Legend of Korra!

Drop by and talk about anything you want. This is where all cheese-related discussions should go
User avatar
RedNightmare
Posts: 1236
Joined: 25 Nov 2011, 02:56
First Video: The Job
Location: Your deepest fears

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby RedNightmare » 26 Jun 2012, 01:54

So I just watched the last episode and I have got to say, awesome first season!
I like the ending. If this was the only season, I would have been totally fine with it so big thumbs up to the writers. The ending was a bit deus ex machina, but neccessary if they got only 1 season. I'm glad they didn't leave her with just airbending. We don't want her traveling the world, learning the other elements and fighting the fire nation, now do we? :P
There is however one thing I sorely missed this season: A non-bender perspective. through the entire season you have these equalists going about how benders are oppressing them and to be honest, I can see how people would feel threatened by this advantage. It's alluded to many times, but I would have loved to have seen a episode about the reasons behind someone joining the equalists. Aside from that, AWESOME SEASON, can't wait for the next one.
"I wouldn't call myself an evil genius. Simply genius will suffice."

http://www.twitch.tv/rednightmare7

Image
User avatar
beramode0
Posts: 806
Joined: 24 Mar 2012, 21:48
First Video: Questionably Legal Man
Location: Korea

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby beramode0 » 26 Jun 2012, 20:12

Woah air bending and energy bending in one go, niiiiiiice. But this kinda doesn't leave much for the second season. Maybe she could learn metal bending lol
This be a ninja sentence
Twitter Steam Facebook
Add as a friend/Follow at your own risk.
User avatar
AlexanderDitto
Better Than the First Alexander
Posts: 4382
Joined: 28 Nov 2007, 07:41
First Video: Desert Bus 1: The Original!
Location: Phailadelphia (Again)
Contact:

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby AlexanderDitto » 27 Jun 2012, 05:05

You know, I don't think Korra really "knows" energybending. She can use it when she goes into the Avatar state, because Aang knew it, and the Avatar state allows you access to the combined abilities of all of the previous avatars (which is why it is so awesome, can you imagine having all the abilities of thousands of your ancestors, and oh yeah they're all EXPERT BENDERS?!). Not like she "knows" airbending or waterbending, at least.
User avatar
ex-Lurker
Posts: 1962
Joined: 26 May 2012, 02:55
First Video: 'Skeeterpellant
Location: Guelph, Ontario

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby ex-Lurker » 27 Jun 2012, 06:20

I think the saddest part of the finale was Tarrlok's death, I never want to be put into a situation where I would consider killing my brother and me to be the best solution to a problem. It was amazing how the writers managed to turn a jerk into such a sympathetic character in a short time. (Also see case #1 Azula)
Totally accurate, except for all the times I'm not.
User avatar
RedNightmare
Posts: 1236
Joined: 25 Nov 2011, 02:56
First Video: The Job
Location: Your deepest fears

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby RedNightmare » 28 Jun 2012, 06:21

@ex-Lurker: Yeah, that was a really strong moment for me. Beautiful way of redemption and a great way to give closure to the conflict.
"I wouldn't call myself an evil genius. Simply genius will suffice."

http://www.twitch.tv/rednightmare7

Image
User avatar
beramode0
Posts: 806
Joined: 24 Mar 2012, 21:48
First Video: Questionably Legal Man
Location: Korea

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby beramode0 » 01 Jul 2012, 16:37

Sooooooo any news about book 2?
Twitter Steam Facebook
Add as a friend/Follow at your own risk.
User avatar
AlexanderDitto
Better Than the First Alexander
Posts: 4382
Joined: 28 Nov 2007, 07:41
First Video: Desert Bus 1: The Original!
Location: Phailadelphia (Again)
Contact:

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby AlexanderDitto » 01 Jul 2012, 18:02

beramode0 wrote:Sooooooo any news about book 2?


If I recall correctly, they've done voice recording for some/most of the cast. Which means there's still animation, editing, sound mixing, etc. to do. I'm guessing it won't air until 2013 at the earliest, possibly spring, more likely fall.
User avatar
gcninja
Posts: 4701
Joined: 13 Dec 2008, 11:57
Location: Grand Canyon, AZ

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby gcninja » 01 Jul 2012, 18:29

Image
I want it this fall!
I thought it went
Animation-> voice acting->etc (sound music whatnot) because they needed to have the actors voice over the lips thus needing animation
EJ wrote:Lyinginbedmon, I'm looking forward to when Paul or Graham reset your & Elomin's post count back to zero. If you keep it up it's bound to happen =p

Noblesse Oblige
Buksvager!
User avatar
beramode0
Posts: 806
Joined: 24 Mar 2012, 21:48
First Video: Questionably Legal Man
Location: Korea

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby beramode0 » 01 Jul 2012, 18:52

Yeah, that's what I thought as well since it will be easier to voice over an already finished animation than to animate according to the recorded voices. Also I want it nooooooow :-(
Twitter Steam Facebook
Add as a friend/Follow at your own risk.
User avatar
AlexanderDitto
Better Than the First Alexander
Posts: 4382
Joined: 28 Nov 2007, 07:41
First Video: Desert Bus 1: The Original!
Location: Phailadelphia (Again)
Contact:

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby AlexanderDitto » 01 Jul 2012, 18:53

I don't know, but either way, I'm guessing it'll take at least another year.
User avatar
tamaness
Posts: 2673
Joined: 17 Oct 2008, 03:44
First Video: LRReview: Desert Bus
Location: Stuck between a rock and a hard place
Contact:

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby tamaness » 01 Jul 2012, 23:10

beramode0 wrote:Yeah, that's what I thought as well since it will be easier to voice over an already finished animation than to animate according to the recorded voices. Also I want it nooooooow :-(

In many animation processes, depending on the timetable and budget, the key animation is done, then the voices are recorded, and the key frames and inbetweens are edited to match the voices. It takes longer, but the result is smooth syncing.

Agree on wanting it now, even though I haven't finished Book 1. Bought it on iTunes, though, so I'm a step closer to watching it. [>.>]
User avatar
Dutch guy
Posts: 5200
Joined: 11 Feb 2008, 17:12
First Video: History of Halo
Location: Southern Dutch Colonies

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby Dutch guy » 02 Jul 2012, 02:23

madAlric wrote:
beramode0 wrote:Yeah, that's what I thought as well since it will be easier to voice over an already finished animation than to animate according to the recorded voices. Also I want it nooooooow :-(

In many animation processes, depending on the timetable and budget, the key animation is done, then the voices are recorded, and the key frames and inbetweens are edited to match the voices. It takes longer, but the result is smooth syncing.

Agree on wanting it now, even though I haven't finished Book 1. Bought it on iTunes, though, so I'm a step closer to watching it. [>.>]


This, basically.

To get the lip-syncing and facial expressions just right the animation is first finished in a rough cut (often with extra scenes and such so they have some editing leeway later on). The voice actors then voice over the rough cut. The audio then gets send back to the animators, often with footage of the voice-actor doing their lines, to finish the lip-syncing and facial animations.
THE DUTCH!! THE DUTCH AGAIN!!!!!
Elomin Sha wrote:Dutch guy is the King of the Dutch.
User avatar
Drdiggit42
Posts: 1209
Joined: 03 May 2011, 13:13
First Video: Bagel Time
Location: Pennsylvania

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby Drdiggit42 » 02 Jul 2012, 05:05

I think we'll get it next spring since book 1 came out this spring and they weren't green lit for book 2 until book 1 was almost over. If they had been able to start book 2 earlier we may have gotten it this fall.
All problems can be solved by trebuchets and/or fire.

When you're a pessimist there are only good surprises.

Steam ID - DrDiggit42(Currently: Indignity: ■■■■■) Add me if you like.
User avatar
Dutch guy
Posts: 5200
Joined: 11 Feb 2008, 17:12
First Video: History of Halo
Location: Southern Dutch Colonies

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby Dutch guy » 02 Jul 2012, 07:56

book 2 was already greenlit before book 1 started airing afaik.
THE DUTCH!! THE DUTCH AGAIN!!!!!
Elomin Sha wrote:Dutch guy is the King of the Dutch.
User avatar
Master Gunner
Defending us from The Dutch!
Posts: 19383
Joined: 29 Oct 2006, 12:19
First Video: How To Talk Like A Pirate
Location: In Limbo.

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby Master Gunner » 02 Jul 2012, 08:48

It was greenlit last October, I think.
TheRocket wrote:Apparently the crotch area could not contain the badonkadonk area.
Twitter | Click here to join the Desert Bus Community Chat.
User avatar
beramode0
Posts: 806
Joined: 24 Mar 2012, 21:48
First Video: Questionably Legal Man
Location: Korea

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby beramode0 » 02 Jul 2012, 18:40

Also we need more pic dumps. I demand more pic dumps!!!!!!.....that is if you guys don't mind.
Twitter Steam Facebook
Add as a friend/Follow at your own risk.
User avatar
AlexanderDitto
Better Than the First Alexander
Posts: 4382
Joined: 28 Nov 2007, 07:41
First Video: Desert Bus 1: The Original!
Location: Phailadelphia (Again)
Contact:

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby AlexanderDitto » 02 Jul 2012, 20:21

Master Gunner wrote:It was greenlit last October, I think.


Nnnope.

A change in the working title of the show to The Legend of Korra was unveiled in March 2011, along with an announcement that the premiere would be delayed until 2012.[17] On March 7, 2011, part of the voice cast for the series was revealed,[12] and on the next day, an interview with the creators was published announcing that the series had been extended by fourteen episodes, to make a total of 26 episodes for the series. Konietzko stated, "We're really happy with that number. It allows us to focus much more closely on each episode and get a lot more craft into it."[5]

Animation on the first "season" of twelve episodes was underway as of March 2011, with initial development and voice recording for these episodes already completed. In the interview published in March 2011, DiMartino stated, "We've written all the episodes. Episodes have shipped to the overseas animations studios and they're animating away as we speak... All the vocal cast has been picked and recorded and all the scripts have been recorded.


So season 2 was greenlit sometime in March 2011, after writing, initial development, and voice recording was already completed, but animation had not yet begun.

Yes, Book 2 was greenlit before Book 1 started airing. However, book 2 was NOT greenlit before Book 1 started being made. The episodes had already been planned, recorded, and animation plans were shipped overseas when they found out they were going to get to do 14 more episodes, which is why Book 2 is going to end up being a separate deal from Book 1.

I do not understand why Nickelodeon does this, though. The original Avatar was wildly successful, in terms of both viewing numbers and sales. Why would they be so reluctant to give Brike a full 26 episode season? I don't get it.
User avatar
RedNightmare
Posts: 1236
Joined: 25 Nov 2011, 02:56
First Video: The Job
Location: Your deepest fears

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby RedNightmare » 03 Jul 2012, 01:47

I guess they were afraid it was lightning in a bottle and they couldn't pull it off twice. But that would mean Nickelodeon isn't the type to milk something far beyond death.
"I wouldn't call myself an evil genius. Simply genius will suffice."

http://www.twitch.tv/rednightmare7

Image
User avatar
The Jester
Posts: 6141
Joined: 07 Aug 2008, 17:49
First Video: The Truce
Location: Chester, UK
Contact:

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby The Jester » 03 Jul 2012, 01:56

It's more likely it was because of the female lead.
User avatar
AlexanderDitto
Better Than the First Alexander
Posts: 4382
Joined: 28 Nov 2007, 07:41
First Video: Desert Bus 1: The Original!
Location: Phailadelphia (Again)
Contact:

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby AlexanderDitto » 03 Jul 2012, 05:58

The Jester wrote:It's more likely it was because of the female lead.


I'd say this is probably it.

Which makes me want to punch a Nickelodeon executive in the face.

Does anyone actually watch the show when it airs on TV? I'm very curious to know what sort of advertising appears during commercials when it airs. Is it stuff for teen heartthrob boybands, makeup kits, and princess movies? Or toy racecars and explosions?
User avatar
Alja-Markir
Trebuchet Enthusiast
Posts: 5699
Joined: 04 Feb 2007, 21:03
Location: Deep In Space

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby Alja-Markir » 03 Jul 2012, 10:00

Why not combine the two? Blow up a few boybands and I'd probably buy a TV to watch it when it airs!

~Alja~
User avatar
Drdiggit42
Posts: 1209
Joined: 03 May 2011, 13:13
First Video: Bagel Time
Location: Pennsylvania

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby Drdiggit42 » 03 Jul 2012, 12:53

This is the solution to all problems.
Image
All problems can be solved by trebuchets and/or fire.

When you're a pessimist there are only good surprises.

Steam ID - DrDiggit42(Currently: Indignity: ■■■■■) Add me if you like.
User avatar
gcninja
Posts: 4701
Joined: 13 Dec 2008, 11:57
Location: Grand Canyon, AZ

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby gcninja » 03 Jul 2012, 13:01

Frak that, go ten years and get the blu rays for 1/5 the price of the WHOLE show and maybe even one after that!
Avatar = Nicks power rangers?!
EJ wrote:Lyinginbedmon, I'm looking forward to when Paul or Graham reset your & Elomin's post count back to zero. If you keep it up it's bound to happen =p

Noblesse Oblige
Buksvager!
User avatar
Dutch guy
Posts: 5200
Joined: 11 Feb 2008, 17:12
First Video: History of Halo
Location: Southern Dutch Colonies

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby Dutch guy » 03 Jul 2012, 14:13

Alja-Markir wrote:Why not combine the two? Blow up a few boybands and I'd probably buy a TV to watch it when it airs!

~Alja~


Throw nickelback in the pile and you have a hit for sure! :mrgreen:
THE DUTCH!! THE DUTCH AGAIN!!!!!
Elomin Sha wrote:Dutch guy is the King of the Dutch.
User avatar
ex-Lurker
Posts: 1962
Joined: 26 May 2012, 02:55
First Video: 'Skeeterpellant
Location: Guelph, Ontario

Re: Legend of Korra!

Postby ex-Lurker » 03 Jul 2012, 15:44

Dutch guy wrote:
Alja-Markir wrote:Why not combine the two? Blow up a few boybands and I'd probably buy a TV to watch it when it airs!

~Alja~


Throw nickelback in the pile and you have a hit for sure! :mrgreen:


Hire Michael Bay to be the director and I'll hate him slightly less.
Totally accurate, except for all the times I'm not.

Return to “General Discussion”



Who is online

Users browsing this forum: Google [Bot] and 49 guests