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From maal-irtc20030115@anthrosphinx.de:
Visuals well done. As for the missing soundtrack: Why not just add the song
title/singer as "listening recommendation"?
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From marlo.steed@uleth.ca:
I really liked the ambience of this animation.  The color scheme and
relflections worked well.  The concept was a good one as well but I think the
concept could have been tweeked.  For instance, I think if the initial section
came after or durig the chess game it would have made more sense with and the
viewer would be able to makethe connection between the prison and the chess
pieces.  I liked the animated chess game and your portrayal of checkmate was
great.
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From evilsnack@hotmail.com:
JV:  No discernible relationship to the topic.  Also, why is the camera shaking
so much?

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From tek@evilsuperbrain.com:
Very impressive work. The materials and lighting are fantastic, and the overall
feel of the piece is very good.

The movement is nice, but it's smoother in the opening prison sequence than in
the chess games. Also I'm not sure I understand the story, it seems a little
too wierd and might work better with some more characterisation, things like
why they constantly go to war, that kind of thing.

On the whole a very good animation.


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From maarten_hofman@hotmail.com:
The board seems to be shaking a bit during the animation, and I've no clue why
this would be occurring. Also, the sand doesn't move with the pieces while they
move... But these are all details. The entry is certainly unique, and well
designed.

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From jps6860@yahoo.com:
I don't quite see the connection to the topic.  I did enjoy the
variety of camera angles.  It helped give the whole animation 
some energy.  I'm curious if the music would have helped things
or been a distraction.

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From clem@dhol.org:
Interesting and well done but not really on topic.  The sand around the
board is a strange idea.  It might have made more sense for captured pieces
to return to the underground rather than flying away.  Good textures.