The Empire of Chaumont - 'Delightfully Oppressive'

[Kwakelaar 92]

Great work on the latest video, nice with the moving people and cars.

[inquisitor 0]

I love the update. I eagerly await another one.

The videos are welcome addition to the CJ. I like them. !


Edit: Welcome to page 23!

[sloppet 3]

OMMFG! now this is what u call a great update

[Nik-nik 3]

Hi Jarno,

I am glad I am back after a very bussy month of December. Love those updates and videos you showed us.

Looking forward to more.

 

Nik-Nik

[ElmarO 0]

Very nice summary of Chaumont. And you did a very nice job on the videos.

[jarnomiedema 52]

Hey all! Thanks for all your wonderful comments! I'm really glad to hear you've all enjoyed the video, because that means that you're probably going to enjoy today's update as well!

 

Does that mean a new video is coming up?

 

Indeed!

 

For the past few days, I've been recording new animations in Simcity, created several animated gif's and then tried to make a movie.. However, this time my computer protested and nearly shut down under the pressure.. The problem were the animated gif's, who were simply taking up too much memory space. I checked the task monitor while I was importing gif's into the movie maker and the memory usage almost shot through the roof!

 

For a moment I was at my wits end, until I realized that Animation Shop also allows you to export animations into AVI's.. I fiddled around a bit with the settings and actually turned all the animated gif's into avi's.. The avi's were all about a quarter of the size of the original gif's.. So, from now on, no more animated gif's for me..

 

In any case, the video you're about to see is based off some of my earliest memories of classical music.. Whenever I was watching a Warner Brothers Cartoon with a sunrise, there was the music 'Morning Suite' by Edvard Grieg.. I decided that I could do the exact same thing, but this time for Chaumont..

 

As far as I'm concerned this is the best movie I've made so far.. I've also uploaded it to the website where I uploaded the previous video, so you can watch it in different sizes and download it to see it in Full Screen..

 

The title of the movie is 'Imperial Dawn' and you'll see why as soon as you get to see it.. (Turn your speakers up for the best experience! )

 

Imperial Dawn  

 

Click the link above to see the movie.. I hope you'll enjoy watching it as much as I enjoyed making it!

 

Now, last, but not least, the personal replies!

 

Personal Replies:

 

Louisville327: Thanks for your comment, Louisville327! Who knows? Maybe someday I'll hit a barrier.. For now, we'll just keep steaming straight ahead at full speed..

 

Gridlock: Thanks for commenting, Gridlock! I'm a big fan of Cossacks II as well.. It's a shame the game has so many bugs, but hey.. I'll make up for it in Simcity..

 

Dr. Frickenstein: Thank you for your comments, Dr. Frickenstein! And more you'll get!

 

BourneID: Thanks for your comments, BourneID! The work is indeed a lot more than the usual time it takes to insert static screenshots, but it has indeed been well worth the effort.. Again, I would like to thank you for putting the idea in my head! As for your second comment, like I said above, the gif's are huge size-wise, but their quality is indisputable.. The AVI's are a good second choice, but the quality is slightly reduced.. I'm not able to export them as mov's or mpeg's, but that doesn't matter.. The avi's are handled a lot better by the Windows Movie Maker, so I'm definitely not complaining..

 

Pepsi71Ocean: Thanks for the comments, Pepsi71Ocean! As for the embassies, I'm a little confused, because I thought the Phoenix Empire was in an alternate universe situation.. If that isn't the case, than I misunderstood and I wouldn't mind exchanging embassies..

 

JerebannusXVI: I'm glad to hear you were able to see the video, Phil! And even better to hear you enjoyed it! Thanks for your comments! I hope you've enjoyed 'Imperial Dawn' as well..

 

Shadow_Assassin: Thanks for commenting, SA! I will try to do my best to keep it up!

 

Threeswept: Thank you for your comment, Threeswept! I'll see what I can do about including men and women in black leather in my next video!

 

Tracker: Tracker, the effect is basically another layer of the same image, but with slightly elevated contrast and a radiated fade effect.. When the two layers are combined, you get that which you've seen so far.. As for your second comment, I'm not sure what you mean by nr. 1, do you mean for Chaumont to join the SCJU or to establish diplomatic relations with them? I have been asked to join the SCJU, but I didn't think that was a good idea, given Chaumont's political signature.. As for Wikipedia.. Thanks! I knew that for some time, but always good to hear it's still on there!

 

Equilibria: Thanks for commenting, Equilibria! I'm glad to hear you liked the airport.. I'm still trying to get used to it..

 

Oroen: Thank you for leaving your comment, Oroen! Good to hear you enjoyed the video and all the aspects of Chaumont.. A lot more coming up in the future!

 

Slann: Thanks for returning for another comment, Slann! I hope you got to see the video after you posted your reply.. I've been a bit busy indeed, so Chaumont can sometimes drift on and off of page 1 of the CJ section.. Fortunately the commenters keep her on page 1 every now and then.. As for your PM, I think I got it, but I'm not sure if I replied.. I think I did, but that may have ended up somewhere in the Simtropolis Black Hole.. I'll make sure I send you a reply tonight.. Thanks for the well wishes.. Same here!

 

6Underground: Sexy, eh? Now there's a phrase I haven't heard before when anyone was describing Chaumont.. Thanks for your wonderful comment! The monument you were inquiring about is the Washington Monument.. As for a visit of HRH, Chaumont is looking forward to it! In fact, I've already begun to search my Hornblower DVD's for some good shots that might appear in a future update.. (You'll hear from me in a PM soon..) Again: Thanks, 6U!

 

The boy formerly known as Evil Muzz: Wow.. Now there's a long username.. You can find all the details regarding Chaumont's government on page 1, but basically Chaumont is a undemocratic empire with some democratic institutions to keep up the appearance of a working democracy.. (Hard to describe, but you'll understand after watching the second update on page 1.. ) As for embassies, Chaumont is always interested in exchanging embassies..

 

Leech10: Thanks for your comment, Leech10!

 

Goldfish4209: The taxiway between the runways is because that's the only way planes that land on the outermost runway can reach the main terminals.. Thanks for commenting!

 

ChocolateMax285: Thanks for leaving your comment, Choco! I think the ambassador might have to wait for a while, but hey.. When I keep pushing out these movies, I don't think anyone will complain..

 

Kwakelaar: Thanks for dropping by and leaving a comment, Kwakelaar! If you enjoyed the last video, I think you'll enjoy this one too!

 

Inquisitor: Thanks for introducing page 23, Inquisitor! And thanks for commenting!

 

Sloppet: Thanks for your comment, Sloppet! Did you see the video?

 

Nik-nik: Thank you for your comment, Nik-nik! I'm glad to hear you enjoyed the update and the video!

 

Elmar0: Thanks for leaving your comment, Elmar0! I really enjoy making these videos, so expect to see more of them in the future! For the mean time, I hope you've enjoyed 'Imperial Dawn' as well!

 

 

That's it for today, everybody! I hope you enjoyed the video!

[bokrif 18]

Such a mood it creates. This video is great!

[Dr. Frickenstein 0]

The video's ABSOLUTELY great! fantastic! BRILLIANT!!! Well, I think I've no words for your video!

Maybe some bunnies and such can help:

Sorry for the big amount of smileys, moderators and 56K's.

Date: 1/11/2006 10:50:26 AM Author: jarnomiedema

(...)

Dr. Frickenstein: Thank you for your comments, Dr. Frickenstein! And more you'll get!

(...)

 

Can I expect MORE NICE STUFF FROM YOU??? That's why:

- Chaumont's listened in Wikipedia.

- You got a Trixie.

- I listened Chaumont in my signature.

 

To make it short: nice work jarno!

[Jerebannus XVI 7]

Deliciously oppressive that tasted really nice, what a nice meal for breakfast, lol. Jarno, you have out done yourself completely this time. This is a totally new record. I  was so impressed. I totally loved it, what a fantastic piece of work. I love it and i think Simtropolis should have a virtual museum where masterpieces like these which are usually carefully crafted should go to. It is the Imperial Dawn indeed. Wow, wow, wow.......................

 

I really have no words to describe the video, it simply is amazingly stunning.!!!!! wow, great, great.

 

-P

[newyorkrunaway1 110]

Very Nice CJ! I can't believe I have missed this one!

(see sig for details)

[pnorrell 4]

I'm blown away by the videos. Even Maxis couldn't have made a better commercial for the game.

[pepsi71ocean 2]

The Phoenix Empire exists on earth, and is now colonising foreign planets like mars and another planet nemed Earthtron. well that somewhat a lie the Triple Alliance is annexing earthtron. its all the same.

 EDIT: Jarno i love the videos you need to teach me how to do that!

 

EDIT: Jan 13, Were're sorry jarno but the Phoenix Goverment has been suspended. And riots are breaking out. Were're sorry but an internal investigation has ordered the congress suspended.

    Bottom line: untill further notice we are unable to exchange diplomatic relations until some internal and external matters are cleared up.

[JoeEdwardz 0]

This is a fantastic CJ, the cities themselves are spectacular, and the back stories are so imaginative. In particular, the video clips are impressive, I don't think I've seen them in any other journal.

 

One question - What music have you used for the 'Recent Events in Chaumont' film? I admire your the use of music in the videos, especially synchronising the events on the screen with the phrasing of the music, which was most impressive during the dawn sequence with the Grieg.

[Goldfish4209 9]

WOW. That vid was impressive. How do you make those? How do you make animated Gifs?

[Kwakelaar 92]

You even managed to find a Norwegian piece of music just for me Uuah, I guess not just for me.

This is indeed your best video so far.
The beginning with the nature, animals and then the steamtrain, very well done.
For some serious CJ-ing Chaumont is the place to be.

[frogface 354]

Just watched the video, I was very impressed and its interesting to actually see a city in someone's Cj alive as usually its static pictures. The music was also a nice touch I look forward to future updates

[jasperdeman.nl 1]

Wohoohohohooooooooo, great updates!

 

Love it love it love it!

Nice videos, brings life to it all (even more than the pictures!).

The Pic update was cool too, I always love seeing you work!

 

ALL HAIL THE EMPERROR!!!

[SYM Productions 7]

WOW!!!  Omg Jarnie you're a CJ genius!  I have never visited yours before but I heard so much great stuff about it that I just HAD to visit.  And boy am I glad I did... fantastic, clear, pictures that are so realistic this is my exact state:

Man have I got lots to catch up on... keep it up! 

 

- CDI_spy

[slann 0]

WoW Jarno!

Jaw Dropping Videos! (I finally managed to get them to work)! It is almost like those country adds you see on CNN and BBC - Visit Chaumont will fit rite in!

*Cheers*

Yep - the PM went into the Simtrop Blackhole of PMs *sigh* Hope to hear from ye soon!

Once again - Good Work!!!

[Nik-nik 3]

Wow Jarno. A great video again. Music is very appropriate. Love it!

 

[fgottes 5]

Congrats on another great video production.  The stampeding deer and ferry turning around and docking are really entertaining.  It great to see the city in motion. 

[Simbourgeois 139]

I shall say that I've been touched to the bottom of my heart when watching the Imperial Dawn - it was certainly one of the best things... no the best one what I have seen in relation to SC4. This surpasses every limits made by the game - one can really forget that it's a game.

 

You have totally changed the meaning of the term City Journal - this is not a CJ like others, but a place for a true artistic expression... This is absolutely outstanding !!! And I did not choose the name by hasard - this CJ really stands out !!!

 

Yours sincerely,

Simbourgeois

Mayor of Belleville

 

P.S. It would be really great if you would make a video with The Hall of the Mountain Hill... Oooh, the Imperial Dawn makes me dream - when writing this post, I was listening to this wonderful music again and again...

[Dsrwhat316 12]

wow, i must say that you put a lot of time and effort into making these video clips of Chaumont. the building in the second pic is especially eye-catching. great job on the update and videos, can't wait to see more of Chaumont in the future!

[pepsi71ocean 2]

*man running down the street*

*gunshots go off as he jumps on the back of a C-130*

*Give this to the Chaumont Conslate*

*man dies*

 

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[bourneid 13]

Great movie yet again. About the AVI's...that was sorta the point I was trying to get at....I am not to familure with animationshop, but in photoshop you are able to export an animated gif to several diffrent formatts such as MPEG4,avi,pixar,mov. and many more. Movie maker can handle them better the a animated gif.

 

[hobostank 8]

simply amazing!

[jarnomiedema 52]

THANK YOU for the comments, everyone! I will reply to them shortly, but in the mean time, feel free to enjoy this edition of the Imperial Times.. As you can see, the paper has decided to revisit it's front page to accommodate more news and fit in with other modern newspapers..

That was it for now! Again: thanks so much for the comments!

[choco1 4]

The video was a great watch mate! I just loved your choice in the music, it was beautifully designed! You should be proud.

The paper was great as well, I enjoyed reading the stories, particularily the international ones, I've been thinking about joining the SCJU, and I might just now. Well done!

[Cjah 15]

Awesome Newspaper!

I still think this CJ is one of the finest around and most excellently detailed.

 

Great job!

[ginchael 1]

Wow. So much tension in the Sim World...

Still lovin' it.