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Quad God

2000 machinima animated short film

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# Quad God (Film) ***Quad God*** is a 2000 short film produced by **Tritin Films**. It is a seminal work in the medium of **machinima**, created by capturing and synchronizing video frames from id Software's 1999 first-person shooter, *Quake III Arena*. ### Historical Significance The film was prominently featured during the launch of **machinima.com**, serving as a showcase for the nascent digital filmmaking technique. It played a pivotal role in transitioning the medium from a niche gaming subculture to a broader cinematic format. ### Technical Controversy Upon its release, *Quad God* sparked significant debate within the filmmaking community due to its distribution method: * **Conventional Format:** Unlike its predecessors, the film was distributed as a standard digital video file (such as AVI or MPEG). * **Departure from Demos:** Previously, machinima works were typically distributed as "demo files"—instructional data packets that required the viewer to own the original game engine to render and watch the footage. By opting for a universal video format, Tritin Films prioritized accessibility over the technical purity of real-time rendering, a move that helped define the modern standard for machinima distribution.

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