Whitepine

In the early days of minecraft, there were lots of machinimas (machinimas are filmmaking but using game software), and even a 40-min feature film (Minecraftian) This art of making minecraft machinimas eventually died, well not really, but kinda just wasn't popular as much as before. Machinima making is still being done up to this day, just not well known(eg. Nations Films). Whitepine changed the machinima-making landscape by introducing a million people into machinimas. Whitepine has served inspiration for countless filmmakers to pursue their dreams of making their own shows or movies. Thank you Whitepine.

Minecraft has always been a game with unlimited potencial to me, specially with mods. Sometimes, I think about how cool it'll be to see a professional working in this medium, some people did incredible work with this, people like killercreeper55, ish and another content creators made amazing works of art with their projects. But this... This is on another level.

This series just had his first episode when I'm writing this review, made by the new director Ivorycello, Wich is a conten creator that I've been following for a lot of time, and this is a 100% her Magnus Opus. Even though it's very early to put a 10/10 of the series, I'm convinced that she's gonna do a great job on it, specially after seeing her works in the past.

It's better than the minecraft movie, What can I say? The visuals and camera angles are stunning, The outfits match, and the builds are amazing!

It takes care in using the camera as a piece to convey the story aswell, as if *you* are in Ivory's head and feeling her emotions, albeit we don't know what she's thinking.

And did I mention it's uh.. Not live action? Seriously, Mojang why? But, this series is much better than that damn movie, Give the series a watch. You won't regret it.

Now, what I hate about this series.

Nothing! It's a masterpiece in cinematography, it takes everything good about previous minecraft stories and combines them all in just the right amount. Watch it, Rate it. Trust me, stranger, You won't regret it.

This is a masterpiece in cinematography and storytelling.

The setting, visual effects and sound design perfectly complemented and accentuated the mood and tone of the story. It masterfully makes creates an eerie and unsettling atmosphere, perfect for the direction of the story. It is a very high quality studio-looking production.

The story itself is a whole other work of literature. It incorporates many elements of foreshadowing and subtle hints to build up the mystery and suspense. It also gives the viewer a chance to speculate what might happen next and make their own theories.

I can't wait for what will happen next in the story, definitely going to watch the very minute the next episode premieres.

The debut episode of Whitepine has truly set the stage for an intriguing story. Despite the inherent limitations of being recorded within the game of Minecraft, Ivory has managed to create a compelling start. The episode exudes an English cottagecore vibe reminiscent of the 1800s, adding a unique atmosphere to the narrative.

The camera work, shot composition, and editing were all masterfully done, enhancing the immersive experience. The decision to lack in music in favor of the authentic sounds of a wealthy household was particularly effective, making the setting feel as realistic as possible within the Minecraft environment.

I will give it a 9/10, with the only drawbacks being some low-resolution moments in darker scenes, likely due to lighting issues. Also, a minor note-the episode still lacks a title :3.