Reviews of DeGrendelus Medieval Martial Arts Demo 10

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  Advertising
  A review of DeGrendelus Medieval Martial Arts Demo
  by grimmfilmservices on 04/09/2012
  I find it hard to believe that is the only place to do this activity, so I assume the authors of this piece must be closely connected to the owners of the studio. Although moderately well produced, this felt like an advertisement more than anything else. Great, a medieval martial arts business is ready to teach people their version of modern chivalry. Now what? I just feel... I find it hard to believe that is the only place to do this activity, so I assume the authors of this piece must be closely connected to the owners of the studio.
  
  Although moderately well produced, this felt like an advertisement more than anything else. Great, a medieval martial arts business is ready to teach people their version of modern chivalry. Now what?
  
  I just feel like this is on the wrong site; not that it's bad. read
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  Micro-Documentary
  A review of DeGrendelus Medieval Martial Arts Demo
  by will_work_for_camera on 11/26/2011
  This micro-documentary was just that too short. I enjoyed the concept but wanted more than three minutes of video and about a 1/3 was voice-over. I have to say I wanted to see more than a few people swinging a sword in the garb. The title says Demo and I felt cheated. I felt after the introduction portion that I would get a glimpse inside of training and teachings. You see... This micro-documentary was just that too short. I enjoyed the concept but wanted more than three minutes of video and about a 1/3 was voice-over. I have to say I wanted to see more than a few people swinging a sword in the garb. The title says Demo and I felt cheated. I felt after the introduction portion that I would get a glimpse inside of training and teachings. You see classroom and students but that lacked instruction, information and placement in the over-all. I don't intend to sound rough on the work, it is honorable in attempt. I would like to see this film lengthened, explanations and have the seed grow that the filmmaker planted. read
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  Great opening sequence
  A review of DeGrendelus Medieval Martial Arts Demo
  by k21john on 05/17/2011
  The use of the transitions during the opening sequence works really well with the imagery and soundtrack. during the film the cross over between black & white and colour gives some authenticity to the subject matter. I liked the use of the overhead shots in the outside fight scene and my only critique would be the use of a steadicam I feel would have added an interesting dimension... The use of the transitions during the opening sequence works really well with the imagery and soundtrack. during the film the cross over between black & white and colour gives some authenticity to the subject matter.
  
  I liked the use of the overhead shots in the outside fight scene and my only critique would be the use of a steadicam I feel would have added an interesting dimension to the indoor studio shots.
  
  All in all the whole thing works, inspirational and a great ad for the fight studio.... now where's my sword..
  
  John Mitchell read
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  Madieval
  A review of DeGrendelus Medieval Martial Arts Demo
  by Lonely Path Films on 01/19/2011
  At first I liked the fact that I had never seen a combat school of this nature before but in the end I felt that it dragged even though it wasn't long at all. Perhaps it was because it felt repetative in what was being shown. Perhaps focusing specifically on a person or two and having them speak about how the school has changed their lives would have given the short depth... At first I liked the fact that I had never seen a combat school of this nature before but in the end I felt that it dragged even though it wasn't long at all. Perhaps it was because it felt repetative in what was being shown.
  
  Perhaps focusing specifically on a person or two and having them speak about how the school has changed their lives would have given the short depth. read
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  Really Good
  A review of DeGrendelus Medieval Martial Arts Demo
  by Jackhels on 08/18/2010
  I really enjoyed this film. It made medieval martial arts look really interesting and something people could maybe pick up.I could not hear any sound though but if i do not know if that was deliberate or not. I really liked the different camera angles. I am an aspiring film maker and really thought this was a good film.
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  Hu?
  A review of DeGrendelus Medieval Martial Arts Demo
  by JJCross1029 on 05/25/2010
  Is this a commercial or a short film? The action sequences was basically the same thing over and over again. If it is a commercial then this is the wrong place for it and if it was not then it was pretty much uninteresting. The only thing I actually liked about this short was that it finally came to an end.
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  Looks like fun
  A review of DeGrendelus Medieval Martial Arts Demo
  by Zblock on 10/09/2009
  Well there was a few shots in there that I scratched my head about and thought "Now how did he get that?" I liked the movement of the camera but thought that the zoom or framing was off in some of it. Nice documentary style filmmaking though. It reminds me of something I'd see on old school History Channel.
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  Interesting but dark
  A review of DeGrendelus Medieval Martial Arts Demo
  by gapoz on 08/14/2009
  This was a good demo for the specific business. I could see where people interested in learning this style of martial arts/games would find this useful. I have 2 primary gripes with it. Some shots, especially the outdoors contest at the end, are too dark and oversaturated. I believe this could be adjusted in a good editor. The other gripe is petty perhaps, but stuck with me... This was a good demo for the specific business. I could see where people interested in learning this style of martial arts/games would find this useful. I have 2 primary gripes with it. Some shots, especially the outdoors contest at the end, are too dark and oversaturated. I believe this could be adjusted in a good editor. The other gripe is petty perhaps, but stuck with me. The idea of modern day chivalry is raised, more than once, but is never explored or defined. As this seemed to be a major element of what was being 'sold', I felt it should have been better explored. Good job. Good luck. read
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  Middle aged fighting.
  A review of DeGrendelus Medieval Martial Arts Demo
  by jwest on 05/05/2009
  I was intrigued by the title, so played the short to listen, look and learn. I watched and remained intrigued. The overall look is cool, with some nice sequencing of shots, angles and gritty colour. In my humble pie opinion. Dialogue was minimal with the action kind of speaking for itself. Although, I would have liked to hear more about the people that make up the club,... I was intrigued by the title, so played the short to listen, look and learn.
  
  I watched and remained intrigued.
  
  The overall look is cool, with some nice sequencing of shots, angles and gritty colour. In my humble pie opinion.
  
  Dialogue was minimal with the action kind of speaking for itself. Although, I would have liked to hear more about the people that make up the club, the techniques and the code of ethics behind the fighting. Honour and chivalry was repeated, but there seemed little, actual etiquette shown in the so-called dojo or on the battlefield.
  
  The content is what attracted me to this. Could this be deemed as a “martial art” - yes. Since it is a form of fighting and defence that encompasses a spiritual feel and a code as such.
  
  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Martial_art
  
  I was disappointed that the film didn’t show other techniques available to the fighter, but seemed restricted by one specific way of parrying and defending with the sword and shield.
  
  Of course we all know there are many techniques, many weapons at the fighter’s disposal even in the Mediaeval times, just a shame we aren’t given a look in to these too.
  
  I liked the mix of the old, the new (the music used) with the added modern twists (the outfits with the additional modern icons on them).
  
  Overall, I did enjoy this short. I also feel that it could have been longer and a little more informative, to really champion the subject matter – the sport at its focus.
  
  Well done and best of luck with it. read
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  Swordplay demo
  A review of DeGrendelus Medieval Martial Arts Demo
  by chessaol on 05/03/2009
  The art of war is old. The usual stuff involves Ninjas. This is a real midieval war technique demo. I have family in SCA and this is very good. The film quality was a little weak and lighting was an issue. There were inconsistancies in film clarity directly related to light levels. The demo was informative and the shooting angles were well considered for the presentation... The art of war is old. The usual stuff involves Ninjas. This is a real midieval war technique demo.
  I have family in SCA and this is very good.
  
  The film quality was a little weak and lighting was an issue. There were inconsistancies in film clarity directly related to light levels.
  
  The demo was informative and the shooting angles were well considered for the presentation. A very good job. read