SG-2's Dr. Grant has discovered a previously unknown form of writing and text, in a temple abandoned long ago on Earth. This text was found to be written by beings who lived during the time of the Ancients, the original gate builders. They were a sophisticated race, whose technology was parallel to that of the Ancients.
These two races seemed to have shared technology. However, this unknown race mysteriously vanished before the Ancients left our galaxy and headed for Pegasus. All that remained was this one temple, some cryptic inscriptions on its walls, and The Ninth Symbol. Now, SG-2 are tasked with discovering where this Ninth Symbol resides, what it does, and what its connection to the Stargate is.
However, finding this object, whatever it may be, proves harder then expected. Even after thousands of years of being undisturbed, its going to take a monumental effort to overcome the challenges this mission will produce. What will SG-2 discover? What is the Ninth Symbol?
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After three years of blood, sweat and tears, the latest venture of Blue Smoke Studios, teamed with Pro Aim Productions and Poison Oak Productions, is here. Stargate SG-2: The Ninth Symbol.
This is a fan film made by fans for fans. In the tradition of a fanfilm, it embodies an already existing universe whose stories are told from a unique viewpoint. This is supposed to be fun, and not taken too seriously. Enjoy!
| SG2: The Movie | Windows Media | 720 x 338 | 38m | 246.05MB |  | Download |
| SG2: The Movie (Mirror 1) | Quicktime | 720 x 338 | 38m | 250.45MB | | Download |
| SG2: The Movie | Quicktime | 720 x 338 | 38m | 250.45MB | | Download |
Mellifluous (25th Apr 2008 14:14)
Good production values. Some aspects were very impressive, like the 3d effects and the locations. Sound effects were good.
But as countless others have mentioned, way too dialogue heavy. The scenes 17 and 19 minutes in are exhausting examples of this, and also of the film's weakest acting, sound, pacing and editing moments. It's incredibly staged, e.g. actor speaks, pan camera (during which there's an awkward silence), cue next actor speaks. Next time, make it more dynamic and allow people to speak during panning and encourage variation. I think much of the bad acting is due to bad directing and overwriting more than anything. The better acting came earlier on or in action scenes, when people had things to do in a scene and were thus more sure of their roles and character.
Characterisation: I didn't like how you set up a conflict around 25 minutes in and then resolved it 3 minutes later.
Camerawork: I think this was ok but let the film down because it didn't get us close to characters. A lot of the external scenes are shot rather aloof from the actors, all in one frame as opposed to extreme closeups. These contributed to the scenes just feeling like dialogue recitals and nothing more. Closeups can be your friend, and also you don't have to cut to the face of whoever's talking every single time, you can closeup on the person they're talking to and see their reaction.
Having said that, I know from experience on shooting a very long film that if you have a limited time, it becomes a case of as simple setups as possible. If it's your first time in such circumstances, you can learn to think a bit quicker on your feet next time to prevent you from sacrificing good cinematography.
It's a good achievement, I think you and your friends are to be congratulated 
Would love to see you transfer your enthusiasm for Stargate to do an original film where you all feel more sure of your ground though.
FXhomer26325 (17th Jan 2008 01:37)
ps. contact at dizzyduck337@hotmail.com chris have to run. bye
FXhomer26325 (17th Jan 2008 01:37)
ps. contact at dizzyduck337@hotmail.com chris have to run. bye
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