Omega - FIRST EVER Tonfa Lightsaber Duel - LCC 2018
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A film by Michael Yadvish
OMEGA
Starring
Dan Sowden
Jenna Harzold
Michael Yadvish
Music Composed by
Chris Lundy
Choreography by
Yad-Fu
Costume Design
Michael Yadvish
Edited by
Michael Yadvish
Director of Photography
Chris Lundy
First AC
Ryan Laux
Written and Directed by
Michael Yadvish
First AD
Eric Barber
Production Assistants
Matthew Charneski
Eric Yadvish
CJ Ryu
Sound Queen
Sara Davis
Post Production Wizards
Michael Yadvish
Dan Sowden
Colorist
Ryan Laux
Craft Services
Denise Yadvish
Special Thanks
Bill and Denise of the Sterling Hill Mining Museum
Copyright 2018 Yad-fu
Michael Yadvish is the author of this motion picture for the purposes of copyright and other laws. Lightsabers are trademarked and are property of Lucasfilm and Disney. Used with permission for the LCC 2018 competition. - Krátké a kreslené filmy
I loved the video, but it also makes me sad that some yahoos, can make amazing lightsaber battles, and yet a multi billion dollar owning my favorite franchise... cant.
Egzyle Dee like disney
I dunno about that
It all depends on context, is Kylo Ren an experienced Sith Lord? No he’s a cocky- *INJURED* Sith lackey..
Is Rey an experienced Jedi master with decades of experience? No she’s just some bozo from the desert (no spoilers)
They can’t slap sabers like ancient knights of the old republic, they’re just children trying to cut eachother... when understanding if a duel is good or not, you’ve gotta think about *THEM* rather than the company trying to make it “kewl as frick for the fans”
Lochrine -8 Thank you for restoring my faith in humanity
Egzyle Dee I was just gonna say
This isn't a lightsaber duel...this is a work of art 👌
Jeffim Sheroky this isn’t a lightsaber duel it’s a cop fighting a homeless man on the future
@@King_Paimon 😂
Jeffim Sheroky you just described the definition of a lightsaber duel
🎯🃏🃏🃏🃏🃏🎯
I love and hate this video. The choreography is amazing and I need to watch more, but it's frustrating knowing a couple dudes with ultrasabers and a drone can make something so much better than a billion dollar company ever could.
KamakazeTaco I only love and don’t hate this comment ❤️
the guys have heart and a true appreciation of the lore and everything associated with it where as Disney are a bunch of dipshits what shit something and calls it a good movie to make money off a piece of shit
I like ultrasabers but saberforge is better for combat, ultrasabers are really only for beauty and how prtty they are i can compare even with shipping saberforge is EAY faster and also saberforge costs less
But nobody asked so sorry
@@afern2172 Yeah mate my saberforge saber turned out to be hot garbage. And it took ages to get it.
I love how they have a sense of honor that shit is awsome
Fighting someone can very intimate when you think about it. I think it's really cool when two people gain a mutual respect for one another.
@@MichaelYadvish me too i fight with honor even though fights arent fair i still like to fight with respect of my opponent
@@deviljocky598UT Exactly! You build a relationship through battle. A true warrior understands what the other fights for and honors that through death.
@@MichaelYadvish facts facts not people think tye reckless person with no moral or genuine reason for why they are that way are the ladder
The same warrior killed a fleeing woman from behind and the other just let her rot in the forest. Both doesn't seem that honorable :/
not bad, i like how you displayed that using Tonfa requires a level of adaptability that most lightsaber duelists do not possess.
Kuroikiri Izunami Thank you thank you 🙏🏻Yes, we wanted to try something unique that we haven’t seen people dive into yet.
1:11 gives me chills every time. It feels both a little Star Wars-y and a little Avengers-y, and I can't help but love it. Without speaking, it gives a sense of "You wanted a Jedi. Now you've got one."
Jomeo Perkins YEEEESSSS!!!!
First you say it gives you chills and then you compare it to the Avengers. Which is it? Unless you're saying the Avengers gave you chills in which case wtf? This was some real fighting here, killer video. Avengers is like some kids playing in the back yard
Too bad the Jedi got his ass clapped
I watched the one that won the contest and this one. It seems like MOST years the ones that have almost zero realism and a lot of dumb gimmicks win. This fight was realistic, didn't have any dumb, forced crap in it, and i actually felt like you two were TRYING to hurt one another with your weapons. Well done and bravo for setting yourself apart from most of the ones that are made!
realistic?
@@marcallaire2507 right? In what way was any of this choreography realistic or the slightest bit convincing? No way were they even remotely "trying to hurt"each other. Sorry to say this does NOT set itself apart except with decent cinematography, which isn't all that unusual in these kinds of videos.
@Benjamin Harl Are you serious? The one guy’s ferocity alone makes this convincing. This choreography is great. I’ve definitely seen worse.
@@a_fine_edition2746 yup, totally serious. I've seen worse too, some laughably worse, but that doesn't make this one any better than it is. Specifically, I find this choreography to be mediocre at best because it is so obviously performative. They are very clearly not really fighting, and that's the point. I my opinion, the best choreography is realistic enough and performed well enough to convince me that the characters are actually fighting. In this video, it was painfully obvious that the actors were cooperating carefully to get the moves right without hurting each other. So it didn't impress upon me any of the ferocity and tension they were going for. I couldn't get invested myself because the performers didn't seem as invested as the characters should have been in the life or death struggle they were written into and because the choreography didn't match the established tone of the scene. It just didn't seem real enough for me. Too slow, exaggerated, and drawn out in every move. Seemed like a more cartoony style of fight, which can SOMETIMES work with live action performers, IF it doesn't clash with the tone, which I think it does here.
@@a_fine_edition2746 Wrong. And you suck.
Awesome. Love the tonfa lightsabers and use of grappling in the second segment.
Jamyang Pelsang Thanks man! :)
I'm not even a starters fan, but this was amazing. You told a complete story with no dialogue and just through the fight. It was obvious that second guy, whose lady was killed, was the one with a good heart (and the other guy was the monster in the message at the beginning), because he had the opportunity to kill his opponent but couldn't bring himself to take his life. After that moment from the way they fought it felt like the curly haired guy had a new found respect for him, and when he did kill him, he had a look of frustration and anger like he was tired of fighting in general
Wow Jordan, this is an amazing compliment because you understood everything we were trying to get across to the audience. You nailed it man, thank you for watching :)
This thing has more meaning than entire Sequel trilogy...
I love how the Brood user switches up the typical color patterns with the crystals, and his stance changes through out the fight make him a better Tonfa Saber user than Maris by far~
So the title might be Omega, but this is the Alpha for this year in my opinion. What an entry 👏
Dwiki Mahendra Thank you so much man! I see what you did there ;) lol
I love the intensity and camera work in this one!
As someone who teaches lightsaber choreography, this was just stunning and the camera work was just as impressive 😮
The one with the purple blades reminds me of Baldur from God of War in a badass way. Really well shot and well performed!
Splendid choreography and visual work guys.
One Stuntman to another... Congratulations Gentlemen, Well Choreographed & Well Done!
Woah dudes wth!? That was insanely awesome!!! So cool to see lightsaber tonfas in action! Unfortunately we knew tonfa dude was gunna die, yet it still came as a shock when he did. Now THAT, is what i call, just plain amazing!!!
I don't think I've watched this since the Highlight Reel edit. Very powerful, Masters.
It was done. The Jedi who had come for him were eliminated. All traces of them were gone, like leaves in the wind.
And yet he took no pleasure in it. For those men and women who had found him in the forest that morning had once been his brothers in arms. Honourable warriors all, even to the last.
The memories flashed through his head. His old master, teaching him the basics of moving unseen, then dead on his saber, taken from behind.
A young woman he'd once contemplated leaving the order for, the tingle he felt as she touched his hand, then the pain like hot irons as he ran her through.
Last, his best and oldest friend, giving him the confidence to retake his Trial of Strength, then collapsing into his arms, covered in wounds, betrayed and broken.
And so many others. He'd lost count years ago. Every time, he felt bile rising in his throat, but kept it down, kept himself back, told himself it was worthwhile, justified. But this....this hit hard. Harder than his saber as it burned through his gut. The choice had been made.
No cause, no reward, could ever justify the price been paid this day. For a man without honour is a monster within.
Dude. Some of those moments were inspired! 2:05 in particular. That was one of the most epic moments in any LCC entry to date.
WRALKAT Studios Thank you!! That was one my favorite parts as well!!
I absolutely love the intensity especially with that final sequence. I couldn't help but rewatch that part a couple times!
“You were my brother anakin”
“No scoob... you were never my brother”
This was honestly so real. It was the nitty-gritty parts of a fight and not the pristine fights of the star wars movies and shows.
How does this not have more views? This is fantastic! Was showing some Tonfa vids to my friends to explain what I train with in martial arts and this popped up on suggestion, we we're transfixed for the full video!
Conor LaMere Thank you man that’s great to hear! How long have you been training with Tonfas?
@@MichaelYadvish I trained for about a year and a half before I took a hiatus to focus on my studies. Getting back into it now, and sorry I ever stopped! They're very versatile, which is what I love about them. I'll definitely be rewatching this for inspiration, tips and tricks!
An unexpected ending to a very well done duel ! Hopefully the executives at Disney watch and learn
Just wow. Is it too early to call you winning for choreo again? Because that was intense! Loved the final shot too - the drone really did the scene justice. And your set choice is fantastic! How do you find such awesome locations each year?
Starwatcher Studios Thank you thank you! And yes, it’s way too early to call that!! There’s so many good entries this year! But I appreciate the compliment ;) Honestly, these locations are all local to where I live in New Jersey so we’re just very lucky. We do however spend a lot of time making connections to try and find the best suitable places!
@@MichaelYadvish Can't wait to see how the judging goes this year! It's shaping up to be an awesome competition! That's awesome luck! I'm not sure if this location or the one in Primal is my favorite, but you do an awesome job using your set in all your fights. Now I'm wishing I lived closer to some of the neat sets in my state... :)
Starwatcher Studios I’m so hyped for the judging this year! And it’s funny you say that about Primal because this is actually the same location as Primal 😂 The building for Primal can be seen in the background during the opening shot haha Its apart of the grounds we were on. Fun fact!
@@MichaelYadvish Our team too. Already setting up a watch event - I'm glad it's closer to the deadline this year! That's fantastic. Made an awesome location even better! I would never have guessed that. It's the big factory in the back center, yes? That's really cool. :)
I'm new here, but this absolutely amazing and should 100% be in an actual movie.
The idea of tonfas as light sabers was effn awesome
Can't say i invented them, but it was my idea to try putting them to use! I'm glad it looked cool!
This is brilliant!!! Vintage Star Wars. This being add to my collection of fan films. Once again, brilliant
Amazing! First time i see a tonfa lightsaber since Marris Brood on The Force Unleashed
Amazing! The choreography, the acting, the cinematography; all top notch. Thank you for this!
TheEltorofuerte Thank YOU for those kind words! :)
I like how you guys implemented the idea that lightsabers can, like, take different shapes
Epic slow motions. This is entertained me.
This is so well done. I'd never even thought of tonfas being used to grapple before, definitely an amazing fight
Tonfa Lightsabers are more used as a Defensive Weapon. Trying to neutralize one is technically complex, but workable.
Good work.
Loved it! My favorite this year of what I have seen so far!
Excellent, guys!
Cynthia Collins Thank you Cyn!!! 😃
This makes me wish the tonfa lightsaber was canon and in movies. I love the purple shoto blades being formed to make a double bladed lightsaber as well. :)
Incredible choreography!
This is amazing!
It's not often the tonfa lightsabers get recognition. They are such difficult weapons, and this fight scene shows how a master can use them.
They don't get the recognition they deserve! And thank you, I wanted to do them justice :)
@@MichaelYadvish You did an awesome job. If I owned Lucasfilms, you guys would have been hired right on the spot.
This is amazing! Keep up the good work!
This is a great fight scene. The movements were stunning. At times I forgot to breath. Thank-you.
Finally a real life usage of the lightsaber tonfas
YOU GUYS WON AGAIN THIS YEAR FOR SURE!
Tasheem The Dream I appreciate the kind words my friend! We’ll see what happens! ;) Glad you enjoyed it!
@@MichaelYadvish you guys should upload through out the year. i'd subscribe
Extremely well made video and epic lightsaber choreography, great work! I hope you guys win!
Kyle Super Thank you dude! :) Would be awesome to win!
Loved it, especially the use of the tonfa lightsabers. I hope soon they’ll be seen in the big screen but I doubt they’ll do em justice as you guys did here. You defiantly deserve more views.
Thank you so much William this is an awesome compliment :) I hope they have a proper introduction to the movies as well they were a blast to use!
3:03 HUGE The Raid 2 energy. Nice reference to the kitchen scene which is my favorite.
This energy, this choreo, it's exactly what I was craving from the new movies!
2:23
I like this trick with destruction of focus. I was reminded of a moment from *"Clone Wars"* by Tartakovsky. In battle on Hypori, K'Kruhk tried to chop off General Grievous' right hand, but cyborg-kaleesh outwitted him - abruptly removed his hand, leaving lightsaber in air for a split second. Jedi didn't have time to focus, for which he paid the price - with left lightsaber Grievous cut K'Kruhk's stomach, and with right, which was again in hand - neck.
*"Destroy my focus!"* - Count Dooku exclaimed when he was training with General. SURPRISE should be on kaleesh's side, and UNORTHODOX actions should complement it.
Beautifully made absolutely astonished
Thank you very much :) You're astonishing.
How does this not have more views
*refreshes page 100,000 more times*
Tonfas were designed that way to be very effective bludgeoning weapons, yet this one has the power of the sun at the end. That's like making a bullet shoot out of a rock sling when you let it go. Works just as well holding a handle and you don't have to swing it awkwardly like a mad man.
Fantastic video, Mr. Yadvish, sir; had to do a reaction video for this one. Loved seeing the nightstick sabers in action. Really, the whole duel was incredible to watch. 👏👏👏👏👏
Wow..... this was awesome. You guys did an amazing job 🤯🤯
Being a reviewer that I have seen many light saber but this one was very well put together and the choreography is very good and combined with martial arts brought more into the action sequences and showing the true meaning of what light saber battles were and they should be presented with some form of martial arts . But this is the first time that tonfa weapons the highest form of martial arts weapons that have ever been used by anyone outside the martial arts community that you would have to be black belt or a red bbelt that is in weapons training in martial arts .
Thank you very much Joel. This is an awesome compliment that really means a lot :)
This is one of the best lightsaber duel videos I’ve seen on CZcams.
I love the Tonfa concept as well as the fight choreography, well done!
HOLY SMOKES that was awesome, guys!!
RusticB Thank you man!!
This amazing. the best one ive ever seen
this is dope man!! keep up the solid work!
Good video.
This is one of the most creative lightsaber duels I've seen on CZcams.
I have downloaded it and saved it. Its is part of my collection. I have seen such masterful display of the Shotos. Bravo!!!!
Thank you sir! That is certainly high praise, I'm honored :)
@@MichaelYadvish You are most welcome
It give's you alot to consider and ponder on. The duel.......not all just regular lightsaber clashing, but also pure force combat....and the expressions!? were they friends? Old rivals? .......just Dope.
Wicked y'all, really well done, no force powers, just lightsaber combat
4:24
His face is like: Don't do it bro..
Yaaasss exactly!! ;)
I have been a HUGE HUGE fan since you guys did FURY and PRIMAL. Honestly some of the best lightsaber choreography compared to short movies like the Apprentice. What sold me here was the dual-bladed lightsaber merge and you got every bit of that aggressive, primal, rage that comes in that form. I always look forward to seeing another one of your saber videos! Hoping to see a Nagamaki style in here soon as well! Keep up the hard work guys!
Cody Ng That really means a lot man! Thank you for all your support! Honestly, I’m gonna have to look up what Nagamaki style is 😂 but it sounds awesome. I’m definitely open to doing some research on it!
@@MichaelYadvish it's like a pike. 3 extensions with a 16"-24" blade on one end. Used primarily for women back in Japan during the samurai era. They uphold both speed and force when handled correctly. Maybe give that girl in the beginning of this video a fighting chance haha
Nice technique plus awesome mood saber scene. I’ve been waiting to see one.
How unfortunate that I missed LLC 2018 😂 I was so excited to see yours after Fury.
I really enjoyed the use of the tonfa-sabers. (I mean really?? That's such a cool idea!!) I'm a sucker for different types of saber weapons, I guess.
Anyway, keep it up, bro!
Let this be a lesson. You may possess honour, but don’t expect your enemies to share that trait
Brilliant! Absolutely brilliant!!
Wow this is sooooo awesome this really made my day
This is pretty awesome. This desrves more views.
The music n effects r sick af in every video! Love it! U guys r my new fave, yer the best.
Really cool seeing the tonfas in action!
2:34 He could’ve finished the duel right there instead of sparing him, because of that, it’s his biggest downfall to death and that’s a sin…
But it would've been dishonourable. I guess in his mind, an honourable death is better than a dishonourable life.
I didn't see that coming... Great video
Thanks man!!
This has my vote
Never thought I would see the day
It's so interesting how they both willingly keep things equal, like they both want to win a fair fight.
Love how you showed both of them were struggling with the force in the battle giving the bad one purple and the other guy red and blue
Wow, two dudes with no budget makes better saber battle than pros with 100 gazillion dollar budget.😂 Thank you gentlemen.
This was cool as hell, instant sub
Welcome aboard Ben!
Martial artistry at its finest.
this is amazing!!!!
We didn’t get much of the tonfa blade after Maris Brood. Really should’ve, because they could be a very interesting and effective lightsaber variation. So this video is cathartic to me. And who knows? Maybe we’ll get a character with them in the future. Maybe in Fallen Order 2? Make an interesting Inquisitor fight.
Very good!
The sense of honor in this one... Damn...
I FLIPPEN love tonfas, they may not be as practical but they sure are neat as hell.
Way Cool!!! I really enjoyed that!!!
You sir deserve a lot more subs
HOLY CRAP. THIS WAS AWESOME. Would love to see a duel involving a cross hilt saber someday!
Moral of the story, dont mess with people who have purple lightsabers.
Awesome video 👏🏻
I love how they both showed a mutual respect for eachother.
Finally, a good demo of Tonfas
I liked the use of the tonfas was proper and shined on the different styles you can use with them
i love how the Jedi lets him live and then they both know what to do to make it fair
Edit: Thanks for the heart!!!
Seeing the tonfa blade length
*you're shorter than I expected*