HALO wip 16

[@TheHoodiedThief]

idk how every wip just exponentially improves, but I'm all here for it

[@iain-duncan]

This is literally the best halo content outside of the games that has ever been made. I cannot state how thankful I am these are continually coming out!

[@DivineHellas]

There is that other guy aswell, with the High Charity cutscenes

[@iain-duncan]

@@DivineHellas you mean Blur's remaster of the halo 2 custscenes? If so I considered that as from the game

[@kaurus1227]

@@iain-duncan i think he might mean charity falls by halo vfx, id reccomend checking it out

[@void9068]

@@DivineHellas Halo VFX is a legend. He's making an Infinite short right now

[@iain-duncan]

@@kaurus1227 I absolutely will! Sounds awesome!

[@mrwizzygiorosales7930]

You have no idea how excited I got when I saw those dual SMGs equipped by that spartan

[@FirstLast-bs4dt]

A spoiler but a welcomed one. ❤️

[@abyssal-labs]

Only thing better is belt fed dual wielding smgs

[@Powerhaus88]

Not the best weapons for an open field engagement, more suited for hallways

[@mrwizzygiorosales7930]

@@Powerhaus88 I'd go for the battle rifle or DMR for open area engagements yeah

[@DivineHellas]

@@mrwizzygiorosales7930AR is also efficient in open . It has that balance of being efficient in the closer but can also be efficient with control burst on farther distance .

[@russian_knight]

I love how even just the Spartans walking shakes the camera and the ground around them, really captures the feeling of them being the absolute units they are

[@johnmacangus2634]

I KNOW I was like I can feel it through the screen

[@nissowolf7268]

THIS

[@thunderspear2251]

My favorite part about the depiction of the Spartans in these. They actually sound (and damn near feel) like they're about to break the ground with every step, and I love it!

[@ak4390]

It may have been a losing war but I like how the writers portraited humanity by make the covenant pay for every step of ground they took.

[@Callsign_Bear]

Oh yeah. Literally. Wiped out something like 23-40 billion? Nearly every square inch of ground was slathered in covenant blood.

[@ak4390]

@@Callsign_Bear Covies had to work for it didn't they. Extermination of an entire galaxy wide species would take a long time. War ended after 27-28 years. Hel ONI even made false colonies to force the covenant into traps or delay tactics. Infinity was going to be a last resort of escape and revenge before the war ended. With the technology of the covenant. It should have been half that time.

[@ThePandoraGuy]

If i remember correctly, we kinda dominated the war on the ground, specially when ODSTs and Spartans were involved but they Covenant had orbital superiority. What brings you a victory on the surface, when your enemy has the ability to glass each and every planet you fight on.

[@jackalsniper892]

@@ThePandoraGuy you are close but the covenant still usually held the advantage on ground, they are still an alien race after all, however it said that it was a lot more even on ground, the unsc did try their best and had a lot of victories on ground but plasma is especially deadly in the lore

[@ThePandoraGuy]

@@jackalsniper892 Tell me about it. I hope we see the day when in a Halo game, movie or TV Series, the Titanium II armor of an UNSC ship boils away in seconds, after hit by a plasma torpedo. Always gave me a slight shiver, when reading it in the books. You got your clumsy grey box of a ship that can whitsatnd nukes and MAC rounds, but is basically a snowball in hell, when hit by the covies.

[@Quarter324]

Damn the whole thing is like 21 minutes long at this point and it looks like we have more WIPs coming! I’m so stoked to see the whole thing

[@anenclavetrooper9707]

if sodaz has time and keeps the motivation, we could probably have a 30min - hour long film

[@levalexandrov4652]

I feel like this just proves that the Reach art style was the peak of Halo.

[@goodoldaley6375]

For the Spartans I definitely agree. Though part of me still has a huge soft spot for the thick MA5B Rifle and the Halo Wars Marines depicted in cutscenes.

[@nissowolf7268]

and i love how he mix it with the brutes from halo 2 and 3

[@PackHunter117]

@@goodoldaley6375 Agreed. The Halo Wars Marine design is the best from the franchise. Also I would love to see Sodaz include Halo Wars content like Grizzlies, Rhinos, Vampires, Locusts, and etc.

[@karmiccj1911]

@@goodoldaley6375 maybe the change on marines can be explained by saying that they’re from different military branches or that the equipment is different bc of the missions

[@scribese7en]

Reach and Halo 3 are both tied for my favorite Bungie era artstyles. They're both so recognizable and they look so good.

[@keliiwhite1425]

Can u please do us all a massive favor and please don't stop making the absolute masterpieces, these wips are so awesome and well made. This right here is halo !

[@8076A]

I love how each of these shows something that the games never quite did (aside from Reach) - Humanity may have been losing, but they made the Covenant pay for every inch of soil on every planet lost. Their weapons weren't ineffective like the games always make it seem, some like the shotgun even have lore stating that it was effective at taking down shields - Which it was, at least for a few of the games it could do it in 1 shot. I'd love to see a follow up on this series depicting either a squad of Marines or ODST in a separate location during these events.

[@wardog0086]

Insanely good, as usual. Easily my favourite detail throughout every WIP so far is the weight the Spartans have while moving. The sound, camera shake, etc, all just add to the impression of how much larger and tougher they are than any other infantry units.

[@sladewilson7750]

you actually are dedicated towards your passion. mad respects for you. i hope one day you will shift to blender . this creativity deserves massive recognition

[@thisisntsergio1352]

What does he currently use?

[@WSHong-oe7bg]

@@thisisntsergio1352 SFM

[@thelemoneater]

A shift to blender low-key might not be the solution for what he is doing rn, I can't imagine trying to get all of these rigs and environments into blender, while learning the software would be good for his sanity.

[@coddy212thcommanderorang8]

I think S2FM will be an easier rout blender is hard really really hard

[@Discount_TV]

@@thelemoneater I've used Blender for a few years, but I never transitioned animation wise from SFM to Blender - SFM (whilst outdated) has a massive asset pool available if you know where to look.

[@F0X_H0UND]

I love how you've captured the marines reactions to having Spartan reinforcements arrive. Imagine you're a marine, battle-weary, sleep deprived and you've probably lost a lot of good friends to the covenant. You've probably given up hope at this point. But you heard so many stories about Spartans showing up to save the day to the point where they've become legend. To finally see not just one, but a whole squad of them?! You'd probably weep tears of joy. The chances of survival are still low for you, but you've forgotten all about that. The Spartans are here.

[@Arendelft]

1:09 There is something subtle in the Spartan's body language that just tells you how angry they are here. 1:44 Holy Terra, watching that column, but especially those Ghosts flitting around, that gave me some chills and nostalgia for better Halo days... 2:07 Watching those AA cannons open up and seeing the first Phantom's go down was so satisfying to watch... *Slow Clap* Sodaz, if I could pay you to animate stuff from my universe, I would, and I'd consider it an honor. Edit: 0:55 Second time watching this, loved the subtle Spartan head nod to a fellow soldier.

[@pierre-mariecaulliez6285]

No ones says "no" when a Spartan lays a heavy gun by your side ;7

[@jacksonpettit4690]

Blessed is the lord who teaches my hands to fight and fingers to war - saving private Ryan.

[@Jhonkotar217]

@@pierre-mariecaulliez6285 mucho menos a un Spartan que está cabreado XD.

[@AnonYmous-bb7tl]

I think I speak for all of us when I say, we're blown away each time you upload, SODAZ.

[@jakemccluskey1111]

I felt tingles the moment Tip of the Spear started playing. The Halo Reach score is so under-rated and it warms my nerdy heart to hear it being used in such a phenomenal way. Keep up this amazing work, good sir!

[@98765zach]

Can't wait for the final project, I click these the SECOND I get that notification.

[@epichighfive2976]

I wish I could give more. The Halo work you've shared with us over the past near YEAR now has been nothing but top tier. I wish you the best with any future endeavours!!!! This shit is awesome man!!!

[@gokalcatraz8943]

I always look forward to these. You're the reason I want to try something like this. I have all the stuff, I just don't know where to start learning.

[@maninthecamohat2735]

You could look up online different online animation schools and you can try finding one that'll teach you the style that you're looking for.

[@cosmoray9750]

Dwight D. Eisenhower 34th U.S. President. " In the councils of government, we must guard against the acquisition of unwarranted influence, whether sought or unsought, by the military-industrial complex. The potential for the disastrous rise of misplaced power exists and will persist. "

[@scribese7en]

@@cosmoray9750 who asked?

[@SalusKitty]

Blindly start messing with stuff

[@SalusKitty]

@@scribese7en , I did

[@To_Rue]

These halo fanimations you do so far isn't even an hour long but it's already way better than the TV series! At least for me that is. Great job as always.

[@karmiccj1911]

This man just animated 3 different battle fields full of awesome details. Its just 20 minutes long but D A M N… it blows

[@not-so-british-brit9752]

It's cool seeing the reverence for the Spartans from the marines

[@Darkvortex11]

Dude you are restoring my love for Halo with these shorts. Thank you so much for making such badass content.

[@Sargewashere]

SODAZ your work is just amazing, we are given time and time again parts of out childhood back. The gritty feel of war,the scale of it and the shared struggle. You give us something no AAA studio has been able to. I'm proud and happy to be able to see your work. It's going to be a sad day when this series is over. By any chance can we get a marine fighting a jackal, sticking the energy cutlass back into it and kicking it away like in Contact Harvest the book?

[@john84265]

Absolutely amazing ! You've giving us better Halo content over the last months than what the triple A companies with stupid money budgets have put out over the last decade...And for basically free, they could learn a thing a two from you. Keep up the awesome work dude looking forward to see what's next.

[@roach2269]

I really hope this goes down as one of the best fan-made bits of halo history that both Bungie, 343 and Microsoft acknowledge, hope you get a lot of success off of you're craft, you're a huge blessing to not only the Halo community but the animation community as a whole, keep winning king

[@iqplays155]

The video hasn’t even started but it’s already such a heckin banger keep at it king 👑

[@popshop9197]

This has to be one of my favorite clips. The silent preparation before the battle. The anticipation. The reveal. The clash between two armies. Amazingly well done

[@MrTopHat42]

I love the details of the planet slowly losing its life that and how shocked all the troops are seeing spartans

[@nathanieldeleon4537]

Those ghosts animation, the drift, the music that was beautiful.

[@olivermwallace]

These are literally so effing good. I get pumped every time they come out and I've been showing my sister all of them. I was once lucky enough to have my halo reach spartan put into one of LoacherFilms halo videos. I love when people that know what they are doing make stuff like this.

[@quadraxis2103]

that little ODST going "yea" gets to me 0:55

[@GooblyWoobly69]

beyond impressive how you captured the feeling of the old halo games

[@ingognitomode6017]

this is easily the best fan content ive ever seen, often surpassing even actual cutscenes from the games, keep up the work dude its amazing

[@rayanderson9725]

I’ll send more later but this has been a dream come true. Thanks for the valor content!

[@SwordedGun]

You can tell this man knows his stuff because he gave marines Rocket Launchers and they're owning with them

[@pierrerosen3506]

This is how I wanted the Halo series, they could learn from you

[@planet_machine]

I love how the ground shakes when the Spartans are walking near the camera. Such I nice touch to set them apart from the rest of the UNSC

[@videowatcher495]

This is some of the best Halo content outside of Bungie's work. You sir, are gifted.

[@royalcanadianbearforce9841]

Holy shit, all of this in 3 weeks?! Absolute madlad and phenomenal work as usual!

[@Mgames_Studios25]

Bro these wips never disappoint us, this man needs more subscriber's.

[@siomai6739]

I hope SODAZ will produce more Halo WIPS or Halo vids in general.

[@junkim2789]

'I repeat, THE SPARTAN TEAM has arrived.' chills down my spine..

[@NotARussianDisinfoBot]

Merry Christmas! Thanks for making content that Halo fans like myself can enjoy.

[@Noble0563]

This is where the fun begins

[@nickmeyer7336]

You really have the movement down for all of the Covenant species! Lumbering brutes up front, the sangheli officer strutting like a big cat or some sort of predator, the skirmishers tip toeing off with beam rifles, and the grunts toddler-running! Great visual storytelling for their different behaviors, fighting styles etc. I love the attention to detail!

[@DeadWayfes]

Man this is fire! Such an awesome WIP. Also sad to see they are missing the 1 spartan, guess we have a new missing in action to add to the list

[@TechbotALPHA]

Absolutely stunning work. Everything is just spot on. Really love the way you give 'weight' to the Spartans, too. Genuinely conveys being a living, breathing death-threat :D

[@MessinVR]

Man this reminded me so much of the last few episodes of The Forgotten Spartans... beautiful work as always Sodaz, especially the music direction.

[@davycannonhound9005]

This is just incredible. I cant get over how insanely good this is.

[@RileyMcCrery]

Love the actual tactics displayed by both sides. A master of capturing that certain vibe! Bless you SODAZ!!!

[@tristanwindsor5243]

I wish these went for longer, absolutely love your work. Can’t wait for the next one

[@SpartanOli]

Holy shit that's gonna be a movie Truth be told, all your WIPs are the best Halo content since Halo Reach came out.

[@spasjt]

Your work is continuously getting better! Outstanding!

[@KillMonger592]

Can't get enough of your talent and appreciation for halo bro

[@RapidActionAnimations]

I think this is the best one you've made yet. The amount of diverse sets, smooth animation, visual effects etc.... Great work, I can't wait to see you finish this.

[@iwhbyd2683]

Clear inspiration from the background battle scenes in some of the Reach campaign. Love it!

[@blacktemplar5970]

I never imagined you would get this level of quality out of the Halo IP....I remember when you did a poll asking what the next IP should be....I was one of those that suggested Halo and I am blown away by how much justice you have done with the universe

[@razzle1337]

the way you do the awesome range of movement for all the brutes grunts and elites. weird chonky bulky movements, funny short range quick steps and the reverse legged tactical stride of the elites. perfect, chefs kiss

[@Thundagrub]

Sodaz needs more recognition and a far larger fan base

[@vaporsouls6752]

I love how the odsts almost take on the secondary protagonist role of the entire video

[@Aredel]

The shots of those ghosts passing through the canyon gave me flashbacks to Battlezone 2’s opening cutscene and I love it!

[@scootter1]

Definitely need more of the "professionals under pressure" radio chatter. Really had some tension to the scenes.

[@Knesquik]

DUDE! you nailed the weight and feel of the spartan. When they walked by and the camera shook more when Chungus was on screen, I got goosebumps.

[@Servant_of_order]

😱это анимационный мастер!Ему его мульты заставят не скучать по Хало!Как он это делает!Удачи тебе парень!✊💪

[@spkon6049]

I look forward to see more of your work. You pretty much do what the halo show didn't

[@big131]

This bouta blow anything 343 has done out the water. The full cut going to be epic.

[@savageshark379]

loving the epic build of of the impending battle. This is going to be an epic fight. Give em hell, marines.

[@micahsheldon5557]

I go through the 5 stages of grief everytime I finish sodaz's latest upload

[@SentientBeefStew]

Literally gave me goosebumps

[@lancethegamer4112]

There is one thing I hate about these WIPs, those damn cliffhangers man, it always gets better then cuts off. Jokes aside, SODAZ's work in animation and story telling has been spot on, never missing.

[@horrorpleb249]

Can't be helped tbh. The man works on these animations alone from the looks of it so its gonna be short clips WHICH hurts a lot but.... at least he isn't stopping, he'll continue to make more clips

[@lancethegamer4112]

@@horrorpleb249 True true, just wish he’d be funded like average animation producers. Or at least have GamesWorkshop’s give his old WarHammer videos back.

[@bander960]

0:54 I love that "Sup, just putting this here" nod from that spartan.

[@Necro718]

I COULD NOT BE MORE EXCITED FOR TO WATCH THE CULMINATION OF THIS ABSOLUTE MASTERPIECE

[@kpmh2001]

I really can't praise you enough for your work on these, absolutely top notch stuff.

[@Sierra-2044]

I cannot WAIT for the finished project this is good

[@greed15good]

The way each spartan armor was customized, rewatching the scene where they post up the marksman you can see he has 2 shoulder pieces, both a recon plate and the sniper bullet rack, if there’s one thing bungie and 343 missed out on with the collab make of reach. Is just how far we could customize each individual piece of our Spartans armor. Every add on of every section of mjolnir plating

[@cadian122]

You do everything from Warhammer to Halo and your amazing at it all.. I can't wait for the climactic battle

[@jnht9912]

I thought this series was coming to its conclusion with the last wip I’m happy we get to see more

[@Spartan12]

Seeing this pop up is like waking up on a Monday only to find out its Saturday and your favorite Saturday morning cartoon from way back just got a new release.

[@armni4619]

Great adaptation, especially of anti-vehicle(would be behind first infantry line though), AA and air support units that canon mostly criminally ignores.

[@TonyTheTostone]

Was literally watching the Halo TV show when I got the notification. Immediately clicked off of that and on to this. These wips are just so much fucking better.

[@haku3759]

Tip of the Spear was a really fitting track for first engagement. Love that.

[@nyxorelius]

This once again is a amazing series and the story you are crafting is pretty good.

[@nissowolf7268]

You got me excited for the next part ! You just improve again and again with how you animate, and how you mix the music with the action ! real talent here !

[@donosprey8754]

This whole project so far has been so cool to watch. I can't wait to see the finished product with it all put together!

[@Animotions01]

Such a Fan of your work So good to see a solo animator who understand proper cinematic shot framing and camera cutting This is something that is severely lacking in the animations you see from the Iclone community.

[@DIABStudios]

Love the tasteful screen shake do to the weight of 2 tons of metal walking past marines! always great heft in these vids adding immersion

[@alexhorii4723]

This looks so awesome! Keep up the amazing content!

[@Deathissweet]

Amazing, I love all these wip videos. Thank you for your commitment to the passion of the project and not doing it just for money [343 I'm looking at you]. I hope you continue to gain views as you deserve it, and this was badass! I grew up playing halo, much love from a halo veteran and I'm pretty sure the community feels the same!

[@gideongallant1185]

It's always a good day when another Halo WIP drops. I always love to see the attention to detail like the ground shaking under the Spartans weight. Keep up the great work

[@MindGoblin0006]

Never stop creating content man

[@JacopoSkydweller]

Absolutely phenomenal. Yours is the only Halo content in recent memory that gives me chills.

[@CommanderWolf888]

Absolutely incredible! This felt like the opening cutscene of Tip of the Spear, but where we actually get to see more the battle instead of driving off a bridge away from it all. I like the more prepared defenses the UNSC has in this scene. Felt that was often lacking in the games. Keep up the great work man, I continue to look forward to seeing the finished product altogether!

[@dexketristo2349]

Thank you for giving Halo fans a little something to believe in. This is unbelievably well-animated.

[@504jgunna]

I thought part 15 was it but man this is a pleasant surprise

[@maxminugh]

good god i love these, you’re the best @SODAZ

[@iz3757]

Has mejorado tu animacion. Impresionante lml

[@uknown6t669]

Loving the absolute belief and faith that pilot has in the Spartans. In these dark times hope is whats needed, even if it is propaganda.

[@deanwalker3956]

I thought the last WIP was the ending. Good to see this is still on going.

[@nickfesterman4739]

These are the perfect length to have my full, undivided attention but also be incredibly sad when it’s over

[@An0nym0us567]

“The Spartan team has arrived.” Best words you can hear in the battlefield as UNSC.

[@ObsidionshadowX]

I love seeing these whenever they come out, it's part of the reason I'm trying to learn how to do some animation myself.. I'd really love to do some Dead Space themed stuff.