Comments for "Best home made lightsaber duel ever!" Video at VideoSift.com

By hellbender

hellbender (http://www.videosift.com/member/hellbender) — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 17:33:58 -0800

Wow, that was great! They really had the moves down. Some serious time spent in choreography. Thanks stephw8.

By ant

ant (http://www.videosift.com/member/ant) — Mon, 13 Mar 2006 21:28:23 -0800

That was awesome. This should had been in a movie!

By deathcow

deathcow (http://www.videosift.com/member/deathcow) — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 03:19:44 -0800

fantastic

By coupland

coupland (http://www.videosift.com/member/coupland) — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 11:34:40 -0800

I take it "lightsabre duel" is a metaphor for sex?

By rickabruzzo

rickabruzzo (http://www.videosift.com/member/rickabruzzo) — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 18:52:56 -0800

well done!

By Taranis

Taranis (http://www.videosift.com/member/Taranis) — Tue, 14 Mar 2006 21:29:52 -0800

The sound and FX were even more amazing than the choreography - though the ebb and flow of the fight worked really well. Amazing what you can do with a digital video camera and some serious editing skillz!

By ViLa

ViLa (http://www.videosift.com/member/ViLa) — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 10:08:56 -0800

I especially enjoyed the ROF-Fighting and the ingenious death stroke!

By michie

michie (http://michie.videosift.com) — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 14:47:44 -0800

unreal! reverse grip was a nice touch

By hepcat

hepcat (http://www.videosift.com/member/hepcat) — Wed, 15 Mar 2006 16:27:51 -0800

Great editing, no doubt, but there's also great camera handling and some great facial expressions. I didn't really think the ending flowed, but it was a good gag. It was a good place for it too. It would have been nice if there was some small thread that connected it with everything else though. The choreography was inspired and it was cut together extremely well. I sensed the intent with the location they chose: grandiose machinery puts you in the sense of being in one of the emperor's throne rooms. I totally hadn't expected the fight to turn out the way it did. Very entertaining. I've been watching it over and over. They must've practiced duelling a lot or have taken a fencing class or something. I was somewhat put off at first by the continuous one handed light saber hold of Michael's character, but enjoyed the pay-off with the punching. It's so much fun to watch!

By kanarsky

kanarsky (http://www.videosift.com/member/kanarsky) — Thu, 16 Mar 2006 05:01:16 -0800

amazing!

By SiriusBlack

SiriusBlack (http://www.videosift.com/member/SiriusBlack) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 14:05:27 -0800

Absolutely inspiring! Nice job.

By OM3GA

OM3GA (http://www.videosift.com/member/OM3GA) — Sat, 18 Mar 2006 23:33:18 -0800

Excellent job on the video. only thing i have to complain about, is that a coulpe of the moves felt a little slow, like when he reached back over his head. I liked the part where they were rolling over. and what software/programs did you use and where can i find them?

By dag

dag (http://dag.videosift.com) — Sun, 19 Mar 2006 01:14:00 -0800

Om3ga. I think they mainly use Adobe AfterEffects for this kind of thing, but I could be wrong.

By adambant

adambant (http://www.videosift.com/member/adambant) — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 15:29:17 -0800

Wow! Amazing what you can do on a budget! Very entertaining.. you know as the fight progressed.. and since it looked "to the death" I wasn't sure if anyone was going to really die in the end.. I noticed when it was over.. I had my hands clinched and my palms were sweaty! haha.. very good..

Only regret, a minor issue, I was kinda hoping some of the props, background items got more involved in the fight.. e.g. a few tables/chairs/whatever cut up with the sabers. Nice touch on the leg slice!

Excellent in all aspects! Story, filming.. action, effects etc..

By Marc2006

Marc2006 (http://www.videosift.com/member/Marc2006) — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 16:51:44 -0800

Incredible! Truly incredible! Great special effects, excellent video quality and amazing choreography! These guys are truly talented and made an excellent low budget video which I am truly in awe over.

By blummy

blummy (http://www.videosift.com/member/blummy) — Mon, 20 Mar 2006 18:52:49 -0800

That video was really great!!!! I know of a competition (very good exposure) that you might want to enter it in. Contact me (at my website) for more info. I produced the John Williams Clarinet Concerto for John and his Clarinetist. My website is http://www.mytempo.com (contact info is there). I was also the top Artist Webpromoter for the old mp3.com website when they were paying their artists a combined $1 Million a month for downloads.

By omerga

omerga (http://www.videosift.com/member/omerga) — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 04:50:36 -0800

this was really cool!

you should try to make one with "actors" from a local karate/kickboxing club, their fast and strong movements really make a clip like this stand out

By ivellios

ivellios (http://www.videosift.com/member/ivellios) — Wed, 22 Mar 2006 05:04:32 -0800

I liked how Michael Scott actualy knew how to use a weapon and used the correct stances and guards though it was kinda obvios for anyone who does bouting (for me i do it with broadswords) that Scott Micheal was showing off and wasnt realy trying for most of the fight though if i had taken my opponent out to make sure they were dead i would coup de-grace them

By SteadyRocky

SteadyRocky (http://www.videosift.com/member/SteadyRocky) — Thu, 23 Mar 2006 17:43:55 -0800

You Guys did an excellent job!!!!!!!! Loved It!

By RogueJeieu

RogueJeieu (http://www.videosift.com/member/RogueJeieu) — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 00:15:02 -0800

Omw, that was amazing!! Awesome fighting! I'm so jealous right now ; Incredible work!

By Karneol

Karneol (http://www.videosift.com/member/Karneol) — Mon, 27 Mar 2006 03:22:54 -0800

How HOT is THIS?!
DEADLY! I was sitting in front of my laptop eyes gaping and mouth so wide ajar that I tought my jaw would stay like this forever.
And the choregraphy and effects – amazing!

By henssis1

henssis1 (http://www.videosift.com/member/henssis1) — Thu, 30 Mar 2006 08:35:42 -0800

This is an excellent video and the moves were great.

By johnny_bravo

johnny_bravo (http://www.videosift.com/member/johnny_bravo) — Fri, 31 Mar 2006 09:05:25 -0800

This was an AWESOME clip!!! You can tell a great amount of effort was made from the character's stances to the camera angle shots. The choreography was excellent and the special effects were great. Good choice of backround music, it made me feel like I was watching a lost episode of the Star Wars saga. Great job guys!

By jam2films

jam2films (http://www.videosift.com/member/jam2films) — Sat, 01 Apr 2006 23:34:22 -0800

Unbelieveable! Extremely entertaining & visually dynamic! 5 minutes of priceless film. Incredible choreography! More complex than any we've seen in any of Mr. Lucas' films. Worth the cost of admission alone and far more enthralling than any of the Star Wars films as of late. Well done.

By James Roe

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By jab054

jab054 (http://www.videosift.com/member/jab054) — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 02:39:19 -0700

Who needs Geo. Lucas there's plenty of talent here

By sithlord151

sithlord151 (http://www.videosift.com/member/sithlord151) — Tue, 04 Apr 2006 20:27:33 -0700

Best lightsaber fight ever! by far the best choreography of any fan film, very impressive. definately should make a sequel!!

By darkjedi74

darkjedi74 (http://www.videosift.com/member/darkjedi74) — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 04:52:20 -0700

I can't see the video clip. I've got the most recent quicktime download. Do you have it in another format by any chance? Or could you email it to me? Thanks.

By dag

dag (http://dag.videosift.com) — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 05:27:27 -0700

Hi darkjedi, we don't use Quicktime, you probably need to update to the latest version of Flash, try this link, and then come back.
http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/index.cgi?P1_Prod_Version=ShockwaveFlash

By deathcow

deathcow (http://www.videosift.com/member/deathcow) — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 18:57:09 -0700

...2 and a half hours ago, in a warehouse far far beyond the last bus stop...

By skunkface

skunkface (http://www.videosift.com/member/skunkface) — Wed, 05 Apr 2006 20:54:28 -0700

Very good video guys!!! Would be great to add in post production backgrounds from Star Wars.

By presterjohn

presterjohn (http://www.videosift.com/member/presterjohn) — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 09:52:32 -0700

I came here to have a laugh at these guys. After seeing it though I can only offer them my respect. Sure it slowed down to much in places to slightly unrealistic levels but I have seen B-movies that were not near as good when it came to there fight scenes. I am sure that if these guys are in film school or something they would have got an A+ for this work.

By Wanderer

Wanderer (http://www.videosift.com/member/Wanderer) — Thu, 06 Apr 2006 17:45:19 -0700

AWESOME!!
Excellent editing
Excellent moves
Contact Lucas will you!

By jerryfantastic

jerryfantastic (http://www.videosift.com/member/jerryfantastic) — Fri, 07 Apr 2006 05:35:48 -0700

WOW. Impressive, most impressive. FREAKIN' AMAZING!! Best lightsaber duel over all 6 Star Wars movies combined. EXCELLENT JOB. A++++

By antvi_ganor

antvi_ganor (http://www.videosift.com/member/antvi_ganor) — Sat, 08 Apr 2006 21:35:51 -0700

F***ing A dude. That kicked major ass.

By winampman

winampman (http://www.videosift.com/member/winampman) — Sun, 09 Apr 2006 22:42:35 -0700

This is another great lightsaber duel:
http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7292576415845588372

By daphne

daphne (http://www.videosift.com/member/daphne) — Mon, 10 Apr 2006 00:57:08 -0700

I thought this was going to be another cheese-fest, but it was BRILLIANT! I have a feeling we'll see these names again.

By firestarter1978

firestarter1978 (http://www.videosift.com/member/firestarter1978) — Wed, 12 Apr 2006 15:49:41 -0700

Removed_by_a_moderator.

By colonnadorica

colonnadorica (http://www.videosift.com/member/colonnadorica) — Sat, 15 Apr 2006 08:38:14 -0700

wow! magnificent ! especially the last scene and the choreography on the ground.

By langers

langers (http://www.videosift.com/member/langers) — Mon, 17 Apr 2006 16:14:59 -0700

ummmm, what can i say. Very good, but not as good as everyone makes out. Some people said it was not as good as the film, which is rubbish. The fighting wasnt bad, but it was like the actors knew what was coming next. Brilliant editing though. This could be one of the best homemade films of all time!

By nateshooter

nateshooter (http://www.videosift.com/member/nateshooter) — Tue, 18 Apr 2006 13:42:32 -0700

Freaking amazing. One question. Did they use the cheaper lightsabers you can get at K-Mart for 7 dollars, the more expensive ones for like 20, or did they use replica's with a wooden ends that used to actually film the real star Wars films?

By viewer_999

viewer_999 (http://www.videosift.com/member/viewer_999) — Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:19:49 -0700

Great, so these guys make better footage than Lucas.

By Catalyst

Catalyst (http://www.videosift.com/member/Catalyst) — Tue, 25 Apr 2006 09:42:02 -0700

Got to hand it to you, George Lucas failed to make the sabre-fights in the last three movies as believable as the sabre-fights in the first three movies. You seem to have the force with you when you made this clip. NICE ONE!

By jaydie69

jaydie69 (http://www.videosift.com/member/jaydie69) — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 16:35:10 -0700

Nice job ....................may the force be with you.........

By blacktech

blacktech (http://www.videosift.com/member/blacktech) — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 17:46:10 -0700

Very well done!

I've done a lot of small sword and rapier/dagger choreography with pros here in Los Angeles. Truly, this was fun. You guys obviously worked hard on this. I really liked a lot of the camera angles, and the way you handled the comedy. However, I was *sure* that Dorkman losing his glasses was a turning point -- it was a misstep in the storytelling of the fight, methinks. However, I liked the pacing a lot. Very enjoyable!

By mildweed

mildweed (http://www.videosift.com/member/mildweed) — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 18:35:15 -0700

Registered just to comment on this spectacular video.

1) Awesome.
2) Awesome.
3) Awesome.
(sorry, my awesome key was stuck)
4) You guys interested in re-doing episodes 1-3? I bet your stuff would be better than at least half the junk Lucas threw at us.
5) tiny nit-pick, I loved the ground combat, but I think the sabers bounced off the floor a couple times. Lightsabers would cut into it. But don't listen to me.
6) Awesome.

By dag

dag (http://dag.videosift.com) — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:17:03 -0700

More recent lightsaber goodness:

http://www.videosift.com/story.php?id=1876

By Maladroid

Maladroid (http://www.videosift.com/member/Maladroid) — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:30:58 -0700

I don't know. 'Saber duels are fun 'n all, but it's no substitute for a good blaster at your side.

By KrillMaster

KrillMaster (http://www.videosift.com/member/KrillMaster) — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 20:51:20 -0700

Most impressive!

By UrHomie

UrHomie (http://www.videosift.com/member/UrHomie) — Thu, 27 Apr 2006 23:15:17 -0700

that was freakishly amazing
it owns

By JohnSeever

JohnSeever (http://www.videosift.com/member/JohnSeever) — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 10:55:44 -0700

I really enjoyed watching this video. You guys did an excellent job on the choreography, and it was interesting on how the man in black used a stance similar to that of a fencer. I would love to see more of this type.

Good Job guys.

By CountBaltar

CountBaltar (http://www.videosift.com/member/CountBaltar) — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 11:18:27 -0700

That was great.Also good links to others .the ho one could have been better,But all are better than i can Muster.Stil curious to the programs used to create it.Old Jedi Secret Perhaps.

By jefasulo

jefasulo (http://www.videosift.com/member/jefasulo) — Fri, 28 Apr 2006 18:41:05 -0700

As a fencing instructor, something makes me believe one or both have spent time with that sport... great style, real class.

By Dorkman

Dorkman (http://www.videosift.com/member/Dorkman) — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 13:40:04 -0700

Hey everyone,

For those who are interested, our official site for the film (and possible sequel) is http://www.ryanvsdorkman.com

By khonsu

khonsu (http://www.videosift.com/member/khonsu) — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 19:16:24 -0700

From a girl whose boyfriend fences and does swordplay as a hobby, honestly, the huge sweeping motions are great for romanticism and "cool" factor, but a well-placed eppe or saber with just a flick of the wrist could slit a throat. Small motions are best with an organic, metal blade. I realize that with lightsabers, there isn't the "bend" that metal blades have, so the motions would have to be bigger, but I would imagine one would try to keep his weapon across his torso at all times, so as not to have an embarassing and deadly injury.

That said, you boys are great! Extremely well-choreographed, good timing, a bit slow now and again, but that adds to the drama. Cute, too!

I really wish more girls did swordplay--it's hella cool.

By firefly

firefly (http://firefly.videosift.com) — Sat, 29 Apr 2006 20:03:19 -0700

Obi-Wan has taught you well!! But you are not a Jedi yet...

Seriously though, that was outstanding! Great moves, someone get George on the line...

By MaxPower

MaxPower (http://www.videosift.com/member/MaxPower) — Sun, 30 Apr 2006 02:01:26 -0700

Bravo! I normally find myself saying, "Oh, another Star Wars light saber fight". But this was 100% entertaining. That's even if you set aside the expert correography, and the effects. Outstanding!

By DarkSavior

DarkSavior (http://www.videosift.com/member/DarkSavior) — Mon, 01 May 2006 10:52:07 -0700

This is definately one of the coolest things that i have seen done. I am even thinking of doing something like it myself but i know that it would just be a bad impression and nothing could match up to this!

I was like "That yellow lightsaber is so cool, Michael Scott is so cocky, he isn't going to win" then when Ryan went down i was like "wow...i am as good as predicting the future as miss cleo" and then when i seen the real ending i was like "AWESOME!"

By Zboy_Crash

Zboy_Crash (http://www.videosift.com/member/Zboy_Crash) — Mon, 01 May 2006 15:44:43 -0700

my god absoulty amazing like something out of a star wars movie that lucas forgot Top notch stances and saber work -thumbs up-

By GNflyby

GNflyby (http://www.videosift.com/member/GNflyby) — Mon, 01 May 2006 19:02:32 -0700

Who was the genius that put that together?! Nothing short of amazing!!! I only hope to accomplish something like that someday, Nelson Febus.

By platonicparadox

platonicparadox (http://www.videosift.com/member/platonicparadox) — Tue, 02 May 2006 02:15:09 -0700

theforce.net has some good tutorials on adding lightsaber effects, which can be done with Adobe Premier or Aftereffects (I'm familiar with the former method).

This movie was choreographed quite well with some creative twists. I'm guessing the guys in the clip have some experience handling swords.

By russer2000

russer2000 (http://www.videosift.com/member/russer2000) — Wed, 03 May 2006 10:30:28 -0700

absolutely friggin awesome!!!

By shadowmegasithlord

shadowmegasithlord (http://www.videosift.com/member/shadowmegasithlord) — Thu, 04 May 2006 21:53:55 -0700

asome this gave me somin to do for the last two days whoever made this should be famus

By filmaker

filmaker (http://www.videosift.com/member/filmaker) — Tue, 16 May 2006 17:45:48 -0700

Dude I was always trying to make starwars movies with my friends, and I had photoshop, but you guys did an awesome job, way better than I have ever done. The sound effects were Amazing, realistic and coordinated. The Digital effects were awesome, and amazingly reactive to each others hits. Good job, I think you should apply at Industrial Light & Magic (Star Wars) digital company.

Awesome job, You guys rock.

By lucifer

lucifer (http://www.videosift.com/member/lucifer) — Tue, 23 May 2006 16:41:10 -0700

In the words of Preston and Steve, "THAT WAS AWSOME!!"
If you have no idea who Preston and Steve are go to wmmr.com

By jubuttib

jubuttib (http://www.videosift.com/member/jubuttib) — Sat, 27 May 2006 20:12:00 -0700

I have to say that this is really god damn awesome. You can tell that they have both had atleast some sort of martial arts and/or fencing training. Moves as fluid as those are rarely seen done by your average Joe.

As to what software they used, I would have to give a educated guess or two. If they're really in to special effects, then they might have used After Effects. But from what I've seen and used I would say that they used AlamDV or EffectsLab DV, since those software produce effects just like this with the tools readily available, and they're pretty much designed to do lightsabers and muzzle flash effects. Ofcourse they can do a whole lot, but that would be my guess.

And btw, if you use EffectsLab DV or AlamDV this sort of thing isn't really hard at all, mainly just time consuming. stop by at www.fxhome.com, the software is pretty cheap, and really easy to use. Pretty much anyone can make those kind of effects, and with good quality. =)

Edit: Hm, they did use After Effects, info at their site. But that google videos one was made with AlamDv. And they didn't even have any formal MA training, I'm baffled by this fact. Kudos to you boys. =)

By missymoose

missymoose (http://www.videosift.com/member/missymoose) — Thu, 08 Jun 2006 02:11:10 -0700

I love this video! It is pretty slick, oh and the guy in the glasses is rather hot.

By Dignant_Pink

Dignant_Pink (http://www.videosift.com/member/Dignant_Pink) — Wed, 14 Jun 2006 13:09:03 -0700

this is the first movie i saw on this website. perfection. i was blown away and still am. the only problem is i cant help imagining my and my twin brothers faces over theirs. sigh, i guess sometimes one can only dream.

By dotdude

dotdude (http://dotdude.videosift.com) — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 16:58:00 -0700

*promote

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Mon, 14 Aug 2006 17:32:02 -0700

Re-promoting this video to the front page as a VideoSift Classic. Originally published on Monday 13th March 2006 (promotion called by gold star member dotdude)

By tillsb

tillsb (http://www.videosift.com/member/tillsb) — Tue, 15 Aug 2006 08:50:39 -0700

fucking nerds but cool

By VizmVaulg

VizmVaulg (http://www.videosift.com/member/VizmVaulg) — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 09:02:38 -0700

I hate to burst your bubble but http://www.ifilm.com/ifilmdetail/2667365
Is the best Saber fight out there. Blows Dorkman's away. If you have trouble finding it google "Art of Saber"

By swampgirl

swampgirl (http://swampgirl.videosift.com) — Sat, 26 Aug 2006 11:33:19 -0700

Vizm, dag posted that one here: http://www.videosift.com/story.php?id=1264

I'm afraid most Sifters dissagree with your assessment. :-)

By Darth_Shiznick

Darth_Shiznick (http://www.videosift.com/member/Darth_Shiznick) — Mon, 28 Aug 2006 02:57:30 -0700

I've never seen something more beautiful.

By dag

dag (http://dag.videosift.com) — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 02:52:03 -0800

*nominate

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 02:52:04 -0800

This video has been nominated a top video of 2006 (nominate called by gold star member dag)

By lucky760

lucky760 (http://lucky760.videosift.com) — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 09:48:18 -0800

*nominate (Just making sure siftbot catches me. )

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Fri, 03 Nov 2006 09:48:21 -0800

This video cannot be nominated by lucky760 because it has already been nominated - sorry.

By ant

ant (http://www.videosift.com/member/ant) — Sun, 12 Nov 2006 02:30:56 -0800

Just in case this dies, http://youtube.com/watch?v=8NE5elL30w4 as a back up!

By looris

looris (http://www.videosift.com/member/looris) — Tue, 05 Dec 2006 15:03:52 -0800

SPOILER
i was about to say "brillant ending" just before the third guy appeared. It kind of ruined what could have been an excellent ending, what a pity.

PS: rotfl@coupland

By AttackDoggs

AttackDoggs (http://www.videosift.com/member/AttackDoggs) — Mon, 22 Jan 2007 00:13:58 -0800

Ah...the reappearance of Ryan was genius!!!! I must say I have watched the vid a thousand times and really don't "get" his reappearance, so I just look at it as humorous way to end a killer fight. Ryans head nod as the saber goes through Dorkman is priceless. This fight is wicked pissah. Can't wait for the sequel in March.

By silvercord

silvercord (http://silvercord.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 May 2007 00:10:06 -0700

*blog

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 May 2007 00:10:08 -0700

Sending this video to Sift Talk for discussion (sent by Gold Star member silvercord)

By silvercord

silvercord (http://silvercord.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 May 2007 00:12:25 -0700

See this discussion -

http://www.videosift.com/talk/Best-Homemade-Lightsaber-Duel-Ever-1-2

*ban

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 May 2007 00:12:27 -0700

stephw8 has been nominated for banination by gold star member silvercord. This may be due to abuse or violations of the posting guidelines. If this nomination is seconded, the account will be permanently disabled.

By lucky760

lucky760 (http://lucky760.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 May 2007 00:53:11 -0700

*ban and cheers to bluecliff.

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 May 2007 00:53:13 -0700

stephw8 has been seconded for banination by gold star member lucky760. This account will now be disabled. If you would like to appeal this banination, stephw8, you may contact the administrators.

By dag

dag (http://dag.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 May 2007 02:03:04 -0700

What have we wrought? Our number 2 all-time video, purged by the Sift Guard. Let a thousand (non-self-link) videos bloom.

Now, lets go stone some sparrows.

By pigeon

pigeon (http://pigeon.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 May 2007 02:59:01 -0700

will the video still be around? i mean, i agree that the poster should be purged, but we should not have to punish the video too.

can we keep it without reposting it?

By dag

dag (http://dag.videosift.com) — Fri, 11 May 2007 07:06:48 -0700

I've given this video to Siftbot - the original submitter stephw8 was found to be a self-linker, but this video was too important to lose, and a resubmit would lose a lot of good Sift historical comments. Thanks Siftie - now *return your video.

By siftbot

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By michie

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By looris

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i really can't.

By dR_dReAm

dR_dReAm (http://www.videosift.com/member/dR_dReAm) — Tue, 22 May 2007 07:48:38 -0700

MAN!!!! Tha was great!! I have a question though! how did you add the saber's sound effects! please tell me!

That was awsome again! well done!

By looris

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you should ask the authors, videosift simply links and votes cool videos from other hosts.

By Fjnbk

Fjnbk (http://www.videosift.com/member/Fjnbk) — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:13:37 -0700

*promote

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Sat, 25 Aug 2007 14:13:39 -0700

Only videos last published more than 6 months ago may be promoted - ignoring promote request by Fjnbk.

By looris

looris (http://www.videosift.com/member/looris) — Mon, 27 Aug 2007 18:33:21 -0700

What's up with all those P's?

By Shepppard

Shepppard (http://shepppard.videosift.com) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:39:18 -0700

I think it's dead

By swampgirl

swampgirl (http://swampgirl.videosift.com) — Mon, 03 Sep 2007 21:45:52 -0700

It's ok. It just played for me

By looris

looris (http://www.videosift.com/member/looris) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:58:01 -0800

uhm, siftbot is starless, so I guess I could °ban him?

don't want to try, I fear he'd take it personally.

still, *actionpack

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Fri, 23 Nov 2007 15:58:08 -0800

Adding video to channels (Actionpack) - requested by looris.

By Krupo

Krupo (http://krupo.videosift.com) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 02:09:52 -0800

Huh? How did this become siftie's vid? Original poster left the sift?

By rottenseed

rottenseed (http://douchebag.videosift.com) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:57:03 -0800

*ban

I'm that curious...

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:57:05 -0800

siftbot cannot be banned because star accounts are immune to banination - ignoring ban request by rottenseed.

By rottenseed

rottenseed (http://douchebag.videosift.com) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 12:59:15 -0800

TAUTOLOGY!!!

By darkrowan

darkrowan (http://www.videosift.com/member/darkrowan) — Wed, 16 Jan 2008 13:02:45 -0800

>> ^Krupo:
Huh? How did this become siftie's vid? Original poster left the sift?

Not exactly. This is and will always be the most successful self sift ever. The original poster was one of the two persons in the vid, and he self posted the vid. It was a good year until anyone noticed (IIRC it was because he person came back and sifted the followup to the piece). But enough good sifters (including myself) complained when the ban time came about losing the vid. From that point on it became Sifty's only one, and lets see it get top votes.

By maatc

maatc (http://maatc.videosift.com) — Thu, 17 Jan 2008 07:55:41 -0800

Would be awesome if someone would * promote this!
(My promote is not available until in over a day)

LETS GET SIFTBOT TO #1!

By maatc

maatc (http://maatc.videosift.com) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:36:22 -0800

*promote

LETS GET SIFTBOT TO #1!

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 03:36:23 -0800

Promoting this video back to the front page; last published Friday, May 11th, 2007 7:06am PDT - promote requested by maatc.

By Norsuelefantti

Norsuelefantti (http://www.videosift.com/member/Norsuelefantti) — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 06:05:59 -0800

I for one have chosen to resist the ominous rise of a malevolent, oppressive botocracy and therefore refuse to upvote!

By maatc

maatc (http://maatc.videosift.com) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:38:25 -0800

*promote again

LETS GET SIFTBOT TO #1!

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Wed, 23 Jan 2008 04:38:25 -0800

Promoting this video back to the front page; last published Monday, January 21st, 2008 3:36am PST - promote requested by maatc.

By maatc

maatc (http://maatc.videosift.com) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:02:13 -0800

Time for another *promote

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Thu, 24 Jan 2008 08:02:13 -0800

Promoting this video back to the front page; last published Wednesday, January 23rd, 2008 4:38am PST - promote requested by maatc.

By maatc

maatc (http://maatc.videosift.com) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:02:23 -0800

Trying out the *doublepromote

I am on a mission!

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 08:02:24 -0800

Double-Promoting this video back to the front page; last published Thursday, January 24th, 2008 8:02am PST - doublepromote requested by maatc.

By 9058

9058 (http://www.videosift.com/member/9058) — Fri, 25 Jan 2008 11:07:50 -0800

That was nerdtastic, the guy in black totally dominated that fight. Though realistically him being near sighted and all once his glasses broke his fighting skills would of suffered significantly, silly star wars fans.

By maatc

maatc (http://maatc.videosift.com) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:35:42 -0800

*doublepromotearama!

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 15:35:43 -0800

Double-Promoting this video back to the front page; last published Friday, January 25th, 2008 10:02am PST - doublepromote requested by maatc.

By ant

ant (http://www.videosift.com/member/ant) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:22:46 -0800

Geez, why do we keep promoting this? I know it's awesome, but geez.

By E_Nygma

E_Nygma (http://www.videosift.com/member/E_Nygma) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 17:25:03 -0800

man there are a million "P"s on this comment list... almost as many as that ukulele-playing guy, what's his name...

also, i'm gonna downvote just so i can say i downvoted siftbot. it makes me feel all-powerful.

By MarineGunrock

MarineGunrock (http://www.videosift.com/member/MarineGunrock) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:35:31 -0800

>> ^ant:
Geez, why do we keep promoting this? I know it's awesome, but geez.

Amt: http://www.videosift.com/video/Best-home-made-lightsaber-duel-ever#comment-309657

By MarineGunrock

MarineGunrock (http://www.videosift.com/member/MarineGunrock) — Sun, 27 Jan 2008 18:37:13 -0800

And the only reason this video got so many votes is the same reason ukulele guy did: Fanboys.
Hit and run voters. That being said, I'd prefer that both videos be discarded and start over.

By maatc

maatc (http://maatc.videosift.com) — Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:57:26 -0800

You guys are right. It´s silly. I was just only to put sifty in the spotlight he deserves and I figured it´d be a good way to blow the siftcash... I´ll stop now (maybe)

By therealblankman

therealblankman (http://www.videosift.com/member/therealblankman) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:03:17 -0800

*ban

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Tue, 29 Jan 2008 15:03:20 -0800

siftbot cannot be banned because star accounts are immune to banination - ignoring ban request by therealblankman.

By Sarzy

Sarzy (http://sarzy.videosift.com) — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:31:17 -0700

*shortfilms

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Mon, 05 May 2008 14:31:20 -0700

Adding video to channels (Shortfilms) - requested by Sarzy.

By swampgirl

swampgirl (http://swampgirl.videosift.com) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:08:40 -0700

*promote Jake takover! Go Sifty!

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Tue, 30 Sep 2008 16:08:40 -0700

Promoting this video back to the front page; last published Sunday, January 27th, 2008 4:35pm PST - promote requested by swampgirl.

By thinker247

thinker247 (http://www.videosift.com/member/thinker247) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:42:00 -0700

I hate you, Sifty.

*ban

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Tue, 28 Oct 2008 10:42:00 -0700

siftbot cannot be banned because star accounts are immune to banination - ignoring ban request by thinker247.

By syncron

syncron (http://www.videosift.com/member/syncron) — Sat, 14 Mar 2009 18:13:23 -0700

376 votes and no downvotes? sorry to say it, but lightsaber duels are so 2003...

By dystopianfuturetoday

dystopianfuturetoday (http://www.videosift.com/member/dystopianfuturetoday) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:21:56 -0700

*promote

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:21:56 -0700

Promoting this video back to the front page; last published Tuesday, September 30th, 2008 4:08pm PDT - promote requested by dystopianfuturetoday.

By maatc

maatc (http://maatc.videosift.com) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 01:04:08 -0700

>> ^dystopianfuturetoday:
promote

Sweet. Lets get this to #1!

Ukulele Man is way past his use by date...

By dystopianfuturetoday

dystopianfuturetoday (http://www.videosift.com/member/dystopianfuturetoday) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:20:25 -0700

*doublepromote

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:20:25 -0700

Double-Promoting this video back to the front page; last published Friday, March 27th, 2009 12:21am PDT - doublepromote requested by dystopianfuturetoday.

By syncron

syncron (http://www.videosift.com/member/syncron) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 16:49:52 -0700

lol, stop that!

By darkrowan

darkrowan (http://www.videosift.com/member/darkrowan) — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 19:25:15 -0700

Damn this brings back memories. For the record, this is the video that originally brought me here to the sift. Fond memories.

By lucky760

lucky760 (http://lucky760.videosift.com) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:38:16 -0700

*quality

By siftbot

siftbot (http://siftbot.videosift.com) — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 14:38:19 -0700

Boosting this quality contribution up in the Hot Listing - declared quality by lucky760.