bohrokman Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 As of the moment I feel as if the 3d animation contrast too much with the more flash style or mnog style background the action looks ok but I have mixed opinions about the style. Quote Here came the bride all dressed in white I wish it was red then you all be dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I actually quite like the interplay between the detailed character designs and the more expressive backgrounds and effects. The backgrounds are reminiscent of the ones from last year's webisodes, which adds a nice feeling of consistency from year to year, but now with more dimension to them so the 3D Toa don't feel totally out of place. I definitely like that the Toa are set-like, but just stylized enough to feel more lifelike. For instance, Tahu's Bright Red and Tr. Flu. Reddish Orange parts are basically treated as the same color in the animated version, and his hips and thighs are a lot less bony. It is a bit frustrating though that subtler details like the runes on the Toa's masks aren't as noticeable in this style. I do kind of wonder whether the Toa's masks will be able to convey emotion as well as the more stylized 2D designs used in last year's webisodes. So far we've mostly just seen action scenes that don't really do a good job showing that, but if we see the Toa having an actual conversation, I would want to be able to see what they're feeling. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Voltex Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I'm a fan of what I have seen from the Netflix show so far. Quote JOIN AETHERGARDE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 If I'm out of the loop, where can I find a sample of the Netflix animation style? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 If I'm out of the loop, where can I find a sample of the Netflix animation style?The character videos for Lewa and Tahu are most likely clips from the show, there are links on the front page right now. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSkeletonMan939 Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Oh man, I didn't realize that was footage from the Netflix film!In that case I love the animation style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toa Smoke Monster Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 I've enjoyed what I've seen so far. Tahu and Lewa look great in what has been shown, and from what I can tell the environments look good too. I don't have any problems with it at all. At least for now, anyways. 1 Quote Everyone is one choice away from being the bad guy in another person's story. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohrokman Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 I actually quite like the interplay between the detailed character designs and the more expressive backgrounds and effects. The backgrounds are reminiscent of the ones from last year's webisodes, which adds a nice feeling of consistency from year to year, but now with more dimension to them so the 3D Toa don't feel totally out of place. I definitely like that the Toa are set-like, but just stylized enough to feel more lifelike. For instance, Tahu's Bright Red and Tr. Flu. Reddish Orange parts are basically treated as the same color in the animated version, and his hips and thighs are a lot less bony. It is a bit frustrating though that subtler details like the runes on the Toa's masks aren't as noticeable in this style. I do kind of wonder whether the Toa's masks will be able to convey emotion as well as the more stylized 2D designs used in last year's webisodes. So far we've mostly just seen action scenes that don't really do a good job showing that, but if we see the Toa having an actual conversation, I would want to be able to see what they're feeling.I kinda agree with you but still have to see the actual show to fully base my opinions, btw totally off topic but you rock Aanchir! 1 Quote Here came the bride all dressed in white I wish it was red then you all be dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toatapio Nuva Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I like it. It's the quality of the story I'm worried about... 2 Quote My BZPRPG profiles - Viima, Lai Lai Kirgan, Jarkale, Hile, Tuli + Kavala, Khervos, Thira Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xboxtravis Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 Yes if the quality of the story and the voice acting is good, I'm sold. Quote All aboard the hype train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fry Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 I like it. It's the quality of the story I'm worried about...Agreed 1 Quote Visit my Bionicle 2001 site recreation! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uhmbra Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I really like the animation. It's certainly a lot better than what we got last year. If the writing is good, I think I'll really enjoy this series. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 I like it. It's the quality of the story I'm worried about...Agreed. The animation is definitely a work of art and a treat for the eyes. Although the animation sequences cut from scene to scene too fast in my opinion, and the slow music didn't reflect the action-like nature of the clips or the animation speed. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonkle Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 The style gives me flashbacks to Transformers Cybertron. Extremely unwanted flashbacks. Quote I been away a long time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hiddenderek Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) They handled it much better than the movies did in my opinion. Keeping the look the toys have while slightly updating them to be more appealing and expressive, instead of radically redesigning them with a weird asthetic and giving them mouths. Aanchir, on 26 Jan 2016 - 1:01 PM, said:I actually quite like the interplay between the detailed character designs and the more expressive backgrounds and effects. The backgrounds are reminiscent of the ones from last year's webisodes, which adds a nice feeling of consistency from year to year, but now with more dimension to them so the 3D Toa don't feel totally out of place.I definitely like that the Toa are set-like, but just stylized enough to feel more lifelike. For instance, Tahu's Bright Red and Tr. Flu. Reddish Orange parts are basically treated as the same color in the animated version, and his hips and thighs are a lot less bony. It is a bit frustrating though that subtler details like the runes on the Toa's masks aren't as noticeable in this style.I do kind of wonder whether the Toa's masks will be able to convey emotion as well as the more stylized 2D designs used in last year's webisodes. So far we've mostly just seen action scenes that don't really do a good job showing that, but if we see the Toa having an actual conversation, I would want to be able to see what they're feeling. At least for me i'd rather have them convey their emotions mostly through body language and voice acting rather than having the masks move around. It just doesn't look right when their masks move like that, one of my least favorite parts of the movies. Edited January 28, 2016 by hiddenderek 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bohrokman Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 after seeing all character videos I now have changed my opinion this style looks so amazing (or maybe I'm just a biased lewa lover) I can not wait for the animations, like so much so that I bribed the doctor to come and bring me to Feburay blank. Quote Here came the bride all dressed in white I wish it was red then you all be dead Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
masterchirox580 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Never thought to have a cel shaded bionicle. It matches the tone a lot better then I thought it would. Quote It's time to move on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrSciFiGuy Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I like the stylistic interplay. Gives a fantasy vibe and I am looking forward to the adventures! Quote Bionicle: ANP aims to create narrated versions of all the Bionicle books, with voice actors for each character, and music taken from various media to enhance the story. Check here if you're interested in voicing a character, and here for the chapters that've already been released!Formerly: Tahu Nuva 3.0Looking for a Bionicle Beanie. Black one with the symbol on it. Contact me if you are willing to sell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaxix Posted February 1, 2016 Share Posted February 1, 2016 I am a bit skeptical, especially about the backgrounds. However I'd like to see somehing more before commenting. The characters look ok though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillRaindrop Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 There are many places where the backgrounds remind me of the MNOG, but none more so than when Gali and Akida are jumping out of the water. I'm excited, and look forward to giving this a watch. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Hip Historian Iaredios Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 It's a long serialized commercial that you need to pay for. 2 Quote A RUDE AWAKENING - A Spherus Magna redo | Tzais-Kuluu | Pushing Back The Tide | Last Words | Black Coronation | Blue Man Bound | Visions of Thasos ن We are all but grey specks in a dark complex before a single white light Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted February 2, 2016 Share Posted February 2, 2016 It's a long serialized commercial that you need to pay for. Minus the "serialized" part, that description could describe any of the Bionicle movies! Although it's a considerably less expensive commercial than those were. Those each cost $15–30 new, whereas watching The Journey to One will cost just $8 unless Netflix decides to hike up their prices. Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyichir Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 It's a long serialized commercial that you need to pay for.Minus the "serialized" part, that description could describe any of the Bionicle movies! Although it's a considerably less expensive commercial than those were. Those each cost $15–30 new, whereas watching The Journey to One will cost just $8 unless Netflix decides to hike up their prices. Also, considering that Netflix is a service that features substantially more media than just these Bionicle episodes, the price comparison is even more uneven. That $8 doesn't just get you these episodes—it gets you that, plus all four original Bionicle movies, plus the entire Netflix movie and TV library, for a full month. And that's assuming that you're a new customer—existing Netflix subscribers are essentially getting these webisodes for no more than they're already paying. Still, it would be nice to know if these episodes will ever be released on home media. From what I can tell from a quick Google search, it's not unheard of for Netflix original series to see DVD or Blu-Ray releases. But at the same time, the release of Journey to One as a Netflix series would presumably have been done because it's preferable to the costs and inconvenience of a physical release. And unlike other series where the series itself is the chief source of profit, I don't know if Lego would see any benefit to releasing this year's Bionicle story on home media after this year is up... Quote Formerly Lyichir: Rachira of Influence Aanchir's and Meiko's brother Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aanchir Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 It's a long serialized commercial that you need to pay for. Minus the "serialized" part, that description could describe any of the Bionicle movies! Although it's a considerably less expensive commercial than those were. Those each cost $15–30 new, whereas watching The Journey to One will cost just $8 unless Netflix decides to hike up their prices. Also, considering that Netflix is a service that features substantially more media than just these Bionicle episodes, the price comparison is even more uneven. That $8 doesn't just get you these episodes—it gets you that, plus all four original Bionicle movies, plus the entire Netflix movie and TV library, for a full month. And that's assuming that you're a new customer—existing Netflix subscribers are essentially getting these webisodes for no more than they're already paying. Still, it would be nice to know if these episodes will ever be released on home media. From what I can tell from a quick Google search, it's not unheard of for Netflix original series to see DVD or Blu-Ray releases. But at the same time, the release of Journey to One as a Netflix series would presumably have been done because it's preferable to the costs and inconvenience of a physical release. And unlike other series where the series itself is the chief source of profit, I don't know if Lego would see any benefit to releasing this year's Bionicle story on home media after this year is up... Actually I'm pretty sure the first two Bionicle movies at least got taken off of Netflix. I might be wrong though. A home media release for the new series would be awesome! Quote Latest MOC: PAIGE (Prototype Artificial Intelligence, Gynoid Expression) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nescent Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Actually I'm pretty sure the first two Bionicle movies at least got taken off of Netflix. I might be wrong though.Yeah, the first two, and also the fourth. Web of Shadows is all that's available right now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotcom Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 Heck, if you're unhappy about having to pay for Netflix to watch the series, I am guessing you don't have Netflix, in which case: just use a free trial? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xboxtravis Posted February 3, 2016 Share Posted February 3, 2016 (edited) Using Netflix to binge watch Agents of Shield already... Four episodes of Bionicle: Journey to One will be an easy addition. I just hope its decent enough to be aproved by my critical 21 year old opinions and spark nostalgia in me the same way the 2015 sets sparked nostslgia. Edited February 3, 2016 by Xboxtravis 1 Quote All aboard the hype train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishers64 Posted February 4, 2016 Share Posted February 4, 2016 Heck, if you're unhappy about having to pay for Netflix to watch the series, I am guessing you don't have Netflix, in which case: just use a free trial?That's what I was planning to do. Quote Hero Factory RPG | Bionicle Mafia XXIX: Storyline & Theories Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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