I thought it only fitting that we should post the curtain call for such a talented group of actors / stage combatants.
Absolutely fabulous work.
Saturday, October 4, 2008
Anime Human Chess Match: Curtain Call
I thought it only fitting that we should post the curtain call for such a talented group of actors / stage combatants.
Absolutely fabulous work.
Wednesday, October 1, 2008
DS2 - x44 - Anime Human Chess Match: The Final Fight
From METROCON 2008's Anime Human Chess Match.
This is the final fight of the 2008 Chess Match and it is an excellent end to an exception show. Heroics, violence, camaraderie, and betrayal; it's all here.
I guess there's not too much more to say, other than a HUGE "Thank You" to the entire cast and crew for giving us such a wonderful show. Bravo!
View the full-quality source file here: The Final Fight (requires Quicktime).
DS2 - x43 - Anime Human Chess Match: The Melee - Saturday Footage
Well, we weren't able to use it as part of the official Melee edit because the lighting was so very different.
Since things were much more visible, though, we thought some of you might like to see a different angle of the Chess Match's Melee.
As the title says, this footage is from the Saturday show.
For full comments on the Melee, please see the description on the previous submission.
Since things were much more visible, though, we thought some of you might like to see a different angle of the Chess Match's Melee.
As the title says, this footage is from the Saturday show.
For full comments on the Melee, please see the description on the previous submission.
Saturday, September 20, 2008
DS2 - x42 - Anime Human Chess Match: The Melee
From METROCON 2008's Anime Human Chess Match.
This is the penultimate fight of the 2008 Chess Match and, as you will no doubt understand, it is referred to as The Melee. Basically, it involves ALL the characters you've met thus far, and quite a few more.
Once again we were presented with some extremely dramatic lighting, which no doubt lends the perfect mood to this other-worldly battle royale, unfortunately the lighting plays heck with trying to capture clear images on camera. We've done our best to make it as viewable as possible without killing the mood of the fight.
I'm sure it goes without saying, but the planning, training, and skill that goes into doing a fight scene of this magnatude for a live audience is simply staggering. Unbelievable work by the entire cast and crew!
View the full-quality source file here: The Melee (requires Quicktime).
Wednesday, September 17, 2008
DS2 - x41 - Anime Human Chess Match: Pride vs 'The Cloaked Bishop'
From METROCON 2008's Anime Human Chess Match.
It is with no small sadness that we come to the last of the single combats moves (chess moves, of course). After this the Chess Match's narrative zooms to its shocking conclusion. This fight pits Pride (character from Full Metal Alchemist) against the mysterious cloaked bishop (character from Beats the Heck Out of Me) who has been whispering in Princess Zelda's ear throughout the entire match.
Even if I knew who this character was, though, I wouldn't mention it here. There are just too many fantastic surprises in this fight to risk spoiling them for those of you who read the descriptions first. So watch and enjoy; this is a great one.
View the full-quality source file here: Pride vs 'The Cloaked Bishop' (requires Quicktime).
Friday, September 12, 2008
DS2 - x40 - Anime Human Chess Match: Dark Link vs Dark Prince of Persia
From METROCON 2008's Anime Human Chess Match.
They're both dark, but they're on different sides of the board. This fight matches the sword of Dark Link (character from The Legend of Zelda) against the whipping chain of the Dark Prince (character from Prince of Persia).
Once again we are reminded of the creativity and commitment that goes into bringing these characters to a live performance; amazing to see a (long) chain employed against a sword in this type of show. Great stuff.
View the full-quality source file here: Dark Link vs Dark Prince of Persia (requires Quicktime).
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
DS2 - x39 - Anime Human Chess Match: Rosette Christopher vs Lust
From METROCON 2008's Anime Human Chess Match.
This fight personifies light versus dark by pitting Rosette Christopher (character from Chrono Crusade) against Lust (character from Full Metal Alchemist).
This is one of the shorter fights, but even so the actors do a fantastic job of bringing their chracters to life (for as long as they are alive, that is).
View the full-quality source file here: Rosette vs Lust (requires Quicktime).
Sunday, September 7, 2008
DS2 - x38 - Anime Human Chess Match: Blue Mary vs Ganondorf - Catwalk Footage
Note: This is the same fight as the previously posted Blue Mary vs Ganondorf battle.
This version, though, is the entire roll of the 'Catwalk' footage. This fight was another example of a fight that looked particularly great from the rafters, so we decided to release this view in its entirety.
Hope you enjoy.
Thursday, September 4, 2008
DS2 - x37 - Anime Human Chess Match: Blue Mary vs Ganondorf
From METROCON 2008's Anime Human Chess Match.
This fight draws the Black King, Ganondorf (character from The Legend of Zelda onto the board to defend his square (and the match) from Blue Mary (character from Fatal Fury).
The contrast, charisma, and over-the-top chutzpah of this fight between two iconic characters - portrayed by two extremely skilled actors - is another great example of the quality and commitment seen throughout this entire show.
View the full-quality source file here: Blue Mary vs Ganondorf (requires Quicktime).
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