MachinimushSet in the time following the Second War and the establishing of the Orcish Internment camps, a group of rag-tagged adventurers find themselves thrown into a strange series of events. Originally hired as mercenaries to hunt down the marauding Warsong clan and their infamous Chieftain, their mission was soon changed to something far larger and more important. While on route to Stratholme the party is ambushed by a group of, what appears to be, a small raiding party of Orcs.
Directors note: Hey everyone! In early 2014, friends of mine decided to start up a World of Warcraft RPG game. Having never played any table top DND games before, I immediately signed up and when the time came to vote for a DM, I was voluntold. Despite the fact that I knew nothing about being a DM, they chose me as I’m quite well versed in Warcrafts lore. As a story writer, I was excited to take on this challenge and almost two years later, the campaign is still going strong. As a machinima writer and director who works closely with Mushanga, I proposed the idea of creating a ‘cinematic’ for the finale of their current chapter. Despite the fact the name of the campaign was ‘The Hunt for Hellscream’, the players were no longer concerned with actually finding Hellscream and I decided to make Grom a random elite boss to bring their current chapter to a close. The actual fight happened during a game session and the end cinematic was partially scripted(though they didn’t know what was to happen). There was never going to be a chance for them to kill Grom Hellscream (considering his stats were far superior to theirs) but he did give them one hell of a fight where death was a very likely possibility (despite the scripted end cinematic). Player NPC’s that they met earlier on in the campaign appeared to help the ‘Heroes’ to give them a better chance against the dozens of rampaging Warsongs.
I hope you guys enjoy these two cutscenes (even if they may make very little sense as I’ve left out the majority of the story) It was never originally intended to serve as a stand-alone machinima with a flowing story arc but it turned out to be a fun ‘side project’ we took on following our completion of our Second Place Blizzcon Entry.
Music featured from the Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack, of which we own absolutely nothing of course.
The Hunt for HellscreamMachinimush2016-01-05 | Set in the time following the Second War and the establishing of the Orcish Internment camps, a group of rag-tagged adventurers find themselves thrown into a strange series of events. Originally hired as mercenaries to hunt down the marauding Warsong clan and their infamous Chieftain, their mission was soon changed to something far larger and more important. While on route to Stratholme the party is ambushed by a group of, what appears to be, a small raiding party of Orcs.
Directors note: Hey everyone! In early 2014, friends of mine decided to start up a World of Warcraft RPG game. Having never played any table top DND games before, I immediately signed up and when the time came to vote for a DM, I was voluntold. Despite the fact that I knew nothing about being a DM, they chose me as I’m quite well versed in Warcrafts lore. As a story writer, I was excited to take on this challenge and almost two years later, the campaign is still going strong. As a machinima writer and director who works closely with Mushanga, I proposed the idea of creating a ‘cinematic’ for the finale of their current chapter. Despite the fact the name of the campaign was ‘The Hunt for Hellscream’, the players were no longer concerned with actually finding Hellscream and I decided to make Grom a random elite boss to bring their current chapter to a close. The actual fight happened during a game session and the end cinematic was partially scripted(though they didn’t know what was to happen). There was never going to be a chance for them to kill Grom Hellscream (considering his stats were far superior to theirs) but he did give them one hell of a fight where death was a very likely possibility (despite the scripted end cinematic). Player NPC’s that they met earlier on in the campaign appeared to help the ‘Heroes’ to give them a better chance against the dozens of rampaging Warsongs.
I hope you guys enjoy these two cutscenes (even if they may make very little sense as I’ve left out the majority of the story) It was never originally intended to serve as a stand-alone machinima with a flowing story arc but it turned out to be a fun ‘side project’ we took on following our completion of our Second Place Blizzcon Entry.
Music featured from the Pirates of the Caribbean soundtrack, of which we own absolutely nothing of course.Garrison BlizzCon 2015 2nd Place WinnerMachinimush2015-11-07 | As the war wages across Draenor, the Alliance Garrison Commander stands over his command table, pondering his next move. What dangers will his soldiers face while taking on the Shadow Council, Iron Horde, and Ogres of High Maul? Will they return safely, or crumble beneath the pressures of their grueling missions?Men in HatsMachinimush2015-11-01 | The Kingdom of Gilnean has been a bastion of Secrecy since the days of Old. And like every Kingdom, evil has lurked in its shadows. But where there is Evil seeking to destroy and consume, there are those who seek to stop and mete out justice against the shadow. The Men in Hats, an organization of Monster-Hunters and Evil-slayers stalk the streets and rooftops of Gilneas. With no allies in Greymane’s Court and widely regarded as a band of murderers and thieves, the Men in Hats work tirelessly to keep Gilneas and its entire people safe from any source of evil, may be man, monster or worse.
Machinima by Mushanga. Directed, Written and Voiced by Jesse O'Connor. Voice Acting by Deva Marie Gregory.Machinima Showreel 2015Machinimush2015-10-21 | This is a showreel showing some of the projects I"ve worked on up until 2015. Let me know what you think! :)
Special thanks to: Jesse O'Connor (directing, storytelling) Jesse Cox (Superb Gnomish voice acting, among others) Rawrbug (voice acting) Walid Feghali (music for some of the projects)
Special thanks to Jeromnimo and everyone else who's worked on getting the WoWmodelviewer back up to speed for Warlords of Draenor. Couldn't have done any of this without you ;)
Full credit for the thumbnail picture goes to @frenone!Enter the NexusMachinimush2015-05-12 | With the Nexus War close at hand, even gnomes are answering the Nexus Call. But how does a gnome prepare to become a Hero of the Storm? Take a look to find out!Inside Gamer - Item About my WoW Machinima - ENG SUBSMachinimush2015-02-02 | After winning first place in the BlizzCon Movie Contest this year, I was contacted by InsideGamer, a Dutch national TV program about videogames. They wanted to do an item about Warlords of Draenor and more specifically my machinima movies.
This is that item, subtitled in English for your viewing pleasure ;)The Sore Loser - BlizzCon 2014 Movie Contest WinnerMachinimush2014-11-12 | BlizzCon 2014 Movie Contest first place winner.
The Sore Loser tells another story of Jimmy Togglewrench. This time he manages to get himself sorely beaten by one of Goldshire's best Hearthstone players. However, Jimmy doesn't take his defeat lightly and vows to strike back later that night...
Special thanks to Blizzard Entertainment and the various voice actors for their continued help and support!Avatar Intro Spoof (WoW Machinima)Machinimush2014-07-20 | While checking some of my older backups, I came across this little piece I did near the start of Mists of Pandaria. It was made for Olibith's Never Stay Tuned 5, but since things have been quiet around that project for far too long now, I wouldn't want to keep this from you. Enjoy! ;)The Road of War (Blizzcon 2013 entry)Machinimush2013-11-09 | This was our entry for the Blizzcon 2013 Movie Contest. Road of War gives you a glimpse into the origins of the Orcish Horde. From their inception on the distant world of Draenor, through the Dark Portal into Azeroth up to the steps of Orgrimmar as both Alliance and Horde prepare to face off with the forces of Garrosh Hellscream. Is the Horde forever damned to walk the road of war, or is there a chance they can be redeemed?
Voice Acting by: Matt Greenberg and Jesse O'ConnorIn Memoriam - Kaelthas SunstriderMachinimush2013-02-16 | A short machinima I made for Blizzard's 20th Anniversary contest, highlighting one of the best memories I've had with my guild: taking down Kael'thas Sunstrider in the Burning Crusade.Mists of Pandaria Machinima trailerMachinimush2012-09-25 | This is the machinima trailer Jesse O'Connor and I made to commermorate the launch of Mists of Pandaria. It premiered at the launch event in Rotterdam, thanks to the great guys from Blammo and Gamekings, and is now up on Youtube!
Voice acting provided, as always, by the ever omnipotent Jesse Cox (youtube.com/jessecox), Priestess Rawrbug (youtube.com/priestessrawrbug) and Jesse O'Connor.Outbreak Lordaeron is up on OMFGCataMachinimush2011-10-27 | Outbreak Lordaeron, the second place winner of Blizzcon 2011's Movie Contest is now up on OMFGCata.
For this project I created the machinima visuals, added sound effects, vocals, music and finally mixed it all down.MelanieMachinimush2011-06-13 | A lonely soldier rides his horse through a forest, unable to let go of the memories of his recently deceased love. It seems he's not the only one unable to let go though. Even from the afterlife, his love reaches out to him.
This is my machinima musicvideo set to the song "Melanie" by Toto. I have dedicated this video, in part, to the support of Mike Porcaro, Toto's bass player. He has been diagnosed with ALS (Lou Ghering's disease) and the band has recently started touring again to raise funds and support him. If you wish to know more of this disease or make a donation you can visit www.als.org.Gamekings Cataclysm MachinimaMachinimush2010-12-07 | "The Road to Cataclysm" - een korte machinima die ik gemaakt heb voor het Cataclysm launchevent in Rotterdam. In samenwerking met Gamekings Steven en Dennis.
In dit korte filmpje gaan Steven en Dennis onderweg door WoW om bij de Mediamarkt en het launchevent te komen. Helaas is met Cataclysm de wereld behoorlijk veranderd, en wordt het de twee niet makkelijk gemaakt.
NOTE TO ALL NON-DUTCHIES: I made this machinima for Gamekings, a popular Dutch TV program on gaming. As such, you probably won't get most of the movie. I have added english subtitles for those interested. Enjoy!Beware, Spies!Machinimush2010-11-20 | This is my entry to Blizzard's Cataclysm Video contest. This short video warns Azeroth's citizens about Twilight Hammer spies and assassins who are infiltrating their cities. Arm yourself today at Weller's Arsenal and trust nobody!
Special thanks to Jesse Cox and Rawrbug for providing the voice acting!The Cashbringer - TIRION!Machinimush2010-11-11 | My entry to Zimtower's little gnome contest.
After the Lich King's defeat, Tirion Fordring needs another job.
Thanks to Gnomish engineering, he now has it!The Rocket of Love (Blizzcon 2010 GRAND Prize Winner)Machinimush2010-10-23 | 2010 Blizzcon Machinima Contest Grand Prize Winner.
This short movie shows Jimmy (of "Wish upon a Gnome" fame), trying to romance a pretty ladygnome. However, when a muscular Draenei, decked out in epics makes his appearance, things don't work out the way Jimmy intended...
BIg shoutout and thanks to Jesse Cox, Rawrbug and Frozen Death Knight for providing the voice acting! Couldn't have done it without you guys (and gal!) :)
Also, shoutout to Paus and Baron Soosdon for providing useful feedback during production.
Like my work? SUBSCRIBE on Youtube and follow me on Twitter at www.twitter.com/MachinimushThe Life and Times of Wilfred Fizzlebang (Alienware Contest entry)Machinimush2010-03-12 | Good news everyone! Blizzard finally decided to pull their fingers away from their SC2 betas and release the Alienware Contest results! Congrats to X-Cross, Baron Soosdon, Olibith and Erunno&FDK! Against those giants of WoW machinima, I didn't stand a chance...
Speaking of not standing a chance! This story shows us how Wilfred Fizzlebang, warlock extraordinary, made his rise to power and eventually ended up at the Argent Crusade Tournament. When Wilfred's favourite toy gets stolen by a demon, he decides to take action. All demons would one day bow before him! Now you can follow Wilfred during his early life, his training and his finest moments. Enjoy! Don't forget to rate, comment and subscribe!Wish upon a Gnome 2: The Purple Pixel Plan (part 2)Machinimush2010-02-23 | This is the second part of Wish upon a Gnome 2. For the first 10 minutes, please watch: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XyQwB5s074I
This is the second episode in the Wish upon a Gnome series. It is highly recommended you watch Episode 1 (again), to get familiar with the story again. Watch it here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K6zEEuVO0dU
The story picks up right where Episode 1 left off. Having narrowly escaped Archimonde's wrath at the World Tree, Jimmy the Gnome and his wish-granting Genie decide to look for a guild in order to get the honor and glory Jimmy so desires. However, when a famous guild at the Stormwind Guild faire doesn't want to admit him, Jimmy decides to use his second wish. Let's just say that the results aren't quite the way he wanted them to be...
Big kudos to the voice actors and Irdeen for composing some music, Machinimasound.com for providing awesome musical pieces and everyone at the #machinima IRC channel for support and inspiration.
Constructive criticism and general comments are greatly appreciated. Please rate and subscribe! :DBaby Hes your ManMachinimush2010-01-10 | ***WARNING: This video is NSFW***
This short little clip would've been my contribution to Khandy2003's next What Else is On episode. Sadly, due to a harddrive crash What Else is On 3 has been cancelled.
This short clip shows Jimmy the gnome, from my Wish upon a Gnome series, having quite a bad lovelive. It seems the Genie is to blame for it... Enjoy!Christmas with the CrittersMachinimush2009-12-20 | An old Christmas story about an old targetdummy that just wants to celebrate the season with his critter friends. Until a nasty wolf comes around...The 12 oClock to Northend - Directors CutMachinimush2009-09-11 | This is the director's cut edition of my Blizzcon contest entry, using some of the original movie's soundtrack and featuring in-video credits.
This movie tells the story of two lovers who board the very first boat to Northrend, after the Wrath of the Lich King expansion is released. Their adventure is short-lived though, when they reach the Frozen Sea...[WoW Comedy] The 12 oclock to NorthrendMachinimush2009-08-22 | This was my entry to the Blizzcon '09 Machinima contest. Sadly, people submitted better movies so I didn't win anything :)
This movie tells the story of two lovers who set out to Northrend on the first boat that left after Wrath of the Lich King launched. Sadfully, their adventure comes to an abrupt halt when they run into a certain iceberg.
NOTE: Due to time constraints, the credits had to be cut. In the director's cut edition (released soon), everyone who helped will be properly thanked in video. For now I'd like to thank the following people.
For voice acting: Druoxtheshredder, Genna "Eriyanna" Bain, and Jesse Cox.
For helping to shoot the live scenes at Stormwind Harbor: my guildies from Alpha Omega on Zenedar-EU (www.ao-guild.co.uk)
This movie picks up shortly after the events of the first Wish upon a Gnome episode. The Winters Veil celebrations are in full swing and Jimmy the gnome is determined to get his hands on one of the robot pets Greatfather Winter is handing out. However, when Jimmy finds out that the old Greatfather has been kidnapped by the evil Frost Mages of Azeroth he is faced with a difficult choice. Miss out on his present (again!) this year, or use one of his remaining wishes to free the old Greatfather? Will the Frost Mages finally get the buffs they so desire or will Jimmy rise to save the day?
A big shout out to the voice actors, without them this Christmas special wouldnt have worked out nearly as well! :)
Merry Christmas and a healthy new year to you all ^^Wish upon a Gnome Episode 1Machinimush2008-08-29 | This was my entry to WeGame's August Machinima contest.
Wish upon a Gnome tells the story of Jimmy Togglewrench, a short lonely Gnome with an ego twice the size of your average dragon. All he ever wanted was honor and glory but being a Gnome doesn't exactly help. After another failed attempt to kill the fabled Vagash in Dun Morogh, he finds a metal gizmo containing a magical Genie and it comes with 3 wishes to boot! Ironforge is destined to bear witness to his first wish, and the mayhem that follows.
This is my first ever machinima with voice acting and I'm still very much learning the art of Machinima. Any comments, tips, tricks or other constructive criticism is much appreciated. I'm always looking to improve and trial and error seems to work wonders with Machinima, so please let me know what you think about it!
Shouts out to the voice actors, without whom this project would've never been as good as it is in such a short amount of time![WoW Music Video] Rogues Do it From BehindMachinimush2008-05-23 | This is my entry to Blizzard's "Rogues do it from Behind" contest. Instead of trying to score points on flashy editing (which I know I haven't mastered yet) I went for a more comic approach to lyrics that just beg to be abused :P
Let me know what you think about it and have fun watching :)Toto Africa Machinima videoMachinimush2006-10-01 | This is my machinima music video of Toto's 1982 classic Africa, using The Sims 2.