WC3 Special Effects Secret Revealed (April 13, 2005)

Cpl Hades · 04-12-2005, 17:00

Rylex took a closer look at Plywood Fiend's original music video and noticed something a little odd that no doubt most people have never noticed. In the scene where Thrakhath kills Blair, he lifts Blair off of the ground. A closer inspection of the video reveals what appears to be a human hand giving Thrakhath a helping.. erm.. hand. That sneaky hand may be helping lift Blair up, or it may be preventing Blair from delivering a swift kick to the groin to the Prince. If you think you know what that hand is doing, click the Discuss link below and let us know!

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Original update published on April 13, 2005

Starman · 04-13-2005, 14:26

I just find it funny that its gone unnoticed for all these years

Bandit LOAF · 04-13-2005, 14:59

I think it's been known about -- I remember watching WC3 scenes off the 3DO port with Joe Garrity and having him point that out years ago.

Marc · 04-13-2005, 15:22

That hand is clearly trying to steal Blair's boot. Shamefull, just shamefull. The man's a few seconds away from death and someone is already trying to get the guy's boots off of him...

Plywood Fiend · 04-13-2005, 16:03

Its not enough that he's getting clawed to death, but poor Colonel Blair has to have some weirdo groping his leg.

Even if Kilrathi can lift huge weights, shouldn't Blair's weight put a considerable strain on Thrakhath's finger? I mean imagine trying to lift weights with only your index finger.

I'm not sure a kick would be feasible from that angle, and if he tried its likely that Blair would just make the pain worse.

Is there any mention of 'Blair Lifting personel' on the credits list?

KrisV · 04-13-2005, 17:08

"Bla1r" posted a thread about this two years ago. There were no pictures and the thread didn't really take off.

McGruff · 04-13-2005, 19:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marc

That hand is clearly trying to steal Blair's boot. Shamefull, just shamefull. The man's a few seconds away from death and someone is already trying to get the guy's boots off of him...

He's not going to need them anymore, not to mention the fact that Blair is a celebrity on Earth and Kilrah - his boots might fetch a pretty fair price.

Mjr. Whoopass · 04-13-2005, 21:06

Maybe they used a Mark Hammil puppet, and Thrakath pulled the puppet off the hand. Or maybe Mark Hammil IS a puppet.

Rylex · 04-14-2005, 04:30

yeah I was quite sure that somebody else discovered this video "feature"... I just remember the first time when playing WC3 back in 1995 (yeah a bit late I know but my computer was to slow in 1993/1994) ... I immediately recognized it in the video.

Later I've seen this video more often but I didn't see the effect. Then after watching the music video I saw it again...

...well...

....I just think the force is not with Mr. Blair in this video scene...

...perhaps it's the belping hand of Darth Vader who helpes him a bit up *~~~*

TopGun · 04-14-2005, 05:06

That was indeed funny

It's like seeing the Strings when someone is supposed to be flying

Erkle · 04-14-2005, 07:56

Did anyone else notice the binder clip on the back of a guys helmet in the WC4 music video?

Edx · 04-14-2005, 08:25

Clearly someone is trying to steal Blairs balls.

Ed

iCe · 04-14-2005, 08:53

if that's not enought, it looks like the Kilrathi Guard in the background is trying to gun rape Blair by putting his gun is Blair's rear turret

Dyret · 04-14-2005, 10:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by iCe

if that's not enought, it looks like the Kilrathi Guard in the background is trying to gun rape Blair by putting his gun is Blair's rear turret

Guess they let Ginger write part of the script.

TomGaines · 04-14-2005, 10:51

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cpl Hades

In the scene where Thrakhath kills Blair, he lifts Blair off of the ground. A closer inspection of the video reveals what appears to be a human hand giving Thrakhath a helping.. erm.. hand.

You just ruined Wing Commander 3 for me

Plywood Fiend · 04-14-2005, 12:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dyret

Guess they let Ginger write part of the script.

snigger

TopGun · 04-14-2005, 14:02

Quote:

Originally Posted by TomGaines

You just ruined Wing Commander 3 for me

you must not have heard of WC IV then

04-12-2005, 17:00	#1
Cpl Hades Mr. Kat Administrator Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Southampton, UK Posts: 1,373	WC3 Special Effects Secret Revealed (April 13, 2005) Rylex took a closer look at Plywood Fiend's original music video and noticed something a little odd that no doubt most people have never noticed. In the scene where Thrakhath kills Blair, he lifts Blair off of the ground. A closer inspection of the video reveals what appears to be a human hand giving Thrakhath a helping.. erm.. hand. That sneaky hand may be helping lift Blair up, or it may be preventing Blair from delivering a swift kick to the groin to the Prince. If you think you know what that hand is doing, click the Discuss link below and let us know! -- Original update published on April 13, 2005

04-13-2005, 14:26	#2
Starman Cadet Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Essex, United Kingdom Posts: 63	I just find it funny that its gone unnoticed for all these years __________________ "The price of freedom is eternal vigilance." Thomas Jefferson (1743-1826) / Admiral Geoffrey Tolwyn (2612-2674) Got some news0r?

04-13-2005, 14:59	#3
Bandit LOAF It wears the skull of its dead mother on its head. When it becomes lonesome, it is said to cry loudly. Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Ashton, MD, USA Posts: 23,947	I think it's been known about -- I remember watching WC3 scenes off the 3DO port with Joe Garrity and having him point that out years ago. __________________ Long live the Confederation, Ben "Bandit" Lesnick, LMG. "You go, Loaf! Get some!" -JPG

04-13-2005, 15:22	#4
Marc Captain Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: 3rd Rock Posts: 479	That hand is clearly trying to steal Blair's boot. Shamefull, just shamefull. The man's a few seconds away from death and someone is already trying to get the guy's boots off of him... __________________ "Untill you realise that someday you will die, you are useless"_fightclub

04-13-2005, 16:03	#5
Plywood Fiend 1st Lieutenant Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: England Posts: 210	Its not enough that he's getting clawed to death, but poor Colonel Blair has to have some weirdo groping his leg. Even if Kilrathi can lift huge weights, shouldn't Blair's weight put a considerable strain on Thrakhath's finger? I mean imagine trying to lift weights with only your index finger. I'm not sure a kick would be feasible from that angle, and if he tried its likely that Blair would just make the pain worse. Is there any mention of 'Blair Lifting personel' on the credits list? __________________ A pox on the eye! I'd pluck it out if I knew where it was.

04-13-2005, 17:08	#6
KrisV Space Marshal Administrator Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Reid System Posts: 3,168	"Bla1r" posted a thread about this two years ago. There were no pictures and the thread didn't really take off. __________________ The Wing Commander CIC Forum Rules

04-13-2005, 21:06	#8
Mjr. Whoopass I was going to say something funny about what you did, but looking at this silly robot made me too happy to remember what to write. Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Bloomington/Normal Illinois Posts: 840	Maybe they used a Mark Hammil puppet, and Thrakath pulled the puppet off the hand. Or maybe Mark Hammil IS a puppet. __________________ "Being a Christian isn't always a cruise ship to heaven. It's often like boarding the TCS Midway surrounded by Nephilim, stationed at the gates of Hell, and getting a refit in Heaven."

04-14-2005, 04:30	#9
Rylex Cadet Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Germany - Bavaria Posts: 43	:) yeah I was quite sure that somebody else discovered this video "feature"... I just remember the first time when playing WC3 back in 1995 (yeah a bit late I know but my computer was to slow in 1993/1994) ... I immediately recognized it in the video. Later I've seen this video more often but I didn't see the effect. Then after watching the music video I saw it again... ...well... ....I just think the force is not with Mr. Blair in this video scene... ...perhaps it's the belping hand of Darth Vader who helpes him a bit up ~~~

04-14-2005, 05:06	#10
TopGun Vampire Ace Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Portsmouth, UK Posts: 3,367	That was indeed funny It's like seeing the Strings when someone is supposed to be flying __________________ Wing Commander, Alpha Wing, Wolfpack Squadron, TCS William Eisen

04-14-2005, 07:56	#11
Erkle 1st Lieutenant Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: CT Posts: 254	Did anyone else notice the binder clip on the back of a guys helmet in the WC4 music video? __________________ I am only feeling for broken ribs........

04-14-2005, 08:25	#12
Edx Captain Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 397	Clearly someone is trying to steal Blairs balls. Ed

04-14-2005, 08:53	#13
iCe Lieutenant Colonel Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 930	if that's not enought, it looks like the Kilrathi Guard in the background is trying to gun rape Blair by putting his gun is Blair's rear turret

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