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Not much is known about this video titled 'The Thin Man - Stick Insects in Russia (Slenderman in Russia)', except that it shows what appears to be a giant stick creature climbing on the sides of an apartment building in Russia.
Some say it is merely Adobe Aftereffects but what do you think?
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I didn't see anything, granted I need to replace this monitor, but still, I didn't see anything, what is it we are supposed to have seen? Hopefully not a bug on the window the cameraman is shooting through.
I didn't see anything, granted I need to replace this monitor, but still, I didn't see anything, what is it we are supposed to have seen? Hopefully not a bug on the window the cameraman is shooting through.
It´s most visible at 0:16-0:18 at the level of 5th and 6th floors on the illuminated side of the building. It resembles a spider and it's coming down from the roof.
Computer created
Good job, but:
Creature has rubber legs (telescopic limbs), which isn't really that believable and feasible biomechanically, but easy to do with a computer.
Creature's body does not interact with sun/moon light at top of building, then does not interact with the street light. It could have non-reflective coating, though. This is cheap and easy to do with a computer.
Most good Hollywood effects contain light interaction and a lot better animation.
Good job, but:
Creature has rubber legs (telescopic limbs), which isn't really that believable and feasible biomechanically, but easy to do with a computer.
Creature's body does not interact with sun/moon light at top of building, then does not interact with the street light. It could have non-reflective coating, though. This is cheap and easy to do with a computer.
Most good Hollywood effects contain light interaction and a lot better animation.
a comment
from a youtube user
"Decent After Effects, would be more convincing if the videographer reacted in the slightest when it appears, tried to zoom, or just generally acted like there was something on the frame and not like he was trying to capture a good image for post.
AE is only half of a good fake, the rest is in the acting."
i agree.
it's a FAKE.
it belongs in the "don't panic lighten up" category, if at all on this website.
another embarrassment for sott.net.
who is in charge of this category? it should require the most research and double checking, yet it seems someone is managing it who applies the least of that.
from a youtube user
"Decent After Effects, would be more convincing if the videographer reacted in the slightest when it appears, tried to zoom, or just generally acted like there was something on the frame and not like he was trying to capture a good image for post.
AE is only half of a good fake, the rest is in the acting."
i agree.
it's a FAKE.
it belongs in the "don't panic lighten up" category, if at all on this website.
another embarrassment for sott.net.
who is in charge of this category? it should require the most research and double checking, yet it seems someone is managing it who applies the least of that.
Another embarassment for sott.net says a guy who can't even use capital letters. Dude, who made you senior editor? Obviously you come here to read the articles, do you think that being vindictive about content is really warranted? What's your deal? The information is here for you to decide. You've decided it's BS, that's your opinion. No need to be a jerk about it.
not a damn was given, no reaction but 'f... this s...' at the end