You are viewing an archived version of the site which is no longer maintained.
Go to the current live site or the Adventure Gamers forums
Adventure Gamers

Home Adventure Forums Gaming Adventure Gray Matter Location Tour Documentary


 
 
LinkBack Thread Tools
Old 05-28-2011, 07:02 AM   #1
Member
 
amunptah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 91
Default Gray Matter Location Tour Documentary

Hi all. I'm back with another location tour video. This time I took a trip to Oxford to see the real locations used in the game Gray Matter. You'll get to see the places as they are in real life, with commentary on the differences. You'll also get to see a few more of the beautiful places to visit in Oxford.
You can watch the documentary here: http://blip.tv/on-location/gray-matt...oxford-5215677
Please click through the ads as well and help support more video tours in the future!
amunptah is offline  
Old 05-29-2011, 02:58 AM   #2
Life and times of...
 
UPtimist's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2004
Location: Up there in the mist
Posts: 6,025
Default

Yay!

All I've seen is a quick view of Christ Church College, as soon as I have any time (and access), I'll be sure to check this out!

All you real-life tour people are the best!

(That's a lot of exclamations!)
UPtimist is offline  
Old 05-30-2011, 10:18 PM   #3
Senior Member
 
terhardp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Croatia
Posts: 291
Default

Thank you! The game itself left me a tad dissapointed, but it's always nice to see your documentary. You've definitely inspired me to visit some of those places myself one day.
__________________
Recently finished: Yesterday
Currently playing:
Next in line: Not sure yet..
Looking forward to: Hitman: Absolution, Tomb Raider, Max Payne 3, The Last Crown, Bracken Tor, Sherlock Holmes: The Testament, Secret Files III
terhardp is offline  
Old 06-01-2011, 12:12 AM   #4
Senior Member
 
terhardp's Avatar
 
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Croatia
Posts: 291
Default

I've just finished watching your documentary. You've did it again. I've enjoyed your previous works too, but this one is the most professional-looking to date.

You've captured some beautiful sights here. The place, naturally, looks far better in reality, though I must say that game designers did an admirable job capturing the essence of the real locations. BTW, I understand why JJ had chosen the gloomy backdrop for her game, yet I think you've been most fortunate to visit the site on such a beautiful day.

Looking forward to your future works!
__________________
Recently finished: Yesterday
Currently playing:
Next in line: Not sure yet..
Looking forward to: Hitman: Absolution, Tomb Raider, Max Payne 3, The Last Crown, Bracken Tor, Sherlock Holmes: The Testament, Secret Files III
terhardp is offline  
Old 06-01-2011, 04:12 AM   #5
Senior Member
 
MartyMcFly's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Posts: 240
Default

Thanks for the video amunptah, you've done an amazing job!

I love this game and was lucky enough to interview many of the people involved in its creation, including Jane Jensen who actually said this about Oxford:

"I had been there before, but I went back specifically for the game looking for locations. Using real locations and real history is something the Gabriel Knight fans always loved about the series so I pulled in as much ‘real Oxford’ as possible in this game."

Full interview available here: INTERVIEW – In Conversation With Jane Jensen (Game Designer, Gabriel Knight Trilogy/Gray Matter)

I really do think using real locations added something truly special to this game. Thanks again for a great video, I watched it from beginning to end and the time flew by, didn't even realise it was 30 mins long!
__________________
Alternative Magazine Online An online magazine offering alternative views on games, books, films, music and more!
MartyMcFly is offline  
Old 06-01-2011, 10:28 PM   #6
Senior Member
 
seagul's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 294
Default

Thank you! I loved to watch your video.
seagul is offline  
Old 06-24-2011, 07:00 AM   #7
Member
 
amunptah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 91
Default

Thanks for your comments. The one place I really wish existed is Timmons Park, but alas, it is fictional. I would love to walk between the trees there, especially the area with the stream.
amunptah is offline  
Old 06-25-2011, 09:37 AM   #8
recovering AG addict
 
jaap's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: New York City, USA
Posts: 179
Default

looks very cool. Good to see there are many more people in real life in Oxford than in the game The game alsways seemed post-apocalyptic with those empty streets.
I'd love to visit Alice's Shop, I'm a big Alice in Wonderland fan.
__________________
Jaap

Max: Right! We'll travel through this dimensional portal on the top of the bar!
Sam: That's spilled beer, rockhead.
Max: Oh in that case ...
jaap is offline  
Old 06-26-2011, 07:50 AM   #9
Member
 
amunptah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 91
Default

Yep, it was SUPER crowded. I started feeling a little claustrophobic. It was great to head down some of the back roads and get some breathing room while looking at fantastic architecture.
For example, New College Lane, leading from the Bodleian Library to St Edmund Hall, is spanned by a Rialto-style Venetian bridge. It was funny watching X-Men: First Class the other day and seeing it turn up there as well!
amunptah is offline  
Old 06-27-2011, 08:31 PM   #10
Senior Member
 
laffer's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 103
Default

Awesome! That's some really great work, highly appreciated!
Had a blast watching your video, thanks a lot!
laffer is offline  
Old 06-28-2011, 11:31 AM   #11
Member
 
amunptah's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Posts: 91
Default

Darn. Doing a bit of research, it turns out that the Duke Humfrey Library at the Bodleian Library is the reading room shown in the game. Unless you are a student at Oxford, it costs ÂŁ13 for a few minutes inside. Looks like I will be making a return trip...
amunptah is offline  
 



Thread Tools

 


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.