Well the wait is over for Halo 3, the ad that is. Named “Diorama”, it features a theoretical but ‘real’ monument created in the year 2607, on exhibit in the (imaginary) Museum of Humanity. Crafted by historians (artists) to pay tribute (make an ad) to the greatest of heroes, Master Chief Petty Officer John-117. I’ll just leave the figurines to do the talking. Check out the Flash version below or the original HD version.
Oh yes, how freaking cool is that. And yes, that is a real miniature model crafted by real people. I’m not sure how they can achieve the flame or smoke effects, but it’s pretty much one of the most detailed models I’ve seen. You can explore it in much more detail on the site, as well as see the following (fake) “making-of“.
The creative strategy is very unique, but is the result better than Gears of War’s award-winning “Mad World“? I don’t speak for everybody, but definitely a contender.
Comments for "Believe. I do I do."
Jason Cartwright
Blogged this @ techAU.tv but took a different angle. Focused on the technology and user experience of the site rather than the content.
dwright
Whoever makes XBox 360’s game trailers rules! They have a knack for making it seem more than just regular gameplay: It seems downright cinematic! If they showed this trailer of Gears of War in front of a movie in a theatre, (before they see the XBox 360 logo), I’d bet people would say, “Hey, I want to see that movie!”
Case in point: Gears and the Halo 3 trailer makes me want to play the game and I’ve only played an XBox for about 5 minutes. That’s good marketing.
Toph
Fantastic trailer, stands out from the crowd really well.
Jonathan
HOLY COW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Marco
outstanding, gears was already brilliant, mostly because of the music. but this, this is truely awesome
more of that please
Cullen D
http://www.xbox360fanboy.com/2007/09/12/video-halo-3-commercial-makes- us-believe/ missed a video
I believe.
Christian Liensberger
Awesome ad! Great work
Enjoyed it a lot.
Marco
i dont own an xbox360 - nor an xbox - only a ps2 which i havent powered on in years - but these ads make me want to buy and play halo!
damn
btw - which lucky guy can take the models home after the campaign?
Michael Mc
Can anyone crack the code?
http://www.xbox.com/en-GB/halo3/halo3-premiere.htm
xaml
Funny how this video gets people’s hope up when the game isn’t close to the level of detail seen here. ^^
Dreamer
That has to be one of the best trailers I’ve ever seen.
goldcoaster
Great stuff. I haven’t got a 360 but gee, it makes you want one.
I have read that sony employees are spamming around the place saying Halo3 has poor graphics - look above, xaml is one of them with their comment.
Spartan 116
What a great trailer. It’s so symbolic…
xaml
@goldcoaster: stop talking out of you ass, you hole. Neither working for Sony nor a fan boy. Realise that this trailer was hand made and hasn’t got anything to do with the upcoming game - at least not from a technological point of view. Look closely at the frozen scene with the tank; the fume was made out of cotton wool.
Traume
Can I play?? Just in time for Christmas no doubt.
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