FlightFight Trailer!

dr2391

So I already released FlightFight in the app store but I decided that since there are UB now and that I really jumped the gun releasing it when I did that I am rereleasing under just 1 app instead of 2 separate. I was just too excited to get my first app out there.

If you guys are wondering how I'm able to use the same name, when making the new app in iTunes connect, I just selected UK english as the default language. So basically you can choose any other language than your original and it will allow you to use the same name.

I haven't submitted to Apple yet because I read there is problems with IAP with 6.1 so I will probably wait it out so the original FF is still on the app store but once I submit I will delete them.

The updates include basically totally redone graphics, huge performance upgrades for older devices, and Game Center support.

The video I'm still working on and would love tips from you experienced game trailer makers.

gamesfua

@dr2391 awesome! I think i'm going to vomit now. Haha very dizzying but very cool also. This was basically one gameplay piece of footage. You asked about tips for trailers. I'd be happy to help out with any questions you need. You can message me on here if you want or we can discuss it right here. Right now its hard to say what you need because again its just one shot of the game.

Just some quick tips up front:
- show more shots of the game and just give little tastes of the gameplay. Don't show long shots of one take. You want to tease people. So just show little snippets and intercut them with the music. Also try to intercut titles with the edit as well. Sometimes looking at what other people do can help out.
Like i said if you have any more questions i'm here for you

dr2391

Great ideas @anatomyofdreams. I'm going to start working on it.

I am not a video editing enthusiast tho lol. I love working with Gamesalad and figuring things out but with video editing, I just want to get it over with haha.

gamesfua

@dr2391 certainly understandable! If you're using a mac why don't you try using imovie. It has a trailer feature. You could use that as a jumping off point.

dr2391

I updated the video. Still not perfect but its getting there. @anatomyofdreams if you have any more suggestions, I would love to hear them.

gamesfua

@dr2391 and you said you didn't like editing. INFINITELY BETTER!!!!! You cut it up, mixed it with some titles, and even explained the upgrades and store. Real nice!
I think you're all set.
As far as suggestions you may want to call attention to the obvious dizzy nature of the game. For instance maybe have a title that says something like, "dizzying action!" Or something like that. Or like "16 dizzying action packed levels" etc.
If possible also show a few shots where the spin is going the other way. Or maybe zoom in a little to some of the action. My reasoning for this is just to break up the appearance that its one piece of game footage. Have a few close ups (in imovie you can use a tighter crop).
None of this is necessary. What you've shown is just an incredible difference! They're just some suggestions if you want to expand it a little more.
Hope this helps my friend

Taidaken

Just a question... Why is the stage spinning?

dr2391

Thanks @anatomyofdreams.

@taidaken it's like you are flying in a downward spiral. Idk, it adds another element to the gameplay

Taidaken

Hmm I see, I was watching your trailer and it hurt my eyes all that spinning. I just watched it again and can see what you mean, and it does add somewhat of a cool effect. It's different and sometimes different is good

dr2391

Thanks and once you play the game you'll see its actually not as bad on the eyes. I spent hours playing it while developing it and I didn't have any seizures or anything lol