(crowdfunding on) CES trailer remake

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(crowdfunding on) CES trailer remake

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:) You may be aware of the early CES trailer (https://en.uesp.net/wiki/Daggerfall:CES_Cinematic). I'd like to remake it into an actual intro to show right after "Bethesda Software presents". Most of the original footage is unfortunately lost, but we may remake it. I'd like to make it as close as possible to the original, even target 320x200 at 30 fps.
I can handle the editing and I have already prepared a workprint, also borrowing from Redguard and other sources. I've attached it to this post, though I had to compress it quite a lot :\
We're going to need: 3d modelers, animators, one composer and one voice actor (narration).
I've broken down the workprint, this is roughly what needs to be done:
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Camaron:
Camaron's background: done, see attachment
hall's background
2d/3d animated flames
3d Camaron (possibly with Julian Lefay's face)
3 3d warriors (possibly with realistic faces)
3d animations

Lysandus:
background
2d/3d animated flames
3d Lysandus (possibly with Don Nalezty's face)
3d woman (possibly with realistic face)
3d animations

Red Warzone:
light background
red background
2d/3d warrior's silhouttes (with axe, bow, ?)
2d/3d animations

Hill Warzone:
3d hills (1 shot done, see attachment)
3d knights with spears, flags, horse
3d face close-up (possibly with Ted Peterson's face)
3d animations

Cloud:
background
2d/3d cloud animation
Please come join this project. The more the better, since we can split work :)

EDIT: I've cleaned up a couple of backgrounds.
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Do you know if the music used in the video is from the OST?
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I've found artists to make 3d characters, backgrounds and voice acting. I'll deal with animations and music (if it's not already in the OST) later.
So far it's going to cost 335$. I can pay a part of this, but I'd need crowdfunding for the rest? How about that? Crowdfunding, GoFundMe or something? Any idea? :oops:
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I'll need 425$, music and editing excluded. If I start a crowdfund, will you lend your help?
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Do you plan to create the trailer remake in HD (so that it can be used with HD setups like D.R.E.A.M. which comes with HD cutscenes) and then downscale it?

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No, it will be 320x200, else the cost would rise up :D

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It can be upscaled afterwards anyway

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King of Worms wrote: Mon Dec 06, 2021 6:05 pm It can be upscaled afterwards anyway
Well ... yes. (But I don't like the loss of detail in real-life recordings, like the emperor in the DF intro. Looks as if he has tons of make up on his face :D )

I see the cost aspect, though.

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I see the cost aspect, though.
I honestly dont, is it about rendering time?

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