseReichPoster.jpg) (http://www.lgmcomputers.com/AH/Films/Defense_of_the_Reich.zip)

(Click picture or Click Here for link to film (http://www.lgmcomputers.com/AH/Films/Defense_of_the_Reich.zip))
(Choose the Save As option, the "open" option will not work)

Film Details:
Title: Defense of the Reich
Length: 8:29
Size: 112MB


  What you are about to see is only a slice of the epic battles that can occur in AH scenarios.  This film shows just 2 of the 29 scenario squadrons,  and just 1 of the multiple sorties that are flown in one of the 5 Saturday of fighting.  I'd like to share this immersion with you all.  And yes, this film has been modified to meet the specifications of the Wehrmacht Republic's Ministry of Information.   ;)


Many thanks is owed to HTC, AH CMs, command personal and the pilots/gv'ers who ultimately make every second of these scenarios for what they are.    :salute
<S> Redtail7 CO of Krupp Steel
<S> Hightone CO of JG53 "Ace of Spades"
<S> Have, CO of Red Storm, also great job posing in the picture above.  :)

The final fight will take place this Saturday Nov 21, 2009, 12pm PSt/3pm EST.
www.ahevents.org (http://www.ahevents.org) or PM me for more details.

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Bear76 on November 16, 2009, 09:53:16 PM

Should put the day in the graphic :aok

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Stampf on November 16, 2009, 10:00:10 PM

"10"

 :cheers:

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Buzzard7 on November 16, 2009, 10:33:58 PM

Nice film Kermit. :aok
Hope to see you guys Saturday.

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: horble on November 16, 2009, 10:38:16 PM

 :rock :rock

Awesome film Kermit, as always.

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: 4440 on November 16, 2009, 10:41:32 PM

Awesome as always sir    :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Strip on November 16, 2009, 10:48:33 PM

Great film....too bad it was for the Germans.

 :devil

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: boomerlu on November 16, 2009, 10:52:23 PM

 :O :x

Final showdown next Saturday. JG11 stands ready. :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: L0nGb0w on November 16, 2009, 11:34:39 PM

What program do you use to capture film from the AH film viewer?  I have been using fraps and it is no where near that quality, nor can I get shots that aren't attached to a specific aircraft  (like a ghost through a bomber formation, furball from a distance etc...)

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: bcadoo on November 16, 2009, 11:43:09 PM

1:41 ...with Calvary...  (Calvary is where Christ was crucified....Cavalry is the guys on horseback)

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: BMathis on November 17, 2009, 12:57:54 AM

Truly amazing Dave.  One of your finest pieces.  Thanks for sharing  :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Beefcake on November 17, 2009, 01:30:41 AM

Amazing as usual Kermit! Wonderful job!  :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Have on November 17, 2009, 02:12:51 AM

Excellent! Bravo!  :aok

Very well done and definitely one of the best, if not The best, AH film I've ever seen  :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Krusty on November 17, 2009, 02:27:10 AM

Not really my cup of tea. Styllistically, I mean. I'd really like to have seen more in-game action. I recall some of the videos from DGS and a couple others included a lot more AH-related action.

I guess I'm not a big fan of 5 minutes setup for 3 minutes action. I think that action looked pretty cool (esp. bombs blasting through the cloud layer), and that's pretty much what I'm seeing during frames, too!

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: klingan on November 17, 2009, 03:14:45 AM

Of course you only took film from 1 sortie. The only one when we let you land   :D


I love the film  :aok See you next Sat.
 :cheers: :airplane:

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Bruv119 on November 17, 2009, 03:31:54 AM

downloading.....  

Germany  ?  most powerful European nation in 1914  what is this BS?     :lol

(http://www.teachers.ash.org.au/mrlaneis/z_z_maps_british_empire_1914.gif)

The film actually starts around the 4:40 mark before this,  a bunch of senseless propaganda!  

Great production though Kermit! 

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: skribetm on November 17, 2009, 03:45:32 AM

there's a virus in the film, frogwaffe.exe?  :O  :O  :O

very nice film!  :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Heater on November 17, 2009, 05:20:10 AM

Sweet film!!  :cheers:

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: HighTone on November 17, 2009, 07:32:23 AM

Great Video....I love it  :aok

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: MjTalon on November 17, 2009, 08:35:15 AM

Magnificent!
 :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: lowZX14 on November 17, 2009, 09:22:57 AM

Awesome job Mr. Kermit, amazing as usual.

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Whitey33 on November 17, 2009, 01:50:43 PM

Awesome :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: 007Rusty on November 17, 2009, 02:41:51 PM

WOW Great work sir    :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Westy on November 17, 2009, 03:17:00 PM

I must 2nd what Krusty wrote.   The said I have to add that the game footage was fantastic
and wonderfully done. After skipping the 4 and a half minute prelude I was riveted to the
action which you edited very nicely. Looking forward to seeing more!

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: kilo2 on November 17, 2009, 03:21:25 PM

Great video Kermit :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: K-KEN on November 17, 2009, 06:20:54 PM

Great movie Kermit. You are a one-of-a-kind!

 :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Brooke on November 17, 2009, 08:48:54 PM

Quote from: Bruv119 on November 17, 2009, 03:31:54 AM

Germany  ?  most powerful European nation in 1914

They had the Illuminati . . .  :noid

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Brooke on November 18, 2009, 01:32:08 AM

I just watched the film.

Yay, Kermit!  Well done!  :aok

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Kermit de frog on November 18, 2009, 02:43:27 AM

Thanks for the great comments!

I corrected the spelling of cavalry and added the date in the film...I'll fix date on poster tomorrow.
I also understand the point that many want to see more AH footage vs real footage.  I now have some ideas on what to do to make the future films better.



  This is a story of men who follow in the footsteps of generations past, by answering the of call to arms to defend Germany against the Red Storm that approaches.  These men fight with what they have, in the odds they are given.  These are AH players from all over the world and from different squadrons, who come together in scenarios to work as a team.  Each pilot all having different jobs to perform while relying on one another to accomplish their common goals.  You will see a furball with over 40 planes in the sky, fighting at over 20,000ft, in the not so great weather.  Knowledge and execution of group and individual tactics bring you and the men you fly with, closer to success. You will also see a brief story of Krupp Steel's early involvement in German warfare, along with the faces of the real men who fought in both WWI and WWII on the Eastern front.  There are many other things in it, but I'll leave it up to you for your own interpretation to remember it by. 

  I'm very glad you all took the time to download the film, watch it, and also have the time to comment on it.

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: swareiam on November 18, 2009, 04:03:03 PM

Kermit,

Your filming is just toooo HIPE!!!!!!  :aok  :rock

 :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: K-KEN on November 18, 2009, 05:56:30 PM

I loved it. I have lots of JU88 footage where the Reds are swarming me...but also where I blow their stuff up. Just halla...  :joystick:   :salute

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: betty on November 19, 2009, 04:03:55 AM

well done froggy! i finally remembered to DL it and watch it! wtg!

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Brooke on November 20, 2009, 12:33:27 AM

Traci (my wife) just watched your film and says, "Yay, Kermit!  Everything was great, and I loved the music, too!"

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Kermit de frog on November 20, 2009, 01:39:37 AM

Quote from: Brooke on November 20, 2009, 12:33:27 AM

Traci (my wife) just watched your film and says, "Yay, Kermit!  Everything was great, and I loved the music, too!"

 :lol  Please tell her, thank you and that I'm glad she enjoyed the music that took me forever to choose.  ;)

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Kermit de frog on November 20, 2009, 02:23:04 AM

LGM = Little Green Men

For those that asked. :)

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Plawranc on November 20, 2009, 04:53:26 AM

Amazing, What film recorder and programs do you use and where can I get them.

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Kermit de frog on November 20, 2009, 05:05:58 PM

Fraps @ www.fraps.com (http://www.fraps.com) Used to capture video/audio on screen.

Sony Vegas Pro 8.0 which can be found in many versions at different prices all over the internet.  I used it to manipulate the colors giving a softer and colorful look to the real footage as well as adding the "snow" look on the ground in the AH scenes.

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Kermit de frog on November 20, 2009, 05:21:12 PM

B6pacman, I look forward to hearing your best german accent as the narrator.

If anyone else wants to give the narration a try, PM me for my email.

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Kazan_HB on November 21, 2009, 04:08:22 AM

Excellent! :O :O :O

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: oboe on November 21, 2009, 07:46:25 AM

Kermit, your films are terrific.

I really think you should cull some in-game footage from them and send to HTC for inclusion on "Now Playing" section of HTC's website.   Or maybe a 2-3 min trailer of Defense of the Reich and also the terrific Doolittle film would work there better.   Your work really deserves a wider audience than this forum provides.

Just a thought...

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: BMathis on November 21, 2009, 11:29:50 AM

Quote from: oboe on November 21, 2009, 07:46:25 AM

Kermit, your films are terrific.

Your work really deserves a wider audience than this forum provides.

Agreed.   :aok :aok

Title: Re: LGM Films presents...."Defense of the Reich"
Post by: Raptor on November 29, 2009, 02:12:47 AM

Loved the air combat, the 109's movements seemed so natural and the whole thing was beautiful. Music selection was great as well! I got rather into it, although I did get a reality jolt when I heard vocals from 300. :lol I pictured the Germans saying "THIS IS SPARTA..... err no?"