Max Payne 2 Tribute Video!

Crack 6K · 02-02-2004, 03:39 PM

Whew... finally, after 2 months, I'm done with my 3rd project, a video tribute to the awesome Max Payne 2. It's about 4 minutes long. If you liked Max Payne 2, I think you'll like this little video. I've also been messing around with DivX, so the filesize is smaller than my previous videos and the quality is much better. Watch it, and please comment on what you think. Be sure to turn up the sound for this one

Max Payne 2 Tribute

Note: You need the latest DivX (5.1.1) which you can grab here.

I also went ahead and re-encoded my MP1 tribute. If you missed it or had codec problems you can watch it now, link is in my sig below.

Please tell me what you think!

Ivan · 02-02-2004, 04:16 PM

What could I say? Bravissimo! Genius! I like the beggining.

biXen · 02-02-2004, 04:30 PM

Pretty good

Maxtream · 02-02-2004, 04:44 PM

Great movie! I love it.

Just one minor problem I noticed, is in the sound mixing. On a few occasions I found the music was too loud for Max's voice overs. The cello sound is interfering with the voice. Slightly decreasing the music volume while Max is talking should fix this.

I was thinking of doing a video myself. How long did it take you do it (the whole job, i.e. getting the footage, editing, mixing...)?

Crack 6K · 02-03-2004, 04:31 PM

Thx for the comments!

Took me about a month and a half. Between recording on my friend's computer (since mine is too slow) and moving the files to mine, it took a lot longer than it normally would've. Editing took about 3 weeks (a bit longer if you include planning it all out).

Which parts did you think the music interfered with the voice over, exactly? I'm guessing it was the last minute or so.. although it sounded fine on my speakers.

Anyone else wanna comment/criticize? They're much appreciated ^^

Kevin's girl · 02-03-2004, 05:56 PM

That was awesome!!!

At some parts I thought I was watching a trailer or something! Nice job!! Your hard work really paid off!

Thiefmaster · 02-04-2004, 05:25 AM

I loved it too

Maxtream · 02-04-2004, 09:20 AM

A few examples where the voice overs interfere with the cello:
"only the whole's grown deeper" (because the voice and the cello set in simutaniously)
"ready to just lie there and die" (cello plays louder)
"you can live a lifetime in that split second"
"I had lain at the bottom of the whole long enough"
"I lied to myself that it was over - it wasn't over - it would get worse before the end" (this is the climax of the Max's theme)

It's not that you cannot understand the voice-over at the mentioned occasions, it's just that you have to listen carefully to get it. It's not a problem for fans who are very familiar with these lines, but someone who just sees it as a trailer, might have a hard time following it.

I am nitpicking. Don't get me wrong, I love the clip. Take it as constructive critizism.

Crack 6K · 02-04-2004, 02:46 PM

I am.

Thanks for your input, it means a lot to me. You're right, though, about fans knowing the lines and others not knowing. I guess I didn't catch the volume differences because I've heard the lines hundreds of times while making the video. I can probably recite the whole thing in my sleep

Mister_Anderson · 02-04-2004, 08:55 PM

That's a great job you did with the video, Crack 6K.

Good editing/pacing & you had some great action shots.

Well done!!

PetriRMD · 02-06-2004, 02:30 AM

Very, very cool.

Joonas · 02-06-2004, 10:42 AM

<font color="red"> BRAVO! </font>

Amazing, you caught all the best monologues into one clip.

Burning Fish · 02-10-2004, 04:51 PM

Good work there, especially the sound is very nice edited! Respect!

Dunedain · 10-27-2008, 03:38 PM

I'd really like to see these Max Payne tribute videos.

Does anyone know where they can be downloaded from, the initial links don't seem to work?

Walking Alone · 10-30-2008, 02:08 AM

upload on rapidshare and youtube please

I can't download it =(

Daniel · 12-03-2008, 09:19 AM

Nice! Great job dude!

Dunedain · 06-21-2010, 07:56 AM

Can we get an update on where to find this Max Payne II video?

fast-1 · 06-22-2010, 03:43 PM

This thread started in 2004 so maybe the videos gone some where.

terradyne · 07-08-2010, 03:45 AM

I need a little assistance. I am looking for the simplistic logo that has Max Payne written out in red letters, no picture or anything. If someone can send me this via PM or upload it and send me a PM this would be awesome.

Also, I too would love to see the video that the OP made.

K100 · 07-12-2010, 10:23 AM

You can see this video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1q6lwUdBlo

Kalki · 07-12-2010, 12:49 PM

Thanks! It's very well done. Brought back great memories of this game!

Dunedain · 07-12-2010, 03:05 PM

K100: Thanks for the link.

A nicely done Max Payne II video.

Dunedain · 07-30-2010, 01:12 PM

Here is a video someone else made showing a custom level of Max Payne's house for HL2. Not bad for a first try.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsJPnzQD_w0

02-06-2004, 02:30 AM	#11
PetriRMD Remedy Staff	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! Very, very cool.

02-02-2004, 03:39 PM	#1
Crack 6K	Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! Whew... finally, after 2 months, I'm done with my 3rd project, a video tribute to the awesome Max Payne 2. It's about 4 minutes long. If you liked Max Payne 2, I think you'll like this little video. I've also been messing around with DivX, so the filesize is smaller than my previous videos and the quality is much better. Watch it, and please comment on what you think. Be sure to turn up the sound for this one Max Payne 2 Tribute Note: You need the latest DivX (5.1.1) which you can grab here. I also went ahead and re-encoded my MP1 tribute. If you missed it or had codec problems you can watch it now, link is in my sig below. Please tell me what you think! __________________ Riot Films.com - Only The Strong Survive - Max Payne 2 Tribute

02-02-2004, 04:16 PM	#2
Ivan	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! What could I say? Bravissimo! Genius! I like the beggining.

02-02-2004, 04:30 PM	#3
biXen	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! Pretty good __________________ bee-digital - my new web dev blog Max Payne fan site Alan Wake fan site

02-02-2004, 04:44 PM	#4
Maxtream	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! Great movie! I love it. Just one minor problem I noticed, is in the sound mixing. On a few occasions I found the music was too loud for Max's voice overs. The cello sound is interfering with the voice. Slightly decreasing the music volume while Max is talking should fix this. I was thinking of doing a video myself. How long did it take you do it (the whole job, i.e. getting the footage, editing, mixing...)? __________________ I swim in you - In your dark rivers - Dive in your mind Search for your monsters - Search for resistance - Sink into the mud Dance in the halls of insanity Yet madness is - Your highest deed - Your vanity

02-03-2004, 04:31 PM	#5
Crack 6K	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! Thx for the comments! Took me about a month and a half. Between recording on my friend's computer (since mine is too slow) and moving the files to mine, it took a lot longer than it normally would've. Editing took about 3 weeks (a bit longer if you include planning it all out). Which parts did you think the music interfered with the voice over, exactly? I'm guessing it was the last minute or so.. although it sounded fine on my speakers. Anyone else wanna comment/criticize? They're much appreciated ^^ __________________ Riot Films.com - Only The Strong Survive - Max Payne 2 Tribute

02-03-2004, 05:56 PM	#6
Kevin's girl	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! That was awesome!!! At some parts I thought I was watching a trailer or something! Nice job!! Your hard work really paid off! __________________ www.myspace.com/kevins_sexygirl Is today Jimmy Shaker day?

02-04-2004, 05:25 AM	#7
Thiefmaster	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! I loved it too

02-04-2004, 09:20 AM	#8
Maxtream	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! A few examples where the voice overs interfere with the cello: "only the whole's grown deeper" (because the voice and the cello set in simutaniously) "ready to just lie there and die" (cello plays louder) "you can live a lifetime in that split second" "I had lain at the bottom of the whole long enough" "I lied to myself that it was over - it wasn't over - it would get worse before the end" (this is the climax of the Max's theme) It's not that you cannot understand the voice-over at the mentioned occasions, it's just that you have to listen carefully to get it. It's not a problem for fans who are very familiar with these lines, but someone who just sees it as a trailer, might have a hard time following it. I am nitpicking. Don't get me wrong, I love the clip. Take it as constructive critizism. __________________ I swim in you - In your dark rivers - Dive in your mind Search for your monsters - Search for resistance - Sink into the mud Dance in the halls of insanity Yet madness is - Your highest deed - Your vanity

02-04-2004, 02:46 PM	#9
Crack 6K	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! I am. Thanks for your input, it means a lot to me. You're right, though, about fans knowing the lines and others not knowing. I guess I didn't catch the volume differences because I've heard the lines hundreds of times while making the video. I can probably recite the whole thing in my sleep __________________ Riot Films.com - Only The Strong Survive - Max Payne 2 Tribute

02-04-2004, 08:55 PM	#10
Mister_Anderson	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! That's a great job you did with the video, Crack 6K. Good editing/pacing & you had some great action shots. Well done!! __________________ Mister Anderson "Real Name, No Gimmick"

10-30-2008, 02:08 AM	#15
Walking Alone	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! upload on rapidshare and youtube please I can't download it =( Last edited by Walking Alone; 10-30-2008 at 03:17 AM.

02-06-2004, 10:42 AM	#12
Joonas	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! <font color="red"> BRAVO! </font> Amazing, you caught all the best monologues into one clip. __________________ Deep Six's Content/Staff Director: http://www.3dap.com/maxpayne/ E-mail and MSN Messenger: joonasd6@gmail.com

02-10-2004, 04:51 PM	#13
Burning Fish	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! Good work there, especially the sound is very nice edited! Respect! __________________ "Careful with that gun, lady."

10-27-2008, 03:38 PM	#14
Dunedain	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! I'd really like to see these Max Payne tribute videos. Does anyone know where they can be downloaded from, the initial links don't seem to work? __________________ Location: Just outside the door with dual Beretta 9mm's...

12-03-2008, 09:19 AM	#16
Daniel	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! Nice! Great job dude!

06-21-2010, 07:56 AM	#17
Dunedain	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! Can we get an update on where to find this Max Payne II video? __________________ Location: Just outside the door with dual Beretta 9mm's...

06-22-2010, 03:43 PM	#18
fast-1	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! This thread started in 2004 so maybe the videos gone some where.

07-08-2010, 03:45 AM	#19
terradyne	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! I need a little assistance. I am looking for the simplistic logo that has Max Payne written out in red letters, no picture or anything. If someone can send me this via PM or upload it and send me a PM this would be awesome. Also, I too would love to see the video that the OP made. Last edited by terradyne; 07-08-2010 at 05:01 AM.

07-12-2010, 10:23 AM	#20
K100	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! You can see this video here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J1q6lwUdBlo

07-12-2010, 12:49 PM	#21
Kalki	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! Thanks! It's very well done. Brought back great memories of this game! __________________ "Gentlemen, generations to follow will see us as the first pioneers of the internet. They will look upon our days as those of brave spirits and free ideals - where men were men, women were men and children were the FBI." Free Speech

07-12-2010, 03:05 PM	#22
Dunedain	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! K100: Thanks for the link. A nicely done Max Payne II video. __________________ Location: Just outside the door with dual Beretta 9mm's...

07-30-2010, 01:12 PM	#23
Dunedain	Re: Max Payne 2 Tribute Video! Here is a video someone else made showing a custom level of Max Payne's house for HL2. Not bad for a first try. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsJPnzQD_w0 __________________ Location: Just outside the door with dual Beretta 9mm's... Last edited by Dunedain; 07-30-2010 at 01:15 PM.