Quick links - Interesting Video clips
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- 1984 Apple Macintosh
- "1985" by Bowling for Soup
- 405 the movie
- Adventures of Seinfeld and Superman
- All your base
- American Jedi
- Anakin switched
- The Animatrix
- Apple Switch ads
- Apple switch parodies
- Attack of the Triumph
- The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins
- Ballmer sells Windows
- Batman: Dead End
- The BMW film series
- Breakdancing Transformers
- CEO of the Dance
- Chicken Run (MI2 remix) Chronic - what? -cles of Narnia
- Citroen C4 Transformer Car Commercial
- Cog
- Cow Bell
- Developers,Developers,Developers.
- Duality
- FaniMatrix
- George Lucas in love
- Gollum: 2003 MTV movie awards
- Hey Ya Charlie Brown
- Indecent Proposal
- Jim Carrey: lifeguard
- Jingleheimer Junction
- Killer Bean 2
- Lazy Sunday
- Leroy Jenkins
- Mastercard: 3 Stooges
- Matrix Jedi
- Matrix tennis
- Mitsubishi Galant ad
- Movie Trailers
- Narnia rap
- Nike "Why Sport?" ad
- Office XP european ad
- Pepsi ad
- Pepsi Apple Parody
- Pontiac ad
- Pulp Phantom: the animated parody
- Regurge
- Serenity trailer
- Spiderman trailer
- Star Wars: Gangsta Rap
- Star Wreck: in the Pirkinning
- Summertime (Minmi)
- TechTV blooper
- TechTV: Dell parody
- TechTV: Leo's Angels
- TechTV: Switch parody
- Tripping the Rift
- Troops
- Vaio european ad
- Warthog Jump
- When I grow up
- When I go to UVA
- Windows 98 crash
- XiaoXiao
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The files listed on this page come in a variety of formats:
- .3gp:
Mobile device (e.g. Cell-phones and PDAs) compatible video format file. Can be played with the latest Quicktime player. Download it here:www.apple.com/quicktime. - .asf:
Older Windows Media format. Requires Windows Media Player to be installed. Other players, (e.g. Media Player Classic and Videolan) can play the files but Windows Media Player STILL needs to be installed in order for the CODECS to be installed. - .avi:
can be played with many media players (e.g. Windows Media Player, Media Player Classic, Videolan) as long as the appropriate CODECs are installed. If you do not have the proper CODECS, you can search for them. - .div, .divx, .divX:
A file encoded with the DIVX CODEC. Can be played with many media players (e.g. Windows Media Player, Media Player Classic, Videolan) as long as the appropriate CODEC is installed. You can download the CODEC from: www.divx.com. - .flv:
Flash video format. Requires the latest version of the Macromedia Flash player plug-in for your browser to be installed. These files will play in your browser but if you download them, you will need a stand-alone player such as the FLV Player available here: http://www.download.com/FLV-Player/3000-2139_4-10467081.html. This player is freeware and the file size is approximately 1.13MB. A different FLV player can be downloaded from: http://sweb.cityu.edu.hk/50689882/flv.html - .m4v:
iPod compatible MPEG-4 format file. Can be played with the latest Quicktime player. Download it here:www.apple.com/quicktime. - .mp4, .mpeg4:
MPEG-4 format file. Can be played with the latest Quicktime player. Download it here:www.apple.com/quicktime. - .mpg, .mpeg:
Can be either an MPEG-1 format or an MPEG-2 format file. Most media players can play MPEG-1 format files without the need for additional CODECS. MPEG-2 format files can be played in Media Player Classic and Videolan. Other media players may require that DVD player software (e.g. PowerDVD) be installed in order to play MPEG-2 files. - .mov:
Quicktime movie format. Requires the latest Quicktime player. Download it here:www.apple.com/quicktime. - .rm:
Realmedia format. Requires the latest version of Real Player to be installed. Available from www.real.com - .swf:
Shockwave or Flash format. Requires the latest version of the Macromedia Flash player plug-in for your browser to be installed. Versions are available for Firefox and Internet Explorer. Windows versions of the Flash player can be found at:http://www.macromedia.com/go/getflashplayer/. Players for other platforms are available from this link: http://www.macromedia.com/shockwave/download/alternates/. You can check your Flash version here: http://www.macromedia.com/software/flash/about/ - .wmv:
Windows Media format. Requires Windows Media Player to be installed. Download version 10 from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/mp10/default.aspx and version 9 from http://www.microsoft.com/windows/windowsmedia/9series/player.aspx. Other players, (e.g. Media Player Classic and Videolan) can play the files but Windows Media Player STILL needs to be installed in order for the CODECS to be installed.
1984 Apple Macintosh
The award winning television advertisement which launched the Apple Macintosh computer at the 1984 Superbowl. It was directed by Ridley Scott (director of "Alien") and the concept was based on the George Orwell novel "1984".
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-715862862672743260&q=1984
Alternative Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-715862862672743260&q=1984
"1985" by Bowling for Soup
Music video for the song "1985" by the band "Bowling for Soup". Can you identify the music videos, songs and music personalities parodied in this music video?
You can watch the entire video in WMV or Quicktime streaming formats at the official website:
Official site: http://www.bowlingforsoup.com/videos.html.
The Google Video link shows only a piece of the video. Viewers have to pay to see the rest.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8862165869202474091&q=1985
405 the movie
One of the first "Internet blockbusters", 405 is a simple story about the driver of a SUV who encounters a wide-bodied airliner in distress while driving on a deserted highway.
Official site: www.405themovie.com.
Download link: http://www.pocketmovies.net/detail_73.html
Approximate file sizes: MPEG-1 @ 240*168 (5,902,340 bytes), MPEG-1 @ 320*224 (8,718,340 bytes).
Alternative Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5478877071363928578&q=405
Adventures of Seinfeld and Superman
Jerry Seinfeld and an animated Superman are pals in this series of comedic short films, which features the American Express credit card, similiar in concept to the BMW films.
Official site: http://www.jerry.digisle.tv/room.html
All your base
All your base are belong to us. The phrase "all your base are belong to us" originated in an english translation of the Japanese video game "Zero Wing". While the game is mediochre at best, this catch-phrase gained international fame when a Flash (.swf) file which combined various images featuring "All your base" graffiti with a song entitled "Invasion of the Gabber Robots" (performed by "The Laziest Men on Mars") was released on the Internet.
American Jedi
Caution: mature content and adult language.
A blend of "Star Wars Episode One: The Phantom Menace" and "American Pie". Young Obi Wan Kenobi must get laid in order to become a Jedi Knight and asks the misfit teens from "American Pie" to teach him "how to get some".
Links to the film can be found at: www.theforce.net.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6729846301630890121&q=american+jedi
Anakin switched
Animation featuring "Anakin Skywalker" talking about the benefits of switching from being a Jedi to being a Sith Lord on the Dark Side of the Force. A parody of the Apple "Switch" ads.
The Animatrix
Caution: mature content and adult language.
From the producers of "The Matrix" trilogy, these 9 animated short films feature the world of the Matrix as envisioned by top Japanese anime directors. Films available for download are:
- The Second Renaissance Part 1
- The Second Renaissance Part 2
- Program
- Detective Story
"Final flight of the Osiris", "Kid's Story", "World Record", "Matriculated" and "Beyond" are only available on the DVD. "Osiris" and "Kid's Story" connect the original "Matrix" with "Matrix: Reloaded". The official DVD features the complete set of films, making-of documentaries, a history of anime and other extras.
Official site: www.whatisthematrix.com.
Apple Switch ads
The series of Apple "Switch" commercials feature various persons (and some celebrities) testifying as to why they switched from the PC (Windows) platform to Apple products.
Official site: www.apple.com.
Apple switch parodies
The series of Apple "Switch" commercials have inspired an amazing variety of parodies. Some parody the actual ads, others use the format to promote or parody different products, people, movies, etc.
The parodies are available in many popular computer-based video and animation formats including: .swf, .mov, .avi, .mpg/.mpeg, .wmv, .rm.
Attack of the Triumph
From "Late Night with Conan O'Brien". It features Triumph the insult comic dog insulting Star Wars fans who are in line to see the premiere of Star Wars Episode Two: Attack of the Clones, in New York City.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=8986126382138687600&q=triumph
Alternative Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-2278349319639773466&q=triumph.
Alternative Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7276713303640576242&q=triumph.
The Ballad of Bilbo Baggins
A 1970's tribute to hobbit Bilbo Baggins (uncle of Frodo from The Lord of the Rings) sung by Leonard Nimoy (best known as "Mr.Spock" from "Star Trek").
Links to the film can be found at: www.tolkiencollector.com
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1189977381292772054&q=Ballad+of+Bilbo+Baggins
Ballmer sells Windows
An early Microsoft commercial in which Steve Ballmer is advertising Windows ver 1.0.
Download link: http://www.ebaumsworld.com/ballmerwindows.html
Batman: Dead End
Batman, the Alien and the Predator battle in a three-way deathmatch. This 8 minute short film was produced by Montauk Films & Level 7.
You can find this video on THEFORCE.NET
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7257032451176616508&q=batman+dead+end
The BMW film series
These short films are part of a series called "The Hire". It features the assignments undertaken by a mysterious driver who uses various types of BMW vehicles.
The films are no longer available for download from the BMW site and the DVD containing all the films and behind-the-scenes footage is no longer available for purchase. See the official site for further details.
Official site: www.bmwfilms.com.
Breakdancing Transformers
A music video clip featuring breakdancing Decepticon Transformers.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-9037940286700388608&q=transformers.
CEO of the Dance
Steve Ballmer (current CEO of Microsoft Corporation) dancing and jumping around on stage at the opening of a Microsoft sponsored conference in Britain.
List of all download sites: http://www.ntk.net/ballmer/mirrors.html.
Mirror site: http://www.stenstad.net/storage/ballmer_dance.mpg.
Mirror site: http://www.tarmo.fi/arc/monkeydance.mpeg.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=2509986258263917383&q=monkey+dance
Alternative Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4860483760049380308&q=monkey+dance
Chicken Run (MI2 remix)
Trailer for the movie "Chicken Run" edited in the style of the trailer for Mission: Impossible 2 (MI2).
Approximate file sizes: MPEG-1 @ 240*136 (4,720,644 bytes), MPEG-1 @ 320*176 (6,318,084 bytes).
Download link: http://www.pocketmovies.net/detail_156.html
Citroen C4 Transformer Car Commercial
An ad for the Citroen C4 which features the car transforming into a dancing robot and then transforming back into a car.
Download link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AOsngLsi8Zc&search=transformation.
Alternative download link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JxH2JrFrcuw&search=transformation
Alternative Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6848826826077705214&q=transformer.
Alternative Download link: http://www.theembassyvfx.com/qt/Citroen_480.mov.
Cog
An ad for Honda cars made in France. Unusual because it took 605 takes to get it right. The producers claim there was no editing or "camera tricks" and it was all done in one take.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1468497375867008353&q=cog
Cow Bell
Saturday Night Live (SNL) parody of VH-1's "Behind the Music" show. Blue Oyster Cult is trying to record their song "Don't fear the Reaper" and their record producer (played by Christopher Walken) insists that they have more cow bell in the music.
Download link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ViDvWv1Drg8&search=cow%20bell
Developers, Developers, Developers, Developers.
Music video featuring a sweat-soaked Steve Ballmer (current CEO of Microsoft Corporation) rapping about, what else? : Developers, Developers, Developers, Developers.
List of all download sites: http://www.ntk.net/ballmer/mirrors.html .
Official site: http://www.ntk.net/media/developers.mpg
Mirror site: http://www.tarmo.fi/arc/developers.mpeg
Mirror site: http://www.stenstad.net/storage/developers.mpg
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6304687408656696643&q=Developers%2C+Developers%2C+Developers%2C+Developers.
Alternative Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1668365808879026423&q=Developers%2C+Developers%2C+Developers%2C+Developers.
Alternative Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6987983111018701231&q=Developers%2C+Developers%2C+Developers%2C+Developers.
Duality
A Star Wars fan film from Crew of 2 productions. Two Sith Lord candidates battle to be the chosen apprentice of their dark master.
Offical site : www.crewoftwo.com.
Download link: http://www.pocketmovies.net/detail_118.html
Approximate file sizes: MPEG-1 @ 240*144 (21,889,028 bytes), MPEG-1 @ 320*136 (25,903,108 bytes).
Fanimatrix
The Fanimatrix" is a 16 minute short film set within the Matrix universe shortly before the discovery of "The One" (i.e. before the first "Matrix" feature film). It tells the story of two rebels, Dante and Medusa, and their mission onto the virtual reality prison world of the Matrix.
Offical site : www.fanimatrix.net.
George Lucas in love
Another "Internet blockbuster". This short film is a fictional account of how George Lucas was inspired to create the first Star Wars trilogy (Star Wars, The Empire strikes back, Return of the Jedi). It is loosely based on the movie "Shakespeare in love".
Links to the film can be found at: www.theforce.net
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5058529870025933880&q=george+lucas+in+love
Gollum: Best Virtual Performance
Gollum (from the Lord of the Rings trilogy) won the "Best Virtual Performance" at the 2003 MTV Movie Awards. In typical schizophrenic style, Gollum makes an "acceptance" speech in which he verbally abuses everyone, including Lord of the Rings director Peter Jackson.
Hey Ya Charlie Brown
This short film was "thrown together" by Ryan King and Dan Hess. It features characters from the "Peanuts" comic strip dancing to the song "Hey Ya" performed by the band Outkast. United Feature Syndicate (the owners of the copyright for "Peanuts") issued a "cease and desist" to both the creators and the website hosting the file so the clip is no longer officially available on that site.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8229346994761423744&q=Hey+Ya+Charlie+Brown
Indecent Proposal
Caution: mature content and adult language.
Also known as "Night out on the town". This 76 second short film was directed by Scott Quigley and stars Matt Prater, Joy Christie Di Cresce and Marla-Ann Altschuler.
After a night out on the town, a guy works has the nerve to make an "indecent proposal" to his date. Unfortunately for him, his hand is resting on the intercom and everyone inside the house hears the "proposal". Luckily his date's father has a sense of humour.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-7184420933710108270
Jim Carrey: lifeguard
Jim Carrey is an obnoxious lifeguard at an indoor jaqcuzzi.
Sketch comedy from Saturday Night Live (SNL) starring:
- Jim Carrey as the lifeguard.
- Will Ferrel as the "swimmer in distress".
- Tim Meadows as the "olympic" swimmer.
Download link: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/34212/jim_carrey_lifeguard_on_duty/
Jingleheimer Junction
The Junction Gang (Katy, Carla, Umberto) has a new member: Fred. Jingleheimer Joe has a problem with Fred because the other members want to put him at the front of the line and when they line up for a letter call, the letters on their outfits create a word which is highly inappropriate for a children's show.
Saturday Night Live (SNL) comedy starring:
- Tim Meadows as: Jingleheimer Joe.
- Cameron Diaz as: Katy Kindness.
- Ana Gasteyer as: Carla Caring.
- Horatio Sanz as: Umberto Unity.
- Will Ferrel as: Fred Friendship.
Download link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9juHDqUe6nQ&search=jingleheimer%20junction
Killer Bean 2
This coffee bean wants a good night's sleep but the local street gang is having a very loud party and they refuse to turn down the volume. Now they will learn why he is the Killer Bean.
Official site: www.jefflew.com.
Download link: http://www.pocketmovies.net/detail_76.html
Approximate file sizes: MPEG-1 @ 240*136 (14,839,812 bytes), MPEG-1 @ 320*184 (21,413,892 bytes)
Alternative Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=1036603298918185772&q=killer+bean
Lazy Sunday
Two New York residents perform an impromptu rap on their way to see the movie "The Chronicles of Narnia".
This is the full version of the "Narnia Rap," which was first aired as an "SNL Digital Short" on the 17 December 2005 episode of the comedy sketch show Saturday Night Live. It stars Chris Parnell and Andy Samberg.
Saturday Night Live site: http://www.nbc.com/nbc/Video/?c=Saturday_Night_Live/snl_1432_narnia&n=saturday_night_live.
The video is available as a free download at the iTunes store (requires that iTunes be installed on your machine):
Download link: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewTVSeason?id=111067020&s=143441
Leroy Jenkins
Caution: adult language.
A World of WarCraft clan is plotting strategy when member Leroy Jenkins rushes in and gets all members of the team, including himself, killed because of his stupidity.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-6582317322132450178&q=leroy+jenkins.
Mastercard: 3 Stooges
A 30 second advertisment for credit card company Mastercard featuring scenes from various 3 Stooges short films.
Matrix Jedi
Matrix Jedi is a 9 minute Star Wars fan film created by Appolo Lake Films. It combines elements from both Star Wars and The Matrix.
Official site: www.theforce.net.
Matrix tennis
Two contestants on an asian talent show play table tennis (ping pong) using Matrix style moves and special effects in real time.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8079411349144989883.
Mitsubishi Galant ad
Entitled "Accident Avoidence Test" this clip began life as an incomplete television ad. Viewers were encouraged to visit a special website where they could either view the entire advertisment as streaming video or download a Quicktime file.
Movie Trailers
The Quicktime format from Apple has become a standard format for the Internet release of the latest movie trailers. Current trailers as well as those from the last six months can be found at the official Quicktime site. To ensure the best possible playback, you should download and install the latest Quicktime player for your platform (Windows or Mac).
Official site: www.apple.com/quicktime.
Nike "Why Sport?" ad
An innocent college co-ed must outrun a mass murderer (who wears a mask like "michael myers" from the "Halloween" movies and uses a chainsaw like "Leatherface" from the original "Texas chainsaw massacre"). So, why Sport brand athletic footwear? You'll live longer. Considered controversial because of the implied violence.
Download link: http://www.pocketmovies.net/detail_55.html
Approximate file size: MPEG-1 @ 240*144 (2,826,244 bytes).
Office XP european ad
Caution: mature content.
A 30 second ad for: "The uneXPected experiance" a user can have when using new Office Xp from Microsoft. This commercial aired exclusively in Europe.
Download link: http://www.pocketmovies.net/detail_176.html
Approximate file size: MPEG-1 @ 240*192 (1,718,276 bytes), MPEG-1 @ 320*240 (2,117,636 bytes).
Alternative Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4802933027584347078&q=office+xp.
Pepsi ad
Caution: mature content.
This girl really wants a Pepsi but the beach sand is hot. How can she get to the vendor?
Download link: http://www.metacafe.com/watch/34233/hot_sand/.
Pepsi Apple Parody
This "politcal parody" was created by James E. Saldana as a criticism of:
- The american music industry for suing teenagers and younger children for song-swapping.
- Pepsi for exploiting those same teens in a Superbowl ad promotion aimed at giving away millions of songs for free.
Official site: www.arador.org
Pontiac ad
Pontiac and IPS Productions created a 2 minute short film to advertise the latest Pontiac vehicles. This feature was included in a behind-the-scenes documentary (for the advertisment) that was aired as an infomercial on various basic cable channels during April 2004.
Official site: www.pontiac.com/stuntmen
Pulp Phantom: the animated parody
Caution: mature content and adult language.
This animated parody blends the story of "Pulp Fiction" with the characters and settings of "Star Wars Episode one: The Phantom Menace". For example: John Travolta and Samuel L Jackson's "Pulp Fiction" characters are represented by Darth Maul and Bobba Fett respectively.
The official site (www.pulphantom.com) is no longer active but the following sites have mirrored all episodes:
Download link: http://www.ulink.net/crossroads/phantom/
Alternative Download link: http://www.bigfootbros.com/phantom/
Regurge
"Internet killed the video star". eStudio.com has created a parody of the first music video to air on MTV ("Video killed the radio star" by the Buggles). That song heralded the arrival of the era of the music video where video/television took precedence over radio as a means of popular entertainment. Regurge heralds the arrival of the Internet, which has taken precedence over video/television as a means of popular entertainment.
Download link: http://www.bayerwerke.com/InternetStar.swf
Alternative Download link: http://fun.drno.de/flash/internetkilledthevideostar.swf
Alternative Download link: http://www.jokaroo.com/ecards/funny/internetkilledthevideostar.html
Alternative Download link: http://gprime.net/flash.php/regurge
Alternative Download link: http://www.koreus.com/files/200407/internet_killed_videostar.html
Alternative Download link: http://atomfilms.shockwave.com/af/content/regurge01
Serenity trailer
Trailer for the movie "Serenity" which is based on characters from the television series "Firefly" created by Joss Whedon.
Download link: http://www.pocketmovies.net/detail_336.html
Spiderman trailer
The first trailer ever released for the 2002 Spiderman movie (starring Tobie McGuire and Kirsten Dunst). It was released days before the attacks on 11th September 2001. It begins with a bank robbery and ends up with the robbers and their helicopter caught in a web strung between the World Trade Centre towers. It was removed from the official download site on 12th September 2001 because it featured the WTC towers.
Download link: http://www.pocketmovies.net/detail_145.html
Star Wars: Gangsta Rap
The story of Star Wars as told in rap form. Original music combined with (cartoon animated) scenes from both Star Wars and The Empire Strikes Back.
Download link: http://www.funnyjunk.com/pages/star.htm
Star Wreck: in the Pirkinning
A fan-film which combines characters, locations and space ships from both Babylon 5 and Star Trek.
Official Site: http://www-fi3.starwreck.com/index.php.
Download the trailer: http://www-fi3.starwreck.com/download_trailer.php.
Download the movie (approx. 542MB): http://www-fi3.starwreck.com/download.php.
Summertime (Minmi)
Music video for the song "Summertime" from Japanese singer Minmi. Minmi has captured the true Soca vibe with lyrics/vocals that encourage listeners to "take ah jump", while the music has the fast electro-drum beats and heavy brass section that typifies most modern Soca songs. The video also captures the Soca spirit as members of the audience enthusiastically wave their "flags" (hand towels, hankies, etc) to the catchy beat.
Is this the beginning of J-Soca?
Download link: http://youtube.com/watch?v=0AgDyzGKtTE.
TechTV blooper
Caution: adult language.
From the first Call-for-Help a-thon held on TechTV. A guest on the show is very clumsy as he handles a priceless wax recording cylinder and ends up destroying the historic artifact.
Download link: http://www.ebaumsworld.com/techtvblooper.html
TechTV: Dell parody
TechTV created a parody of the Dell "Pheffercorn" advertisments (the one that introduced the character of Steve "dude you're getting a Dell" fame) as a promo for The Screensavers show. It features: Martin Sargeant, Patrick Norton and a special appearence by Leo Laporte.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1335963510386423885
TechTV: Leo's Angels
The very first of TechTV's "fan fiction" short films. Starring Morgan Webb, Cat Shwartz and Megan Morrone as the "Angels", Martin Sargeant as the villian and Leo Laporte makes a special appearance as "Leo".
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=5519709980179708988&q=techtv
TechTV: Switch parody
TechTV created several station promos, featuring various on-air personalities, which were filmed in the style of the "Apple" Switch ads. The best of the promos are:
- Cat Shwartz speaking about Chris Pirillo.
- Cat Shwartz speaking about dating.
- Martin Sargeant speaking about using chat rooms.
- Martin Sargeant speaking about downloading Robert DeNiro wallpaper.
- Martin Sargeant speaking about receiving "dirty" email.
- Morgan Webb speaking about making Windows work properly and the benefits of Linux.
- Chris Pirillo speaking about Call for Help, Star Trek and using search engines.
Tripping the Rift
Caution: mature content and adult language.
An Internet cult classic from Dark Bunny productions and White Buffalo Films. The cargo ship "Free Enterprise" is on delivery run when it is intercepted by the Dark Clown himself, Darph Bobo. Commander Chode must defeat Darph Bobo with the help of ship's engineer Gus and first "mate" Six of One. It is usually found in search engines as a Star Trek/Star Wars parody. This animated film was the basis for the SCI-FI channel's original series "Tripping the Rift". There are several differences between the original short film and the tv series.
Download link: http://www.pocketmovies.net/detail_99.html
Approximate file sizes: MPEG-1 @ 240*176 (19,709,956 bytes), MPEG-1 @ 320*240 (26,986,500 bytes).
Troops
A Star Wars fan film written and directed by Kevin Rubio. Filmed in the style of the FOX network's reality show "Cops", it features a squad of Imperial stormtroopers who have to deal with Jawas who steal Imperial droids and a domestic disturbance between Owen and Beru Lars who are fighting because their nephew Luke ran away to Mos Isley.
Links to the film can be found at: www.theforce.net.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-5351101160052590481&q=troops
Vaio european ad
Caution: mature content.
A 30 second advertisment for the Sony Vaio notebook that aired exclusively in Europe. Be careful of what you do in front of a laptop with an integrated web cam.
Download link: http://www.pocketmovies.net/detail_87.html
Approximate file size: MPEG-1 @ 240*172 (1,386,500 bytes).
Warthog Jump: a Halo physics experiment
Video footage from the X-Box game "Halo" combined with various pop songs and sound clips from movies such as "The Matrix" and "Star Wars".
When I grow up
The award-winning "When I grow up" advertisment for Monster.com (a job-finder service). It takes a satirical view of the modern job market and encourages viewers to use monster.com to find a better job.
Download link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rJB0CzlzSwY&search=monster.com.
When I go to UVA
This clip is based on the "When I grow up" advertisment for Monster.com. It was paid for by the University of Virginia Office of Information Technologies. It highlights the dangers of "unsafe" computing.
Official site: www.itc.virginia.edu/ResponsibleComputing.
Windows 98 crash
From the broadcast of the Windows 98 product launch carried live on CNN. A Microsoft employee does a live demonstration of the Windows 98 "Blue Screen of Death" for Bill Gates and several million people in the television audience.
Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=7330891098684984608&q=windows+98
Alternative Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=6010057189479325242&q=windows+98
Alternative Download link: http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-1024535240181266154&q=windows+98
XiaoXiao
A series of Flash files featuring a stickman in various martial arts action sequences.
Has at least 3 imitators.
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