[4k] Death of Hope Part 1 - Heritage - Showcase and Tribute

[@marklouisspark]

As the video shows, we owe it all to the roots and how it has shaped throughout the ages, and to remind us what we grew up with! With a smoother computer i'm able to see a lot of things now. Before, working on my PC was like 15FPS and I wouldn't be able to SEE any of the issues unless it was completely rendered. Still a lot to learn but now have a better tool at my disposal! All thanks to the supporters :)

[@marklouisspark]

P.S. Aside from the newer shots, I didn't tune the lighting. All I did was get a new rig, that's it. That's how held back I was visually. Not anymore ;)

[@MrDKSkulL]

@@marklouisspark Thx you for you greaties job, You made awesome saturnine pattern, i want it on my table, may be a squad of them, for my army

[@Guardian-lz5rk]

@MarkLouisSpark you definitely deserve a Hollywood budget and have a full team work under you because this looks incredible. I have read so many warhammer 40k books and my imagination cant even get this close and you drew all this yourself? If they ever make an actual warhammer 40k or 30k movie show them this because they will need you for it. Keep up the mind blowing work because mind blowing isn't even doing this justice.

[@mlayer94]

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[@garysuarez9614]

Beautifully done, artfully executed. Captures the still beating heart of the subject and transfers it to screen. Wish GDUB would "allow" more fan service like this.

[@icecreambrainz8726]

This is the most accurate art style of the 30k/40k universe I have ever seen. This is exactly how I imagine it.

[@AlphariusandOmegon]

I think this is how Abnett, Dembski-Bowden, McNeil and all the other mentally twisted black library greats imagine it. It's called grim dark for a reason...

[@Spacezee110]

Dude watch astartes..

[@jedsorrilla2026]

I love em both! With Astartes showcasing how brutally efficient Astartes are in combat.. And being a huuge fan of the Heresy, Death of Hope portrays it better..

[@icecreambrainz8726]

@@Spacezee110 Astartes is very good, but the art style is too clean. Here it is grimdark & creepy, which is how I imagine the Warhammer universe to be.

[@androtchitchinadze3450]

@@icecreambrainz8726 Astartes is a lot more Gothic and atmosphere based,

[@dmsnotesadventuresofthethi779]

Man I cannot even begin to understand the labor that was put into this. You have done an awesome service towards the Warhammer community, showing people like me who haven’t read the older matieral what awesome stuff there was with rogue trader and Horus heresy. Keep up the good work and don’t get discouraged!

[@CommanderBR]

The overall lighting and brightness has really improved in this one. You can see things more clearly. I loved that you added some comments/details/books to give a better background on the work. The fine attention to details shows the terrific effort Mark has put into this. The guy is an artisan, it is just mind-boggling.

[@marklouisspark]

This version wouldn't be possible without you guys over at P :) You will forever be honored in these credits.

[@bjrnkristoffersen3758]

hey dude, I've heard that you've gotten so much shit about your animations that you dont really wanna continue. I've shown your animations to all of my Warhammer friends and generally friends to make them understand the setting. You've really portrayed and captured the essence of the grim dark setting, and especially what chaos/Warp is. I've watched your vid at least 4 times by myself haha. Mark, you dont know me, but you've had a huge impact on me and my friends hobby experience. I applaud your work, I applaud your dedication and I truly want you to know how much I appreciate what you've created. Anyways, have a great day mark. God bless.

[@Kossagubben]

Not much, it like 2%

[@HyperLethal0100]

God bless.

[@carldeathkorp1]

I must admit that this video showed me a lot more the depth of your work, details I didn’t notice and I have a newfound appreciation for what you did.

[@marklouisspark]

That's why some people loved it more than others, among other things. A lot was hidden to most. I'm happy to share our enjoyment of it all with more people with this video and glad you enjoyed it :)

[@leakycheese]

Thank you for this Mark. This composition is an ingenious way of exploring the artistry of the world you have crafted in Death of Hope, and the 4K rendering is perfect. Not only have you anchored your influences to their origins both old and new but also linked the original artists to the creations. The explanation of the story influences is fascinating and also directly silences some of the criticism you received when Reign of Anarchy was released, for example the mother and child fusion is a direct visualisation of an event in the Black Library novel “Honour The Dead”. I also really appreciate how this showcases your intricate creations - I saw so many details in the characters and settings that I’d missed in previous watchings when my mind was immersed in your story telling. I really appreciate you mentioning me in the credits and I’m deeply honoured to have my humble name associated with your masterpiece. Heritage - the perfect title.

[@PhilipRikoZen]

This video is a great idea, so people who get scared by the episode can understand the thinking behind, why the stuff is as it is. Haters gonna hate anyway, but someone who maybe was just taken aback from his/her pre-concept of the 40k settings could open his/her eyes a bit after watching this. Also watching the character standing like a videogame character selection gave me goosebumps, thank you!

[@josiahsarunn9026]

I doubt the retards on reddit have the capacity to appreciate the thought behind each scene though

[@RogalDorn23]

Those people just need to read the fucking books. You could tell they haven't been 40k fans for long, they'd hardly understand anything of what they see 🙄

[@josiahsarunn9026]

​@Tactical Bacon Reddit has a love boner for the Astartes series and can't compartmentalise the fact that amateur work will provide amateur results and professional experience will provide higher quality results. So in their 10 IQ they've called Mark's work a walking simulator that doesn't make sense and have nitpicked every single detail because it doesn't live up to Astartes. This may or may not be true for some people, but it doesn't change the fact that you should be intelligent enough to have different standards for artists with different levels of experience and hardware.

[@thewretchedpleb7484]

I don't get why they'd be comparing this to astartes anyway, aside from the aforementioned low IQ. Astartes is a small scale story about one mission by one chapter (about which most of us also knew jack shit, for the people complaining about DoH being convoluted). Death of Hope seemed to be a larger scale story involving at least a few different factions (ultramarines, world eaters in ep1 as example). So why are people comparing apples to oranges? Especially so beautiful an orange as this? Someone needs to call off the Ordo Autismus already >:/

[@s2korpionic]

@@thewretchedpleb7484 Because its Reddit. They love the drama, and they love to shit on many things.

[@cyberbeep5187]

Mark, please don't cancel this wonderful series. It's absolutely marvelous. Please continue this astounding work and continue to wow us with your unique style.

[@bloody182]

honestly bro, i hope you can continue this entire project! Awesome details on the space marines and CSMs!

[@boomerkobold3943]

The name for this series was perfect. It gave me hope, and then took it all away.

[@bigolbearthejammydodger6527]

"Thankyou to all who work or have worked for the company we cherish" - From an old fart that used to paint for GW about 20 years ago.. your welcome! Its great to see what young people have done to carry on the hobby and the universe over time. I love this animation art work - I particularly like your vision of the eldar wraithbone armour! It seems so much more lore appropriate than anything GW have been able to achieve on the models due to scale.

[@JossWaddy]

so much detail. Such adherence to the older models from even 30 years back! it's breathtaking. I'm astonished it only took you a year plus. It feels like a decade's work.

[@RTL2L]

Thank you for reminding me how great the setting once was. I'm not following all things 40k anymore, it is a dissapointment these days. But as a long time Inquisition and Grey Knights player, this is exactly the ArchEnemy I've always imagined. You are the true Games Workshop successor , not the marketing guys operating it now.

[@Ladisn]

I just want to say that this Death of hope series is some of the best depictions of space marines and the immense power the possess that I have ever seen. I get scared just watching the chaos traitors move around the depiction is that good. It makes me feel like if one was to stand before me then I would be but a twig before him. Its GREAT. Its incredible. No other video has been able to do this. Period. Not even the Astartes project. This is a more accurate depiction of the 40K universe and the characters within it than any other I have ever seen and I don't think that there is nearly enough recognition or credit given to that. In a word it is simply amazing and quite frankly that word is not enough.

[@wiggy5209]

Impeccable as always. The saturnine terminator visuals make me want a model version now.

[@arbeione]

Honestly the effort and detail put into this project is just unbelievable. Thank you Mark for all your hard work. I love that you’ve put your own stamp on grimdark. And dude those World Eaters are friggin awesome. Peace ✌🏻

[@luciusrex6709]

The fandom is lucky to have people like you putting in such work! Bless you!

[@battle-brotherthiel1563]

Last time i was this early , Horus was having a dinner with the Interex ambassador

[@toastie8173]

Blam

[@jedsorrilla2026]

Shame Erebus had to show up..

[@BeastnBrushes]

Oof!

[@Patchw0rkx]

Majorkill brought me here, as a newfound 40k fan this is beautiful man.

[@VMinoda]

I cannot comprehend the amount of work that went into this... We need more people like you. Love being able to examine the absolutely beautiful models in more detail.

[@marklouisspark]

Lets just say that if people knew, they would never trade places with me, not for a single second.

[@DebtorYen]

I'm truly honored to be listed in end credit. This is worthy effort I believe.

[@johngaskins2290]

@Mark Louis Spark I feel like you are one of the few, if not only, creators outside of GW that understand how brutal 40k is and how it should be depicted if this Universe were brought to life. Thank you for delving so deep into the lore and not explaining, or making it painfully obvious as to what is going on. I really appreciate the "wonder whats the deal with that marine or character in the background". This and many other details are what make a film great! Please keep up the awesome work!

[@marklouisspark]

That is the thing. I know how it's supposed to look or come close to looking due to me growing up with it and it directly influencing my artwork from child to adult. To know what something looks like and build it in CGI requires a fan that knows it all. I don't trust the world to depict it for us, because the hands that make things these days only ride hype trains or are paid to do it but never knew about warhammer till someone knocked on their door. This will be a memory for us in the times ahead :) But most importantly a tribute and honor to those that created i for us, lest they be forgotten decades from now.

[@darrylspitzer8242]

I think this video really showcased some of the components a less than full blown lore fan would recognize. Even in the KZbin breakdowns of the video, some of the imagery is missed. This is a really helpful creation. I see so much more of the intended meaning now. What a great look at the darkness of the warp and 30K. I love the Galvorbak! The image brings the changeover of the Space Marines in The First Heretic to life. I can't imagine what the loyalists thought when they fought them at Istavaan V

[@marklouisspark]

Even for a veteran fan not all things are noticed and I dont blame anyone for missing anything at all :) But yes you are right, a video like this is important to show some people why this means a lot to us fans, and not just another video. This represents the deepest parts of our fandom

[@Robahomusic]

The Eldar dude looks like something Giger dreamed up. Thats good, Eldar are more or less disgusting to us and no hot Space Elves. The mortal servants are a bit stiff, it looks unnatural. This stiffness is good for the warp creatures but not for the servants. (8:20)

[@marklouisspark]

Hot space elves and tau, I have hueg issue with. That stems from part of the fandom I will not say too much about here, but waters down the creativity of original artwork and ruins our fantasy settings. The mocap suit had some extreme magnetic interference and with my shitty PC with 15 fps, these were hard to fix. Smoother animations in the future I hope :) Fuck animating lol

[@WarmasterDeath]

@@marklouisspark certainly an interesting interpretation, although i do like the "they don't look entirely different, but they way they move seems entirely beyond human and grotesque for that reason" that they've gone with, mind you, i also find that i rather love the blending of old and new you've done here

[@ev1677]

Where has the full movie gone?

[@TheFlame234]

@@ev1677 that's what I'm wondering too. Where is it?

[@ev1677]

@@TheFlame234 I watched it only on a reaction video, the original seems to have been taken down.

[@KyuubiReaper122]

Mark, as a person who has passion in art, as I tend to write more than I can animate or visually conceptualize a world you can build. You'll always have that moment, to say it's not worth it, or good enough...but, that's the price for having talent and having so many people talk shit. They can't be you, who can do it, believe me! I don't like ego, or having vanity yet objectively look at what you made and compare that as passion alone, for not being paid or being considered work, it's your project: No one can say they did it, but you. I'll stress that canceling Death of Hope is a bad decision, now more than ever we need people, fans or passionate souls who can bring back what Warhammer 40,000 is supposed to be...A Grim Dark Universe, that offers only absolution for those who hold true to endure horrors no man believe is real, yet are so closer to us than we realize. I implore you, ignore the 'negativity', get a laugh out of it if someone complains so badly? It means they're angered, because they can't do what you can. I can't even pull this off, since writing is limited yet I'm able to do things few keep grilling myself over. I do it for fun, not for professional funding or whatever, because this is the joy of being an artist. Whether Art is writing, reading, animation or drawing, it provides showcases of raw talent, it doesn't take a genius to realize this isn't something we're going to see again. And if GW is actively trying to suppress you, then I say...to hell with them, simply laugh at them and those in these comments below: "You can't censor, or stop me, because I can do this when you can't even decide if you're insane to believe Warhammer 40,000 is a safe place for your feelings." Either way, it's your decision and I hope you don't cancel or be demoralized. You did a great thing, it's a privilege to view artists who can bring life what many can't imagine. Nonetheless, I hope you're doing well and, as always, it's been a pleasure watching Death of Hope. May your soul decide upon an answer, if your own mind cannot be conclusive.

[@marklouisspark]

It's not sunshine and rainbows over here. Everyones dealing with the current state of the world differently then they normally would. I'm working 8am to 3am most days sometimes 10am to 1am, for the past month, 6 days a week. Prior to that, death of hope ruined a lot of bridges in my life and back then I didn't care because I was using passion. That passion eroded over time with people talking shit. I was not meant for the world wide web. As someone who's stupid love language is words of affirmation, it was already a challenge facing all this before. Now? with what ZERO reserve I have for myself and my own relationship of 9 years, it is really not worth it at all. I'm delaying my marriage for this dam thing. Told my partner of the plans already, she's excited to get back to life in a normal way sooner. < and I want that more then create stuff for ungrateful dicks @ the end of it all. In the end, this is for my own personal health. I'm doing part 2 with three 2 minute shorts before it, but after that? i'm finished.

[@KyuubiReaper122]

@@marklouisspark That's your choice, but the world was NEVER sun-shine and rainbows. I'm not going to convince you, or try too, I'm only going to say you do have talent. Don't forget it, do what you can to balance passions, life and find some peace Mark. World-Wide Web is literally a place of egos, doesn't change the fact it just reflects us all. Thanks for answering Mark, I can only hope you find that answer. Everyone has their priorities, that's a fact of life and I am not saying it as sarcasm. We are who we are, so until then, I earnestly appreciate your efforts and work. I know it's not something I'll see ever in my time, God Bless and stay strong.

[@endeavouri8886]

Amazing as always and now we can see better every detail that you put in every scene is simply beyond amazing - but the idea of showing us models like if you are chooshing a character in a game plus influence is simply brillant we can be even more amazed -

[@judowrestlerka]

You have literally brought SOME of my imagined moments of 40k. To life.

[@MrVellj001]

Again my sincere compliments. It was such a pleasure for me seeing a slow-motion, even better stills of the armour designs. As an aspiring 3d artist and long long time Warhammer fan and miniature painter who know and have personly seen all the reference you show it was truly a pleasure and inspiration watching this video. My compliments. Wish I could someday do a fraction of the cg modelling I saw here.

[@celtiberian]

Your work is beautiful. Thank you for uploading your 40k videos. I hope we could see more of it someday in the future.

[@cypher104]

Amazing work, honestly mindblowing. Pretty sure you single handedly brought about all the new hype for saturnine terminators!

[@christiansjolander86]

Wonderful. This is how I have wanted to imagine Warhammer 40k/30k but didnt know it, until now. Dark and really grim, as it should be. Making this showcase was en excellent idea and I will never not be amazed at the attention to detail put in to this masterpiece.

[@hammond1994]

So intricate and detailed, terrifying. Well done! This is the stuff of nightmares.

[@KP-lq2ux]

honestly just insanely impressed by the whole thing, the attention to detail across the board is off the charts, really excellent work.

[@fin4314]

Truly a work of art and dedication The amount of deatils and love put in all these models is commendable

[@Abenddammerung]

Mark, man, you really are a serious cut above the rest. As someone who's dabbled with creating some 40k fanwork myself I know how much dedication it can take and you have absolutely blown any and all expectation out of the water here. I absolutely LOVE your content! Your dedication to the true feeling of grimdark that Warhammer 40,000 is supposed to have and this God-tier animation has ensured your place in 40k Fan History for sure. I've probably shown your other works to like 30 people by now and only a few of them were serious 40k fans but every single one of them absolutely loved your work man. You're a true badass.

[@endeavouri8886]

He is MAKING HISTORY

[@marklouisspark]

Appreciate the shares my friend :) And that was the goal from when I started this, to show what a lot of us see in our beloved IP, and to share with the newcomers the history and how deep this all goes, and not just surface level detail that everyone today enjoys in every other medium. Every fan work imo is just as important as what I've made, as everyone contributes something different in their own way. For me, I made it a goal to represent a very specific crowd of the warhammer fan base and to share OUR vision of what we love and have loved for decades! Again, thnx for your kind words!

[@Synaesthesie12]

The attention to detail is utterly insane. This is how I picture a Space Marine when reading one of the 30K books. Nothing beats the good old MK II / III armour.

[@parkermaisterra8532]

So freaking cool, not only do we get to see what you used as inspiration but we also get to see the models/characters in clear view now. Seriously amazing.

[@Typhusmiller82]

Beautiful work and gorgeous environments. Love you your attention to detail mate.

[@Rookie40K]

Love the respect paid to Rogue Trader days art and models. Fantastic stuff! I really appreciate the hard work and sacrifice that had to of been put into creating this.

[@zaen_vg]

The 90s designs were amazing and amazingly done in 3d by you!

[@davidaleman777]

You did art, that's it, you probably burned your eyes and went over and over again through many obstacles to deliver this high quality movie, you did amazing and you deserve a lot more recognition!

[@deadlooks1880]

HONORABLE BATTLE BROTHERS HAVE YOU HEARD THE NEWS:)

[@catnium]

what another price increase ?

[@CTyler84]

Ah. I know passion when I see it. I was only ever peripherally aware of Warhammer, but loved me some of that Event Horizon. Then someone told me that was a pretty good representation of warp-space in 40k. Played the DoW game, it was fun, but didn't exactly ooze grimdark. That meme that describes 40k warp travel? You know the one. I didn't see any representation of that in the games. Started watching Arch videos, and got the feeling that the grim stuff was not in the future at all, but the past. Like a part of the story GW would rather forget about. Astartes was awesome. Fast-paced, dense and effective. A good one-two punch. Definitely want more of that. Your stuff, though... That's something else. All atmosphere and autistic attention to detail. Grim. Dark. Something I'd like to bathe in. It's what I thought I would find in Warhammer, but couldn't see anywhere. So thank you for the sources, and thank you for showing me what you like. I like it too.

[@georgesoria785]

Absolutely amazing - you have captured in your animation the spirit of chaos as perfectly as as dembski-bowden writes his chaos characters. The individuality of the marines and their armor, the detail, the movement - I'm blown away. I keep re-watching and notice little new details each time. Please keep up this amazing work man ! I know GM won't let you get paid for it but I would just like to give you 100 % respect and gratitude for producing this. Amazing !!! Whoever disliked this doesn't understand the 'grim' in grimdark. Brilliant man, Thank you !!!

[@JohnTandy74]

Dude that was mega!! It really does continue to completely blow my mind!! It's amazing, from the Gal vorbrak to crazy flesh hound the attention to detail!! Wow!! Hope you're well mate !!! Peaceout

[@breakup66]

The depth of detailing on those suits is Armour is incredible, but the level detail you've gone to in the rest of the scenery is no less intense. The more I watch the more incredible it becomes. Well done sir, I can't thank you enough for having the imagination and patience to create this.

[@meshuggahshirt]

Years late to the party, I know, but thank you for all the work you did because it's amazing

[@Devrij]

Loved seeing your influences, and getting to see even more of the ridiculous level of detail you poured into every inch of this. Really looking forwards to seeing more from you when it's ready, and I'm glad I could help contribute in some small way to making it easier for you to do this awesome work.

[@xazelnighthaunterfanboy975]

Lighting and colours sure look better than in part 1 specialy Night lord, in part 1 he looked more black than blue

[@MizantropMan]

Well, technically it's supposed to be the dark blue of a night sky lit by distant lightning.

[@the-friendly-penatrator7928]

in midnight clad

[@sneakillysneak2388]

yes, finally some colors.

[@mk13ultra4th]

The bulk, brutality and atavistic beauty of astartes armour marks is perfectly captured and rendered. I love it. Lots of animators and also illustrators just can't capture it. Some of the best are Kopinski, Smith and Dainton Marines.

[@rsiraistlin2473]

So many of these take me back. I only read now but I remember many of those miniatures. Thank you.

[@UnknowableAbsolute]

Only 78k subscribers? You must have 1 000 000, this is most realistic warp as i ever seen, totally unnatural for comprehension, beyons any structure of time and space, botomless pit of otherness, awesome work man, models of chaos space marines also super high quality, movie with this graphic will be 10/10

[@hoos87]

This is Warhammer 30/40k! My god you captured it perfectly. Truly love the art you create and it clearly shows your passion for the source material. Keep it up man!

[@Dornhal]

Extreme respect for your extreme attention to detail.

[@AuthorAlanJ]

Some truly breathtaking detail, Mark! The background is great and seeing the enhanced renders is a treat! I'm keenly awaiting part 2!

[@commanderbastard1993]

Truly stunning. The way you managed to incorporate the old models and current so well was beautiful. This is truly great work and GW should hire you.

[@almighty_cthulhu]

Mark dont give up on us! We love your work! We want more Death of Hope!!!

[@Rzymek85]

By far the best fan made 40k .... showing everything in 40/30k and never toned down . GW should just pay you to do more of this and never interfere!

[@rosseatsleepjdm]

The Word Bearers fighting pit music is brutal! So fitting! All round masterpiece Mark in every aspect, I was born 1990 and hooked by '96, so was looking at the great 90's artwork growing up, now I have a soft spot for the rogue trader era too, I just painted a very tiny chaplain who has a prime spot in the cabinet. The way in which a sci-fi universe has grown and been shaped by decades of input from hundreds of talented people like yourself and the familiar big names noted in the video is unparalleled anywhere else. It's something special, and something that should be preserved and guarded by the righteous! The Astartes!

[@adeptuscole4675]

Youve got a fan for life. I hope you go far and continue with your amazing talent . and please keep making these

[@adeptuscole4675]

Man dont go , hell with opinions, you are a very talented and you will go far . churchhill said it best if your making people mad then you must be doing something right . I believe in your work! Keep going. With love a fan whos rooting for you

[@Mani-cn6hs]

For the Emperor/Horus! Please accept my gratitude for this phenomenal effort. The talent and vision, albeit inspired is exceptional - the detail, in particular is wonderful! I've been enjoying 40K lore for the best part of 30 years and it's delightful watching some of the old models I used to see in my local GW come to life. I think my favorite on show here is the Exo armour. I always wondered how an operator (marine or reactor cleaner) would move in such a restrictive and bulky suit. Now I know and it's pretty damn fearsome! I hope you're encouraged to continue this labour of love. Best of luck Mark!

[@ThatGuy-eu2vt]

the lighting and color in this is allot better and i hope you keep doing it this way

[@marklouisspark]

The lighting looks this way due to having a new rig :p people forget, i was using a potato of a PC until this video. Nothing was changed to the actual thing, i only upgraded. Limited by tools man :D

[@borisdorofeev5602]

This is fantastic stuff. My phone was spazzing out from the level of detail so I had to watch on my tablet. I can tell that so much work has gone in to this. I've probably rewatched DoH part 1 like 8-9 times because I really like this dark aesthetic and my favorite depiction of this universe.

[@Kaffefar]

Absolutely incredible work - seeing these older models spring to life and the attention to details is just amazing. Thanks Mark!

[@justingray1215]

I can really appreciate the work. This is how I would imagine chaos ships or a chaos planet. Great work can't wait to see more.

[@bl0ndiey136]

i am at a loss for words. this, and the main episode (plus trailers of course) are the greatest fan-made creation i’ve ever seen. this video goes even further in depth and shows how much you love this. as a huge HH/30k fan the painstaking detail that is displayed is incredible. (also a massive fan of world eaters so that’s a nice bonus!) i only have one timy gripe and that’s that bolter rounds shouldn’t leave such clean holes. the dead bois floating in space look like they kinda got hole-punched (although the armor damage detail is fantastic!). bolters should leave a decent-sized entry hole, but the mass-reactive explosives should be leaving ragged, gaping wounds, armor blown out their backs, etc. that is my single point of barely-criticism, i think seeing another episode would make me happy beyond words. please continue creating content, i will be eagerly awaiting! p.s. i shared this video to my friends that are also into warhammer p.p.s. not to be that guy to flex donating but as soon as my next paycheck hits i’m visiting your patreon. you deserve massive amounts of support for this, and the fact that you’re doing this project solo makes it even more incredible. thank you for reading this if you got all the way down, and thank you for creating this absolute masterpiece!

[@I_am_Spartacus]

Mark, you can be my GW wingman anytime! This is so incredible. I grew up on all that grimdark artwork as well, and seeing it brought to life is amazing. So much attention to detail, I would love to know what Jes Goodwin thinks of this, seeing all their old work being brought to life. People should just really enjoy this for what it is....

[@Ohkami84]

Nakal of the Word Bearers approves.

[@INSOMNIAREX]

Excellent, Mark, outstanding work and really interesting to see from where your ideas stemmed. Your aesthetic is sublime.

[@DiaseTheSlayer]

Cant wait for the next chapter, you're keep doing great work.

[@Spine1337]

You inspired me to start reading the Horus Heresy novels, currently reading Fulgrim and excited to get to the novels that are depicted in the Death of Hope. Keep up the great work and thanks for this marvelous content.

[@chaplainwierddream]

No matter how many times i see the models of rooms and characters, they are breakingly doing justice to the setting. Great job.

[@brianwalsh1339]

God I love the “exo-armor” so much. the use of the older miniatures as inspiration is truly... well, inspired! Good work!

[@Freecomments4u]

who hated on this????? This is fucking brilliant. Why would ANYONE have an issue with this?? I dont understand.

[@brekiy]

Death of Hope was what got me into reading, building and playing 30k. These videos will always be special.

[@shamsbijan5864]

Insane the amount of work all the details...keep going with this amazing work

[@mayes33]

That was amazing, so much talent! Thank you for bringing this to life, this really mirrored how I envisage the WH grim dark universe - less shiny and well ... grim dark! Top Job.

[@jesseheard6686]

Continues to be just amazing. Well done, again, Mark. And thanks!

[@andrews2812]

This is so good!!! The music and style are just amazing and put my teeth on edge in a way that's almost unsettling. Definitely makes me feel grateful that I don't live in the 31st millennium.

[@TimNAudio]

I am glad you enjoyed the music! XD

[@SuperTristan1990]

Goodness I love this whole thing. You did an amazing job man and I hope you continue to do more. This animation style is brutal and amazing. Really captures the grim dark. I love that you stay true to enough to keep it in the lord, but also tell your own bits. I need more. I feel like I just found a new song and I need to listen to it until I know all the lyrics. Keep up the good work man.

[@CrazyMedic220]

Love all of the hard work and effort you put into this man. Ignore the critics, they are mad that they can't do something nearly as amazing as you. The fans outweigh the critics.

[@velinmihov8958]

Like with most of Mark's work, I realize my jaw has involuntarily dropped towards the end of the video.

[@allenbedingfield2888]

Truly mindblowing. Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! This is absolutely amazing.

[@DamnationSwe]

Awesome work man, it's really epic!

[@sempthegreat]

I still can't believe anyone would bash your work... It's infuriating for me. You literally brings whats in my head, when I read the books to life. I can't thank you enough for your hard work.

[@IAmTh3Doom]

This is such a great loveletter to all that grimdark warhammer that made us all fall in love forever with this world.

[@oldmate3722]

You have unbelievable talent my friend. I cannot even begin to fathom how you manage to produce such quality content while working a full time job. I was into 30k/40k some years ago, but over time it stopped being a hobby for me. That all changed when I came across your work. It's inspired me to get back into it and learn about all the lore I can. Can't wait to see the next installment of your work man.

[@whulfri8890]

This animation is still freaking awesome! Mark is so talented.

[@MrFederation]

I have had a stressful day at work earlier today and once again your videos cheer me up, your the man Mark!

[@damianbrown279]

Soooooooo amazing!!! All of you did a great job. It always takes my breath away to see warhammer 30/40k rendered with such amazing detail. I hope and pray you guys do the ground war. You guys fing rock. Don't let anyone tell you differently.

[@DarkMter]

"All of you" "You guys" This video specifically was so that mark can show off his work, and he did every single thing you see on screen. Yes he credited the artists who made the physical miniatures, but everything you see, 3D models, Animation, Direction, this is HIS personal project meaning every pixel yo usee, every detail corner of EVERYTHING he made from nothing. This video he made as a showcase of his work. "All of you" "You guys" is not correct!

[@TimNAudio]

@@DarkMter Well, i did add some music into it and i did credited so my work dont count then? XD

[@DarkMter]

@@TimNAudio Something like this, made by one guy meaning models, animation, story, design direction, lighting, shading, overall VISION, this is his work in that sense. For god sakes this kinda work requires someone to lock themselves away for god knows how long, I'm pretty sure the others like yourself that helped (which was only Voice acting and music) didn't get their life effected by this massive endeavor the way it does to him. Mute the video, and it's all him >> 100%

[@TimNAudio]

@@DarkMter Thats interessting of you to say considering you dont know anything about me or my life and to assume the effort i put in for his project is that small. Im not saying he didnt put his all into it, but you assume he was the only one pouring everything he had into this. Not only is it insulting for people who took part in the project overall but also dissrespectful to mark as you said yourself, its his project and he feel the same as the rest of us. Give credit where credit is due. If it wasnt for the voice cast and the work others put into it as well, it would just be the work he did with no sound amongst other things. If you feel that is all you need, feel free to mute the video and just look at it. And i highly doubt Mark himself thinks that little of the people he worked with. But you have a right to your opinion but dont judge others for saying "All of you" and "you guys" as a way to praise the work of everyone involved.

[@DarkMter]

@@TimNAudio So tell me, how many days in total did you spend on this project? I'm sure Mark could confirm. I don't doubt it takes some work to do your music, but his work over shadows the effort it took to do his.

[@GrimUndead94]

Never seen such an attention to visual details in 40k video before I'm looking forward to seeing more. Keep up the good work!

[@jadenprice1463]

Sir I can only say that your works have been an absolute joy to behold. whether you continue the project or not I hope you know you have given many a true treat and glimpse into what is probably the best and most well rendered 30k visualisation on the net.

[@WulfboiGaming]

I freaking love this! Now Chelsea and I have names of books to read to learn more about the lore, which she was dying to have.

[@BrysonHughes]

Inspiration out of the grim dark is all I see! Thank you for bringing this into my life!... I bought rogue trader when I was a teenager but I never had the opportunity to ever play it.... the lore and the imagery has inspired me through out my life! Your work here is amazing! Fistbump!

[@slickdog6155]

Mr Spark, Thank you for your AMAZING work! While I was in the hospital it helped me through the rough times !

[@gnarkgnarkgnarkgnark1933]

incredible, the best answer you could have made to answer your critics, it's not only art but also exegèse (i don't have the english word for it). Man, thank you (add every emphasis possible)

[@chengken000]

Love it! Keep up the amazing work!

[@echostarling84]

I don't know much about Warhammer, but my god this is incredible work! I really hope you get far and wish you all the success!

[@Phantomewzick]

The only thing I find slightly off is that the inside of those huge holes in the space marines just look like they are one solid piece of metal, no flesh. Otherwise amazing 10/10 please make more

[@Anthoninoatletico]

space->ice

[@mr.joshua8664]

I like to think the lascannon that did that was immensely hot that it melted then solidified in space

[@marklouisspark]

It bothered me too when I saw it XD It was actually well hidden due to the lighting from the older PC in part 1. The updated Unreal and the new Rig actually made the lighting better and it reached areas that I didn't work in. Totally get it :)

[@myview5840]

Plastic miniatures are plastic throughout.

[@beltempest4448]

@@---ii8hl this is a reasonable explanation I think. Like the metal flash froze in the freezing vacuum of space.