Forum:Revisited:Community montage

Submissions go here or to "codwikimontages@undefinedgmail.com".

This is to restart the topic here. It was neglected for a bit, but now since Black Ops has been released it should be easy to get a lot of clips. Theatre mode can be used for this, as well as a HDPVR or capture card, or whatever. A community montage for the youtube channel would be be a good supplement to the small gameplay snippits that are currently on the channel. --Callofduty4 00:33, November 23, 2010 (UTC)

Discuss...

So anyone can submit clips? YuriKaslov 00:35, November 23, 2010 (UTC)


 * I don't see why not. --Callofduty4 00:43, November 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * I agree. As soon as I can remember my password, I'll have tons of Black Ops videos on my youtube channel. Conqueror of all Zombies 00:57, November 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * Does clips of slaughtering AI's on Combat Training with a MP5K count ?
 * 44675.jpg Helljumper (Orbital Drop Shock Troopers) Images32.jpg 01:00, November 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * I think it will. Conqueror of all Zombies 01:02, November 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * I think it will. Conqueror of all Zombies 01:02, November 23, 2010 (UTC)

It is rather easy to collaborate game play segments now, as, provided they are rendered, clips can be downloaded off of YouTube from here and here. 01:07, November 23, 2010 (UTC)


 * I'm not really sure how to yank videos from YT, is there something as simple as a link on those channels or something? --Callofduty4 18:47, November 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * YouTube downloader. The advantage capture cards have over this method, however, is that the quality will be better, as Black Ops renders clips at 360p. 13:35, November 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * About that, Bovell, it tells me that my videos can't be downloaded because callofduty.com is unsupported by them. Any way to get around this? 02:36, November 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * NVM I figured it out. I have to link my Youtube account and then re-render the video. 13:17, November 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * You don't have link your own YouTube account to download. Every video that's rendered is automatically uploaded to YouTube, regardless of account linking. You can click on the player that pops up when you view it on callofduty.com or search for your gamertag in the uploads of the two channels that I posted above. 13:21, November 25, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yeah but it's done anyways. My first video is here. Feel free to do as you wish with it. Plus, I can edit the video's name, description, and tags if its attached to my account. 14:21, November 25, 2010 (UTC)

Cod4, I seem to remember you uploaded a game clip of yours to the official channel. Would you mind taking that down so we can use it? --   8 ight  0 h   8 ight  01:39, November 23, 2010 (UTC)


 * The 4 snippits of gameplay are all mine, feel free to do what you wish with them. --Callofduty4 18:47, November 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, the same for mine. All of my clips can be found here. Doc.Richtofen  (  Talk |Contribs ) 19:49, November 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * Yes, the same for mine. All of my clips can be found here. Doc.Richtofen  (  Talk |Contribs ) 19:49, November 23, 2010 (UTC)

N7 (talk)
 * Out of curiosity, how does one rip clips from Black Ops onto an external file or Youtube? Cpl. Wilding 22:53, November 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * Via a YouTube downloader. 14:33, November 24, 2010 (UTC)

Also, as the original organizer and creator of this project, I'd like to direct and edit this project. If anyone has an objection with that, feel free to tell me. -   8 ight  0 h   8 ight  05:17, November 24, 2010 (UTC) I think a person can check my file share for my clips, as I don't have a capture card, they can record it with theirs and upload. LITE992 22:52, November 28, 2010 (UTC)

Selections Discussion
Ah yes, I meant to bring this up. I believe that all clips should be reviewed by an admin, and should follow a guideline:
 * No more than 15 seconds
 * Must be fast gameplay (no waiting around)
 * Nothing stupid, obstinately boring
 * Must get AT LEAST one kill

And the rest should just be up to common sense. Discuss. --   8 ight  0 h   8 ight  01:39, November 23, 2010 (UTC)


 * I suggest we limit the time to 5 seconds. There are a lot of users here; unless you want a twenty minute montage. (Obviously we could stretch the limits for a 7 second clip that's amazing.)


 * Not everyone's play style is fast paced. If someone gets a really nice hardscoped headshot, shouldn't it be included?


 * Define "stupid" and "boring".

Either you should be more specific or we should have no parameters besides time. 15:58, November 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * Lots of things can happen that don't involve kills, such as ninja defuses and killstreak takedowns.

So how about.. This removes the need for a gameplay style rule. Doc.Richtofen (  Talk |Contribs ) 18:22, November 23, 2010 (UTC)
 * Any time that allows you to render the clip to youtube.
 * Clip must contain something that is notified on the HUD (Kill, Destruction of kill streak)

They should be any length under 30 seconds, though if we get tons of good clips, we can lower the time limit. --Callofduty4 18:52, November 23, 2010 (UTC)

Yes, you can only render a clip if it is under 30 seconds. Doc.Richtofen (  Talk |Contribs ) 19:48, November 23, 2010 (UTC)

How do I submit a clip then?AdvancedRookie 19:51, November 23, 2010 (UTC)

12:43, November 24, 2010 (UTC)


 * Everyone with an account should be allowed to submit clips. --Callofduty4 19:50, November 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * All users; all editors are equal still applies. 21:12, November 24, 2010 (UTC)

Additionally, I don't think clips should be limited to just ones from Black Ops. We will get a greater number of, and wider range, submissions if we take content from all games. 15:08, November 26, 2010 (UTC)


 * Of course, of course. Many people don't like Black Ops; I myself was planning on submitting some MW2 footage. Shotrocket6sig.png 15:13, November 26, 2010 (UTC)

N7 (talk)
 * Wikia username. 20:25, November 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * Oh and do the clips need HUD. Because I have an awesome one w/o HUD. N7 (talk) "DEFCON 1 initialized. Use of ICBMs is authorized."
 * If you think it's acceptable, then I 100% guarantee it is. Shotrocket6sig.png 06:26, November 29, 2010 (UTC)
 * If you think it's acceptable, then I 100% guarantee it is. Shotrocket6sig.png 06:26, November 29, 2010 (UTC)


 * I'm going to go ahead and say no. While your point is valid, this is the Call of Duty Wiki. Shotrocket6sig.png 19:12, November 29, 2010 (UTC)

Does anyone actually know how to get the theatre mode videos on the PC edition?AdvancedRookie 19:41, November 29, 2010 (UTC)

Music
Below is a table of recommended songs to use in the montage, their respective artists and lengths. I've started it off with the songs brought up in the last thread, having found accompanying YouTube videos for all of them.

The song to be used in the montage doesn't actually have to be decided until the video compilation starts. Based on how many submissions we get, a longer song may be needed over a shorter one. However, we could use two short songs instead, but it's my personal opinion that changing songs during a montage breaks the moment and feel the montage had going for it.

I've added "Victory Song" by Ensiferum to the bottom of the list. If anyone has any recommendations, feel free to add another row to the above table with your comment. 21:58, November 23, 2010 (UTC)

I have the COD4, WaW and MW2 soundtracks, if that helps.AdvancedRookie 22:02, November 23, 2010 (UTC)

Anything but that Drowning Pool song. Its overused and'll make us look like 9 year olds. N7 (talk)

Per N7. Also, some of the more involving MW2 tracks like Onwards would really set the mood well. 02:12, November 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * "Onwards" actually did work quite well for the multiplayer reveal trailer last June. However, I'm not sure the soundtrack would last the amount of time that we would need it to. 13:48, November 24, 2010 (UTC)
 * The Drowning Pool recommendation was a joke referencing to how overused the song is on Youtube.M249iwi.png gamemasta424 TalkM249iwi.png 14:27, November 24, 2010 (UTC)

IMO, the song used should be considered "fighting music." Everyone has there own opinion on what is considered fighting music, but im sure that the majority doesn't think that Bohemian Rhapsody is fighting music. Its way to slow for most of the song. Alternatively, if we have alot of epic wins or things like that, I feel that We Are The Champions would fit in nicely. Just a few thoughts. 02:43, November 25, 2010 (UTC)

Since my last edit ended is catastrophe, I reccomend Grounds for Divorce by Elbow as a song to use. Cpl. Wilding 15:56, November 25, 2010 (UTC)

Who says we have to have music? The sound of the game works fine. 15:00, November 26, 2010 (UTC)


 * Not if Theater is used. The sound becomes choppy. Anyway, how about "Invaders Must Die"? -- CoD addict (talk · edits) 20:06, November 28, 2010 (UTC)

I recommended Thunderstruck by AC/DC, as it has some beats that would tie in well with a nice multikill. 10:27, November 27, 2010 (UTC)

I recommend Circle Square Triangle, or time is running out. Though Knights of cydonia works equally well. A Lonely Nomad 14:15, November 27, 2010 (UTC)

Wouldn't it fit better thematically to use Vietnam-Era music, because of Black Ops' release? It might be a bit dated by modern kids' standards, though. Anyway, I added Killing In The Name, as it does rather fit Mason's predicament (at least, in the breakdowns' 'Now you're under control' and 'Now you do what they told ya' parts). GothicEmperor  Talk Contribs 16:14, November 28, 2010 (UTC)


 * Fortunate Sun is probably a good idea, even if it isn't specifically a Black Ops montage. Shotrocket6sig.png 16:17, November 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * It does not have to be Vietnam Era thematic, as we are accepting clips from all Call of Duty games. 19:38, November 28, 2010 (UTC)
 * I have a few questions: Is there a deadline for the clips(I'm in the process of trying to recover my account password)? Why don't we make multiple videos, so we can get everyone in them? Conqueror of all Zombies 21:12, November 28, 2010 (UTC)

I prefer Killing in the Name, because it is aggressive angry music. We can seriously do better than let the bodies hit the floor. That shit is so overplayed. LITE992 22:52, November 28, 2010 (UTC)

I pick Welcome to The Family. It talks about insanity and it was used in a Black Ops trailer. It is a relatively new song from an awesome band. It is fast paced and slows down to allow for some sniping clips. Sgt.Safe-Sex Wrap itbefore you tap it!|undefined 00:21, November 30, 2010 (UTC)

Okay, why not something along the lines off.... Bleed it out by Linken Park. For the more extreme montages. Smuff [ The cake is a lie. ] 17:20, December 1, 2010 (UTC)
 * If you want intense music, try Alligator Blood by Bring Me The Horizon. Shotrocket6sig.png 17:41, December 1, 2010 (UTC)

I propose Kyur 4 Th Ich, it's a good montage song by Linkin Park. Have a listen.

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If we're looking to have a longer montage, we could always have two songs. If not, this is long enough. -- 18:42, December 1, 2010 (UTC)

Or we could have multiple montages! Conqueror of all Zombies 02:13, December 3, 2010 (UTC)


 * That isn't a good idea; it's much simpler to have one, even if it is much longer. Shotrocket6sig.png 15:48, December 3, 2010 (UTC)

It think it is much more wise to make the song fit around the clips than the other way around (i.e. Compile the clips first, and then choose an appropriate song with a similar length). 22:32, December 3, 2010 (UTC)

Might I suggest something from the Beastie Boys? I haven't a clue what song to pick as I'm not too familiar with their library, but I can already imagine a montage set to Fight For Your Right. On another note, Bovell brings up an interesting point. I mean unless whoever's making the montage can loop a shorter song properly, it would be best to wait and see the actual length of the video before we choose a song. I really don't want the video's soundtrack to be the same song back-to-back and then it ends in the middle of the second song. Chief z 13:15, December 5, 2010 (UTC)

Or, if we have a lot of clips, we could make more then one montage if needed! Conqueror of all Zombies 04:51, December 6, 2010 (UTC)

How about music from CoD1 or 2? LoveMachine69 15:56, December 9, 2010 (UTC)

How about: "God's Gonna Cut You Down" - Johnny Cash (as brought up by TMOI, really think this should be used), "The Catalyst" - Linkin Park, "Holiday in Cambodia" - Dead Kennedys, "New Divide" - Linkin Park, and "Nasty Letter" - Otis Taylor. I see a lot of good ideas (like Fortunate Son for instance) but please, anything but "Let The Bodies Hit The Floor".. 00:12, December 29, 2010 (UTC)


 * May I suggest "Bad Company" - Bad Company, I think it would work very well with it. 00:32, December 30, 2010 (UTC)

Say, during a clip on TDM, your whole team quits, and it's you against the whole enemy team. You pull out an M14 and obliterate all of them. If I send in a clip of that, couldn't there be "Don't Stop Believin'"? BengalMan81 04:28, December 30, 2010 (UTC)

Good Idea. I have a good clip for that song. Add it to the list someone! Conqueror of all Zombies 03:41, January 7, 2011 (UTC)

A good idea for a song: Feed me - Blood red: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6GIdGhxyHw Long intro, but that could be who was involved in the montage, or whatever. Stuff that could be synced is 1:37 to end. Also, I got a quad spray on 1 dog and 3 people lol. Capt  Mac Tavish 22:12, January 1, 2011 (UTC)

I was listening to Rolling Stones and found Gimmie Shelter by them. This is the same song that Treyarch used in one of the last trailers before BO's release. What do you think? 20:58, January 11, 2011 (UTC)

May I suggest: anything from MW2? Hans Zimmer composes fantastic music and his work on that game is no exception.  Shotrocket6  Talk 18:15, January 14, 2011 (UTC)

LITE992 03:40, January 15, 2011 (UTC)


 * Can't you use the built-in Theater Mode? -- 14:05, January 15, 2011 (UTC)