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Hello?

2009-09-23T13:00:00.001-05:00

Is there anybody there? ... Mark? ... Jason? Anybody? .... I'm scared ...

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2008-10-06T22:12:00.004-05:00

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Youtube

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VIDEO: Vote! - PSA

2008-10-05T01:09:00.001-05:00

Marc Swint (Voice of A23 in Gray Team) teams up with Chris Zito (Voice of Cohen in Gray Team) to share with you a few reasons on why you should register and vote in this years election.

Marc Swint as himself
Chris Zito as himself
Video Edited by Atomic
Audio Edited by Marc Swint
Captured by Atomic

Video Links
Youtube
Halotube

VIDEO: KEEP IT CLEAN

2008-09-26T22:49:00.003-05:00

[link to the original post]

Well, My production team decided to create a video with the transcripts but in a more "trailer like" fashion. Check out this video and tell us what you think! We will update the first post when more links become available. We will also be creating a replica of the PARDON OUR DUST post later.

KEEP IT CLEAN LINKS
Youtube
MediaFire Download
HaloTube

Halo.Bungie.Org (HBO) LINKS

WMV - 50MB
MOV - 24MB

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Special thanks to HBO for hosting the video.

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VIDEO: Machinima Review: Blackstone Log 1

2008-08-21T06:43:00.003-05:00

The 3rd review of the series.

Original Episode by Dispatch Films

In this installment of Machinima Reviews, Atomic reviews Dispatch Film's "Blackstone Log 1"

Links
Youtube: Stream

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VIDEO: Machinima Review: Wickerston

2008-08-15T22:50:00.001-05:00

Atomic Reviews halosaviors007

Original Episode by halosavior007

By fan request, Atomic reviews "Wickerston."

Links
Youtube: Stream
Halotube: Stream | Download

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VIDEO: Machinima Review: Sharp Shooter Episode 0

2008-08-15T01:49:00.003-05:00

The first of my Machinima reviews.

Original Episode by Phantomz148. In this first of our Machinima reviews, Atomic takes a look at Phantomz "Sharp Shooter Episode 0."

Links
Youtube: Stream
Halotube: Stream | Download

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VIDEO: Mindless Distortion: Video Tag #3

2008-08-05T23:37:00.000-05:00

Our new and improved video tag!

VIDEO: Gray Team Transmission Three: Relegation Part 2 of 2

2008-07-21T16:34:00.002-05:00

At long last...

After what seems to be forever, the new Gray Team episode is out and ready for you to view. People seem to enjoy it and claim it was worth the wait, you be the judge.

"With Android 24 recovering from a brutal attack and the base being bombarded by the Covenant, a new man named Cohen steps in to cause trouble for the Gray Team."

Links
Youtube: Stream
Machinima.com: Download | Stream

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Vision Cam

2008-07-09T00:31:00.000-05:00

We have added a new feature to the Mindless Distortion forums, the Vision cams. Basically, It is a way for us members of Mindless Distortion to show off our sexy bo- I mean to show off random things that are totally pointless and have no true point at all. Or do they? Nah they don't. Or Do they?

Just Click Here to View The Vision Cams

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Comments

2008-07-03T16:40:00.003-05:00

In order to get a better grip on who's making comments as well as wrangle in some new members to the forums, all Blog Posts will have a link at the bottom which will link to a thread on the forums. That is where you can discuss the post's from now on.

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PSA: Adding you on Xbox Live

2008-07-03T16:13:00.002-05:00

Hello,

Many people are sending me friend requests on Xbox Live. Now, I don't have a problem with this, it's just people are complaining and whining when I don't add them. The reason being is, I generally only add people that:

A. Are a part of my crew
B. Are famous i.e. Sodagod, imSuck, SHISHKA
C. I enjoy their Machinima
D. They are RL Friends

Now. If I want you on my FL, I will send you a FR. Please don't send me one unless

A. I asked you to
B. You match any of my reasons listed above.

I don't mean to sound like a dick but I try and keep my friends list clear so i can access Body Actors etc.

Thanks, A10M1C

P.S. There has been a slight change in a characters armor from the GT3 Trailer. The guy with the Hayabusa helmet has had an armor change, so don'y be like zomg where is he lies! He just had a makeover. If you look at the banner, you can see his new look.

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VIDEO: Bungie '08 Fan Trailer

2008-06-29T03:18:00.006-05:00

Now with less carbs!

So today, in between working at my theatre academy, I had a little bit of free time. So, I created this little fan trailer thing to advertise the up and coming Bungie Day. Bungie Day is great because Bungie delivers the goods with free stuff! Anyways, Gray Team 3 begins hardcore production on Monday [more so in Tuesday]. Personal life is once again getting in the way of things.

Links
Youtube: Stream
HaloTube: Stream | Download [may need to right click save as]

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GAMENIGHT: Community Game Night #1 Sign Ups

2008-06-18T20:10:00.003-05:00

Cause it's a girls night, it's alright, without youuuu

Check out the sign up forum here : http://z9.invisionfree.com/Mindless_Distortion/index.php?showtopic=30

Transmission One: Reloaded

2008-06-13T00:12:00.002-05:00

So after killing ourselves, every single last one of us, for an entire week. We managed to nutshell the pilot into something more digestible, less cheesy as far as dialogue is concerned and something that we can all feel better about launching the story that is Gray Team. You can find it in the links below.

Thanks to the production crew for putting in such hard work on short notice and to our viewers for always sticking around.

Marc Swint
Voice Director / Audio Engineer / Writer

Youtube
Stream Only

ANNOUNCEMENT: Gray Team Original Trailer on Machinima!

2008-06-11T17:47:00.000-05:00

What is love?

It looks like Machinima.Com is going to start uploading the Gray Team Series onto their machinima channel. Sadly, they decided to upload our crappy ass first trailer. Anyways, here is the link.

http://youtube.com/watch?v=lVwOMUZuZ_c

ANNOUNCEMENT: Er, in a video.

2008-06-08T21:42:00.000-05:00

VIDEO: Gray Team Transmission Three: Relegation Part 2 of 2 Trailer

2008-06-08T03:16:00.002-05:00

Gray Team Transmission Three: Relegation Part 2 of 2 Trailer

New Gray Team Trailer is out NOW! If you didn't already catch it in the video update that is. On another, similar note, the Mindless Distortion Productions Forum is now ready for opening. Sign up, have fun, and post away.

"With Android 24 recovering from a brutal attack and the base being bombarded by the Covenant, a new man named Cohen steps in to cause trouble for the Gray Team."

Links
Youtube: Stream
Machinima: Stream | Download
HaloTube: Stream | Download

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ANNOUNCEMENT: Mindless Distortion Forums

2008-06-08T01:46:00.002-05:00

The wonderful thing about Tigger's, is Tigger's a wonderful thing!

Hey Guys! I just want to announce the grand opening of the Mindless Distortion Forums! There, you can get the inside scoop on the latest over here at MD Productions! I mean, even KamRawr is over there! Join now and make your posts. There are plenty of places for you to show off and discuss things. Just remember to have fun and follow the rules, or KamRawr might get on to you. [She's pretty much forced to be on.] Just follow the link in the links section to the right or below!

http://mindlessdistortion.cjb.net/

VIDEO: Mindless Distortion Video Update #2

2008-06-07T18:38:00.002-05:00

Less Than Three

An exclusive first view of the Gray Team Relegation Part 2 trailer, a not-so-smart youtuber, and a camera prone to exploding await in this volume of the Mindless Distortion Video Update.

Links
Youtube: Stream

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15 minutes.

2008-06-06T16:42:00.002-05:00

So...

We've been getting mixed attention for Gray Team. Our transition from the first to the second transmission was rough, but well worth it. A testament to it's worth is that we have been featured in Bungie.Net's Machinima Roundup.

We all feel a great honor to not only be featured in the hallowed home of Halo itself, but also to have been first on the list. I've posted the entry below, but you should go to Bungie.Net and see it for yourself. We're amongst some really great projects which all deserve your attention.

We'll try to keep up the good work and continue to push Gray Team and ourselves to new heights as time goes only.

Catch you on the flipside.

Marc Swint
Vocal Director and Audio Engineer

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Gray Team
A1OMC writes: Mindless Distortion Productions brings you their take on the mysterious group of Spartans from the Halo Novels, Gray Team. In machinima form.

The backstory of the Gray Team squad is unknown to anyone. Well, not unless you created the Halo Novels. A10M1C along with his crew Zelahn and TentativeChaos portray the tale in their own vision. The series has been getting better after each 10 minute episode's release. Each part of the tale is broken into "Transmissions" and each Transmission brings the viewer closer and closer to the fictional tale of the three Mark V Spartans.

So Far, Two episodes have been released. The Youtube Links are to follow. Transmission One's length had to be split for Youtube. Episode 2 Relegation was split into two parts but the third part will be Episode 3.

VIDEO: Tea Time

2008-06-02T20:28:00.005-05:00

Sometimes, we have to get out of our comfort zone. . .

Well, I came up with this idea for a Machinima Short and decided to make it. I thought it was funny. Anyways, here is my attempt at a Comedy Machinima short. OMG SHOCKER. Haha.

Links
Youtube: Stream
Machinima: Stream | Download
HaloTube: Stream | Download
MediaFire: Download

ANNOUNCEMENT: Youtube Stream

2008-06-02T06:09:00.002-05:00

Hello people!

So recently, I was checking out some of youtube's abilities and came across Youtube Streams. I decided that it would be cool for a Mindless Distortion Stream. It will be updated when new episodes or trailer come out. Currently, it plays the Gray Team Series in order followed by the Mindless Distortion Update. That will generally be how it will remain. The stream includes a built in chat room. Check it out!

Follow the Link Now!

VIDEO: Gray Team Transmission Two: Relegation Part 1 of 2

2008-05-27T05:41:00.006-05:00

Gray Team Transmission Two: Relegation Part 1 of 2

Well It's here. Bigger and Better in some aspects, Relegation will be split into two parts. That means that Transmission Three will be Relegation: Part 2 of 2. After a month off due to personal issues, Marc and I managed to finish up the episode this weekend for your viewing pleasure. With school to be out soon, you can expect new projects coming out of MD productions.

Links
Youtube: Stream
Halotube: Stream | Download [right click save as]
Megaupload: Download

ANNOUNCEMENT: I need XBL!

2008-05-24T11:20:00.002-05:00

In order for me to get my machinima series up to full effect, and stop having armor problems, I need to reach 1000 GS on my other accounts. In order to do this, i need XBL for those accounts.

PLEASE Donate your 48 hour trials or ANYTHING to me. Email me the code at Mindless_Distortion@yahoo.com

I will help you out in anyway i can.
Thanks!

VIDEO: Mindless Distortion Video Update #1

2008-05-12T18:51:00.002-05:00

This Video Marks the first of what we hope will be a Machinima Update video for Mindless Distortion. And surprisingly, I'M IN IT!!! A few of my Halo friends dropped by including DigitalPh33r Forum Co-Admin tehviruss and the creator of the Halo 3 Machinima Series Standoff, Ze Royal Viking.

Links
Youtube: Stream
Mediafire: Download

ANNOUNCEMENT: [[Heartless//Noise]]

2008-05-06T21:59:00.004-05:00

The Power is Yet Unknown

As a few of you guys may know, my online name has not always been "Atomic." My first ever SN was actually Super Knuckles back on an old Sonic the Hedgehog forum. From there, I became more active in the Kingdom Hearts Community and switched SN's to Roxas, roxas13, or roxas112492. One of my good buddies, Aftrshok, and I ran a very popular Kingdom Hearts Sprite Resource Website called "Square Enix Sprites."

Upon the downfall of that place, we decided to work together to create a new resource site, one that would also include the soon-to-be-Japanese-hit "It's a Wonderful Life." We had some scheduling issues and never got the place off the ground.

Months later, yesterday, Aftrshok contacted me on aim and told me about the site reopening because of it's American release. I agreed to help out with Graphics, video advertisement, and as a Moderator. So I give you guys, [[Heartless//Noise]].

The name comes from the two main villains of each series. Kingdom Hearts with the Heartless and The World Ends With you [It's a Wonderful Life] with Noise. If you do not know about either game i still recommend joining the site and learning more about them.

ANNOUNCMENT: Add My Gamer Myspace

2008-04-27T22:43:00.004-05:00

Last Name Broussard

NOTE: This isn't my personal myspace, but a myspace that revolves around my online persona.

VIDEO: DigitalPh33r Community Guys Vs Girls #6 HMV|Montage

2008-04-26T17:32:00.001-05:00

I participated in the event over at DigitalPh33r forums and decided to make a video full of inside jokes and various song's we sang. Well here ya go.

Links
Youtube: Stream

VIDEO: Mindless Distortion Productions Video Tag [New]

2008-04-21T22:45:00.002-05:00

It's the most Wonderful time of the year

So I got tired of having to clean up vomit every time I looked at my crap job of a Logo. So I decided to make a new, prettier one. Make sure to comment and rate. I highly recommend watching the HQ framerate version on youtube so javascript:void(0)
Publish Postyou can see it for what it's worth.

Links:
Youtube Stream
Mediafire Download

QUESTION: Do you read the blog?

2008-04-21T14:54:00.000-05:00

Just so I can keep tabs on you guys, do you guys actually read the blog?
Post a comment telling me if you do and how often.

Also, Gray Team Episode Two audio is done, production begins tomorrow.

NEWS: Atomics Revenge: Legends of Ph33r

2008-04-17T05:20:00.005-05:00

As you guys know, I used to host the community game nights over at DigitalPh33r forums. Well, I havent done one in a while. So yesterday, I decided to gather up some people and play a game night on the new maps! Follow the link below for the overview.

Atomics Revenge: Legends of Ph33r Overview

NEWS: "Almost home, but I'm halfway there."

2008-04-13T02:36:00.006-05:00

Heya,

Your friendly audio engineer and vocal director here to bring you some good news after a long, cold silence. The audio end of GT:T2 is 98.9% in the can. I'm sure it's somewhat hard to imagine what's taking so long, but when just about your entire cast lives in different time zones, occasionally schedules don't mesh very well.

BUT, in lieu of that, mostly everything is done in terms of the primary recordings (excluding the occasional pickup line of course) and we'll be well on our way to filming. I'm glad to see that everyone enjoyed the Relegation trailer and flattered to find out that I am voicing the most popular character of episode one. I wear the title with pride.

Sit tight and stay groovy everyone, we're almost there.

Marc Swint
Audio Engineer / Vocal Director

PS: For your listening pleasure, the outtakes of Duke Robear (Dr. Riser) can be downloaded below. Enjoy!

Dr. Riser Outtakes

NEWS: HELP! SUBSCRIBE!

2008-04-09T21:31:00.001-05:00

Hey guys!!!

I need your help. Tell all of your friends to subscribe to the Mindless Distortion Youtube page!!! Post comments and check out the videos. I applied for the Partnership Program to allow me to upload videos longer than 10 minutes. Please help out!!!

http://www.youtube.com/user/MindlessDistortion

NEWS: Halo-Union Affiliation

2008-04-07T21:22:00.002-05:00

Halo-Union has taken us in as a new sponser and affiliate! Mindless Distortion's official forum will now be branched off of the HU forums! Gray Team and other projects will still keep their own boards.

Check them out!

ANNOUNCEMENT: CloTiProductions

2008-04-02T09:55:00.003-05:00

Hey Guys!

A few of my friends from school have this pretty funny video up on youtube. i decided to check them out and they are actually pretty cool!!! Make sure to play nice and leave good comments and ratings.

VIDEO: Gray Team Transmission Two: Relegation Trailer

2008-03-31T22:59:00.005-05:00

Gray Team Transmission Two: Relegation Trailer Release

Gray Team Transmission Two: Relegation is currently in production. So, like most machinimas that take a while to be produced, we whipped together a trailer. So enjoy!

Machinima: Stream | Download [Recommended]
Halotube: Stream | Download
Youtube: Stream
GeeVee: Stream
Mediafire : Download

VIDEO: Gray Team Transmission One: Pilot

2008-03-25T15:16:00.007-05:00

Gray Team Transmission One Is out Now

After long wait, episode, or as I call it, Transmission, one of Gray Team is finally out. Multiple mirrors are being uploaded and will be edited into this post once they are all active. Follow any of the below links to either watch, or download this first installment to the series.
Also, when the video was rendering it decided to go to last save project, so it is missing a small part at the end. After an explosion occurs and they all turn, It is supposed to show the elite missing. But this didn't render out so it may be kind of confusing. I am fixing this for the two part Youtube upload.

Halotube: Stream | Download
Machinima.Com: Stream | Download
Youtube: Part One | Part 2
GeeVee: Stream
Web File Hosting: Download

The youtube version will have the fixed missing clip. I will also upload a new version for download with the missing file.

NEWS: Gray Team Info

2008-03-24T06:04:00.003-05:00

Gray Team Episode One Will Be released Tomorrow

And on that note:

Kyle Hebert [Webpage Here] a voice actor of many famous Anime series' such as DragonBall Z, Bleach, and Naruto, has agreed to do 12 small Marine reaction lines for Episode one of Gray Team. In case you where wondering, Kyle did the voices of Piccon, Great Saiyaman, Teen Gohan, West Kai, the Ox King, and the Narrator from DBZ. This is quite an honor for us, especially since it's our first production. Be on the look out for his vocal talents in tomorrows release!!!

About the Creators

2008-03-22T20:28:00.014-05:00

This post is being made to save room on the side bar
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Jason "A10M1C" Broussard
(Director / Producer / Video Editor / Camera Man / Webmaster )

My name is Jason and I am 15 years old. I devote my time to making things the best they can be. If you want to be in my team, you must understand that I will get onto you if you don't get stuff done on time. When I first saw DigitalPh33r's work, I was in love with machinima and once I saw that he did it himself, I was itching to start my own. So, It is my goal to be able to produce good quality work by myself. In the mean time, I will use my resources around me to produce work that I find to be extraordinary for the community.

Marc "Zelahn" Swint
(Voice Director / Audio Engineer / Writer)

Well, my name is already just above this sentence, so no need to introduce myself formally. I'm an amateur voice actor, who happened upon the Gray Team project some time ago. Jason was kind enough to show me the first cut of GT:T1 and I returned his kindness by tearing him a new one over his audio choices. A few arguments later, I became the audio engineer. One thing that we did eventually agree on was that A24 needed to be recast, we did and that landed me the director's gig as well. And although I'm a director / engineer for this project, other parts of my job consist of project notes to places like Bungie.org, as well as breathing down the writer's neck with fire and brimstone to make sure lines like "I'm game for some butt whoopin'" will NEVER happen again.

Dan "TentativeChaos" Gold
( Stunt Choreographer )

Well, as Marc has already used up the snappy intro, I’ll just go straight to the facts. I’m 16 years old and I live in southern California. One day I decided that I wanted to start doing machinima, mainly as a writer, and I happened to see that Jason was making the machinima Gray Team. The idea interested me so I sent him an IM saying that I would like to write for Gray Team and after sending him a sample of my work, he brought me into the fold, and had me begin work on Episode 2. So now here I am, Daniel Jason Gold esquire, at your service.

Gabe "gabe k"
( Head of In Game Effects )

Gabe is one of the three original founders of Mindless Distortion productions. After drifting away from the team, he found his way back and manages to help out more than ever with his awesome skills.

GRAY TEAM FOOTAGE LEAKED!?!?

2008-03-20T01:48:00.003-05:00

I NEED YOU HELP!!!

No Gray Team Footage wasn't leaked. But I am giving you like, 10 miliseconds of video from episode one. Anyways, I need you guys to vote for which one of these two scene transitions is better!!! You can vote in the poll right over

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Here are the two videos
With A Black Pause
http://www.mediafire.com/?ysymlq991po
Without the Pause
http://www.mediafire.com/?lf9gxz0xtxi

Thanks for the help and expect Gray Team Ep One SOON!!!

UPDATE: Gray Team - Back in Business!!!

2008-03-17T16:04:00.007-05:00

Well guys!!!
I finally got my armor perms needed to continue filming Gray Team Episode one. Because, well, my accounts decided to screw up and I just didn't feel like Beating Tsavo Highway on Legendary. Anyways, After my Brawl break, SPRING BREAK IS HERE!!! That means hardcore progress on Gray Team Episode One!!! Well, once I get batteries for my other controllers.

On another note
GUYS!!! I am in the grifball league as a Trick Runner for the Team "Riot Gaming" lead by Bsarnn21. You can see information regarding the team on the Gray Team forums. Also,I gots all the stages and characters in Brawl. :]

A10M1C's LIVE Gamer Feed

2008-03-12T15:01:00.014-05:00

Currently Watching: South Park Season 7 [Rated TV M]

This is a new feature that I, A10M1C decided could be useful. It is a live video feed where you can watch me play multiple games on multiple platforms. AND WE TAKE VIEWER REQUEST!!! Want me to show you links FS in Brawl? How about where to find the Grunt Birthday Party skull in Halo 3? Just tell me in the chat box and i will help!!! A list of the games offered are to follow.

RATINGS VERY!!!

Xbox 360
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
Gears of War
Assassins Creed
The Orange Box
GH3
Call of Duty 4
Halo 3

Wii
Super Smash Brothers Brawl
Wii Sports
Marvel Ultimate Alliance
legend of Zelda Twilight Princess
Red Steel

Xbox
Halo
Halo 2
Mortal Kombat Deadly Alliance
Elder Scrolls 3 Morrowind
Nightmare Before Christmas Oogies Revenge
Star Wars BF2
Doom 3
Sonic Riders
Sonic Mega Collections Plus
Shadow The Hedgehog
Soul Calibur II
Xmen Legends
Ghost Recon Advanced Warfighter

Brawl Break

2008-03-10T19:34:00.002-05:00

Hey guys, Well Im taking a break from Gray Team to play meh some BRAWL! Add me and lets go at it!

BRAWL FRIEND CODE
3566-1247-9040
[A10MC]

DigitalPh33r Forum Community Game Night Machinima Match #1

2008-03-09T12:56:00.003-05:00

As you should know, I am a moderator and game night hoster over at DigitalPh33r Forums. Well this game night, we decided to start a new event, the Machinima match. This Game marked the first of our Machinima Match's. Basically, we get any member that played with us that night that either works for a machinima, or has their own, and we play a Match on one of the members forged Machinima Maps.

Video Stream [LQ] : Stream Now
*Video Download [HQ] : Download Now

*Preferred

Who played
Bsarnn21 representing "Orbid Rrush" as Trent
LfcJosh representing "Spartan II Project" as Josh
Ze Royal Viking representing "Standoff" as Jeff Brown
Zarengo representing "L33T Force" as Kyle
A10M1C representing "Gray Team" as A24
TentativeChaos representing "Gray Team" as A23

Alright so for our first Machinima Match we played on my Map for a level on the upcoming Machinima, Gray Team. You can visit the forums Here. Here where the results.

MVP

LfcJosh
High Quality Full Screenshot

Gray Team Episode One

2008-03-05T21:23:00.002-06:00

Will be out either Late next Week, or early the following.

That is all.

FIXED GRAY TEAM TRAILER!!!

2008-03-02T15:28:00.001-06:00

I recently obtained Sony Vegas 8 and decided to work my magic on the trailer. So guys, Here is the improved trailer!!!

Link to Youtube

New Mindless Distortion Video Logo

2008-03-02T12:24:00.002-06:00

If you saw the Gray Team Trailer, then you would have seen the Mindless Distortion Logo that will be put at the beginning of Every Mindless distortion production. Well, I received Sony vegas 8.0 today and decided to try out my skills on it. And here is what i created, a better video logo.

Link to the New Logo

What do you think?

Gray Team Trailer Release

2008-02-29T04:58:00.003-06:00

After Long Delay the Gray Team trailer is finally released. Now note, there are some minor issues with the text. The Vocals for Episode One are completed and all we need to do now is capture the video! Expect Episode One to be out Much sooner that the Trailer. Make sure to visit the Gray Team forums at http://z15.invisionfree.com/Gray_Team

Now, enjoy the trailer and make sure you check back in for all the latest news from Mindless Distortion Productions

Link To the Gray Team Trailer
High Quality Download Link

Avisto's Interview With A10M1C about Gray Team

2008-02-25T22:13:00.008-06:00

Avisto, Gray Team forum moderator and personal Xbox Live friend, interviewed me on MSN today regarding some of the things in Gray Team. Check out what we discussed.
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Avisto: Is the series based around 1 of the androids more than the others or is it pretty much equal?

A10M1C: The series revolves around one androids in specific, A24, he was my Halo "character" since Halo one and since then I have had this back-story planned for him, but never acted on it. Then I learned about Machinima's and decided to work on it. But, he is the one who is quiet the majority of the time, the others share the spotlight with their primary programmed talents.

Avisto: So, sense the androids use brains of fallen soldiers, are any flashbacks going to take place or etc?

A10M1C: I did think about that, but yes, in a sense. Character development and adaptations will cause them to become more, human-like. But that idea has crossed my mind so don't think it won't happen.

Avisto: Whats the period in between episodes releases going to be around roughly. We've been waiting like 3 weeks for a trailer.

A10M1C: Well that is unsure, I have started recording video for episode one and already have all of the audio, but unlike digitalph33r, I have multiple people doing voices. This means i have to wait for the voice actor to record and sends the line, plus more time if they have to redo a line. As far as the trailer goes, our old camera man *cough*Gabe*cough* was always tied up when it came to filming. Luckily I have a Capture Device so I can definitely speed up the process myself.

Avisto: Ok out of curiosity what kind of bands and etc are you going to be using throughout the series? Jon uses muse and a lot of daft punk in his videos. What do you have in mind for gray team. And what music do you have behind the trailer if you have music?

A10M1C: Well, It differs. I plan on using dramatic orchestral pieces such as Gears of War pieces. The trailer in particular consists of a Pirates of the Caribbean number with a Vocal overlay from one of the voice actors. This has been completed for quite some time now. There is one song in particular from the artist Sara Bareilles that I do plan on using in one particular scene in the Machinima, but you will have to wait for that.

Avisto: Is there going to be any references to any other popular machinima in Gray team?

A10M1C: Actually, I do have something planned and have sent someone an email regarding it, I didn't get a response but I plan on getting one once the Machinima becomes popular.

Avisto: Will gray teams plot be solid and straightforward as the series progresses or will we find that it introduces numerous twists and turns as we go along?

A10M1C: Well what kind of writer would I be if I didn't have some plot twists here and there?

Avisto: What about maps? I guess you are using a wide variety of them, so did you forge nearly everything or do some scenes still use the default traits

A10M1C: So far, the two maps that are being used, where both custom forged. It really depends on the scene but I will more than likely forge everything myself.

Avisto: Approximately how many cast and crew members do you have working on gray team and things which it is associated with. Are you going to allow this number to grow with its popularity or try to keep crew down to a small squad of people?

A10M1C: So far, our Voice actors are different. Of course they had to go through an audition process to get the part. Body actors are currently whoever is on, unless I do it locally, but once we progress this will change as well. Crew members consist of Nightbreak doing video editing and I doing the writing, directing, project organization, and filming. I would personally like the crew to be minimal, but it depends really on the skill.

Avisto: What is your favorite aspect of creating the machinima? From editing to brainstorming ideas

A10M1C: I think, character design actually. That and writing the actual script. The audition process is crazy, some extremely good pieces of vocal auditions, and some . . . bad.

Avisto: If gray team turns out as a huge success, what would you like to work on afterwards? Another machinima dealing with things scarcely mentioned in the Halo universe or do you think you will go in a different direction with comedy themed machinima?

A10M1C: I can't honestly say, I mean I am for sure going to do more Machinima's but I don't know about the comedy area. I am very comedic in real life but writing it is a different story. Guess I have to wait and see.

Avisto: What other machinima's did you have in mind instead of gray team that just didn't make the cut when it came down to it? Or was gray team the only one?

A10M1C: Gray Team was definitely not the only one. I was actually working as a writer for the Machinima entitled L33t Force by Waterwork Productions, but I didn't like the progress there so I left and decided to work on Gray Team. Which, we have already caught up, if not passed there work. Oh and by the way, it was a comedy.

Avisto: Ok. Best blog post evar

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Error extracting Data from the Database

2008-02-25T21:36:00.004-06:00

Go Figure. . .

2008-02-23T11:55:00.002-06:00

My computer got some Malware on it and sadly, I cant Download anything. So, I'm in safe made uploading all of my important files to a fileshare site so that I can redownload it once I restart my computer. Everything should be fine, I'm hoping to get everything fixed and ready before the Game Night at DigitalPh33r's forums so I can do the overview properly.

But nothing about Gray Team should be effected. I should just be losing like some music I downloaded and I will need to reinstall some other things. Such as my internet, my Dazzle DVD Recorder, Photoshop, all of the important things.

Keep in touch, A10M1C

Gray Team Trailer REAL Release Date

2008-02-20T23:12:00.005-06:00

Hey guys,

I know, for those of you that have been keeping up on the Gray Team Forums, that you are excited and ready for the trailer to come out. And you are probably pretty mad about the whole false release date that was marked on the 3rd poster. Well This time, I can assure you that the Gray Team Trailer will be coming out February 30th. That's next friday. I finished capturing all of the necessary scenes and they where sent to the editor, Nightbreak.

Keep an eye out for more news and remember, you can comment blog posts in the bottom right corner. Bye!

A10M1C

A10M1C's Camera Practice

2008-02-18T15:50:00.002-06:00

Alright guys! I finally got my Dazzle DVD Recorder in and I did some test recordings. Anyways, Check out this little Test I whipped up to see my skills. The video and everything was done completely by me. Avisto and Iare the two body actors in the video just in case you where wondering.

Gray Team's Trailer is coming along great so keep an eye out!

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