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Final Fantasy VII Resurrected In Stop-Motion Short

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by Tim Turi on June 21, 2011 at 06:10 PM

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When I think of stop-motion animation, the first things that usually come to mind are wacky claymation shows like Mr. Bill or Wallace & Gromit, not high quality special effects and top notch fight choreography. This high octane short film by John J. (YouTube user counter 656), shows Cloud slashing robots while driving his signature motorcycle and engaging Sephiroth in a flashy, high-flying battle. A much-beloved FF VII character also makes her overdue return.

The entire thing is in Japanese, but it is definitely worth watching. If you've played the game you can probably deduce what's going on, anyway. Be sure to check out John H's blog post chronicling the behind the scenes of Final Fantasy VII: Stop-Motion. That's where I learned the tape over characters' joints towards the end of the film was to counteract loosening joints.

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by The guy who is meh Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:11 PM

Now I can watch Aerith dieing! BUT WITH ACTION FIGURES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
by metsfan417 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:19 PM

I wonder how many frames were shot while making this....
by Boyzby Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:19 PM

I can't imagine how long it took to make this video. I spent about 10 minutes getting 5 seconds of animation. And for some reason the next thing to pop into my head is, "Where is the Overblood one?" :P
by TheWaft Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:21 PM

u crazy
by Wiseguy2355 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:23 PM

this was pretty awesome, Go FF7
by Zebra3 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:33 PM

This was all kinds of awesome. I really wish I had this kind of talent.
by Miss_Robot Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:42 PM

Wow!! thats dedication!!
by Evan Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:44 PM

nice work.
by Azure Moon Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:53 PM

Wow...for a bunch of action figures dukin' it out in somebody's house, this was actually pretty awesome. This takes a great deal of time and dedication, and I certainly think that it paid off. The fight scenes were really great, Cloud and Aeris fighting together was priceless, and there was cool usage of the Advent Children remix of "One-Winged Angel" (one of my favorite soundtrack songs).

I have to admit, I was a bit concerned about this because FFVII is one of my favorite games of all time, but this was definitely worth watching.
by Aeolus Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:53 PM

I don't remember Gundam robots and Sephiroth being a jedi in FFVII. Hopeing those make it in the eventual FFVII remake lol.

Seriously though, I enjoyed this. Great job to those responsible in creating it. Stop motion animation is one of the most tedious animation styles and one mistake can ruin the whole thing. Gotta respect their patience lol.
by D. Robinson Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:53 PM

This must've taken forever to put together. Awesome result though. Where else can you see Cloud fight Gundams and go Super Saiyan? Lol.
by Andrew Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:54 PM

Thats so cool.......but I wonder how long that took
by Tankbuster3 Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 06:59 PM

John H. you're the man! Epic Win! Halo: Reach next!
by Creed Morganna Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 07:06 PM

LOTS OF ACTIOOOOOON!
by conesy Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 07:09 PM

THIS IS THE FINAL FANTASY VII REMAKE THAT EVERYBODY'S BEEN ASKING FOR!!! Nah just kidding but I had to say it
by Keyes Tuesday, June 21, 2011 at 07:45 PM

"Not even an immense wall of cardboard can stop me!"