[ORIGINAL] The Limit: Episode One

[bomberman61]

B Squared Productions is proud to present...

The Limit: Episode One
Dreams and Beginnings

The Limit: the story of Hikage Fusoya, a protector, and the job that would change his life. In this episode, Hikage and friends reminisce about how he got his start. However, what is the significance of Toro Gerudo's job offer? What will this mean for Hikage and friends? Find out in Episode One: Dreams and Beginnings!

Then, listen to the bloopers!

Cast (in order of appearance)
Hikage: Dymatrex
Robber #1: P3RFECT
Robber #2: Bomberman61
Hikage's Father: PhotoShopTimeRyan
Hikage's Mother: LittleStar
Young Hikage: Mochan
Toru: Pull
Ryo: P3RFECT
Mai: Mippa
Eriko: Mochan
Mysterious Man: Bomberman61
Gunther: Russ

Music
"Rivals" from Final Fantasy VIII
"Wandering" from Final Fantasy X
"Mirumu" from Grandia II
"Yuna's Decision" from Final Fantasy X
"Breezy" from Final Fantasy VIII
"The Loser" from Final Fantasy VIII

Sound effects from Sounddogs and Soundsnap

Running Time: 20:01
Size: 18.3 MB

Download: http://www.mediafire.com/?e5wx2g2ksmc (the show)
http://www.mediafire.com/?3wa41oymyco (the bloopers)

Known Issues: The levels are a little off, but I've gotten the necessary things that I need in order to limit or stop that, so that should be good. There are a few clicks and things, as well, that I missed.

Thanks in advance for the critique, and a HUGE thank you to my cast...they're awesome, in my humble opinion. Enjoy it! :D

[Mochan]

YAY! A lot of us have been desperately waiting for this and I gotta say, I'm glad I was so patient!

There are some awkward pauses between speaking and sometimes it almost seemed like we switched to a new scene because it took so long for the next person to speak. I won't mention the levels since you know that already. :3 However, even though the music was too loud with Soul Calibur, this time the music was too soft and I only heard about one song throughout the entire thing. XDXD

Ok, now onto the good! For your first production, this turned out VERY well. Very good use of SFX and overall mixing.

As for the voices, well, I really didn't have any complaints. Everyone fit their roles perfectly. I thought everyone did a superb job. A very well put together cast and I can't wait for episode 2!

[bomberman61]

Yeah...I remember overdoing the music on SC. This time, I tried to make sure it was lower and I overdid that. I'll get it in episode two.

The pauses...yeah, I wasn't sure how to switch between the present/past (which usually signaled the new scenes). I do wish those pauses would have been fewer and the presentation was smoother that way. Chalk it up to a rookie mistake. I am glad I'm starting to get this mixing thing, though, so thanks! :D

[Mochan]

I would suggest having music during the dream scene (and if there was...I couldn't hear it o.O ) and then having it abruptly stop when Dym wakes up. You know, something like that. Music changes can always help with transitions to new scenes. Or reeeeally long pauses.

[bomberman61]

Haha...there was music in the dream scenes. I'll remember to turn that up so it's actually audible. Heh.

[Russ]

I do have one gripe with the production. Dymatrex as Hikage sounded depressed and bored out of his mind throughout. There is little more boring that listening to somebody be bored. I would think that somebody who has taken an oath to protect would not find his existence such a drag.

As an aside, am I the only one who was waiting for Hikage to put on a cape and cowl...?

[Manabi]

i loved listening to this great job to all the voice actors i thought they all did amazing jobs. the mixing was awesome too^^ i cant wait for the next episode

[Blind Atrocity]

Oh wow. I really enjoyed listening to this one. Good job!