Final Fantasy VIII - Liberi Fatali

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i'll be here... why?
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Liberi Fatali
Happy Three-Year Anniversary! I can't believe it's been so long since I started this project! We're still going strong, since October 2007! 8D This is a smidge late due to complications but here is a Re-dub of the opening cut scene to Final Fantasy VIII. I picked to do this, because it is my intention to eventually go back and redo the first four or so episodes, but this cut scene in particular includes three characters who were recast in episode 02, and the new VA's have stuck with the project since then, so I figured it was only fair they get to be in the opening cut scene too, gosh darnit! Anyways, I hope you enjoy it!

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Cast
[ in order of appearance ]
Squall - Rupert Scarr
Rinoa - Scarlotte
Edea - Kairi
Seifer - Dusk Requiem

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FOR THE LOVE OF FLUFFY MOOMBAS LISTEN IN HEADSETS/HEADPHONES!

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For Pristine Quality please view below or download:
VIMEO

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eY9UekNboZY"]YouTube - [Fandub] Final Fantasy VIII - Liberi Fatali[/ame]
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Mixing & Scripting: Shudo Ranmaru

FAQ:
Why does Squall start out with 'I'll be here' instead of Rinoa?

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I have gotten so many questions saying WHY IS SQUALL AND RINOA'S LINES REVERSED? Well uh, Spoiler warning, but the order in which I have scripted Squall and Rinoa to speak back and forth with Squall saying he's the one waiting there, is because that's how it is in the game. Yes, Rinoa IS in the field waiting for him. But, HE is the one who promised HER that he'd be waiting there for her. He just hasn't shown up yet.

This is based on the game dialogue in which Rinoa has a nightmare and talks to Squall about it. He then promises her that he'll be waiting there for her if something is to happen. The actual dialogue is below, ripped from a GameFaqs script walkthrough thing:

Rinoa: Yeah. Can I tell you a story? I had a dream. It was a scary
dream. We make a promise. WE promise to see shooting stars together. I
get dressed up and put on your ring. But the thing is, I can't remember
where I'm supposed to meet you. I started to panic. I really want to
see you, Squall, but I don't know where to go. I start running through
the mountains, the desert, the plains... Through Timber, Balamb, and
Galbadia... When I realized I can't run any longer... I...I just want to see
you so badly... So I scream, Squall, where are you!? Then I woke up. I
was crying. I'm sorry. You don't have to say anything. I just felt like
I had to tell you.

Squall: It was just a dream... It doesn't mean anything. Don't worry
about it.

Rinoa: ...I guess you're right.

Squall: How about this... I'll be here...

Rinoa: ...Why?

Squall: The reason why you couldn't find me was because we haven't
promised yet.

Rinoa: Promised...?

Squall: I'll be waiting for you. If you come here, you'll find me. I
promise.

Rinoa: I'll be here, too. It's a promise! Thanks, Squall! Next time,
we'll meet for sure!

So that is why I have chosen Squall to be the one to read the opening dialogue. It is a large misconception that Rinoa is the one saying it, it does kill the mystery a bit with voices for that part, but it is supported by the actual game dialogue.

As for the extra scripted dialogue, those I added myself, as Rinoa's thoughts when -SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER SPOILER- she's waiting for Squall at the end of the game and he hasn't shown up.

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[ichigoxcupcakes]

AHHHH YES <3
I remember I watched this opening millions of times when I was little XD I would make up their voices and for some reason I always started off with Squall speaking as well~ though I didn't know the plot until later on : 3
Ah~ this brings back sweet memories.

I don't need to mention that this is beautifully mixed and that all the cast did a wonderful job <3
Keep up the amazing work!!

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Lol I ways always a Squall girl, He's oh so fine~ hurduhur
[headdesk]

[S h u d o - R a n m a r u]

Thank you so much for the comment Ichigo! 8'D I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

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OHMFGYJSDFKLJSLIKNOW RIGHT? I am. Like. SUCH a huge Squall fangirl. Ugh. It has to be the leather pants or something. He's my ultimate fictional crush. XDDD <3 8'D Good to see someone else who thinks he's a fine specimen of man too. <3 Been crushing on that character since I was a little girl in first grade. lolol.

[ichigoxcupcakes]

You're most welcome~! You always do amazing work, I'm ever so jealous of your mixing skills X3

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GACKKK I KNOW <3<3<3 It must be the leather he wears, no other FF character can pull off those leather pants, and jacket with fur. MMMMMM <3 OR MAYBE IT'S HIS SEXY FACE WITH A SCAR looooll Girls who don't love Squall; don't know a real man X3
I fell in love when I first started playing the game around...5th grade I think? haha~ since the game didn't have voices I gave him like this sexy man voice when I imagined him talking in the game [falls off bed laughing] ah~ sweet memories of youth XD
lolol I'm glad you think he is fine~ if he ever were real (or if a cosplayer did an AMAZING job of him) I would take him out to dinner and drinks hurduhur

[McTricky]

UGH. THANK YOU for explaining that common misconception. A lot of people have it wrong.

In any case I quite liked this. I have issues with the fight scene though. Mainly for the fact that everything was off-sync. Though it could just be me. *goes to check the YouTube link to be sure* Okay, the off-sync issue was in the Vimeo version. But again, it could just be me. Another thing is that when Seifer casts Facepalm Firaga at Squall, I thought Rupertt could've sounded a lot more wounded/hurt, since he was kinda pushed back. Same goes for when Squall takes a sword to the face.

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@Ichigo: D'aw, why thank you. 8'D And I totally agree with you on everything in that spoiler tag.

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Though you would be far more lady-like with drinks and dining. I might just jump 'im on the spot. XDDD

@McTricky: AHA I know! SO many people are just like YOU'RE SO STUPID YOU MIXED UP THE LINES. And I'm just. D: No I didn't... ; - ; Ooo, gosh, is the VIMEO really out of sync? I'll have to check, though the file is exactly the same as the youtube one so I don't know why it would be. I nearly like, died of a heart attack when you said it was because I must've watched it at least ten times before uploading and a handful more once it was up. I'm glad the youtube one isn't out of sync though! Also thank you for the comments on the wounding/hurt, I will keep that in mind for the future. 8D Thank you so much for commenting and I'm glad you enjoyed it! <3

[dragonknighttara]

Shudo this turned out so pretty! /drooling over wonderful music/graphics/dialogue combo. So. Epic. :3

This is probably my totally crummy laptop speakers talking and I'll have to go back and listen with the Really Good Headphones just to make sure, but my one nitpick was that the fighting voices when Seipher and Squall were fighting struck me as a tad loud against the music. But again, knowing you. It's probably the speakers. Why am I even bothering XD

Absolutely epic. I'm really looking forward to the redub of the first few episodes.

[S h u d o - R a n m a r u]

Aww thank you so much for the wonderful comment/critique Tara! 8D I listened to the opening without headsets and I did not like how it sounded at all (this was before I uploaded it) so I definitely recommend using Good Headphones when you get the chance. My hearing isn't perfect so what sounds level to me might not actually be completely level, but I couldn't hear anything personally with headphones. ( I will definitely give it another listen when I'm not up to my neck in Skip Beat mixing to make sure, though! )

BUT REGARDLESS LET ME KNOW IF IT'S STILL TOO LOUD WITH THE HEAD PHONES, whenever you do listen with them. Either way I will totally note it. 8D <3 And thank you again for commenting! ^o^