Man, I remember watching this in 2003 and being amazed at how well-choreographed it was, especially considering that they had no formal training. This still puts the majority of lightsaber battles from most Star Wars fan-films to shame.
RolanticZ Live Nope. I specifically remember watching it in the summer of 2003 on TheForce.net, and later on eBaumsworld; you're thinking it was made in 2006 because that's when it was featured on the front page of TH-cam and became viral. From the Wikipedia entry: "Ryan vs. Dorkman, often abbreviated by fans as RvD, is a series of Star Wars fan films, created by Ryan Wieber and Michael "Dorkman" Scott, and first released to the internet on March 1, 2003."
Krizen Medina In the beginning the fight was actually like sword fighting used to be, I believe. Although from what I remember the lightsaber fighting in Episode 7 wasn't bad
I'm pretty sure this video started the whole 'Star Wars fan Film' idea, and when it came out, everyone was like "How did these two kids make a better fight than all the original movies...?" 11 years later and it still holds up.
Not quite. Back in the day, friend of mine gave me a whole stack of DVDs of TERRIBLE Star Wars fan films (and the Christmas Special). In return, I showed him this. I think he got the better end of the deal.
+Versace Bentley it's been way longer than that, this was posted to youtube in 2006 but it's been around on the internet since I Believe either 2002 or 2003
I love some of the subtle details in this. For example, the entire battle Dorkman is fighting with one hand, almost nonchalantly. But after Ryan punches him and knocks his glasses off, he goes all out and fights with both hands, as if he's finally taking the battle seriously.
in my opinion this sets a new bar to duels that I have not see in any of the actual star wars films. all of the fan film duels are just so bad ass the movies can't compete. I believe if you made a fan film you should be hired on as a consultant for the duels just to make them super awesome. but that's just me
@@gangweed3244 Thank you so much! It really goes to show how much creativity the early days of TH-cam birthed. People just made what they wanted and uploaded it, without the fear of being trolled or being called 'cringe'. Hell, sometimes SNS posts can destroy your job and social life. This was mind-blowing back then, but these days anybody can use free video editing software or even AI to achieve a similar effect. It's always so good walking down memory lane. Thank you!
Still better choreography than almost all the movie lightsaber duels Edit: ground fighting is so underrated, would love to see more of that out of hollywood
They need to hire these guys for Episode 7 if they haven't already. Using minimal effects, these gentlemen choreographed a more dramatic and action filled sequence than the Anakin v Obiwan part 1 in Episode 3. Props bros, as a huge Star Wars fan I can't believe I just saw this, at the behest of Mark Hamill albeit!
I actually like that fight the best, its not sped up, it genuinely feels like they are trying to kill each other, its two force users (super-humans) in their prime dueling to the height of their ability and using all their skills and ability to see the future to try and kill each other. The rage in Anakin and the pain in Obiwan is almost palpable, especially at the end when Obiwan lets his control and mask slip and shows his pain at the loss of his brother, whom he had to just kill (or so he thought as he left a mortally wounded Anakin to die) while reliving the moment he lost his own master. When he says 'Its over Anakin, I have the high ground' that's a callback to the fight in the Phantom Menace, because he should have died, and he knew that. Logically he should have been cut in half by Maul, and he would have relived that moment a thousand times, whenever he had time to think a part of him would see that moment and all the different ways it should have played out and all the different ways he should have died, and no one would be able to pull that move on him because he would have thought of every way he should have died, and therefore every way he should have countered it. It is the best of both worlds for a jedi fight, immensely emotional and beautifully choreographed! This is definitely better than that hot mess in The Last Jedi though.
***** I'd say that it's a mix. Ryan occasionally goes into a very aggressive and brutish two handed stance that resembles V. But he often spins and dances about like IV.
***** His striking Soresu's opening stance doesn't help figuring out his style. Also, thanks, if it hadn't been for your videos I wouldn't have gotten into the technical side of Star Wars. Nice to see you commenting on different Star Wars videos, rare to see a popular TH-camr do that.
DimetriKhan The reverse grip is most often associated with Shien, but Dorkman uses that one too in this video. Anyway, I'd say that Ryan's is a mixture of forms IV and V.
That was just when this particular video was posted. If you read the comments they say they finished it in March 2003. 11 fucking years ago. You are old.
Coming back over fourteen years later to what was very likely the first TH-cam I ever watched is quite the nostalgic pilgrimage. Even today, this video holds up as incredibly entertaining and pleasant to behold. It fully epitomizes the original purpose of TH-cam: a platform made *for the community* to share their creations with the world. Those were better, simpler times. Despite how homogenized and soulless the corporation of TH-cam is today, it's truly great how we can go back and watch these old gems that remain cataloged for generations both old and new to enjoy. Time capsules like these are important. They remind us that true talent and genuine production exist at all points in time, hopefully inspiring a bit of optimism that times will always improve.
I will always love these videos. Along with all the old Star Wars fan stuff. The fact that it’s been over ten years amazes me. I always wanted to make a Star Wars fan film because of videos like this. Unfortunately I never was able to and probably never will. It’s alright though. At least there’s awesome stuff like this around for me to watch instead
That "crappy twist ending" that somehow ended up on the silver screen in the last jedi LOL. I'm not defending the ending I just think its really weird.
This fight was way more enjoyable than those movies. Omg it’s so annoying to see these dudes from 16 years ago make better lightsaber duels than a billion dollar company
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I always come back and rewatch these... Still the best fan made lightsaber duel ever. Hope this has brought you both great success in your lives. MTFBWY.
My dad showed me this when I was about 4 and I loved it. At the time I didn't know what TH-cam was so I always asked him to play the lightsabour video. Memories...
still the best fan lightsaber battle Ive seen on youtube, I even remember the name of this from like even a few years back.. do a crossguard battle guys!
i had totaly forgot about these guys until angry joe mentioned them! such a nostalgia trip! still way better than the new disney star wars! this is what acolyte could have been XD
It’s 2020 now. The nostalgia hits hard. Seeing how simple TH-cam content used to be. And how far we’ve gotten with Star Wars fan film vfx. Now with the Star Wars saga finally over (or so I hope) this choreography still trumps the sequels duels.
Most of these comments are really unnecessary... But boys will be boys. Anyway I just wanted to say that I have practiced saber wars with some of my friends, we got our sabers custom made and the barrel detaches from clear tube that holds the light. That's most likely what kind I saber they have so they could make this a lot more realistic In videos. :)
The new Star Wars trailer hasn't even been out for a day and already has twice as many views as this. I mean, it's understandable, seeing as that's a trailer for the actual new Star Wars movie, but damn...
15 years later and this is still the best lightsaber duel on TH-cam
16yr now. Still amazing.
We need a part 3
I'm so happy I'm not the only one searching this video
I think so too.
原点にして頂点。
Look at what Corridor crew did!
For something that's fan made, and 11 years old, this is pretty good quality.
In your time it would have just been 8 years old...
Savatron wait a minute..
Now is 14 years Old like WTF where has Time Go?
Savatron because ryan vs dorkman was made in 2003
15yrs now
TH-cam was so much simpler back then, just cat videos and Star Wars
Metro Booming No shit!!! These were the days man.
Metro Booming exactly
Some mario parodys and 5 stars here and there.. Good ol days
meow
Halo and Machinima
Man, I remember watching this in 2003 and being amazed at how well-choreographed it was, especially considering that they had no formal training. This still puts the majority of lightsaber battles from most Star Wars fan-films to shame.
Krizen Medina except it was made it 2006
RolanticZ Live Nope. I specifically remember watching it in the summer of 2003 on TheForce.net, and later on eBaumsworld; you're thinking it was made in 2006 because that's when it was featured on the front page of TH-cam and became viral.
From the Wikipedia entry:
"Ryan vs. Dorkman, often abbreviated by fans as RvD, is a series of Star Wars fan films, created by Ryan Wieber and Michael "Dorkman" Scott, and first released to the internet on March 1, 2003."
Krizen Medina 0
Krizen Medina In the beginning the fight was actually like sword fighting used to be, I believe. Although from what I remember the lightsaber fighting in Episode 7 wasn't bad
Krizen Medina
Revenge of the Sith: “WRITE THAT DOWN WRITE THAT DOWN!”
Ryan is in the VFX team credits for The Force Awakens! :D
Good for him
+pattheman777
Brandon Flyte (from Ryan vs. Brandon) did work on TFA too.
Yup, I saw his name on there too!
im guessing the ending of the battle was a hint to the force unleashed 2 bad ending.
nope this was made in 2003
I'm pretty sure this video started the whole 'Star Wars fan Film' idea, and when it came out, everyone was like "How did these two kids make a better fight than all the original movies...?" 11 years later and it still holds up.
Not quite. Back in the day, friend of mine gave me a whole stack of DVDs of TERRIBLE Star Wars fan films (and the Christmas Special). In return, I showed him this.
I think he got the better end of the deal.
It didn’t start it, but it probably popularized it.
Damn, I cant believe its been 9 years since this came out.
I've watched this vid for years
+Versace Bentley I like the Kendrick cover as your pic
LeagueOfGaming1000 Thanks man
+Versace Bentley it's been way longer than that, this was posted to youtube in 2006 but it's been around on the internet since I Believe either 2002 or 2003
+Ciaran Smith 2003
I love some of the subtle details in this. For example, the entire battle Dorkman is fighting with one hand, almost nonchalantly. But after Ryan punches him and knocks his glasses off, he goes all out and fights with both hands, as if he's finally taking the battle seriously.
The One-handed thing is an actual form used by many strategist Jedis and Siths. Count Dooku is the most famed one who uses that form.
He switches from form II to form V
such fond memories watching these lightsaber duel videos as a child and now here I am 22 years old and I still come back to watch this masterpiece
It's 2016, and this is still one of the best fan made light saber duels on TH-cam.
+TheRubbaRazza Agreed.
in my opinion this sets a new bar to duels that I have not see in any of the actual star wars films. all of the fan film duels are just so bad ass the movies can't compete. I believe if you made a fan film you should be hired on as a consultant for the duels just to make them super awesome. but that's just me
Today's Star Wars fan films are just toddlers hitting each other with plastic to royalty-free music and poorly edited sound effects.
TheRubbaRazza Agreed
2018
10 years old and its still fucking awesome
ye
mrdrpeper 11 years now.
I FOUND IT AFTER ALL THESE YEARS! I AM HOME.
Are you serious? All I did was search "real lightsaber fight" and it was the very second video. BOOM. I found it in 2 seconds.
TheSlickkEffect I typed lightsaber duel and bam
@@TheSlickkEffect123 TH-cam did a good deed for a great man
And in case you forgot, here's a reminder.
@@gangweed3244 Thank you so much! It really goes to show how much creativity the early days of TH-cam birthed. People just made what they wanted and uploaded it, without the fear of being trolled or being called 'cringe'. Hell, sometimes SNS posts can destroy your job and social life. This was mind-blowing back then, but these days anybody can use free video editing software or even AI to achieve a similar effect. It's always so good walking down memory lane.
Thank you!
Still better choreography than almost all the movie lightsaber duels
Edit: ground fighting is so underrated, would love to see more of that out of hollywood
The ground fight was creative.
18 years later, and this is STILL the best lightsaber battle on TH-cam. 💯
5 years after the first time I've seen this, it's still the best Jedi battle yet.
11 years later and this Video still stands the test of time.
Volting Master came out before I was born lol
Rule 1 about guys with glasses: Do NOT hit our glasses. We take it very personally XD.
This is almost a 20 year old video and still light years better than what Disney can put out these days.
TRUE
18 years have passed, and this fan film is better than what disney has released in last years
3:53 The last Jedi: write that down Patrick!
They need to hire these guys for Episode 7 if they haven't already. Using minimal effects, these gentlemen choreographed a more dramatic and action filled sequence than the Anakin v Obiwan part 1 in Episode 3. Props bros, as a huge Star Wars fan I can't believe I just saw this, at the behest of Mark Hamill albeit!
yes
I actually like that fight the best, its not sped up, it genuinely feels like they are trying to kill each other, its two force users (super-humans) in their prime dueling to the height of their ability and using all their skills and ability to see the future to try and kill each other. The rage in Anakin and the pain in Obiwan is almost palpable, especially at the end when Obiwan lets his control and mask slip and shows his pain at the loss of his brother, whom he had to just kill (or so he thought as he left a mortally wounded Anakin to die) while reliving the moment he lost his own master. When he says 'Its over Anakin, I have the high ground' that's a callback to the fight in the Phantom Menace, because he should have died, and he knew that. Logically he should have been cut in half by Maul, and he would have relived that moment a thousand times, whenever he had time to think a part of him would see that moment and all the different ways it should have played out and all the different ways he should have died, and no one would be able to pull that move on him because he would have thought of every way he should have died, and therefore every way he should have countered it. It is the best of both worlds for a jedi fight, immensely emotional and beautifully choreographed! This is definitely better than that hot mess in The Last Jedi though.
They were hired for the force awakens
Darth Vader were they actually?
@@Loreage yep, you can find their names in the VFX section of the movie's credits
First TH-cam video I've watched.
You and me both
+Mees same
+Mees We all have to start TH-cam somewhere, this the video that introduced me to TH-cam! :D
Same here
Mees Same
I can see Makashi used by Dorkman and Shien/Djem So used by Ryan. It's like Anakin vs Dooku all over again.
i thought i was the only that spotted it
I feel so nerdy that I got that too :)
The Makashi style is easy to spot, but I wasn't so sure if the other was Shien.
***** I'd say that it's a mix. Ryan occasionally goes into a very aggressive and brutish two handed stance that resembles V. But he often spins and dances about like IV.
***** His striking Soresu's opening stance doesn't help figuring out his style. Also, thanks, if it hadn't been for your videos I wouldn't have gotten into the technical side of Star Wars. Nice to see you commenting on different Star Wars videos, rare to see a popular TH-camr do that.
DimetriKhan The reverse grip is most often associated with Shien, but Dorkman uses that one too in this video. Anyway, I'd say that Ryan's is a mixture of forms IV and V.
Years later and this is still better than what Disney can put out.
14 years later and still one of the best lightsaber duels ever.
this was 8 fucking years ago?! HOLLY SHIT I GOT OLD, time truly flies
I can relate. o-o
my thoughts exactly
whaaaat the fuuuuuuck
lol that freaked me out too when I saw the 2006!
That was just when this particular video was posted. If you read the comments they say they finished it in March 2003. 11 fucking years ago. You are old.
You know you did a lightsaber duel right when it's exhilarating even though you know who's gonna win.
I remember watching this video in 2006, I cannot believe I managed to find It again
this is a better choreographed fight than the throne scene in the last jedi
Coming back over fourteen years later to what was very likely the first TH-cam I ever watched is quite the nostalgic pilgrimage. Even today, this video holds up as incredibly entertaining and pleasant to behold. It fully epitomizes the original purpose of TH-cam: a platform made *for the community* to share their creations with the world. Those were better, simpler times.
Despite how homogenized and soulless the corporation of TH-cam is today, it's truly great how we can go back and watch these old gems that remain cataloged for generations both old and new to enjoy. Time capsules like these are important. They remind us that true talent and genuine production exist at all points in time, hopefully inspiring a bit of optimism that times will always improve.
Ah yes, back in a simpler time when TH-cam used to be a creative outlet for artists etc to show an audience what they were capable of.
Can't believe this is 15 years ago.. one of the first vids I ever watched here
Épico hermano, vamos por viejas arroba el cruz azul y forloko carajo!!
12 years later I still think this is quality
I remember watching this with my cousin and thinking about how awesome this was...Can't believe it took me this long to decide to go looking for it
Ryan is my cousin. Lol
I will always love these videos. Along with all the old Star Wars fan stuff. The fact that it’s been over ten years amazes me.
I always wanted to make a Star Wars fan film because of videos like this. Unfortunately I never was able to and probably never will. It’s alright though. At least there’s awesome stuff like this around for me to watch instead
Every year or so I come back to these masterpieces of old TH-cam.
Same brother.
This was actually better and more creative than most of the duels in the movies, minus that extremely crappy twist ending.
That "crappy twist ending" that somehow ended up on the silver screen in the last jedi LOL. I'm not defending the ending I just think its really weird.
Veritable Veritablility dang that is Ironic lol
Funnily enough, Ryan Wieber actually worked as an FX artist on The Force Awakens
Nearly 14 years and I'm still watching this shit
That moment when a 13 year old TH-cam video has better fight choreography and camera work than either The Force Awakens or The Last Jedi...
K N stg
"better fight choreography and camera work than all of the fights in the Star Wars movies." Fixed it for you.
Totally agree with ya that fan fic ep7 8 and 9
This fight was way more enjoyable than those movies. Omg it’s so annoying to see these dudes from 16 years ago make better lightsaber duels than a billion dollar company
Well someone give this guy his “better than sequel trilogy comment” trophy so he can leave.
18 years later this remains the Father of TH-cam Lightsaber Duels
Cant believe its been 18 years
Who here in 2024
I'm here every year but I will mark 7/20/24
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Aidan Ballato Before publicly declaring its a scam and hurting the whole charity event, why don't you do some research.
Here is the Down in front forum post about it with a link to this cause. friendsinyourhead.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=1808
Here is an audio link from them describing what is going on and this charity as well. friendsinyourhead.com/index.php?id=227
And here is the Facebook page setup by them to raise awareness on his condition and charity drive. facebook.com/Supportdorkman?fref=nf
***** its real man I just searched it on google. :(
***** it's legit, and you're a moron. You are only hurting the artist here.
MarkHawkCam What's the word on DM?
I always come back and rewatch these... Still the best fan made lightsaber duel ever. Hope this has brought you both great success in your lives. MTFBWY.
16 years on and I still come back occasionally.
This battle is better than every battle in sequels
Word
One of these guys worked on the sequels
@@loganmakesvideos8652as an FX artist, should have choreographed the fights.
My dad showed me this when I was about 4 and I loved it. At the time I didn't know what TH-cam was so I always asked him to play the lightsabour video. Memories...
Why is it that Ryan and the rest seem to fight in spaces with very expensive equipment in the room? lol.
This gives me so much memories.
still the best fan lightsaber battle Ive seen on youtube, I even remember the name of this from like even a few years back..
do a crossguard battle guys!
I just watched a doc. called Backyard Blockbusters which featured this short.
Outstanding. Good effects, cinematography, and choreography.
Bravo.
17yrs later and still better than the sequels
Damn 15 years ago. Shit I'm old.
Angry Joe just sent me here.
Same
15 years and it’s still cool, this mesmerized me as a kid
Saw this video back in my middle school days. So nostalgic.
This was my introduction to the Internet thanks to my Dad. I was shown this vid when I was 3, I'm 20 now lmfao.
Lmao hell yeah your dad raised you well 💀
Who came here after Angry Joe mentioned this video? So something good did come out of the acolyte
Yep!
Affirmative.🤖
Ive seen this video a few years ago when i was looking for something better then Disney 😂but after Joe mentioned it,i came back lol
The fact that this is better than the lightsaber battles in Acolyte is crazy. Bro, they're not even talking and it's WAY BETTER.
I remember watching this as a kid. such a nostalgic video.
I can't even transition smoothly using Windows Movie Maker...
That's because you can't do shit with Movie Maker. You'll need After Effects and Premiere or Sony Vegas.
that's hella rad and I like how u guys battled on the floor that was genius
i had totaly forgot about these guys until angry joe mentioned them! such a nostalgia trip! still way better than the new disney star wars! this is what acolyte could have been XD
I used to watch this video as a kid so much. It was a couple years old then. 26 currently.
I know it isn't that big a move but at 1:56 - 1:57 that move where he blocks behind his back then strikes upward always struck me as very smooth.
Oh my god! I remember watching this when it first came out... :)
Wow, you can't tell at all that Michael has taken fencing lessons
I first watched this in 2010 and I thought it was amazing now I just found it again 14 years later!
When dorkman uses two hands the true fight begins
3:52 spoiler rey vs kylo ren? :v
Yeah 12 years early.
So like what, makashi and Shien?
And Djem so.
Yeah Dorkman was using Makashi
I think that Ryan is using a combination of Shien, Soresu and Ataru, whereas Dorkman used Makashi and Shien
Omg more star wars nerds yaaaay
(No offence;-;)
I have incredible memories of finding this, blew my mind out of the top of my freakin head. Thank you guys ⚡✨💫💥
This shall become a "TH-cam Classic"
Still one of the best lightsaber plays... EVER!
This was way ahead of its time
17 years later and it still holds up.
Trying to figure out which one I like better.
who's watching in 2016
Me
Yo!
One month later!
watching this on Halloween just because I wanted to
Try 2017
How have I never seen this?
I remember watching this when it first dropped on TH-cam. How can this be 17 years already???!!!
Now "Dorkman" knows how to display a badass Makashi,
My fav is Ataru or Atura not for sure, or the one today used, then there is jouy is my sec fav
My favorite would have to be juyo because of it's aggressiveness and use of martial arts
Here from Star Wars Theory!
Me too. It’s pretty funny. I’ll give it a like.
Thank you, SuperMega
It’s 2020 now. The nostalgia hits hard. Seeing how simple TH-cam content used to be. And how far we’ve gotten with Star Wars fan film vfx. Now with the Star Wars saga finally over (or so I hope) this choreography still trumps the sequels duels.
I don't know the battle of the heroes in Episode III was pretty epic!
LittleRedRhuari RRR doesn’t really make it any better than it was.
LittleRedRhuari RRR alright, that’s fair. I respect and will actually agree with that. Fair point.
Who is here after Rise of Skywalker and wants actually good Star Wars content?
15 years ago...... goddamn.
This battle is way better then the moderns starwars series and better than the acolyte
I have checked this video after kind'o 15 years, and this is still the best ever lightsaber duel. Congratulation! :)
So this is how they came up with Snoke's death in TLJ.
Most of these comments are really unnecessary... But boys will be boys. Anyway I just wanted to say that I have practiced saber wars with some of my friends, we got our sabers custom made and the barrel detaches from clear tube that holds the light. That's most likely what kind I saber they have so they could make this a lot more realistic In videos. :)
Mhs based?
Children these days
They say in the desc it was special effects
TH-cam can be pretty hostile.
Rodriguez what the accual fuck?
What’s up to those from @angryjoeshow where Joe referenced this video in the Acolyte ep5 video?
The new Star Wars trailer hasn't even been out for a day and already has twice as many views as this. I mean, it's understandable, seeing as that's a trailer for the actual new Star Wars movie, but damn...
I used to think this was the coolest video in existence when I was little. You should do a remake of it!
Frakk is this good. And it's from 2006? Why haven't I seen this before? I joined TH-cam in 2006 ffs.
Actually it's pre-TH-cam. It was made in '03 but uploaded in '06.
how is an 18 year old youtube video better at fighting choreography than the latest official release?
I came from watching two kids on tik tok have a lightsaber fight and someone in the comments mentioned this
Yo wtf same here
yea same @@seudcube
Yo same here bro😂
Same
Glad to see a newer generation of Star Wars fans enjoying what we grew up with.
I miss these kinds of videos i used to watch them everyday
AngryJoe sent me here
The new Star Wars: The Last Jedi copies Ryan Vs Dorkman in four moves.
LittleRedRhuari RRR Not sure what you mean. I liked TLJ and RVD.
LittleRedRhuari RRR No worries! I hear you.
I remember watching this like when i was 6 years old and I told my mom that I wanted one, i thought that was real😂
This video is STILL one of the best fan made Star Wars videos ever made in my humble opinion.
It’s been 15 years and I still come back to watch it.