Post #61 · Posted at 2015-08-15 01:05:27am 8.7 years ago
Ah nice to see the requests coming in! I think I've chosen which ones I wanna do.. I'll get to it! ;D
FYI guys there won't actually be an update today, tomorrow or Sunday as I'm off for the weekend! Only saying this because I've actually done quite well at having daily updates up until this aha, so my apologies BUT..!
Have a second preview pack to tide you over!!
CHEERLEADER (FELIX JAEHN REMIX) // OMI
HOLD MY HAND // JESS GLYNN
LEAVE A TRACE // CHVRCHES
UMA THURMAN // FALL OUT BOY
Any comments on these PLEASE let me know, positive or negative, if something deserves a Challenge chart, how you find the new video quality, graphic quality (especially important as I now use a DDR 2014 theme and so all I see are the jackets!) etc!
You have until the 19th to grab it!
EDIT: GONE SORRY.
FYI guys there won't actually be an update today, tomorrow or Sunday as I'm off for the weekend! Only saying this because I've actually done quite well at having daily updates up until this aha, so my apologies BUT..!
Have a second preview pack to tide you over!!
CHEERLEADER (FELIX JAEHN REMIX) // OMI
HOLD MY HAND // JESS GLYNN
LEAVE A TRACE // CHVRCHES
UMA THURMAN // FALL OUT BOY
Any comments on these PLEASE let me know, positive or negative, if something deserves a Challenge chart, how you find the new video quality, graphic quality (especially important as I now use a DDR 2014 theme and so all I see are the jackets!) etc!
You have until the 19th to grab it!
EDIT: GONE SORRY.
Post #62 · Posted at 2015-08-15 01:18:32am 8.7 years ago
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Uh oh, I was hoping that was a typo on the front page, but since it's not: the name of the singer is Jess Glynne. In any case, I'll have feedback for the actual pack soon, if not in a half hour.
Post #63 · Posted at 2015-08-15 01:24:11am 8.7 years ago
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BLAST.
I now feel how Konami felt when Carl Dolgas went out there, sobs!
I now feel how Konami felt when Carl Dolgas went out there, sobs!
Post #64 · Posted at 2015-08-15 01:56:15am 8.7 years ago
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Multiple Songs
I notice that some of your videos loop unintentionally (the one notable on my theme was Cheerleader). This can be fixed in the SSC file: You'll see with the BGCHANGES that, upon the start of the video (this is important, don't do the following for the png image), there are 3 numbers separated by equal signs. The third one controls looping, and should be set to 0 instead of 1.
Cheerleader
Audio: the cut to the second chorus from the intro is rather jarring due to the trumpet that gets no lead in in the intro. I think it would be much improved if the first two beats of the original first chorus were used before transitioning to the second one (a word that could transition the cut could be "think" in "Oh, I think that I found myself a cheerleader", because then the trumpet would come in naturally on the next beat).
I feel like the bongos are actually overcharted. The rhythm I hear in the song is:
o--o--ooooo-oo--o--o--ooo-o-o(o)--
(The note in parentheses is the trumpet accent)
Meanwhile, the chart goes:
o--o--ooooo-oo--o--o--ooooo-oo--
ghost-noting an extra bongo.
On another note, I could be reading too much into it, but I believe there are a few too many left-facing stairs in the intro.
Hold My Hand
I feel like this could use a. Not too much harder than the 
, but there are definitely some alternate things worth following. I would always be up for collab if you want!
Leave a Trace
Great file, nothing of note as a complaint!
Uma Thurman
This one was definitely overcharted, and it has quite a few doublesteps (notable on the "may nothing but"s in the choruses) The gallops in particular felt unjustified, and on the flipside the cavalcade of percussion and chimes before "I can move mountains" in both instances were not taken advantage of. Sorry to say it, but I think this needs a significant rewrite (and again, I'd love to help if you want it!)
I notice that some of your videos loop unintentionally (the one notable on my theme was Cheerleader). This can be fixed in the SSC file: You'll see with the BGCHANGES that, upon the start of the video (this is important, don't do the following for the png image), there are 3 numbers separated by equal signs. The third one controls looping, and should be set to 0 instead of 1.
Cheerleader
Audio: the cut to the second chorus from the intro is rather jarring due to the trumpet that gets no lead in in the intro. I think it would be much improved if the first two beats of the original first chorus were used before transitioning to the second one (a word that could transition the cut could be "think" in "Oh, I think that I found myself a cheerleader", because then the trumpet would come in naturally on the next beat).
I feel like the bongos are actually overcharted. The rhythm I hear in the song is:o--o--ooooo-oo--o--o--ooo-o-o(o)--
(The note in parentheses is the trumpet accent)
Meanwhile, the chart goes:
o--o--ooooo-oo--o--o--ooooo-oo--
ghost-noting an extra bongo.
On another note, I could be reading too much into it, but I believe there are a few too many left-facing stairs in the intro.
Hold My Hand
I feel like this could use a
. Not too much harder than the , but there are definitely some alternate things worth following. I would always be up for collab if you want!Leave a Trace
Great file, nothing of note as a complaint!
Uma Thurman
This one was definitely overcharted, and it has quite a few doublesteps (notable on the "may nothing but"s in the choruses) The gallops in particular felt unjustified, and on the flipside the cavalcade of percussion and chimes before "I can move mountains" in both instances were not taken advantage of. Sorry to say it, but I think this needs a significant rewrite (and again, I'd love to help if you want it!)
Post #65 · Posted at 2015-08-15 02:12:14am 8.7 years ago
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Hey man, thanks for that! A lot more in depth than I expected aha that's great stuff!
I will get to sorting out the Cheerleader cut on Sunday, now you've pointed it out I hear it and it's driving me a little nuts! I'll take a look at the chart too, I think I quite like the ghosting but if I interchange the rhythms well hey, variety!
If you wanna contribute it sounds good to me! If you do anything just PM it over aha, if not I'll see about a potential!
Glad you liked the CHVRCHES track aha, I felt it was the strongest in here!
And here we go aha Uma Thurman! This was definitely an experimental one of mine aha what with the spinning and forced doublestepping which WAS intentional! But regardless of intent or not if it's uncomfortable it may need scrapping aha! Again, if you wanted to contribute I would welcome it with open arms and maybe I can fiddle with this just enough that it can be a sort of PIU style 'Another' chart aha!
Thanks again dude, you're swell!
I will get to sorting out the Cheerleader cut on Sunday, now you've pointed it out I hear it and it's driving me a little nuts! I'll take a look at the
chart too, I think I quite like the ghosting but if I interchange the rhythms well hey, variety!If you wanna contribute it sounds good to me! If you do anything just PM it over aha, if not I'll see about a potential
!Glad you liked the CHVRCHES track aha, I felt it was the strongest in here!
And here we go aha Uma Thurman! This was definitely an experimental one of mine aha what with the spinning and forced doublestepping which WAS intentional! But regardless of intent or not if it's uncomfortable it may need scrapping aha! Again, if you wanted to contribute I would welcome it with open arms and maybe I can fiddle with this just enough that it can be a sort of PIU style 'Another' chart aha!
Thanks again dude, you're swell!
Post #66 · Posted at 2015-08-15 02:41:25pm 8.6 years ago
I feel like an ass backtracking a bit here, but I did stumble across this good read about optimal bit rates for different resolutions, and which online providers offer what bitrate/resolutions for their content.
http://www.lighterra.com/papers/videoencodingh264/
Anywho, after looking at one of the videos in your current preview pack, and again looking at a couple in the first pack (the ones I converted myself), I noticed only a tiny, tiny bit of compression artifacts, and that is really staring and looking for them. Now, I still maintain that 1000 is fine for all intents and purposes of playing stepmania, but according to the findings of the link I provided, it seems that the sweet spot for HQ 480p is somewhere around 1500. ESPN uses 2000, but they obviously cover sports, which can be high speed action, which these music videos obviously aren't, and most other providers seem to shoot from 750 to 1500, so in short, if you still want that high res quality that you set out for in your pack announcement, I would stick with everything I suggested, but maybe shoot for 1500 instead of 1000 (I'm sorry), which is still way better that your 5000+ from the videos in the beginning haha.
tl;dr 1500/VBR/2-pass/no turbo first pass/no audio muxed with video
Not related to the videos, would you consider writing a challenge 9 to Elastic Heart?
http://www.lighterra.com/papers/videoencodingh264/
Anywho, after looking at one of the videos in your current preview pack, and again looking at a couple in the first pack (the ones I converted myself), I noticed only a tiny, tiny bit of compression artifacts, and that is really staring and looking for them. Now, I still maintain that 1000 is fine for all intents and purposes of playing stepmania, but according to the findings of the link I provided, it seems that the sweet spot for HQ 480p is somewhere around 1500. ESPN uses 2000, but they obviously cover sports, which can be high speed action, which these music videos obviously aren't, and most other providers seem to shoot from 750 to 1500, so in short, if you still want that high res quality that you set out for in your pack announcement, I would stick with everything I suggested, but maybe shoot for 1500 instead of 1000 (I'm sorry), which is still way better that your 5000+ from the videos in the beginning haha.
tl;dr 1500/VBR/2-pass/no turbo first pass/no audio muxed with video
Not related to the videos, would you consider writing a challenge 9 to Elastic Heart?
Post #67 · Posted at 2015-08-17 09:42:11pm 8.6 years ago
Hey Tyler! No do not worry about apologising or anything aha you know way more about this than I do and I really appreciate the help!! From this point on I'll perhaps render at the slightly higher bitrate! As for Elastic Heart I HAVE been thinking about spicing it up a little..
Also notice on the first post I now have a section for 'Anothers', charts that are special or by outside community members! Kicking off we have the two files from DDR Addict mentioned above! If anybody else feels like contributing please let me know and I'll see if we can work something out!
Tiny not even worth mentioning but here it is update!
The non-lyric video to Leave A Trave was released today and so the official video has replaced it aha.
THAT'S ALL FOLKS.
Also notice on the first post I now have a section for 'Anothers', charts that are special or by outside community members! Kicking off we have the two files from DDR Addict mentioned above! If anybody else feels like contributing please let me know and I'll see if we can work something out!
Tiny not even worth mentioning but here it is update!
The non-lyric video to Leave A Trave was released today and so the official video has replaced it aha.
THAT'S ALL FOLKS.
Post #68 · Posted at 2015-08-21 12:03:18pm 8.6 years ago
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Woah, that song list! So much want!
Post #69 · Posted at 2015-08-24 06:09:04am 8.6 years ago
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Hey, I love your packs. I have a couple of songs I would love to see you make, they are a couple of Pitbull songs
Fireball
Give me everything (There are 1 or 2 but they are not too amazing :/)
and Bon, Bon (If you are willing to deal with non-english songs)
Thanks
Fireball
Give me everything (There are 1 or 2 but they are not too amazing :/)
and Bon, Bon (If you are willing to deal with non-english songs)
Thanks
Post #70 · Posted at 2015-08-25 11:28:44pm 8.6 years ago
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Haha thanks for your support of the songlist and everything guys!!
Like I said I DO think Pitbull should be represented! Conflicted feelings!
Also Elastic Heart now has a 11 chart!
Like I said I DO think Pitbull should be represented! Conflicted feelings!
Also Elastic Heart now has a
11 chart!Post #71 · Posted at 2015-08-26 12:14:29am 8.6 years ago
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Quote: Ben Speirs
Also Elastic Heart now has a 11 chart!
11 chart!Oh. I was expecting a 9 at best, but an 11? I am intrigued. Any chance of a video preview?
Post #72 · Posted at 2015-08-28 12:28:23am 8.6 years ago
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Oh. I was expecting a 9 at best, but an 11? I am intrigued. Any chance of a video preview?
It's an easy 11, borderline 10. Numerous 32nd drills throughout aha. I'll see what I can do!
Triplet of Challenge over the past few days!
Elastic Heart
11Uma Thurman
10Brotherswing
10(Also Uma Thurman
has been heavily edited!)More new actual songs rather than charts coming soon though!
Did someone say SUMMERSLAM? One new 2015 track and one new BONUS track!!
COOL FOR THE SUMMER / DEMI LOVATO
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5 7 9THE SECOND COMING (THEME OF SETH ROLLINS) / CF0$
2 4 7 9 12NEW FOR 2015!
AIN'T NOBODY (LOVES ME BETTER) / FELIX JAEHN FEAT. JASMINE THOMPSON
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Man I am stoked with all the progress done lately. Do you have an ETA for a release?
Post #74 · Posted at 2015-08-28 01:11:26am 8.6 years ago
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As far as a full pack is concerned, I think I'm gonna stop at 40-45 2015 tracks, 10-15 bonuses, any amount of anothers aha.
Alan must be very busy as he hasn't yet gotten around to creating a category for me yet bless him! So I may start uploading singles to mediafire and start getting them out that way starting next week!
Alan must be very busy as he hasn't yet gotten around to creating a category for me yet bless him! So I may start uploading singles to mediafire and start getting them out that way starting next week!
Post #75 · Posted at 2015-08-28 01:14:32am 8.6 years ago
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Schweet!
Post #76 · Posted at 2015-08-28 09:16:36pm 8.6 years ago
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NEW BONUS!
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THE LOOK / ROXETTE
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SHE'S GOT THE LOOK!
THE LOOK / ROXETTE
1 2 4 6 9SHE'S GOT THE LOOK!
Post #77 · Posted at 2015-08-28 09:29:49pm 8.6 years ago
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Just to be on the safe side, Ben. You should re-post your request.
Post #78 · Posted at 2015-08-28 10:48:53pm 8.6 years ago
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Hi man!
I know that the pack is not finished yet...but my girlfriend is a huge fan of stepmania and tomorrow will be her 25th birthday and I plan to make a party with stepmania!
There is a chance that you could send me the unfinished pack? Would be awesome...thanks for your work!!
I know that the pack is not finished yet...but my girlfriend is a huge fan of stepmania and tomorrow will be her 25th birthday and I plan to make a party with stepmania!
There is a chance that you could send me the unfinished pack? Would be awesome...thanks for your work!!
Post #79 · Posted at 2015-08-30 01:11:49am 8.6 years ago
Hi , I want to get your new music but do not know, how someone tells me? 
Hi , I want to get your new music but do not know, how someone tells me?
Hi , I want to get your new music but do not know, how someone tells me?
Post #80 · Posted at 2015-08-31 02:02:05pm 8.6 years ago
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YEAH! Ben has got the SPEIRMIX 2015 category request granted! Can't wait to download!