The Ruins of Mi'ren
What happens when you wander too far off the beaten path?
Finally!
I only announced this short film three weeks ago, but it seems like an eternity to me. It took us 25 days from start to finish to complete this film, (including 10 days to render the CGI) and it's quite possibly the coolest thing our team has ever accomplished.
So go ahead and watch it, get excited because it's way more awesome than you expected, then put a copy on your iPod and share it with all your friends. 
Of course I have too much to say about a project this huge. The sheer volume of language becomes meaningless. So for once I'll just let the finished product speak for itself.
ttyl!
--Alex Markley
P.S. Feel free to conjecture in the comments about what exactly happens at the end. 
Comments
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AWESOME! SWEET! AMAZING!!!! I love this movie!!!! It's so cool!!! YAY!
"Is that a spittoon on your head?"
"You're just jealous."-Contradictionary- Phlegmingo
Hehehe
Thank you!
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“... But as for me, I trust in [God.]” -Psalm 55:23
Old Mother Hubbard sat in her cupboard,
Drowning her sorrows in hay.
Along came a spider who sat down to chide her,
But he could think of nothing to say.
AMAZING!!!
I want to go to that place. Although it looks a bit dangerous. I love the music, the CG is unbelievable! The title lettering is a true work of art, and the Explorer is just TOO handsome!
But where did he go?
Fantastic job, guys. What can one say?
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I get up, I walk, I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing. - Hillel
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We should take our comfort from God's word, not from the circumstances of our lives.
Oh
Thank you SangMing!
I’m so glad you liked it.
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“... But as for me, I trust in [God.]” -Psalm 55:23
Old Mother Hubbard sat in her cupboard,
Drowning her sorrows in hay.
Along came a spider who sat down to chide her,
But he could think of nothing to say.
Well done
Guys this was well done.
My only critique. I know it's not your style but maybe have the behind the scenes as a separate clip
Magic is more than something that you see. Magic is something you feel. It's like the feeling you get when you hear that certain song or see that one person...that's real magic.
Magic is more than something that you see. Magic is something you feel. It's like the feeling you get when you hear that certain song or see that one person...that's real magic.
This is spectacular!
I can't even single out the things I like because i like it all! The music, the acting, the special effects, the credits! It's amazing! I'm speechless.
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"You can't prune a tree with a shotgun." - Richard Hammond
"You do realize," said Zanna, "that you're stroking a milk carton."
"You're just jealous," said Deeba.
-China Miéville's Un Lun Dun-
Woooooooooowwwwwwww!!!!!!!
Woooooooooowwwwwwww!!!!!!! That was soooooo cooooooooollllll!!!!!! Yeah, long words are pretty much all that can express my awe and excitement in response to this incredible, amazing, wonderful, totally awesome short!
Kudos on your acting, Fopsworth. You were great!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
SOOOOO AMAZING!!!!!!!!
YAY Myst!!!
It was amazingly well done guys. It's really awesome to see what effects you can do with that little wall of green
. I thought the set was bigger (ie when Fopsworth was just wandering around). Amazing everything. I must also give you all mass kudos 
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Moo.
... what you expected something deep and intellectual? What universe are you from?!
Malex: Yes. My ankles are cozy
- Malex Minute 197
Tinyness
I thought the set was bigger
In the behind-the-scenes thing, You can see Foppy run into the wall at least twice. Poor Foppy.
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"You can't prune a tree with a shotgun." - Richard Hammond
"You do realize," said Zanna, "that you're stroking a milk carton."
"You're just jealous," said Deeba.
-China Miéville's Un Lun Dun-
What a trouper!
Way to go, Foppy. The show must go on!
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I get up, I walk, I fall down. Meanwhile, I keep dancing. - Hillel
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We should take our comfort from God's word, not from the circumstances of our lives.
Wow
Thank you all so much for your encouraging comments! I’m so glad this was such a success!
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“... But as for me, I trust in [God.]” -Psalm 55:23
Old Mother Hubbard sat in her cupboard,
Drowning her sorrows in hay.
Along came a spider who sat down to chide her,
But he could think of nothing to say.
Oops...
Looks like I forgot to put a copyright notice in the video. It's fixed now, and I managed to significantly improve the quality of the iPod video download. (So, if you downloaded the iPod video already, you should delete it and re-download it.)
I'm also thinking about posting a blog entry about the video, so if anybody can think of any questions or bits about the video that interest them, feel free to ask here so I can talk about it in the blentry.
ttyl
--Alex Markley
"Crap, I have levitation class at 25:131. Better set the alarm to 'cinnamon'."
Alex Markley
“The fate of a good technologist is to work on things that will seem silly in a hundred years. The fate of a bad technologist is to work on things that seem silly already.”
This is awesome!!!!!
It is very hard to act like your looking at something that isn't there, and from the scenes are terrific! And so is the music!!!When I first saw it I was speechless and didn't know what to say it was really cool!!!!!
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As I sometimes say, "Won't you torture me enouph tomorrow!"
Random guy- "Its not lip balm, its man-stick!"
That's Great
Thanks a lot, Your Royal Shortness!
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“... But as for me, I trust in [God.]” -Psalm 55:23
Old Mother Hubbard sat in her cupboard,
Drowning her sorrows in hay.
Along came a spider who sat down to chide her,
But he could think of nothing to say.
Why, thank you
Thank you very much, your shortness. I really appreciate that very much.
One of my mother's famous anecdotes -"My goodness! Is it raining?"
"Are you gonna burp that baby or are we just gonna sit here?" - Something I had the wonderful, real-life opportunity to say
Very Well Done!
The first few seconds of it just draw you in, the way a proper film should. Peter and Gabe did a awesome job on this, and Alex did an equally good job in his producing. I must say, this is quite a step forward for the Malex Media Network. I'm excited to see what turns out next.
Good Job!
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"Saudi Arabia has pledged to fight rising oil prices. Let's hope it works out better then their fight on terrorism."
-Jay Leno
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"Saudi Arabia has pledged to fight rising oil prices. Let's hope it works out better then their fight on terrorism."
-Jay Leno
Thank you!
Thank you very much, EPICCENTURY!
EPICCENTURY said:
The first few seconds of it just draw you in, the way a proper film should. ... I must say, this is quite a step forward for the Malex Media Network.
That’s awesome, thank you!
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“... But as for me, I trust in [God.]” -Psalm 55:23
Old Mother Hubbard sat in her cupboard,
Drowning her sorrows in hay.
Along came a spider who sat down to chide her,
But he could think of nothing to say.
Hm.
This is the most intriguing short film I've ever seen. A magnificent work of art, the likes of which I've never seen before. Bravo.
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If someone tells you that there is no such thing as truth, they are telling you not to believe them.
A lie would have no sense unless the truth were felt as dangerous.
Preeeeetty
Guys, I have to say that I really like the intricate detail of the lettering at the beginning of the film. It is so beautiful!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
Wow!
Thanks, DragonMan! What a compliment!
And thank you very much, Noble Wisdom!
That makes me really happy! 
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“... But as for me, I trust in [God.]” -Psalm 55:23
Old Mother Hubbard sat in her cupboard,
Drowning her sorrows in hay.
Along came a spider who sat down to chide her,
But he could think of nothing to say.
SuperGladness
Thanks to everyone who's seen the film so far and commented! The compliments are appreciated and the enthusiasm is quite contagious.
If we can generate this kind of buzz from a 2-minute short with no dialog... Well, let's just say I'm very excited to see what madness we can cook up for the future.
ttyl
--Alex Markley
"Crap, I have levitation class at 25:131. Better set the alarm to 'cinnamon'."
Alex Markley
“The fate of a good technologist is to work on things that will seem silly in a hundred years. The fate of a bad technologist is to work on things that seem silly already.”
*crosses fingers*
Do I dare ask when Cuckoo cage will be up? I've never seen my part in it.
*bambi eyes*
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"I smell a philosopher..." The Last Legion
"Is that a spittoon on your head?"
"You're just jealous."-Contradictionary- Phlegmingo
Mm
Give it a week or so. It'll get posted.
--Alex Markley
"Crap, I have levitation class at 25:131. Better set the alarm to 'cinnamon'."
Alex Markley
“The fate of a good technologist is to work on things that will seem silly in a hundred years. The fate of a bad technologist is to work on things that seem silly already.”
licks chops in anticipation
Oh, yes, cook up some really delicious eye candy for us!!!!!
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
YAY <3
An actual deadline!!!
I can't wait 
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Moo.
... what you expected something deep and intellectual? What universe are you from?!
Malex: Yes. My ankles are cozy
- Malex Minute 197
Yes
I'm expecting to publish it on Wednesday of next week.
--Alex Markley
"Crap, I have levitation class at 25:131. Better set the alarm to 'cinnamon'."
Alex Markley
“The fate of a good technologist is to work on things that will seem silly in a hundred years. The fate of a bad technologist is to work on things that seem silly already.”
Eye Candy
Fyi, Cuckoo Cage doesn't really have any eye candy. It's a short film we produced a while back as a standalone comedy short.
Hopefully funny, but not exactly visually impressive.
--Alex Markley
"Crap, I have levitation class at 25:131. Better set the alarm to 'cinnamon'."
Alex Markley
“The fate of a good technologist is to work on things that will seem silly in a hundred years. The fate of a bad technologist is to work on things that seem silly already.”
Clarification
Oh, I know. I wasn't referring to Cuckoo cage. I was actually making a comment in response to your previous statement about using the green screen to produce more cool stuff in the future
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
"Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will direct your paths."
- Proverbs 3:5-6
hello ...
Here comes your self-instated deadline ... crushing down on your head like ten tons of ... well anything actually.
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On a more serious note, how is Cuckoo Cage coming along
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Moo.
... what you expected something deep and intellectual? What universe are you from?!
Malex: Yes. My ankles are cozy
- Malex Minute 197
Waiting
I don't see it anywhere on the site. Yet, right?
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"I smell a philosopher..." The Last Legion
"Is that a spittoon on your head?"
"You're just jealous."-Contradictionary- Phlegmingo
Here 'Tis.
Cuckoo Cage in all its glory.
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"He speaks of Meow."
"Just feed the cat."
"You do realize," said Zanna, "that you're stroking a milk carton."
"You're just jealous," said Deeba.
-China Miéville's Un Lun Dun-