FFXIV Custom Character "Boss Intros"

[@jun_on_fire]

Hi everyone, just to answer a few questions that I see popping up: - The camera shots and animations are accomplished via a mix of video editing and animation tools (specifically Anamnesis) - I don't do commissions. Everything I've ever done is pro bono, and I usually just approach people and ask if I can make a video featuring their character. This is just a fun side-hobby for me. It's also why I don't charge for mods I make - I don't think I'll ever do paid commissions. If I ever do, it will be for charity (any tips or donations I receive from Ko-fi already go straight to charity) Thank you for enjoying this hobby with me, much much much more content to come

[@Dessertpvnk]

I love these! I just wish I could do these or the tiktok videos people do. I dunno how they do it XD I have so many ideas.

[@cindernickleson7228]

*cries* i was legit gonna ask cause I'm using my ff14 character in a ttrpg game would love one of these for that. It's a kingdom hearts game and they're going to be running through shadowbringers and the WoL is the final boss. Any tips for making the video with someone who has never done video editing?

[@notthalis9545]

@@cindernickleson7228 I've never done video editing, either, but I can still say the most important thing to do is to have fun with it! It doesn't matter if it's silly or if it's goofy, as long as you think it's the coolest shit, it's the coolest shit. In terms of actual advice I could give as a viewer, don't over-edit. Focus on getting your raw footage, first, and then stitch your favorites in a cohesive manner. Get a bunch of cool shots and then pick out the ones that make you go "ah that's perfect" the most. *Then* you can do some fun with editing.

[@TheShadowrod]

What programs and software did you use to make these? I'd love to try my hand at making one for myself if you're not doing commissions :)

[@Dessertpvnk]

@not thalis I think it's more of how to even start, where to start, or even how to record scenes. Like I wanna do the ffxiv tiktoks I see, but I am not sure how to even do the talking bits or where to even edit them. I've asked a few people, but they give pretty vague answers.

[@outtagoodnamesdangit]

Okay, these are way cooler than I was expecting and I kind of want one of these for my character now. Nice work!

[@Velticus]

I'm willing to spend $100 or more on one of these

[@lisamcrad5799]

Money is no barrier for how cool I want my WOL to be

[@edensaga_verse]

I need one for my reaper main

[@WakoDoodle]

Imagine if this was for 1v1 pvp. You make your own intro and whoever you face see's yours. Each battle either against a player live, or a preset boss using your character race, class and stats. Roles will face themselves as an option, just in case you don't want to battle a warrior as a whm. (eg. tanks can only fight tanks). But you can toggle off for a challenge.

[@Oceanstalker]

SE take notes on this one down! And might I add, have no voice over for the WoL as usual and you get to create your own subtext for the intro.

[@orion7745]

that would be sick

[@ChillplayVibes]

YES

[@spiritlaw]

God- I'd love to be able to play against an AI version of another player. Hell- just making my own boss intro would be great. Just the reaction of seeing an Au Ra suddenly flourish and dance- throwing out chakrams, jumping onto them, acrobatically moving from chakram to chakram before landing in the middle of the arena... And finishing with a Technical Step. "Well... Shall we dance? It's common courtesy to go all out in the heat of passion!"

[@cooliod00d]

Honestly, given how far AI technology has come, that would actually be possible. They could have a bunch of different voices and use AI to create whole speeches for the Intro. The biggest hurdle would probably just be the players themselves abusing it for NSFW stuff like they did with the adventurer plates.

[@buddah1978egypt]

Considering how badass the wol is, it makes sense the player having the boss intro hahaha. Great stuff

[@crowdemon_archives]

WoL intro + some version of Maker's Ruin lol

[@buddah1978egypt]

@@crowdemon_archives ha i approve

[@Hero_Of_Time94]

This is what the bosses see when we come crashing the party!

[@Digimaul]

​@@Hero_Of_Time94 I'd say that's kind of what phase 2 of endsinger is. The final theme is the WoL theme, And it kicks in pretty much when she realizes there's nothing she can do to stop us.

[@KingRett]

This is a pretty cool concept. It reminds me of Soul Calibur characters before they start fighting too.

[@DocMickGaming]

I was thinking the exact same thing! The only thing that is missing is the announcer xD

[@titusfortunus2916]

The wind white mage's was my favorite! That was so clever using Lakshmi's or Nophica's "charmed" style effect of pink mist around the arena and petals floating up not as a charmed effect but as a gust of wind rising! You did so good on these!!!

[@vincentbeton]

"This fight will be over before you know it" That's one badass way to refer to Dark Knight's weak self sustain compared to everyone else. Great ideas and execution!

[@KalaamNozalys]

I approve the use of asura's wrath ost

[@SaltedMallows]

frfr

[@leshyaedawnfire]

OMG! These are awesome! I would love to have "Boss Intros" for my characters!

[@digitalnex]

these are freaking amazing such a cool idea!!

[@TwinBladeGlacier]

The team of hopefuls were ecstatic as they joked with eachother about the final trial of becoming a scion was peobably another jumping puzzle. Arriving in a clearing they were silenced by a massive whirlwind complete with lightning bolts shooting throughout the gale. When it cleared there stood a lone figure readied for battle. The hopefuls' faces became whiter than half of Tsukiyomi. "Oh seven hells" "Twelve preserve" Their foe didnt speak, only nod, for they were the Warrior of Light

[@junkfolders2029]

Music: Insatiable - Shadowbringers Scream - Endwalker Orphan Wolf Legend Fang - Asura's Wrath From the Ashes - A Realm Reborn (Before the Fall) Liberty or Death - Stormblood Bad Romance (Stripped Mix) - Power-Haus

[@El_Legante]

Thank ^_^

[@lynzylu5]

Aaaaaaaa its so cool to see these all collected together! (And I'll never ever be over how good you did my girl Tirita)

[@sennaka]

....what is that staff she's holding? I need that for my WHM :)

[@lynzylu5]

@@sennaka it's the Byakurenge Kai! You can get it for tomes in Rhalgr's Reach!

[@Emuney12]

Honestly there's just something about Dark Knights that give off final boss vibes.

[@mamaastra364]

Antares reminding me how beautiful Elezen can be. Excellent work ^^

[@KalaamNozalys]

Also tbh that'd be very fun to see you open comms for stuff like that

[@ladyellen7993]

I'd totally pay for one!!!

[@KalaamNozalys]

@@ladyellen7993 Tbh, so would I.

[@eliaskresnik2507]

​@@ladyellen7993 Who honestly wouldn't! I would pay a lot just to have that for my own character.

[@Velticus]

I'd pay $100 for one of these

[@eliaskresnik2507]

@Velaire with only 100$, I doubt that it would be enough. Considering how much art in general costs online. But I could also be wrong on that. Effort and time should be compensated for.

[@nbtglen1607]

Been seeing these on twitter, gahhhhh they are sooo goood.

[@christalee9875]

This gives me serious Soul Calibur match intro vibes, and now I'm sitting here wishing I could have one for my character. Well done!

[@MikeBison_]

Oh shit Yasha’s theme. Love to see some Asura’s Wrath appreciation 👌

[@bradphilippe]

Idk how I got here, but these are too cool. ❤

[@KyuubyMaster]

Beautiful camera work, can't wait to see more.

[@skie4704]

I wasn't sure what to expect but these are really freaking cool! :D Great random find on my YT lol

[@Shadowzdota]

I legit can't stop imagining a narrator going, mankind could not change society, so they blame the beast. Before the intro plays

[@Videomen102]

I need to know how these were done, they look absolutely amazing!

[@haxican6114]

this is so badass, I wanna make one of these for my WOL now

[@cobie_tv]

Ahh I love stuff like this, great work!

[@maratwasnthere1075]

this was way cooler than i hoped!

[@vk3638]

Once again Junjou, your work is amazing and donating benefits to charity is something even more incredible, I hope everything keeps going well for you 🙂

[@desastrnarrations]

This is so NEAT :D Now I want one for all of my OCs, this is fantastic. Well done!

[@ZammieUndead]

Incredible work, has me fiending to try my own hand at it!

[@AjaniGoldmaneFFXIV]

I sorta kinda want more of these, this was so much fun!

[@SethValentine100]

Okay yeah I want to do this for my character! These are so badass and well done!

[@Kevinblue035]

these are SO sick, but the violin Bad Romance hit me like ton of bricks lmao

[@hansfriedemann4194]

Wow, this is amazing! Great job!

[@RandomNpcEncounter]

I love this so much, i hope you can ever show maybe like a light tutorial for stuff like this, i can believe how much effort is put into this but now i cant stop dreaming about one of these for my Roegadyn XD

[@minaly22]

As a fellow WHM main, I totally loved that Tirita intro 😂😂

[@NikoJr.]

Nice choice of Asura's Wrath music for Eijun

[@CAMR7996]

HAHAH I LOVE IT, also the last one, i fell in love

[@cupidbeaux6251]

this is such a fun idea! i love it!

[@blackandwhiteduo4971]

Love the last one, wish that DRK pose was a choice we could have

[@Dear-Rhiannon]

Favs 1:25 & 2:34 These are really cool! Very exciting and each had their own charms!

[@MN35A]

Same. Zander gave me chills.

[@dokuhiime9439]

These are amazing! I would love to have one of these done someday! They’re so cool and well done!

[@DDjermm]

These are amazing, everyone would love to have one of these for their characters.

[@TheAdventGamer]

Nice, my personal favorite is Okuri Okami Eijun. Just love the design.

[@danielcoffey6397]

I was your 1000th subscriber! This is great!

[@mariejuku]

these are fantastic! what do you do to make the camera movements? is it done by hand?

[@eladriellebachental]

That's actually REALLY COOL 0w0

[@willowwisped5027]

these are FANTASTIC?? i'd pay SUCH good money for something like this with my chara -- the fact that you do it for fun and for passion is commendable!! keep that momentum! your art is wonderful!

[@swapertxking]

this is fucking cool, i hope to see more of these.

[@VelvetCake423]

i want one omg it reminds me so much of FF Dissidia character intros i love it sm

[@magicalduckye2356]

Oh dear lord, thank you! I knew these reminded me of something!

[@suamigoyvecinoelcapitanfal7021]

Oh my god, did I just heard Yasha's theme from Asura's Wrath??? You are a genius and this is a masterpiece

[@Magna0megaJVIIXX]

Yes you did!! My first impulse upon hearing it was roaring out "LIAR!!!" :D

[@ChipotleKanetsu]

I really hope they have the WoL pitting against himself in the final expansion for the next saga.

[@ChipotleKanetsu]

@fenrar36 wdym

[@crowdemon_archives]

The last time WoL tried that was in a DRK job quest. 😅

[@ChipotleKanetsu]

@@crowdemon_archives yeah I know, but more epic I mean

[@CherikoSol]

These are amazing!!

[@cavalierimp505]

I'd definitely want to commission one of these they're awesome!

[@ColumineMiette]

Me too!

[@DradenEquis]

Same

[@MegaDan5]

Same here.

[@SuikodenGR]

These were SIIICK, especially Shafyria's intro :3

[@Commanderflynn]

Man these are great. Kinda wanna learn to do my own shit. Good job!

[@mariejuku]

0:49 this insert goes hard

[@yoshi24my]

omg this really gives me like soul calibur vibes very cool nicely done !:3

[@ponderingForever]

1:57 Light of the Land was seriously wounded, but her soul still burns. Tirita. WINS!

[@SynodicScribe]

The only time my boss music starts playing is when someone asks "Aren't the Echo and Blessing of Light the same thing?" lmao These were really well done!

[@lostonessoul5154]

I see this and I imagine Rarajuka (My Lala) Standing there arms crossed. And it fades to the scene. (A axe get's thrown nearly hitting the player.) "So you came. About dam time." Ram of Limsa-Rarajuka Seesjuka (Picks up the axe with one hand and no effort) "Now then...." (smirks as he covers his tattooed face with the face covering of his helmet, and heavensward boss music begins to play) "GIVE ME A BATTLE WORTh SAVORING!!!!"

[@darkchris66]

I would love to have this for my monk. :) these are fantastic!!

[@HeyItsChristianYT]

I want one so bad ;w;

[@moosecannibal8224]

Dang these are well made

[@networknomad5600]

So much edge, it's criminal.

[@YullaNellis]

Omg those are amazing ! Are those commissioned ?

[@gendo1kar1]

Amazing work. First time checking out one lf your vids i will be watching more. Would love to have one of these.

[@PrincessofKeys]

Now I want ome of my catboi!!! These are so awesome!!!

[@sephiroth21347]

These are super cool!!! :O

[@miragespl]

The first and second one really had that extra FF14 feel. I loved them the most!

[@griffino1-99]

These are incredibly cool! Would love to see a Hrothgar focused one with Bozja as a backdrop (this isn't meant to be a request, just an idea my brain needed out)

[@DOGHEIST]

that samurai glamour was NEXT LEVEL, and the intro was my favourite

[@mugen1292]

POV : you're a freshly drafted recruit of the empire and is now facing the wol as a footman

[@surgesheep8531]

They were all excellent but that last one was just superbly clean

[@Acidrain321]

THESE WERE SO GOOD!!!!

[@TheStereovenom]

Okay this was pretty cool not gonna lie

[@Towelietowel]

Really cool idea! Would love one for my character!

[@savvivixen8490]

Breathtaking

[@NorthWolf97]

The 2nd one is awesome! But I love the 3rd one's Okami design the most!

[@never5930]

These are great. Would love to see a heavenly pld one

[@JackDaloots]

These are fantastic, and I am jealous. Very well done. Someday, I'll be this good at the videos... till then, well, you can see what I have up if you want a laugh :D

[@inspirations365]

Damn you, now I need to make one for myself. So original!

[@ProfessM]

Very nice. Many good uses of Dark Knight.

[@neenea7303]

Do you plan on opening or taking commissions for these at all?

[@206Zelda]

So where's the Viera DRG? The Rabbit From The Moon And Back? 🤣 Can just imagine one raining jump-strikes from above, then multiplying and covering the entire floor with them and forcing players to scramble to dodge!

[@LockelyFox]

Holy shit these are impressive!

[@derellsherman3087]

I would love to see a Warrior just lose there sanity as a sort of boss intro. These we're REALLY cool and would hope to see more!

[@kat_cobain]

Antares 😳 super cool! 👉👈

This is very epic!!

[@jeffreylivermore1048]

Was that last one an acoustic "Bad Romance"? Regardless, these are all amazing

[@SwerveStarEx]

This is SO COOL! I wish I could do this for my own characters! ^^

[@bauscheusse]

Oh I love these

[@thepurpleshade486]

and now i want to try this for myself!

[@altansipdrae2759]

Yoshi p frowning upon all those things that he doesn't remember adding to the game

[@RpgBlasterRpg]

Imagine if your Character randomly become a Boss and the whole server has to hunt you down to get Free loots

[@FuriousGunnerKat]

This is BADDASS!!!

[@PFoxen]

I LOVE these.

[@DamienStarry0w0]

Was not expecting a dramatic violin performance of lady gaga's bad romance at the end there lol

[@xTunafishx]

Bruh that's the coolest thing I've seen

[@BlueSpiritFire1]

WOW! Shafyria's was my favourite with the movement of the model and the way she uses the katana. I wouldn't want to have to fight any of these WoLs though. Stellar work!