Official Trailer Discussion Thread [SPOILERS]

[evergamer]

Oh no no, I know.

I'm questioning what Nelson is calling Devastator.

[King of Kings]

Good trailer, got me looking forward to the film even more now.

[nelson]

Devastator was the Tank?

My bad, OP didn't fight the tank.

[Ed Fuego]

I asked Michael how he did that shot of BB transforming and running up the building without have the strobing effect (which is something you see in most movies when they pan that wide and fast). His answer:

It was shot on the Porsche Cayenne. Bay was sitting beside the arm/camera controller and told the operator where he wanted the camera (which in itself is a complex shot because there is nothing there). In the meantime, to avoid the strobing effect they had about 5 different focus points. First around the corner where BB was coming, then on the rubble, and so forth. He said it was a very complex and PITA shot.

BTW, I assume that's how they also did the fight between OP and Devastator in TF1.

I really like learning about things like this. I already have a great appreciation that what looks very simple but amazing is actually very difficult, but it's easy to take it for granted. It's another reason why I've always like Bay's commentaries and behind the scenes stuff; it demonstrates just how technically challenging it is to create these shots and how amazing he is at doing so.

Ed Hielo

[CesarCardoso]

I really like learning about things like this. I already have a great appreciation that what looks very simple but amazing is actually very difficult, but it's easy to take it for granted. It's another reason why I've always like Bay's commentaries and behind the scenes stuff; it demonstrates just how technically challenging it is to create these shots and how amazing he is at doing so.

Ed Hielo

I know what you mean. Someone once said: "genius is the guy who makes impossible look easy".

[r-type]

I asked Michael how he did that shot of BB transforming and running up the building without have the strobing effect (which is something you see in most movies when they pan that wide and fast). His answer:

It was shot on the Porsche Cayenne. Bay was sitting beside the arm/camera controller and told the operator where he wanted the camera (which in itself is a complex shot because there is nothing there). In the meantime, to avoid the strobing effect they had about 5 different focus points. First around the corner where BB was coming, then on the rubble, and so forth. He said it was a very complex and PITA shot.

Thumbs up for Insanity. Looks great.

[Solstice]

sounds good Nelson, i personally like seeing or hearing how directors such as Michael make there movies. Give a very good sense of perspective and what they are wanting to achieve for their movie.

[CesarCardoso]

whats a PITA shot?

[r-type]

whats a PITA shot?

PainInTheAss, I believe.

[CesarCardoso]

PainInTheAss, I believe.

cool. and here i was expecting some never before heard, highly technical explanation! i guess this is why i love reading your posts r-type!

[TIMtationX]

It amazes me how they're able to do ANY of those shots where there's nothing there. Every time i watch the forest fight from ROTF, I pretend the robots aren't there and wonder how they know where to pan and zoom the camera.

[JuanCarlos]

you are so picky. Good to hear some of Bay! I think that BB shot is one that we like the most! Never seen before. A lot of downloads! I'm glad! Youtuve views too. Nelson do you know something else of Bay? How is he? He must be thrilled. This trailer is so good that it is more successful than even the movie Fast Thor and Five together. I think it is all clear about the twins. Vehicles had to appear "$" but if you wanted them out of the film, characters. Someone is driving them or they are a part of something bigger. Enough. Let's talk about everything else. I LOVED EVERY LITTLE THING I SAW.
Thanks for the poster Nelson

[transformer101]

My bad, OP didn't fight the tank.

he fought bonecrusher

[Trailbreaker]

It amazes me how they're able to do ANY of those shots where there's nothing there. Every time i watch the forest fight from ROTF, I pretend the robots aren't there and wonder how they know where to pan and zoom the camera.

I think the pre-viz animations might have something to do with that.

[Shockwave69]

any of you guys think Brains is the Mercedes? Cause i do. Because Mr. Bay said that the Benz would be good friends with Wheelie, and in the comics, Brains gets along with Wheelie a lot, so idk

[Razor]

Awesome trailer. Watched it a couple of times last night, and watched it again this morning!!

[scarey123]

OK still didnt get through all the pages however did find this regarding the music

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NBCkaA4rJDo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GB_3X570NYk

They are the same however the first link is the trailer without talking and the second is just a static shot of OP.

[swishbig]

Bay is genius nuff said.

[Sector_7_ITA]

So I decide to make a video of myself giving a reaction to the trailer. I hope some other people had the same reaction Haha!!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PyoA2oJgVD4

ahahah the finale is hilarious XD

[GunRanger]

Anyone know the track that is playing in the latter half of the trailer?

Anyone?

[Plague1980]

@ Nelson. I know you said there will be some extra stuff added to the 3D trailer but can you tell us if there may be another trailer down the line before the movie hits? Not asking for a date or anything, just if there will be one? Thanks.

[megatron42]

my jaw hit the floor.. anyone got a time machine

[Sam Nickelson]

@ Nelson. I know you said there will be some extra stuff added to the 3D trailer but can you tell us if there may be another trailer down the line before the movie hits? Not asking for a date or anything, just if there will be one? Thanks.

Will we see the extra stuff online to?

[Sam Nickelson]

[Spoilers]
Well well well what do I see here?
1:59 on the Michigan Avenue bridge. farthest one back. Is that? Well what do you know it looks like Superfund bank truck. White top, pale blue, boxy shape. Kinda floating but it looks like it. Or maybe it could be an unedited boat?
[Spoilers]

EDIT: Ya it's a boat.

[Spoilers]
The blue Megatron foot prop is still infront of hotel 71.

[Plague1980]

LMAO!!! Me and Shadow were looking for the truck that sam thinks he saw and right in front of the hotel at 1:59 you can still see the blue CGI Megatron foot that they used on set. I hope Bay sees this Nelson and corrects it.