The Making of Mortal Kombat | Digitized graphics in video games
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- čas přidán 25. 06. 2024
- An undeniable trend in gaming graphics during the early 90s was the usage of digitized graphics, made possible thanks to various advancements in hardware and software. Although a lot of game developers used it for bits and pieces like title screens, Williams and Atari Games in particular embraced this new tech early on. Resulting in hits like T2, Mortal Kombat, Pit Fighter and Primal Rage.
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Narration by Steven Kelly
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//Music and Sources
For the complete track-listing with time-codes skip to the end of the video
Sources used for this video are also listed there.
//Chapters
00:00 Digital imaging
02:27 NARC
03:11 Terminator 2
5:02 Mortal Kombat
14:03 Mortal Kombat II
19:09 Atari Games (Pit Fighter and Primal Rage)
22:58 Mortal Kombat 3
26:01 Ending - Hry
"For the sake of the actors, most of [the fatalities] were created digitally". A few weren't? LOL.
Great video as always.
Imagine getting hired just so they burn you alive for real. May that actor rest in peace and crispy lol.
Gamesack & Splashwave colab please please please please please please.
You’ve been sacccccckkkkkkkked.
@@ogjk with the obligatory cameo of Dave stealing Joe's Snatcher
Well it was the end of most of their acting careers so... Yep!
"Midway had a free-spirited atmosphere. Once management believed in a project, they rarely stepped in."
YOU HEAR THAT WARNER?!
*~Fun Facts~*
Ed Boon named the characters *Sonya* Blade and *Tonya* after his two sisters
*Noob Saibot* got his name from creator John *Tobias* and Ed *Boon* 's reversed surnames
This video is so well made omg
Our thoughts exactly, we love the editing too!
@@RetroGamesCouple lol well done, us gamers love scanlines don't we ah the good Olé days
@@CoolCoyote Amen
I came to say the exact same thing. Great job.
there's a typo in the subtitle . It's not well made
CZcams doesn't deserve this level of production quality. Amazing work.
That is the truth! This should be on the History Channel or some other major outlet!
So true, the effort these guys put in is incredible
Well-Said!
CZcams actually deserves it. Lol But I get what you mean…
Honestly felt like watching a documentary on tv at night
Bret Hart being the lone worker in manufacturing at 6:37 is brilliant.
Bret "Forklift Operator" Hart. I am glad I was not the only one who saw that!
Yeah, that was after his cowboy days :) along with his brother the late bronco owen hart..
RIP Owen Heart . 🖤
I did his roof
The pink in black ring gear is actually the perfect choice for hi-vis warehouse workwear!
Its crazy how ambitious these guys were when given such a short amount of time. The rarity of dedication like that is why there are so many flops compared to successes imo
Ofc not
ET guy was ambitious too but was stuck on Atari
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As always, amazing work. Really appreciated the mentioning of the earlier games that Midway made that utilized digitized graphics.
I find Joe and Matt here...
Men of Culture.
yea that was a much appreciated touch
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This video was fantastic. Love your channel, too, Matt!
Shut up, Matt. No one asked you.
Your production levels are off the charts insane. Incredible stuff here. Love what you do!!
Yes. These shows could be easily ported to network TV with very little change.
@@NicodemusT Everyone who has ever played video games needs to check out this channel!
Top Notch… been looking for “this” video for years now!
Amazingly produced 👌
@@lilyolk299 Fibally it came in 2022
For a while now, I've wanted a new Mortal Kombat done using the same techniques as the original games, just with better technology.
Mo cap is the successor to this technology.
@@ricardocantoral7672 Yeah. But it would be cool to film actors again instead of just capturing their moves to add to a 3D character. It could be a low-budget offshoot from their main MK series as a tribute/anniversary type release. I'm sure people would eat it up at $29.99 or less price point.
Kurt, check Mortal Kombat - Defenders of the Earth, if you haven't already, it may be up your alley, a love letter to the series.
@@kurtdewittphoto There actually was going to be a HD version of the arcade games with the similar techniques; digitized actors but now in a HD format. Unfortunately Warner Bros. cancelled the idea as they thought remaking the arcades from scratch through the same techniques in HD capture would be too costly and not enough to warrant a profit.
@Dairanto DX Bummer 😔
How on gods green earth can you maintain producing this level of high quality documentary? There is literally nothing out there about gaming that goes this in-depth and with this production quality.
The digitized artstyle has never been my favorite but learning about the production pipeline was interesting regardless and made me appreaciate it more!
In it’s day….. it was extremely groundbreaking….. most people just knew Atari and Nintendo…..
it has aged terribly, while good pixel art on the other hand is kind of timeless.
@@Hamstray
That's just like, your opinion, man.
Nice to see this after just learning about Mortal Kombat Arcade Edition romhack for the Sega Genesis.
Nice, never heard of it, thanks for the info
Hope you guys like it!
@@LinkueiBR It's freaking awesome, well done.
TIL Linda Hamilton has a twin sister. Epic production quality as always, Strafefox!
Edit: Daniel Pesina (the OG Johnny Cage) is a friend on Facebook and the nicest guy ever
They actually used her twin in Terminator 2. In the scene (only in the directors cut) where Sarah and John are removing the cpu from Arnies head in front of a mirror, the mirror was actually fake and the "reflection" was Linda's twin sister. Also later in the forge where the T-1000 is imitating Sarah they used her when they are on screen together.
@@mojojojo6292 Damn, I can't believe I'm learning this 31 years later. Having a twin is awesome for showbusiness!
When Mortal Kombat came out in 92,or 93',I was 12,or 13yrs old...I'm 42 now,and I still love playing it,and have it👌🏾Classic‼️Movie,as well👍🏾👍🏾
One of the most consistent shows out there quality wise. Tremendous episode.
These are hands down the best videos on CZcams. You need to pitch yourself to HBO, Netflix, Hulu, anyone who will listen to you. Producing more videos like these should replace your day job. Awesome content!
Ew gross, I'd rather not have strafe content be locked behind Wokémon walled garden
Oh hell no!….. they would prob “require” him to put a whole bunch of talking points and buzzwords….
Why would he needs HBO and go mainstream? stay independent lol.. more freedom. You don't wan to be control by some corporate CEO.
New Splash Wave
My entire week’s just been made
What a fantastic video. Made so professionally, so many tidbits, loved, loved it. Did not want it to end. Cannot even imagine how long it takes to edit a video like this. Bravo!
Thanks so much!
Agreed, wholeheartedly! I am NOT a fan of Mortal Kombat at all -- but I can appreciate 'overwhelming amount of dedication and work' what went into the gamer's development, and this documentary kept me glued to the screen. Fantastic viewing!
Please CZcams, give more exposure to this channel. It deserves it
I was 12 years old when the original Mortal Kombat came out. I remember coming across a cabinet and just staring at the faces of the characters thinking how real they looked. And the blood splattering everywhere was cool of course.
Right! I still remember seeing MK2 for the first time in a bowling alley(after having played MK in the arcade and at home), clearly months after release, because the adult playing it was really good and knew all the moves and fatalities. 5th grade me thought it was the coolest thing in the world.
Hahahah! I was also about 12 when the original MK came out…. I was BLOWN AWAY!!!!!!….. OMG!!!! THEY USE REAL PEOPLE!…
@@alejandromolinac I was like 10 years and I was surprised by the trchnology and afraid bcs of goro, the places and of course fatalities and mk2 was SO MUCH BETTER I think mk2 shalibg monks and the mk11 are the best mk games and they oroject so much like a very similar feelings
I know right! I was 10 and it's been about 30 years. I am almost 40 now time flies! MK fan since childhood.
you are one of the best retro game channel for me on youtube, that's why there is so much space between the output of your videos, because it takes time to make the quality, but what a treat for each video really
I have watched a lot of "Making of" stuff on video games. You went above and beyond with this one! Thanks!
So thankful that the algorithm recommended me this video because this is easily the BEST documentary style MK video I have ever seen. The production quality is amazing!
I was literally just thinking “I’d love to watch a new Strafefox video about fighting games” and you deliver in less than 24 hours. Well done on reading my mind. I can’t wait for your video about PC FX games, which I was also thinking about today.
the same for the PC FX
lol you willed it into existence
Omg how creepy i was thinking the same shit
Same!
THIS is the one for me. Cannot wait to see how well done this is. The absolute king, best quality of ANY videos on youtube, doesn't matter the subject. Thanks for the continually astounding effort.
Strafefox, and I'd also say Ahoy, are the equally talented kings of quality and originality. Every video is a real treat.
JCS Criminology Psychology also has a prestige about their production.
This video itself is a work of art. Thank you so much for continuing to put all this effort in the videos!
I love how much behind the scenes footage and concept art you guys are able to find for these videos.
It's been a while man, welcome back!
Alright, you did Mortal Kombat this time!
Tweet this to Ed Boon & John Tobias, please!
I was surprised Ed Boon tweeted about your Street Fighter II essay video. Hope he does for this video.
In the arcade version of MKIII there was a code that gives you unlimited credits, but for cancel it, you had to shut off the cabinet. When the cabinet restarted, the voulume vas at max.
Me and my friends had run a lot to escape from the arcades.
So sweet memories
The highest quality production gaming video in youtube. Keep it up!
Incredible work as always!
You literally make a vid just about the game i get back into! Your content always amazes me strafefox!
I'm gonna be honest, some of this stuff goes over my head when talking about the more technical aspects of creating the games, but it's so well researched and presented that I can't help but be enthralled through through the entire thing. Stellar work as always!
I love these videos! It's like a behind the scenes retrospective of my childhood. Please keep them coming.
Such good videos! Idk how you get a hold of so much production footage, but its the coolest thing to see. One of my favorite things are learning about the actual software programs, and hardware used to make these classic games.
Imagine digitizing a game these days using HD cameras and modern editing software, it could be a super cool idea.
It doesn't really work in modern gaming / in HD, IMO. Part of the reason it worked back then was the lower resolution and color palettes making it 'not too realistic'.
Would love to see a new Mortal Kombat in this style with modern technology.
Considering how much software has improved and how easy digital cameras are to work with, it could probably be done on an indie budget today.
@@StraightOuttaJarhois I agree
For me, it wouldn't even have to be a Mortal Kombat title. It can just be a retro-style indie game that pays homage to the early MK graphics style
Well mates, maybe after my current game's done, I'd love to try and tackle that. Especially since Modern MK has lost the charm and solid gameplay the older games had. So I'd like to make a return to that. Though there's another guy who seems like he wants to do it now, in the comments.
Hate the new mortal kombats..
'For the safety of the actors, most of these effects were created digitally' Thanks for the clarification as I always thought Midway had a Dragon on standby for the fatality lol. Love the channel by the way. Editing style is on point and love watching for editing ideas!!! Thanks for the upload
So glad i waited for a nice cup of tea and time to give this video the respect it deserves , amazing
Absolutely amazing work, as always. One of the best shows on CZcams.
Absolutely brilliant. I was always put off a bit by the violence in this series, but the processes used to create the artwork are fascinating. Must've been such an exciting time to work on video games with so much new technology floating around and everything still sort of up in the air. Thanks for another amazing educational video!
I was unsubbing from a bunch of CZcams channels and I didn't remember yours until I saw a screenshot of one of your vids. I'll never unsub. Love your retro style! 😎
The quality of your videos is insane! I didn't know I needed them.
Instant sub. This channel is a true hidden gem and cannot believe the amount of 3d and production work you put into it. Simply amazing.
Yeah, they do an amazing job! Heck, it's even educational too! This channel deserves more acknowledgment.
This was very fascinating to watch & learning about the dev history of MK 1 to 3 & I love the little bonus of Primal Rage as well. :)
Keep up the great work with these vids! 👍
There's so much great stuff on YT, just discovered this channel. Incredible production! Why would someone still watch TV when you can enjoy quality content like this! Great job strafefox!
I have patiently waited for this video. Thank you for your content StrafeFox!! 🖖🏾
This was highly enjoyable, appreciate it.
Another master piece. Full of infos, nice 3d graphics and animations. It's just amazing.
the 3d animations and editing in this have jumped to a new high. just incredible work
Absolutely incredible! Thank you for your time and efforts to creating these!
thank you for keeping up the great content
Excellent video, as always! And yeah, the video-captured graphics fad was such a weird era in gaming. It sounded like a good idea on paper, but the end result was typically pretty messy and looked strange because of lighting and perspective issues.
This video is incredibly rich and detailed. Well done, the production level is truly insane.
Insane production on this video and also answering all the right questions. Knowing how the first fatality came to be is the kind of stuff you remember from a video.
Beautifully composed doc once again. This is a good one because of how well Williams documented and held onto their production footage, in many ways reminding me of the production of Neverhood. Western devs were much better about recording and keeping their development footage around that time making the process look so fun, one of the main reasons I wanted to go into game development as a kid was seeing background development footage on VHS promo tapes and stuff.
One thing to note, the reason the OG MK was successful was a combination of a relatively novel concept(bloody realistic graphics) and street fighter 2 laying the blueprint on how to do a fighting game well.
Remember after MK there were tons of clones that mostly were bad, so even tho gameplay wise, SF2 is better than MK overall, MK was still a solid, good game, which all the clones missed.
Thank you strafefox for another video. You are awesome.
This was a fantastic watch! I'm really happy you went through a lot more than just MK in this.
It's Pesina, not Pensina.
You're absolutely right! Don't know how I mixed that up :o
They should have kept digitalized characters
The production and research that went into this video is absolutely unbelievable. Great work.
Dude! Outstanding! Keep it coming😍
MY DAY IS MADE ! 👍👍👍
Did you mean to start with T2 and end with ClayFighter 2: Judgement Clay? Impressive in either case.
Haha yeah all part of the master plan ;)
Another great video, thank you so much for doing this and thanks to the patreon backers for making it possible as well.
Quality of your videos keeps improving, great work.
Wow... AT&T is not a name I associated with computers in my mind... maybe a modem but never a graphics card!
Ha! Yeah they had a digital imaging division named EPICenter for a short time which split of to become the company Truevision.
Woah the level of detail in this video is insane. Thank you!
Strafefox, I love watching your videos, they’re amazing. The history that you provide, how you educate, and the visuals you give. Your hard work is impeccable. I hope you don’t stop, I know it takes a lot of time to make these videos happen but it’s definitely worth it. 🙌🏽
Another amazingly produced video from Splash Wave, I love watching whenever a new video drops. Always super informative and very professional.
I'm so happy this channel is growing. You guys deserve a million subs
Been looking forward to another one of your awesome videos. Thanks for all your hard work
So cool to see alll the work that went into this!
Great production on this. Normally I flick to another video after a few minutes but this had me hooked.
One of the few channels where I ping the notification bell.
I get excited every time I see a new video, never disappoints.
I feel like committing a crime by watching such high quality content for free.
The amount of research, editing and production that goes into these videos is next level.
You're an absolute legend, Mr Fox.
Thank you for yet another broadcast-quality documentary on one of my favourite series! Your work is very much appreciated :)
A new documentary upload from strafefox? 2022 start with a bang! Keep up the amazing works! 👍👍
Thanks for the video! You create the best retro game content on CZcams!
Incredible production! Thanks!!!
That was such an awesome presentation. I always heard bits and pieces about how these games were created. The ones involved are legendary. This video did a great job exposing what they went through.
That was a fantastic documentary and brought back so many great memories. Thankyou
Amazing. Some high level production quality and incredibly well presented information. An absolute thrill to watch
Yeah! New episode! Excited to watch!!
Seriously, the production value of these videos is second-to-none. They blow my mind.
literally the best produced content on this site. documentary levels above most
Epic documentary! Thank you for citing all your sources at the end!
Man the deep dive into digital imagining to set up the main topic is so good 🔥
Amazing job guys very very well executed loved watching it! Thank u!
All of your videos make me feel like I’m watching a full fledged TV program. Makes me remind of the times when I used to watch those kind of programs on Saturday morning when I was a kid and that’s awesome!
I've been watching stuff about retro gaming for years, yet somehow I never stumbled upon your channel before. This is easily among the best stuff available on CZcams in my opinion. Research, pacing, editing, originality, background music, sound mixing, it's all top notch. Looking forward to go through some videos in the back catalogue!
It is always a pleasure to watch one of your documentaries, your work is truly awesome.
Man, I love these videos so much! Thanks for not only giving incredible information, much of which I never knew before, but also for presenting it so well, including with cool backgrounds based on the games mentioned!
The best series on CZcams is back and better than ever!!! Keep up the great work.
Amazing job. I wasn't expecting all of the history behind graphics and software. Im glad this wasnt just a mashup of old recorded scenes from game production.
Awesome, best info on the making of MK I’ve ever seen. Broadcast quality.
i deeply love your channel :) the way everything is presented, the depth, the research, the writing, the narration, the attention to detail, etc.. i can't imagine how much work is put into this. respect!
Your videos are so good. Every time one of your videos is out I watch immediately
Amazing work again, thanks for putting this out!! Crazy to see the advances in workflow at this time, and what an important bridge it was between game generations.