The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread

Avengers-Report · 02-28-2011, 02:17 PM

Bay just released the first picture of Sentinel Prime today.

Thoughts/concerns about his role in the movie?

dark_b · 02-28-2011, 02:27 PM

holly f..... sh.........

both look badass

Dr Lee · 02-28-2011, 02:36 PM

it looks ****ing awesome....

and i get the sense SP is about to unlease a freaking gallon can of Whoop-arse onto a D-Con there...

Marvin · 02-28-2011, 03:37 PM

sweet

my guess is the emotional investment of the surviving character is going to be in place.

nogap87 · 02-28-2011, 08:13 PM

SP looks great. So does Bay know how to film the color red now or was that just a lame rumor from the first movie?

Marvin · 02-28-2011, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by nogap87

SP looks great. So does Bay know how to film the color red now or was that just a lame rumor from the first movie?

I was thinking the same thing
but then again, the first movie would be considered unexplored ground.

more over, they aren't shooting this on film so so I've heard.

lastly, considering this series presents just about the best pure cgi compositing i've ever scene(short of pirates) I'd say the dude knows what he's talking about.

nogap87 · 02-28-2011, 10:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvin

I was thinking the same thing
but then again, the first movie would be considered unexplored ground.

more over, they aren't shooting this on film so so I've heard.

lastly, considering this series presents just about the best pure cgi compositing i've ever scene(short of pirates) I'd say the dude knows what he's talking about.

I don't follow movie technology. What are they shooting with?

Marvin · 02-28-2011, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by nogap87

I don't follow movie technology. What are they shooting with?

3D cameras are a digital format for the time being.

most movies up until now were shot on film 16/35/75(imax) millimeter

so that somewhat smoother look in the new superbowl spot is mostly a result of the lack of film grain and probably higher frame rate.

There probably won't be that many sun kissed scenes ala bays tradmark.
Hopefully it's worth it.

nogap87 · 03-01-2011, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Marvin

3D cameras are a digital format for the time being.

most movies up until now were shot on film 16/35/75(imax) millimeter

so that somewhat smoother look in the new superbowl spot is mostly a result of the lack of film grain and probably higher frame rate.

There probably won't be that many sun kissed scenes ala bays tradmark.
Hopefully it's worth it.

Interesting. Is that how Avatar was made or is it something different? Either way, I would gladly trade in overly sunny scenery for some decent 3D.

Marvin · 03-01-2011, 12:45 AM

I personally find it's the sunny scenes that sell cg compositing in this day and age.'
compare the day scene vs the night scenes in
Iron man
Pirates
Transformers

like district 9 proved(to me anyways) over contrast makes cg pop, whereas lack of contrast makes cg look flat..ie pretty much the entire star wars prequels.

yea avatar and a handfull of others were filmed this way.
like imax cameras, the 3D camera rigs themselves are much less mobile so that also has a factor on the finished product.

The downside is that some people ahem michael mann use the digital format is a deliberately funky way and it gives the style a bad name imo.

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I personally can't bloody well stand the look, but I'm curious to see what bay does with it, so far I'm hopeful.
plus it will be in 3d so that's something I guess.

nogap87 · 03-01-2011, 01:24 AM

I was mostly referring that "orange" looking tint in part of the Egypt scene of ROTF. I'm a huge fan of daylight cgi.

Pirates is one of the few movies that had night cgi that was just as good as the daytime. Both Iron man movies fell flat in the final fights. The spectacle just wasn't there.

Ipodman · 03-01-2011, 01:54 AM

Looks good...

BigThor · 03-01-2011, 02:26 AM

The final fights at the end of both Iron Man's looked pretty good imo, the cgi in the daytime scenes were just a tad bit better.

AVEITWITHJAMON · 03-01-2011, 06:15 AM

Dont know why he made him look so much like Alpha Trion in the face but the rest of the design looks awesome, cant wait to see him in action, wonder is Megatron will kill him like in the comics?

Marvin · 03-02-2011, 02:49 PM

loving all the cords

chaseter · 03-02-2011, 03:26 PM

So what is his vehicle mode? Definitely looks Earthly.

Dr Lee · 03-02-2011, 03:48 PM

He's the huge firetruck....

AVEITWITHJAMON · 03-02-2011, 06:54 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvin

loving all the cords

Thst is an awesome design, just done know why they made his face look like Alpha Trion instead of the many Sentinal Prime designs seen in the comics over the years.

Optimus_Prime_ · 03-02-2011, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by AVEITWITHJAMON

Thst is an awesome design, just done know why they made his face look like Alpha Trion instead of the many Sentinal Prime designs seen in the comics over the years.

I'd say it's smart to combine the designs a bit. They serve a common purpose, and Alpha Trion is a little more recognizeable. Plus Sentinel Prime always looks like Rodimus Prime to me.

AVEITWITHJAMON · 03-02-2011, 07:11 PM

^I personally dont think Sentinal looks anything like Rodimus, and to the movie going public they couldnt tell you who Sentinal Prime or Alpha Trion were.

I just dont see why they couldnt use his face from, say, Megatron: Origin.

Optimus_Prime_ · 03-02-2011, 07:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AVEITWITHJAMON

^I personally dont think Sentinal looks anything like Rodimus, and to the movie going public they couldnt tell you who Sentinal Prime or Alpha Trion were.

I just dont see why they couldnt use his face from, say, Megatron: Origin.

Oh did he ever look like Rodimus at one point!

I don't think it's a nod for the GP, I think it's for the fans

nogap87 · 03-02-2011, 07:43 PM

Human looking hands are creepy on Transformers.

Marvin · 03-02-2011, 08:46 PM

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Originally Posted by nogap87

Human looking hands are creepy on Transformers.

God made all life in the image of man

nogap87 · 03-02-2011, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Marvin

God made all life in the image of man

I've stopped trying to understand that guy a long time ago. Now I just sit back and enjoy the ride.

Marvin · 03-02-2011, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by nogap87

I've stopped trying to understand that guy a long time ago. Now I just sit back and enjoy the ride.

indeed

02-28-2011, 02:17 PM	#1
Avengers-Report Side-Kick Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: SoCal Posts: 2,735	Transformers 3 The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread Bay just released the first picture of Sentinel Prime today. Thoughts/concerns about his role in the movie? __________________ Avengers-Report.com [Facebook][The Homepage][Twitter] Please SHH, take the time to like us on Facebook!

02-28-2011, 02:27 PM	#2
dark_b Side-Kick Join Date: Jul 2005 Posts: 41,041	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread holly f..... sh......... both look badass

02-28-2011, 02:36 PM	#3
Dr Lee Feet first into hell Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 11,341	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread it looks ****ing awesome.... and i get the sense SP is about to unlease a freaking gallon can of Whoop-arse onto a D-Con there... __________________ Dan Weldon 1978 - 2011

02-28-2011, 03:37 PM	#4
Marvin Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 10,299	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread sweet my guess is the emotional investment of the surviving character is going to be in place. __________________ My Work "If you want your childhood back, take a trip back to your old school and try explaining to the real kids currently there why you don't like these movies." Ironman3 needs "The Honest Trailer" treatment..asap.

02-28-2011, 08:13 PM	#5
nogap87 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nocandoosville Posts: 1,857	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread SP looks great. So does Bay know how to film the color red now or was that just a lame rumor from the first movie?

03-01-2011, 12:45 AM	#10
Marvin Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 10,299	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread I personally find it's the sunny scenes that sell cg compositing in this day and age.' compare the day scene vs the night scenes in Iron man Pirates Transformers like district 9 proved(to me anyways) over contrast makes cg pop, whereas lack of contrast makes cg look flat..ie pretty much the entire star wars prequels. yea avatar and a handfull of others were filmed this way. like imax cameras, the 3D camera rigs themselves are much less mobile so that also has a factor on the finished product. The downside is that some people ahem michael mann use the digital format is a deliberately funky way and it gives the style a bad name imo. VIDEO-CLick to Watch!: I personally can't bloody well stand the look, but I'm curious to see what bay does with it, so far I'm hopeful. plus it will be in 3d so that's something I guess. __________________ My Work "If you want your childhood back, take a trip back to your old school and try explaining to the real kids currently there why you don't like these movies." Ironman3 needs "The Honest Trailer" treatment..asap.

03-01-2011, 01:24 AM	#11
nogap87 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nocandoosville Posts: 1,857	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread I was mostly referring that "orange" looking tint in part of the Egypt scene of ROTF. I'm a huge fan of daylight cgi. Pirates is one of the few movies that had night cgi that was just as good as the daytime. Both Iron man movies fell flat in the final fights. The spectacle just wasn't there.

03-01-2011, 01:54 AM	#12
Ipodman Love Tension Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 8,807	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread Looks good...

03-01-2011, 02:26 AM	#13
BigThor God of Thunder Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: United States Posts: 12,462	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread The final fights at the end of both Iron Man's looked pretty good imo, the cgi in the daytime scenes were just a tad bit better. __________________ CAPTAIN AMERICA, THOR, IRON MAN, THE INCREDIBLE HULK, BLACK WIDOW, AND HAWKEYE THE AVENGERS Spider-Man - It's the end of the world, I'M FREAKING OUT...why aren't you freaking out? Captain America - Because I can hear it. Spider-Man - Hear what? Captain America - ....thunder *cue Thor's grand entrance*

03-01-2011, 06:15 AM	#14
AVEITWITHJAMON Terminator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liverpool, U.K Posts: 21,481	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread Dont know why he made him look so much like Alpha Trion in the face but the rest of the design looks awesome, cant wait to see him in action, wonder is Megatron will kill him like in the comics? __________________ 2013: 1)Django Unchained-9(2)Star Trek Into Darkness-9(3)Iron Man 3-9(4)Evil Dead-8(5)Oblivion-8(6)The Last Stand-7.5(7)Oz: The Great And Powerful-7.5(8)Jack The Giant Slayer-7.5

03-02-2011, 02:49 PM	#15
Marvin Side-Kick Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Toronto Posts: 10,299	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread loving all the cords __________________ My Work "If you want your childhood back, take a trip back to your old school and try explaining to the real kids currently there why you don't like these movies." Ironman3 needs "The Honest Trailer" treatment..asap.

03-02-2011, 03:26 PM	#16
chaseter Bland User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Denver Posts: 41,623	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread So what is his vehicle mode? Definitely looks Earthly. __________________ "You can leave a penny, you can't take a penny. You can leave a penny anytime. You have to spend $10 to take a penny. Store policy." "Since when has this been store policy?" "Uh, since my boss made up the policy. You gonna pay? You're holding up my line of one other person. You can't afford your milk, step aside. What, daddy didn't give you enough milk money? Little baby gonna cry about it? Just step aside." And that is how Uncle Ben dies.

03-02-2011, 03:48 PM	#17
Dr Lee Feet first into hell Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 11,341	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread He's the huge firetruck.... __________________ Dan Weldon 1978 - 2011

03-02-2011, 07:11 PM	#20
AVEITWITHJAMON Terminator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Liverpool, U.K Posts: 21,481	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread ^I personally dont think Sentinal looks anything like Rodimus, and to the movie going public they couldnt tell you who Sentinal Prime or Alpha Trion were. I just dont see why they couldnt use his face from, say, Megatron: Origin. __________________ 2013: 1)Django Unchained-9(2)Star Trek Into Darkness-9(3)Iron Man 3-9(4)Evil Dead-8(5)Oblivion-8(6)The Last Stand-7.5(7)Oz: The Great And Powerful-7.5(8)Jack The Giant Slayer-7.5

03-02-2011, 07:43 PM	#22
nogap87 Side-Kick Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Nocandoosville Posts: 1,857	Re: The Official SENTINEL PRIME Thread Human looking hands are creepy on Transformers.

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