Second Episode of The Animatrix Released

murphyslawyer writes "The second episode of Animatrix is now available. Download it here"

What is it?

[Sanity]

It would be nice to know what it is we are supposed to be downloading here - come on slashdot editors! Not all of us are Anime fans, and for those that aren't, it would be nice to at least have some indication as to what this is without having to download it (thus wasting bandwidth that could be used by someone who is interested).

Download Format Question

[henele]

When you go to the 'Download File' link it offers the same .mov file but in .sit and .zip formats for mac and windows users respectively.

My question is, why offer what is already a seriously compressed file within another set of, practically useless, compression? I'd guess the time reduced downloading is less than the time it takes to decompress the file (though that is at the user end...). Is there a benefit for the server I'm not geeky enough to know?

Re:Download Format Question

[FrostedWheat]

My question is, why offer what is already a seriously compressed file within another set of, practically useless, compression?

When most browsers see a .mov file, they will try to play it in the browser window. However it will simple download a ZIP file.

Well that's my guess :)

Spoilers below

[John Harrison]

I liked it but I thought that the title (Program) gave away the ending. Once the idea of being reinserted was proposed I knew that it was a test.

That said, the animation was excellent. I especially liked the formation of flaming arrows and the black and white bamboo. Didn't care much for the big hair though. Action wise there was plent of it.

I can certainly see why she was so angry in the end. She was expecting and revealed that she expected a marriage proposal. Instead it was a test of her loyalty and ability to perform under emotional pressure.

Re:What is it?

[tekunokurato]

Nobody can *tell* you what the Matrix is- you have to see for yourself!

Really, though- be a little more openminded rather than trimming yourself off just because the style doesn't happen to coincide with your tastes. If you enjoyed the Matrix, this is likely worth a try.

Re:STOP USING FSCKING QUICKTIME!

[Drizzt Do'Urden]

Repeat after me :

-Quicktime is not closed
-Quicktime is not a format
-Quicktime is not closed
-Quicktime is not a format

Now do that while bunking you head on the wall until you mother takes you to the hospital :)