Animation: Making and Remaking Karateka (1982-2012)
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ธ.ค. 2012
- Read about the making of 1984 Karateka in Jordan's old journals: jordanmechner.com/journals
In this video, Jordan Mechner, creator of Karateka and Prince of Persia, explains the rotoscoping method he pioneered in 1982 to create Karateka's distinctively fluid animation -- a predecessor of the technique he adapted 4 years later for Prince of Persia.
More about the original Karateka and the 2012 remake at jordanmechner.com/projects/ka...
Video produced by Earl Newton (dot com). - เกม
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That game has been in the hearts and minds of so many people. Thanks for making that funny animation of falling off the cliff.
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The very first animation in Karateka, when he climbs up from the mountain, was the best story element of the game for me. It seemed useless to waste probably a few days rotoscoping an animation like that, but the fact the protagonist didn't just appear on screen but climbed from somewhere, suggested a background story that ignited my imagination. So it was worth it. Thanks and can't wait to play K2.
Amazing video! Back in the days i spent days & nights playing Karateka on my Amiga 500. Sweet memories!
These are really neat videos, Jordan. Thanks so much for uploading them. The stories about how the original made and then the stories about how the remake are being made are really interesting to hear!!
Jordan you are a genius ! a real artist ! The love for your games will be forever and ever !
Thanks for sharing! I remember Karateka was one of the first game I've ever seen on the commodore as a child, and the animation was absolutely outstanding, I was always wondering how was it even possible to make it that good. Of course later I was learning about rotoscope animation but still it was an amazing achievement back then to make it happen with 8 bit computers! Definitely a milestone in computer history. Thanks again for sharing this little documentary.
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It'd be really cool if the fighting movements in the remake were created with a real martial arts instructor, as the original had its movements copied from a real Karate teacher. But even with fights looking cartoon-ish, the game is still such a lovely reimagining with new additions so elegantly implemented. Thank you so much for creating this remake! :)
Is this Jordans real channel? If so Jordan I must thank you for the magical experience of The Last Express. This game happened during one of my lifes peak experiences and was an amazing journey. Truly magical
Genius, Jordan.
Really love your work Jordan, i still go back to play the original prince of persia games 1 +2 now and then, real classic games, very inspiring! ^_^
Very interesting. I think original Karateka and Prince of Persia are seamless combination of old and new technology to create something very innovative. Rotoscoping was old method, but combining it with new medium (computer games) was a stroke of genius.
I knew there had to be some sort of human movement behind Karateka. Loved it in the 80s!
this is just awesome, why don't you do something like this about the first Prince of Persia? anyway Jordan greets from Italy
When is the UK release of this game for PS3?
Is the bow before the fight gives You something ???? PS. Thank You!
Can you do a refurb the last express
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where's "music?" IM DYING HERE!
Why didn't you use the super 8 camera to capture your brother for Prince of Persia? (my all-time fav game, btw.)
I think this is a joke, but he did that for Prince of Persia only it was VHS
No, I'm not joking. The thing is that, because he captured it in VHS, he had to go buy the best VHS player he could find (though he managed to return it later) so that he could get clear still images while he advanced the video frame by frame.
Sure, with a VHS camera he could record it more than once using the same tape. And in the end he got his money back from the VHS player, but still.
I'm guessing VHS was good enough for what he wanted and less expensive... unless he'd have to keep the player, then he would've been screwed!
Oh yeah I know about that,I watched a video where he explained it. I also read his Journal. I just thought you were kidding because you pretty much got it spot on in your first comment XD
it look more like the Fist 2
Just tutorial how to ruin a great art game with implement a modern technology. (IMHFO)
First part with rotoscope is the true and cool thing. (hardcore) Respect to the author and his original masterpiece.
Man , Karateka is outdate game but prince of persia is timeless masterpiece
Am I the only one who mispronounced the title?
We need a 8bit tribute