The Ballad of the M4 Carbine

[Waggoneer]

Did a quick search and didn't see this posted anywhere.

http://www.blenderguru.com/the-balla...he-m4-carbine/

Direct link

[geminidglocker]

That was kind of creepy actually. Ghost M4s with endless capacity magazine. I'll probably have Zombified M4 dreams tonight, Thanks Alot!!

[tinman44]

please help me understand how to view these videos

[karmapolice]

you don't have to be a member on vimeo to view videos at all, and even then its a free membership.

[Surf]

I dig that the rifles were sending out fire in red, white and blue.

[chadbag]

Some of the comments (on the video page) made me laugh at the ignorance.

[eXistenZ]

Guy who made it has some sweet talent for sure, I think he could just use some help in the creativity department. I can visualize things that would make sweet videos but I don't have the know-how/talent to actually make it happen.

[Mac5.56]

So as an artist (yes that's what I do), and an artist that makes work about global political realities, violent conflict, and consumer apathy (should I add to this that when I say "artist" I mean someone that actually has exhibitions in museums, meets state officials, ext?), I have to say two things:

Mad props to the dude for making a quality product regarding 3d computer graphics, and way to go with the choreography of the music and the imagery. Kid has props there, and he could get a decent internship.

Regarding the work: WTF. That was lame! Pathetic. Without concept, and hollow.

If you read his little message about why he made it, about being "political", you have to ask: What exactly about politics? That guns are cool?

[geminidglocker]

It still creeps me out, and WTF with the 5 sided star made in Israel????? I'm befuddled Good point, about what's the point?

[Waggoneer]

The Made in Israel thing confused me too. Are there any major M4 makers in Israel? Maybe he was thining about Magnum Research. Also, the front sight post was wrong/missing.

Obviously the artist doesn't know everything about M4s. But I don't want to nitpick, like I do when I watch most action movies. "Hey that guy fired 10 rounds out of a revolver!"

I think the political thing was not saying that guns are "cool" but that they can be beautiful. Many people try and demonize guns, and only a few afficionados actually think they are beautiful.

Was the video unrealistic? Yes. Was it beautiful? Definately.