{"id":3298,"date":"2017-11-05T09:00:52","date_gmt":"2017-11-05T09:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/?p=3298"},"modified":"2026-01-08T18:06:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-08T18:06:52","slug":"watch-gta-v-movie-trailer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/watch-gta-v-movie-trailer\/","title":{"rendered":"Someone Made An Incredible GTA V Movie From Video Game Footage"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>It isn\u2019t every day you see a cool, well-constructed film crafted from video game footage but this <strong>GTA V movie trailer<\/strong> achieved just that. Check out the short film below, and take a comprehensive look at what GTA V\u2019s game engine has to offer. The filmmaker used a modded version of Grand Theft Auto V, but it\u2019s still a pretty cool video.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019re looking at the work of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.etags.com\/blog\/california-drivers-license-test\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Los Angeles-based<\/a> filmmaker Matt MacDonald, here. The short film, called \u2018Not Normal,\u2019 is a movie about a string of frightening Los Santos murders. The story is intriguing, and its dark vibe definitely highlights the game\u2019s gritty feel. While GTA V has a slew of options capable of making an explosive, long-haul epic, the filmmaker relied on its darker undertones, creepy scenes and hyper-realistic lighting to make an impact.<\/p>\n<p>Even better: The film takes advantage of excellent voice acting to bring the film to new heights. Because the GTA V engine can be molded to meet a number of digital \u201cactor\u201d needs, Matt MacDonald was able to mold an entire cast to the selected dialogue. The film is absolutely stunning, and it\u2019s a testament to how far someone can go if they\u2019re handling a modded GTA V copy. Sure, you\u2019ll find the typical gunshots, car chases and action-packed adventures, but you should watch the film for its noir-type vibe, gritty realism and slow-roast action.<\/p>\n<p>As per the GTA V tradition, you\u2019ll definitely see some blood. The film tones down GTA V\u2019s gory splendor, however, wrapping it up nicely with some juicy car chases.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>H\/T <a href=\"https:\/\/www.carthrottle.com\/post\/this-short-film-made-in-grand-theft-auto-v-is-visually-stunning\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Car Throttle<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It isn\u2019t every day you see a cool, well-constructed film crafted from video game footage but this GTA V movie trailer achieved just that. 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