lol kinda off subject but what iland you on bro? im on the big iland hilo side.

who do i do !

oh god. AWESOME.

Any thoughts on whether or not it takes place in the past or the present (or even the future)? It would be interesting to do it in the present/future, though somewhat more difficult;t since there's guns and missiles running around :P

then again there's already star wars to deal with the future o_o

The problem with live-action is that the laws of physics apply, so it can't be much like Advent Children.

I cant wait dude, you rock

TYPE SAMURAI X O AFRO SAMURAI ?

SWORDSTUFFS! YAY!
I'll be looking forward to that! =D

If you're having trouble with the story, I'd be glad to help. I enjoy writing/imagining stories and plots in my own time. Although I'm no professional. =p

Also yey.

Best of luck with your project man

"more dangerous than animation"? lol, it must be pretty dangerous then.

i actually think there are too many movies with samurai and sword fighting (especially with anime).
they can be good once in a while with a really good storyline. i hate it when they have too many fight scenes that just drag on and on and on, and have a little bit of a storyline that doesn't make sense in the first place.

In case you need it:

http://www.metacafe.com/watch/497212/
how_to_make_fake_blood/

Are you a Gristian(becus' you say God Bless)?

well, it sounds like an interesting concept, i would like to help with the story if that would be cool, iam an author in writing class (i know i don't use 'proper' english in messages) so if i could help in anyway that would be great, i wish you luck in your projects and in the future

well why'd you ask?
r u tryin' to make an action-final-fantasy-like-ish flash movie?
my answer is i do and pump up the one that u will or plan to make

Normally I don't do this but I'm actually a kenjutsu practitioner and have studied the art of "showmanship". Primarily using choreographed moves, what to buy to prevent you from cutting yourself, ect. I can already tell you that without proper research someone could get seriously hurt.

Normally I'd advise someone NOT to try this, even when using a dull Iaito type sword. But often someone's passion can get through this.

There's not enough space here to properly convey the safety measures nor am I aware how much you know.

Send me a PM if you want a consult on this. Otherwise, I wish you the best of luck regardless.

Lol, I DO! Anyways, the guy's right. You're more familiar with flash and haven't done any special effects yet in real-life movies..well. Maybe on that movie you made, but I didn't know where to see it lol. Good luck putting special effects like, while you jump and go back to the ground, a hole appears o_O

I have to tell you one thing. You are certainly one artist to be admired, not only at the quality of your animation, but at the passion you put into your animation, which truly is something that the animation industry lacks so much nowadays. I see the amazing animations you've submitted to the portal and later I have the misfortune to see what's on TV nowadays and how not only big industries, but also animators sold their souls for a contract for which they have to work as fast as possible to make something they know they didn't have the time or the storyline they wish they had, however, they just do it for some money.
Instead, you go through a whole lot of different concept, and that really is something to respect. I hope you the best of luck on every future work and I wish you never change that inspirating spirit. To be honest, you definitely a good example of how animators should work and follow only the path that makes them happy, thinking away from only money.

That'd be pretty cool. Sorry, but I don't have any money to give... But you're right. Glory to God.

Hey umm...yeah are you Christian cuz you say some really nice words and stuff, just asking PS.: I'm Christian so yea haha. anyway good luck on your project hope it turns out well and I hope you get money for it. Anyway God Bless...

You mean real-action sword fighting?! You have got to show me their moves! Any preview? A picture...? Maybe I'm asking too soon for a good development.

So which story will it be based on? Since you said Final Fantasy and swords... I would have to guess one of the older series. Would it be strictly swords, or will there be other elements, like guns or magic? Although, people don't usually do a good job with putting magic attacks into movies. Anyways, I think that Final Fantasy Tactics is a good story. They have many things, such as swords, mages, priests, talking creatures, etc. The story itself is very long, with many drama, action, romance, and other stuff. It would be a good story to recreate.

I had just seen what MikeFlash typed, and I thought,"He must be talking about the Naruto series... or something from Shonen Jump" Yea. a good example of what he said. They shouldn't cut off battle scenes so much AND prolong the battle into about 5 episodes so much... or at all, really. When a battle start, they should keep focus on the battle and give it a proper amount of suspense throughout the battle. Some talking would be okay, but not so much as to where they stop fighting... or even start yet. Also, the only real influence that backgrounds have in movies are location and time. No small details really gets attention unless interacted on. Too much details on the characters will dull the story. It would be hard to keep balance on everything. If anything, just work smarter, not harder.

I don't have much money to donate... or even spend on myself, really. I needed help buying equipment. I need a real job for that, but I would need college first.

I know this is my second comment, but I like to say, I'm christian too :D I never thought that I would ever find a christian here. Anyways when I said God is Glory, I wanted to say what you said lol. God bless... john 3:16 :3

Hey mate ,great that you're progressing :) BTW about the donating,well i DON"T wanna be rude,so take no offence please if i say something wrong,but before asking for donation don't you think you should share with us how many money do you actually need in all for this project :)? (really man no offence if it sounded like one )

in my animations, whenever ive done something i look back and see things i'd like to fix, tha one problem i have is walking, i cant seem to master it, could you give me some tips?

Are you going to use those sword guys from enemy in the snow?

I mean like costumes

lol sry my comment got mixed up

hehehe im gonna look forward for this ^~^ as an anime fan i would love to see this film ^o^

good luck nya!

what happend to tha snow snow thing you started?> are you gonna finish it?

really? what are those other animations with those guys as the main char.?

i know one..hmm..it was that battle cool something right? where spike fought in an arena and almost lost to a demon. that's the only one i know >.<