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Thank you brother! Definitely something I shoot for, glad to know it's working :)

Astartes

well its all subjective aint it. Cause' i was commenting to my mrs just how on point i feel your direction and editing is. ON POINT. your action sequences and the shots/angles you choose are concise, to the point, convey the point and all in a smart timely manner which im assuming is just what you need to do with the runtimes you have at you dissposal. brilliant work man.

Your content is incredible.

Sean Moriarty

Yep it's something I need to improve on.

Astartes

Amazing, graphic and atmosphere is perfect, but I think you should work on camera position relative to the objects. For example, in movies, characters choose direction and always run, for example, from left to right, and good guys against them from right to left. It helps you understand clearly what is happening for example in action scenes. In "Astartes" I sometimes confused by what is going on, and where I located:) This is just a tip, of course I could be wrong.

You made them move, behave and walk like century-old, super-human killers with a purpose 💀🔩🔫💀 every bit is perfect! Thank you 🙏

Ole

Someone at GW needs to recognize what gem they have here and let you work on your own animated series. All funded and artistic freedom granted.

I think you mean the right shoulder :) Retributors like to operate in many theatres as semi-independent squads, taking on high-risk objectives, rather than fighting en masse.

Astartes

This current project planned as 5 parts. Then consider options after that.

Astartes

I need to ask....will this become a full film or just shorts?

Anton Nel

Really really really great stuff : I would like to ask about the left shoulder symbols : they are not the standard Astartes classification, so I am wondering what they mean. Given your attention to details, I suppose they are carefully chosen. The black arrows designate the team leader I suppose ? Those are special markings related to the fact the unit seems to be attached to the Inquisition ? Anyway, thanks a lot, and keep up the great work.

When is GW just gonna give this guy money and allow him to make a movie to his standards?

Rackhamm

each frame transition is precisely engineered. well done .

That plasma pistol shot... wow... I am in awe.

Nothing to see here

I don't like to promise things but there could be some stabby stabby

Astartes

Man , i am going to be honest, when i saw the image video in my YouTube account i was "meh ", and then just for chance i played it and , man, that was astonish. Absolutely amazing , well directed ,great sound , and i must say a good choice for combat enviroment. great work man.

lol32

The amount of detail you put into a combat animation scene that has a run time that is less than 2 minutes is remarkable. You really are doing the Allfather's work here. I'm looking forward to seeing if you have any melee scenes in the next 2 parts. As I always say it's not 40K without melee. Getting smooth realistic melee scenes is something that a lot of film struggle with. It is a challenge that even multibillion-dollar film companies fail to deliver on accurately. Most times the fighting ends up looking too flashy and not martial at all, or choreographed so terribly that it doesn't matter how good the fighters actually are. Even if you don't have a melee scene in your next two parts I'm looking forward to your videos nonetheless.

Cheers Haize! Support much appreciated and I hope you like what comes next

Astartes

Once the project is finished I hope to release some backstory on the whole event.

Astartes

Mate. Another amazing episode. Sound design and animation are top notch as always. Seriously, I think this is the closest anyone has come to bringing the 40k universe to life. Hats off to you. I'm asking all my fellow 40k buddies to pledge.

Cheers Simon! They're called the the Retributors. I should probably make that more clear than just the quick name drop in Part One haha.

Astartes

Thank you Callum!

Astartes

Fantastic progress - absolutely the best 40K animation available. Keep up the great work!

Thanks Oli! You're right, the marines are fairly uniform mostly for time reasons. For future projects I'd like to mix up the gear a little more.

Astartes

Rife with technoheresy behind the scenes here!

Astartes

you fool. everyone should be at the highest tier

NotUnknown

Well, I just had to increase my tier...

I stumbled upon these 3 trailers yesterday after a member posted them in the 40k group on facebook. The only other fan made stuff I was aware of was Death of Hope which is a 30k short film in production. These 3 trailers though, for me, are just so well put together. Smooth and seamless in the editing and animation. And you show visually instead of using voices which works great. My only thoughts are the Astartes look a bit cookie cutter with no markings or differentiating aspects to their armour (but I understand time is a factor) and the bolters not having enough bass to their firing. But as I said it's all subjective and personal opinion. The final scene in trailer 3 with the plasma shooting across the open chasm was fantastic - I could name many more favourite scenes but that one I really liked. These 3 trailers put GW's Ultramarines Movie to shame. Really looking forward to what you show us next.

I don't know how, but I can feel that "whoomp" in my chest each time a heavy weapon is fired. Is this some kind of technoheresy you're committing here?

Thanks Stephen! I don't have time to put skulls on everything haha so I'm trying to capture the grim dark through overall tone.

Astartes

Much appreciated Raydel!

Astartes

Thanks man! It was a cutscene that inspired me to get into this stuff long ago, although it was a Warhammer Fantasy one, the intro to Mark of Chaos.

Astartes

Thank you brother!

Astartes

I have the 3 episodes on a playlist that I have watched over 40 times now... Scene by scene, shot by shot everything is fantastic. Thank you! :D

perfectly captures that grim dark feel. Can't wait to see this evolve.

Can't get enough of this. Also that you made one of the astartes left handed (although I guess they can shoot well with either hand) and using handfire guns make him stand out a bit among his brothers. I like it.

I tell you this makes me fall in love with the 40k universe and make me want to start getting back involved. But this did shit talent

Awesome work, i'm glad to paly a part in supporting you. Keep it up!

Excellent, a project worth funding. Keep it up!

The guy that get's blown in half is essentially what made me all about this project. Perfection.

same this is hands down the best I have seen the Astartes look even in cut scenes for games. keep up the good work love what your doing.

Deadly021

These 3 clips was enough to sign up to Patreon. Awesome job!

Much appreciated Gregory!

Astartes

Thank you for the support Phillip!

Astartes

3dsmax is my primary software.

Astartes

Hey Ian, this is the track I used at that point, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppkLXC20iB8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ppkLXC20iB8</a>

Astartes

Much appreciate the support Jake! Hopefully I can deliver the goods next time!

Astartes

Much appreciated John! You awesome bastard.

Astartes

Cheers Kyle! Always trying to keep things tight and tense, glad it's working :)

Astartes

Great, great work. Keep it up!

Marc-Andre de Looz

Thank you Marco! I get nervous before each release but so cool to see everyone enjoying it! And much appreciate the support :)

Astartes

Thanks man! Had to get some indoor firefight echo fx in there!

Astartes

Thank you Alexander! Much appreciated :)

Astartes

Thanks :D I just mix sound in the video editing software I use, Sony Vegas.

Astartes

Mystery...for now.

Astartes

Thanks! I like weapons to sound hard hitting and violent!

Astartes

You are doing the Emperor's work my friend. Blessings not really being good for paying the bills, I have contributed a little hard currency to help the project along.

Another awesome episode!! Good stuff, perfectly done! Lots of action. And I can't wait to find out who those masked guys are ... as tall and build like astartes ... boy oh boy. Can't wait for the next episodes.

That multilaser, that plasma, that autocannon... and those scene shots! Damn! I really would like to see you making/leading the production of a series on this level.

Hot damn, this is so awesome. You absolutely nailed the plasma shot, loved it. Made me join Patreon.

this part removed my doubts. Now take my money.

NotUnknown

your work is amazing, exsactly how I imagined astartes. As thor says "I like it, another!!" &lt;3

Ravnholt

Thank you for this amazing piece of art!

Orbán Attila

Are you using Maya or Blender to work with? Amazing work!

STUNNING! goosebumps deluxe. Have you ever been contacted from GW?

yannick Brüggemann

Is there a chance you could release the sound track that started at 00:50? That song has been in my head since I watched it.

Metal

Just made you the first Patreon I have ever supported. You have done such an incredible job and I'm proud to be able to support you and the amazing work you are doing. I can't wait to see what you bring out next!

Awesome, just awesome.

First Patreon I've subbed to. Keep up the amazing work, you magnificent bastard.

CommissarGurke

It's not even 2min long but it feels like an epic! Just subbed. Can't wait for part four.

Strenif

This homebrew Retributors chapter needs some good lore written for them. I'd love to know their parent chapter or if they have an unknown founding and details like that. The rebels they're fighting seem very interesting here too. They need some background as well.

Dude, I had to up my Patreon level. This work is fantastic. I hope GW hires you at some point.

George Napier

I cant explain how good this was! I watched these maybe 5 times each part. You do such an amazing job on the fluid transitions, great animations of movement, the audio and getting the Content done right! Also you know how to direct a scene so well! you create tension with the framing of the shot and the lighting! GW need to contact you and have you work on that series or let you do your own thing! I am a fan and soon as I get Paid im going to be a patron of yours!!! Keep up the amazing work, you made my day once I stumbled upon these videos!

This absolutely awesome. As soon as I finished watching this third episode (for the fourth time) I went straight to sign up on Patreon to contribute. The direction, the visuals, the sound design, everything was amazing (kept me on the edge of my seat the whole time). You really nailed how Astartes in combat should look, sound and feel. Keep up the amazing work!

Outstanding.

Stealthy_Jeff

I have never been so blindsided by such shear unadulterated talent and animated skill YOU blow my mind! and dont get me stared on the Sound oh! LORD! dont think i did not notice the tunnel eco that was just outstanding!

By the THRONE. The first two were fantastic but this... This blows away my wildest expectations for awesome. You are doing the God-Emperor's work

So I love how you're hyping up how powerful the space marines are. Which will lead to a great contrast if in future episodes you show a threat that maybe decimates them.

Dave Weinstock

Absolutely stellar. The animation is so smooth. I can't believe it. This episode truely lets you feel how powerful Marines are supposed to be. Fantastic work!

Atlashugs

I literally just became a patreon, the first time I have EVER given money. Your work is so amazing, that I can not simply ignore it. I would never forgive myself if I didnt support you however I could. I cant wait to see the next episode.

Alexander T Gandon

After watching part 3 i just had to become a patreon. You are doing the Emperors work and you are doing it well.

Andersson

What software did you use for the sound effect? I particulary love the sound of the plasma gun hit... I'm gonna have to try and recreate it myself.

When I first watched that episode, my jaw dropped so hard it caused an exterminatus. Amazing work!

Question... I’m not familiar lore wise for the individual with the facial tattoos (or something along those lines). Anyone have some tips to look up? Word bearers come to mind.

ThatWryGuy

man, this is my new drug.

OMG! It's awesome!

i love you

Lintz

That is by far the best minute in 30 seconds I've seen so far. Instantly made me a subscriber. Keep up the great work and I'll be pleased to see more

Mike J

amazing and outstanding

Brayden Aitkenhead

omg. thank you so much it is amazing.

My brother just pointed out the same thing, facepalm!

Astartes

This is why i'm a patron!

Charles Nadon

Wow. This is amazing! Everything is superb but definitely have to call out the sound effects. The guns sound just how I would imagine them. Keep up the work of the Emperor!

One small critique: mirror the plasma shot at 1:36 so that it fires from left to right, in order to be more consistent with the general direction of everything prior to it. Maybe the same for the beginning as well.

Now the wait begins for part 4.

Somehow it got better... I have no fucking words.

Holy. Shit. Dude.

Good god, that was a cinematic delight.

Sam Null

Yus.