Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update!

Tuesday, February 13th, 2007 10:04PM CST

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I just got a call from our very own Ryan (Seibertron himself) after coming back from seeing the special Tranformers Movie Preview tonight in New York. He stated that he got to see about 25 minutes of the movie and he had one thing to say...

INCREDIBLE!

Update: Ryan just gave me a call and explained what has been going on the past 2 days. The hotel he was at had limited internet conectivity and he wasnt able to get the review posted yet, and now tonight more good news he doesnt know if he is going to be able to get out of New York because of weather delays with Jet Blue. He is stuck in the Air port right now trying to figure out if he is going to be able to make it home or even what time. So stay tuned to Seibertron.com and the review will be posted ASAP.

~Air Commander Starscream~

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Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21216)
Posted by Hotrod on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:06pm CST

I can not wait to see what he has to say.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21217)
Posted by Darth Bombshell on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:06pm CST

Nuckin' Fawsome! :grin:

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21218)
Posted by osiricon on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:07pm CST

I read a review on another site and they said it was great!! Not going to take away from this site so I will not say anymore until seibertron's review!!

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21226)
Posted by Nemesis_Apoc on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:08pm CST

It must be related to this that I found at Tformers.com earlier.

http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic. ... 3ec2fbe2f8

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21227)
Posted by Chosen on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:09pm CST

Already reviewed here, but some stuff could be mentioned here that they would omit, and vice versa. I imagine everyone attending has been rushing to get their thoughts online.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21229)
Posted by bumblezzz on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:09pm CST

Ive already read about it. It sound pretty kick ass that scenes were blackout vs Army. Sam hitting on Mikela and bumblebee helps out
and yes prime with a mouth.
loads of comedy.
really sound better than the original movie and possibly the best Bay movie ever. not worth being called bayformers.
and bb has an airfresaner that has a yellow vw buggy the says b-octh

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21231)
Posted by bumblezzz on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:10pm CST

Dammit I was to late

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21235)
Posted by jgilkinson on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:11pm CST

sounds fantastic... cant wait for more

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21236)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:12pm CST

Lucky bastard, Lets hope some one snuck in a camera

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21238)
Posted by Air Commander Starscream on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:13pm CST

Oooooo interesting.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21251)
Posted by Marcus Rush on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:18pm CST

a movie's largest critics now singing its praises? Damn this is gotta be one hell of a movie to induce that sort of transformation.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21253)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:18pm CST

This I look forward to!

We're gonna hear alot of reviews anbout this movie, but this is the one we know we can trust!

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21255)
Posted by Greed on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:19pm CST

Megatron_Wolf wrote:Lucky bastard, Lets hope some one snuck in a camera

You know someone did.

I'm still on the fence as whether or not I'll see this movie.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21257)
Posted by Ninja Sixshot on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:20pm CST

id probably have to wait until tommorrow to read it. cant wait

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21259)
Posted by Liege Evilmus on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:22pm CST

This must be the suprise he mentioned last week :-?

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21277)
Posted by MysteriousDewd on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:42pm CST

Rawk on! Hope he gives a kickbutt review on it.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21280)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:46pm CST

Nemesis_Apoc wrote:It must be related to this that I found at Tformers.com earlier.

http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic. ... 3ec2fbe2f8

I would check this thread there is a synopsis of what was shown

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21295)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on February 13th, 2007 @ 10:58pm CST

I want to know who dose BB and Blackouts voices and if Prime sounds like PRIME. This movie is going to ride on if the bots act and sound like G1
And it sucks typing on a PSP

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21297)
Posted by Immortal Starscream on February 13th, 2007 @ 11:09pm CST

ooo best news ive heard all day!!! i cant wait to read that reveiw.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21300)
Posted by Greed on February 13th, 2007 @ 11:11pm CST

Megatron_Wolf wrote:I want to know who dose BB and Blackouts voices and if Prime sounds like PRIME. This movie is going to ride on if the bots act and sound like G1
And it sucks typing on a PSP

BB is a mute that can only speak through music while in his alt mode.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21311)
Posted by D-340 on February 13th, 2007 @ 11:26pm CST

Hey, Siebs, tell me you'll have it up prior to/around 2:30am :PRAY:

. I'm stuck at work, and that's my next break.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21315)
Posted by Seibertron on February 13th, 2007 @ 11:33pm CST

Okay, I just got back from dinner with Ben Yee (bwtf.com) and Kevin and Jason Lukis (unicron.com). Kevin and Jason just left the bar downstairs and now it's time for me to work before I hit the sack. Man, tomorrow is going to suck for sleep.

I still think the robots could have been designed better ... but after watching the Autobots interact in a scene that I won't mention here, I'm convinced finally that the movie guys got it right.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21316)
Posted by timshinn73 on February 13th, 2007 @ 11:34pm CST

Here's another take on the Preview:

http://transformersclub.com

Features a short Bay interview. Interesting read.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21329)
Posted by First-Aid on February 13th, 2007 @ 11:58pm CST

Damnit...I was going to wait up for the post, but I started studying and it made me sleepy...who knew there were so many different complications involved with pregnancy??? I'm 60 pages in and can't keep my eyes open, so the important stuff will have to wait till morning...and so will my studying :-P

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21330)
Posted by Prowl76 on February 14th, 2007 @ 12:00am CST

I can't wait. It sounds like this movie is going to blow everyone away. Can't wait to see it.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21331)
Posted by Megatron Wolf on February 14th, 2007 @ 12:02am CST

were the hell in new york was it shown? i live on long island and didnt hear anything. if id have known i wouldve gone. god damn it

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21333)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on February 14th, 2007 @ 12:03am CST

Seibertron wrote:Okay, I just got back from dinner with Ben Yee (bwtf.com) and Kevin and Jason Lukis (unicron.com). Kevin and Jason just left the bar downstairs and now it's time for me to work before I hit the sack. Man, tomorrow is going to suck for sleep.

I still think the robots could have been designed better ... but after watching the Autobots interact in a scene that I won't mention here, I'm convinced finally that the movie guys got it right.

Oh boo Tell me I don't care

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21337)
Posted by Burn on February 14th, 2007 @ 12:07am CST

Alpha Strike wrote:a movie's largest critics now singing its praises? Damn this is gotta be one hell of a movie to induce that sort of transformation.

You're suprised by the change of heart? ;;)

Of course it's ironic that people who condemned the movie based on un-finished material now seem to be praising it based on the opinions of others who have only seen a small sampling.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21340)
Posted by Wheeljack35 on February 14th, 2007 @ 12:09am CST

Most of us based how the movie would be on the look of the bots

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21348)
Posted by Seibertron on February 14th, 2007 @ 12:25am CST

Hey guys,

I've written about 1/2 of my review of the "event" so far. I haven't gotten to writing about the incredible scenes that we saw at the theatre. I'm falling asleep writing this since I only got about 4 hours of sleep last night and have been up since 7 this morning (Eastern). I have a long day of traveling tomorrow and will have plenty of time to finish writing my review then. I'm going to get some sleep tonight and promise that there'll be a review up on the site within 24 hours. New York kicked my ass. It's been a blast but I'm beat!

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21350)
Posted by The Collector on February 14th, 2007 @ 12:27am CST

Ok, this I find very interesting ...

I asked, "Why is Optimus Prime a long nose Peter-built model rather than the classic flat-nose version?" Bay responded explaining that the flat-nose version would not allow Prime to realistically transform into the 28-foot tall robot they were looking for. The classic look gave Prime a height of only 23 feet, while the longer nose gives Prime more to work with when transforming. This height difference was a factor in keeping Megatron and Prime in the proper scale to each other.

Damn, if I'd known Bay wanted a TALL Optimus I would've sent him MY design! Its based on a Peterbilt VERY close to the movie's, (MINUS the flames!) and is surprisingly faithful to G1 OP. I actually went to a Peterbilt yard with my measuring tape, did the numbers, and mine came out at 36 feet, give or take about 2 feet.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21352)
Posted by Seibertron on February 14th, 2007 @ 12:28am CST

Burn wrote:
Alpha Strike wrote:a movie's largest critics now singing its praises? Damn this is gotta be one hell of a movie to induce that sort of transformation.

You're suprised by the change of heart?

Of course it's ironic that people who condemned the movie based on un-finished material now seem to be praising it based on the opinions of others who have only seen a small sampling.

It wasn't a small sampling. It was about 25 minutes of film. 4 different scenes. Sure, there's a lot that we haven't seen but what I did see was absolutely incredible. I still think there were better ways to do the robot modes but what I saw tonight was mind blowing. I get it now. Now I understand what they were trying to tell us when they said "you need to wait until you see this in person, see a Transformer transform."

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21355)
Posted by Seibertron on February 14th, 2007 @ 12:30am CST

Greed wrote:
Megatron_Wolf wrote:Lucky bastard, Lets hope some one snuck in a camera

You know someone did.

I'm still on the fence as whether or not I'll see this movie.

I would highly doubt it. It was mostly people in suits. Not the kind of people that would be sneaking in a camera.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21356)
Posted by Seibertron on February 14th, 2007 @ 12:31am CST

Megatron_Wolf wrote:were the hell in new york was it shown? i live on long island and didnt hear anything. if id have known i wouldve gone. god damn it

It was invitation only and was not open to the public.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21359)
Posted by TheMuffin on February 14th, 2007 @ 12:35am CST

Good to know you've been swayed for the most part. Maybe it'll get a few others to rethink whether or not they'll see it. Regardless I'm glad you're not posting this till morning. Gives me a chance to sleep before reading a long review.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21391)
Posted by Stormrider on February 14th, 2007 @ 1:27am CST

Nemesis_Apoc wrote:It must be related to this that I found at Tformers.com earlier.

http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic. ... 3ec2fbe2f8

Did anyone see this from the article:

Michael Bay also stated that it takes them something like 38 hours to render 1 frame of the film with the robots in it.

38 hours for 1 frame? There's either very few frames with robots in it or else Bay needs to get moving quickly if he wants to make deadline.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21392)
Posted by Stormrider on February 14th, 2007 @ 1:30am CST

Seibertron wrote:
Megatron_Wolf wrote:were the hell in new york was it shown? i live on long island and didnt hear anything. if id have known i wouldve gone. god damn it

It was invitation only and was not open to the public.

Well, I am very glad they invited you. I give Dreamworks or Paramount credit if they were the ones who offered you an invitation.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21394)
Posted by TheMuffin on February 14th, 2007 @ 1:33am CST

stormrider wrote:
Nemesis_Apoc wrote:It must be related to this that I found at Tformers.com earlier.

http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic. ... 3ec2fbe2f8

Did anyone see this from the article:

Michael Bay also stated that it takes them something like 38 hours to render 1 frame of the film with the robots in it.

38 hours for 1 frame? There's either very few frames with robots in it or else Bay needs to get moving quickly if he wants to make deadline.

I'm thinking that has to be a misprint. I don't care if you have a million poly model it's not going to take that long to render a single frame. 38 minutes? Yeah that's understandable.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21418)
Posted by Burn on February 14th, 2007 @ 2:14am CST

Seibertron wrote:Now I understand what they were trying to tell us when they said "you need to wait until you see this in person, see a Transformer transform."

That's what I was saying ... don't judge until you see it. Though you were at least open minded about things Ryan, I just hope some of those who are firmly against the movie will at least be swayed enough to CONSIDER checking it out and who knows, hopefully fully supporting it.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21424)
Posted by zoso504 on February 14th, 2007 @ 2:31am CST

Holy crap, I think this movie might just make it! From the IGN article:

"And that's when you hear the classic transforming noise from the cartoon. Yes, guys, it's in there."

Awesome.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21432)
Posted by Yeti on February 14th, 2007 @ 2:47am CST

This sounds sweet. I, like many others had my reservations about the bot designs but gave up a long time ago hoping for a G1 accurate movie. I've just gone with this crazy roller coaster ride of a process and prayed every step of the way that Bay could put his skills to best use (some would say he has no skill, but I digress).

Anyway, looks like the PMA has paid off looking at the preview reviews

I can't wait to read yours Ryan.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21433)
Posted by D-340 on February 14th, 2007 @ 2:47am CST

Burn wrote:
Seibertron wrote:Now I understand what they were trying to tell us when they said "you need to wait until you see this in person, see a Transformer transform."

That's what I was saying ... don't judge until you see it. Though you were at least open minded about things Ryan, I just hope some of those who are firmly against the movie will at least be swayed enough to CONSIDER checking it out and who knows, hopefully fully supporting it.

I'd like to think they'd be swayed, but I doubt it. No matter how many people say it looks good you'll always have the haters.

And darn you needing sleep, Seibs :lol:

. Now I gotta what til tomorrow evening when I wake up to read your review.

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21495)
Posted by Optimus_julio on February 14th, 2007 @ 5:17am CST

i hope somebody will be able to leak some footage !!!

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21507)
Posted by Heavy B on February 14th, 2007 @ 5:50am CST

ROCK ON

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21515)
Posted by Calenatarion on February 14th, 2007 @ 6:06am CST

Although I'm in the News Crew... Are we getting another trailer before the movie will be in the cinemas?

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21535)
Posted by Sickshot on February 14th, 2007 @ 6:53am CST

... Whoohoo! I guess the movie won't be as bad as some fans thought! TF RULEZ!!!

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21561)
Posted by Rijie on February 14th, 2007 @ 7:42am CST

I knew this movie was going to be sweet. Thanks Seibertron!

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21568)
Posted by SAJse on February 14th, 2007 @ 7:56am CST

Zuko wrote:
stormrider wrote:
Nemesis_Apoc wrote:It must be related to this that I found at Tformers.com earlier.

http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic. ... 3ec2fbe2f8

Did anyone see this from the article:

Michael Bay also stated that it takes them something like 38 hours to render 1 frame of the film with the robots in it.

38 hours for 1 frame? There's either very few frames with robots in it or else Bay needs to get moving quickly if he wants to make deadline.

I'm thinking that has to be a misprint. I don't care if you have a million poly model it's not going to take that long to render a single frame. 38 minutes? Yeah that's understandable.

38 hours doesn't sound too unreasonable when you consider how much detail is involved. Plus something like this will most likely require several different types of renders for one frame alone (not sure if that's taken into account).

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21581)
Posted by Milanion on February 14th, 2007 @ 8:18am CST

Sounds good so far, so did the TFW review. Sounds like the movie is going to rock. Well don't that beat all?

Re: Seibertron's Review of Transformers Movie Preview Update! (21584)
Posted by First-Aid on February 14th, 2007 @ 8:22am CST

Zuko wrote:
stormrider wrote:
Nemesis_Apoc wrote:It must be related to this that I found at Tformers.com earlier.

http://seibertron.com/forums/viewtopic. ... 3ec2fbe2f8

Did anyone see this from the article:

Michael Bay also stated that it takes them something like 38 hours to render 1 frame of the film with the robots in it.

38 hours for 1 frame? There's either very few frames with robots in it or else Bay needs to get moving quickly if he wants to make deadline.

I'm thinking that has to be a misprint. I don't care if you have a million poly model it's not going to take that long to render a single frame. 38 minutes? Yeah that's understandable.

I don't think he meant actual hours here...I'm suspecting he meant man-hours. Basically, the hours will depend on how many people are working on the movie. If one person works for 2 hours, you get two man-hours. If TEN people work for 2 hours you get 20 man-hours...a lot more work done in a very little amount of time. That's where the high price tag for this movie comes in: you have to pay hundreds of uber-geek computer geniuses for thousands of hours of work over the course of 9 months to polish the movie effects.

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