Checkertails Part 2 - The P-51 Era is now online :)

[SlipBall]

Incredibly cool thanks Mystic!

[Mysticpuma]

Thanks guys, I appreciate the feedback. I look at feedback as my 'earnings' for making the Documentary for free, so I appreciate you taking the time to post. Cheers.

[Mysticpuma]

The Veterans share their thoughts after watching Part 2 in California in August:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XHY4hUXs9EQ

Cheers, MP

[t4trouble]

Amazing work Mysticpuma.

Thank you

[KG26_Alpha]

Nice documentary of the 325th Checkertails

Was it a struggle to decide colour or BW for the IL2 clips ?




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[Mysticpuma]

Not really a struggle, but I did decide against making all the footage "old film" style.

If you see the clip where the Mustang's dive into the 64 FW-190's it starts "old film" then goes to IL2 (with some effects). I originally was going to keep all IL2 footage "old" but, after reviewing it, it just didn't sit right for me.

I also tried film grain, but again, it just didn't need it.

The still images from IL2 (illustrate Tom Batey circling his downed wingman and Jack Kinney shooting down a 190) had the grain effect, which looks fine for stills, but I just didn't like it when the video was rolling.

Maybe Part 3.......NOPE!!! Not going to happen

Thanks for the question and interest, cheers, MP

[kammo]

¨First one was excellent. Now downloading the second one.

I have to admire your hard work you have put into this. The very idea of documenting these peoples experiences is humbling. To do this for free with such a noble intentions is a rarity but also absolutely vital because without You me or anyonelse wouldn't have the opportunity to learn about these men. I'm also moved to think how good it must have felt for those old men to see that there is interest in the world to know what they went through during the war. I applaud you sir!

Kimmo

P.S do you have any plans for torrent dl? Would be easier to pass it a long to other people since torrent is quite much faster....

[335th_GRAthos]

T h a n k s !


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[macro]

thoroughly enjoyable watch. well done.

beer in drop tanks, who'd have thought of that.

[KG26_Alpha]

Originally Posted by macro

thoroughly enjoyable watch. well done.

beer in drop tanks, who'd have thought of that.

Yanks of course.

Real men drink warm beer

@ MP

Yes I suppose I was expecting the BW continuity to follow with the IL2 inserts, still it looks great, the vets were pleased too.

Now about a Axis bomber squad ......... next movie...........KG something...............................where'd ya go......