Teleporting Lightsaber Test

Revision Update as of Jan 2012: (Please Read)

This is the 'original' short sample of video from Project Mirage. Its concept was to steer clear of a 'locked down' teleport, and to come up with a new lightsaber look.

The footage shown here was made from an actual filming day, however, the props broke in mid-fight, so I decided to use it as teaser material. The other actor (red saber) quit on me the day after this was filmed, and hasn't shown any interest since.

Along with the update to this info, is a new revision to this clip. Below is a link to this revision, and I highly recommend checking it out and giving feedback on the changes:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LGXPGP5Baw

I would prefer the feedback be left on the new clip, not this one.

As always, all comments are welcome! Thanks for viewing! :)

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[MsKittykat2003]

I thought your newest test video was better. It had the sound effects of the lightsabers in that one. But you need to make a longer video. At least a 2 minute video. Oh, and make sure Blake is in it. I thought the two of you acted great in both videos. :)

[TazarZero]

@MsKittykat2003 Unfortunately, Blake is the reason this video isn't longer. He showed up for this first day of filming and then never showed up again afterwards. Because he quit on me in this manner, he won't be in future videos. Sorry.

[EternalDarkness316]

I want to see a fan film where they teleport and fight that would be amazing and you did it well nicely done

[TazarZero]

@EternalDarkness316 Star Wars + Jumper = Project Mirage! I've seen other attempts here on YouTube trying to do the same thing, but there always seems to be something missing from those clips. My goal with this video is to meet peoples ideas of Jumper plus a Lightsaber fight low-budget style. Glad you have enjoyed the sample so far! :)

[TheChosenOne816]

Hey, you should make a video explaining the best way to pull off some of those amazing lightsaber flips, twists, and generally badass moves you guys pull in your videos. Some of those things you guys do so fast I can barely even see how it happens, much less how to learn it myself.

[TazarZero]

@TheChosenOne816 This is a very intriguing idea, however, I can't say I know what you mean by 'badass moves'. As far as my clips go, and from what I can tell, there are no true badass moves. My other actor and I don't know karate or anything of the sort, we just do what comes natural.  Personally, I think it's the VFX that make our 'moves' shine. But if you're seeing these moves in my videos, PM me and point them out and I'll see what I can do.

[TheChosenOne816]

@TazarZero Eheh... sorry, guess I could be a little more specific than 'badass' huh?

I guess I'm inferring a bit from the video, but it looks pretty high caliber editing and choreography, so I assume that you can do the spinning moves seen in the videos you have in your "New Divide: Another Dedication..." video, especially with a project this intriguing. Showing the hand motions and finger movement needed to create good-looking spins on the saber would be an extremely helpful set of videos.

[TazarZero]

@JFKozlowskiJr Yeah, the same happens to me too where I just get into it and then it ends. I wanna see more too, but I need prayers made for this. When this video gets done, I promise it will be as Epic as the music that is played along with it! I won't settle for anything less!

[JFKozlowskiJr]

Awwwwe MAN!! You weren't freakin' kidding.

I JUST got into the music, the actions and the

characters and the video ends in the same instant!

Really hope the dedication of your team shapes up

brother because your work is incredibly impressive

and the potential talent behind all this could most

definitely get you recognition in the effects world.

Pfft... And it's not even just that, I wanna see more!!!

Blake, others involved, pull yourselves together and

help get this video completed!

[CrystalDragon100]

1st view 1st comment :D jk jk this video pretty tight